THE instruction of a man who has not seen God does not produce the right effect. He may say one thing rightly, but he becomes confused about the next. Samadhyayi1 delivered a lecture. He said, "God …
For Man Proposes and God Disposes
THE Master (to Pratap Chandra Mazumdar): "You are an educated and intelligent man, and you are a deep thinker too. Keshab and yourself were like the two brothers, Gour and Nitai. You have had enough …
Modern Janakas!
A GENTLEMAN of modern education was once discussing with the Master the nature of householder uncontaminated by worldliness. To him, the Master said, "I know of what sort is your 'uncontaminated …
When They Are Annoyed
You see, we don't take any collection during the performance at our place. Jadu's1 mother says to me, "Other sadhus always ask for money, but you do not." Worldly people feel annoyed if they have to …
King and the Bhagavata Scholar Story
A certain king once developed dispassion for the world. He had heard that King Parikshit had attained Supreme Knowledge after hearing the Bhagavata for seven days. He sent for a renowned scholar who …
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Tributes to Sister Nivedita
"I loved India after reading Vivekananda……… and I came to know about Vivekananda through the writings of Nivedita."— Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Sister Nivedita has gifted us a life that is …