Upendranath Mukherji (1868-1919)—Lay disciple of the Master, founder of Basumati Sahitya Mandir, one of the most genuine well-wishers of the Master’s monastic disciples. Son of Purnachandra, was born …
Devīsūktam (Chandipatha)
The Devīsūktam also popularly called as the Caṇḍīpāṭha or the Taṃtroktadevīsūktam, is a hymnal text that occurs in the 5th chapter of the Devīmāhātmyam, also known as Durgāsaptaśatī. …
Endowed With Power of Chinnamasta
Nistarini’s devotion for the Master was phenomenal, and he knew that she was a part of the Divine Mother. Swami Mukteswarananda wrote in his reminiscences: “We heard that one day while waving incense …
‘That Rascal Made Me Miserable.’
Hazra even dared to slander Sri Ramakrishna to his face. He told the Master, “You love a boy if he comes from a wealthy family or if he is handsome.” Sri Ramakrishna answered: “If that is so, then why …
Crying for Holy Mother
After some time Yogin-ma also met the Holy Mother, and the two were immediately drawn to one another. They were about the same age. The Holy Mother once said, “Yogin is my Jaya [an attendant of the …
Wounded Vanity
Manomohan soon began to realize that Sri Ramakrishna was not just an ordinary human being, but an Incarnation of God. After a few visits a desire came to Manomohan’s mind to serve the Master. One day …