Ramakrishna knew that Narendra’s mind was naturally inclined to the path of knowledge, so he initiated him into the teachings of nondualistic Vedanta. Sometimes he asked Narendra to read aloud …
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Bet with Swami Brahmananda
One day Brahmananda asked Vijnanananda how the work was progressing. Vijnanananda reported that his work was suffering because there was a shortage of materials. Brahmananda said that the materials …
Last Days of Adhar Lal Sen
Sri Ramakrishna once warned Adhar not to ride horseback, but Adhar did not take his words seriously. On 6 January 1885, Adhar went by horse to inspect the Manicktala Distillery. On his way home, at …
Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 9
Balaram’s Father and Sri Ramakrishna
At Balaram’s repeated request, his father, Radhamohan, came to Calcutta from Vrindaban to meet the Master. Sri Ramakrishna knew that Radhamohan was a steadfast member of the Vaishnava sect, but he …
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Practise Spiritual Disciplines
On 20 December 1936 a devotee asked Vijnanananda at Belur Math: “One is supposed to repeat the mantram with joy, but quite often I feel depressed. What shall I do?” The swami replied: “Japam means …