It is an ancient Indian custom for monks to live on alms. One day the Master asked his disciples to go out and beg for food. This act helps eradicate the ego and teaches one to depend solely on God. …
“Even a She-fly Has No Entry”
During his early period of sadhana in Allahabad, Vijnanananda was very strict about women; he did not allow any women to visit the Brahmavadin Club, which was actually a men’s club. One day the …
“I Am Your Son in This Life”
Akhandananda reminisced: “Early one morning I washed my hands and feet in the Ganges and was approaching the bazar when I discovered a Muslim girl of about fourteen, clad in dirty rags, weeping …
“You Only See Their Present Life”
One day I (Swami Akhandananda) visited the Master and had prasad at the temple. A group of lay devotees came after his noon rest, and I spread a mat for them on the floor. One of them asked the …
True Knowledge Helps One to Attain Brahman
After some time the Master asked Subodh, “Mahendra’s house is very close to yours, then why did you not call on him?” Subodh replied: “He hasn’t been able to renounce his family. What could I learn …
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Are You Ready?
An occasion came, when this call was uttered with great force. Some dispute occurred in the course of a question–class. "What the world wants to–day", said the Swami, – the determination to …