In 1918 while he was at Varanasi, Vijnanananda visited Sarnath, about six miles away. Sarnath is a historical site where Buddha gave his first sermon. Vijnanananda once mentioned to a professor from …
Darshan of Mother Meenashi in Madurai
From Rameswaram on the way to Madras they stopped at Madurai to visit the famous Meenakshi Temple, and stayed three days in the city. Ramakrishnananda wanted to escort Maharaj to the inner sanctuary …
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Going Beyond Maya
In the third week of January 1887, disciples of Sri Ramakrishna took their final monastic vows by performing the traditional viraja homa (fire ceremony) in front of the Master’s picture. Rakhal became …
Hypocrisy and Selfdeception
As a Vedanta monk Shivananda was strong and uncompromising; he always reminded the monks of the ideal: “Renunciation of lust and gold! If you can renounce lust of the flesh and the greed for wealth, …
During Lecture One Should Remove One’s Ego
Ashwini Datta was a famous orator in Barisal, but while speaking he would move his hands and head in an effort to convince the audience. Someone observed that Saradananda spoke without moving his …
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Sign of Narrowness
Sharat bowed down to Sri Ramakrishna, and as he was about to leave again, the Master asked: “How did you enjoy the day? It was a veritable fair of Hari’s name. Wasn’t it?” Sharat agreed. Then the …