GOVINDA: “Revered sir, why does the Divine Mother have a black complexion?” MASTER: “You see Her as black because you are far away from Her. Go near and you will find Her devoid of all colour. The …
Lessons from Swami Gahanananda
Truthfulness and faith I was sent to serve in Seva Prathisthan, our general hospital in Calcutta. The financial condition of the hospital was very poor. There was no certainty about where the money …
“You Are That Hole”
On 28 July 1885, Sri Ramakrishna, with M. and others, visited the house of two brahmin sisters, one of whom was grief-stricken because of her daughter’s death. One sister was busy with the …
Lessons from Swami Bodhatmananda
The real Guru-dakshina Swami Shankaranandaji blessed me with mantra-diksha on 31 March 1961. Prior to that Swami Bodhatmanandaji, who was my advisor and mentor, had told me, “Note down the details …
Nag Mahashay’s purity
Yogis are frequently tested in their spiritual lives through temptations. Although some fail to pass the tests, these fallen yogis are also great teachers. Their lives reveal to us the pitfalls along …
‘You are surrounded by my love alone’ – Sri Ramakrishna
Swami Akhandananda had started an Ashrama at Sargachi and orphan boys were brought up with care. When they came of age many went away without taking leave of Swami Akhandananda. One glance at his …
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