From the very first meeting with Sri Ramakrishna, Surendra became extremely devoted to him and went to Dakshineswar almost every Sunday. His friends were amazed to see the change in him and his …
Life Lessons from Swami Saradeshananda
The ideal in simple words Once when a devotee prayed for some advice, he said: ‘There are two important things in spiritual life—one is the worship of God and the other is the spirit of altruism. …
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‘Sri Ramakrishna did not speak to me, which was very unusual.’ – Swami Brahmananda
I [Swami Nirvanananda] found Swami Brahmananda sitting on the bed with a serious appearance, and when I asked why the Swami was not asleep I received no answer…. Early in the morning Swami Brahmananda …
“He Told Me What He Saw” – Sri Sarada Devi
It is well known that the Mother encountered a robber at Telo-Bhelo and that she addressed him as father. One day Ashu asked the Mother: “What did the robber see in you?” “He told me that he saw …
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“Is She Truly the Mother of the Universe?” – Sri Sarada Devi
Swami Haripremananda, a disciple of Holy Mother, recalled: Let me tell you of an incident concerning Holy Mother. I don’t remember the date or year, and I don’t feel they are important. Radhu, …
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“Yes, it is true.” – Sri Sarada Devi
In 1910 Surendranath Sarkar went to Kothar, in Orissa, to receive initiation from Holy Mother. After the ceremony, he said to her: “Mother, the devotees call you Kali, Adyashakti, and Bhagavati. It is …
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