One day Rakhal was very hungry and mentioned it to the Master. There was no food in his room, so the Master went to the Ganges and called loudly: “Hello, Gaurdasi! Please come. My Rakhal is hungry.” …
God is The Greatest of Everything
On 12 December 1936 Vijnanananda heard that Prince Edward VIII had renounced the throne of England in order to marry an American woman. The swami commented: “Look, the prince gave up such a vast …
Infatuation of a Beautiful Courtesan
In November 1888 Yogananda went to Puri with Holy Mother and stayed there three months. Then, in February 1889, he went to Kamarpukur with Holy Mother; she stayed there for a year. During that time …
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Upon This Rock I Will Build My Church
As a garland-maker picks many flowers of different colours and creates a beautiful wreath, so Sri Ramakrishna chose his disciples from the companions of previous divine incarnations and trained them …
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Dryness in Spiritual Life
Life means struggle. Only two types of people do not struggle: the dead, and the illumined who have transcended the pairs of opposites. One day someone complained about dryness in spiritual life. …
A Real Lover
Love manifests through action, manner, and feelings. A real lover always takes the position of a giver; the lover enjoys giving everything — body, mind, possessions, wealth — to the beloved. Like his …