All scriptures teach that progress in the spiritual path is impossible without sincere faith. Knowing this, some people tend to believe in everything and everybody. But Ramakrishna warned his …
Be Humble and Not Hurt Anyone
Latu was quite outspoken, but the Master taught him to be humble and not to hurt anyone. Once at Dakshineswar a devotee did not behave well and Latu got irritated and scolded him harshly. The Master …
Inner and Outer Circles
Once Niranjan went back home for a visit. When he returned, the Master said, “Please tell me how you feel.” Niranjan replied, “Formerly I loved you, no doubt, but now it is impossible for me to live …
Life Lessons from Swami Ishwarananda
Has Sri Krishna made a mistake! I joined the Ramakrishna Order at Trissur Ashrama in 1973. Though I was from Karnataka, the main reason for joining there was the presence of Swami Ishwaranandaji …
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Lessons from Swami Vishuddhananda
Sacred Chitrakut There is a belief among the sadhus and devotees that if a spiritual seeker goes to Chitrakut Hill, a spot associated with the life history of Sri Rama, and prays earnestly for a …
Life Lessons from Swami Dayananda
All three are one I served in Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan from January1970 to March 1981. So, I was able to watch Swamis Dayanandaji and Gahananandaji from close quarters. Dayanandaji had …