Sri Ramakrishna used to say: “The sannyasin, the man of renunciation, is a world teacher. It is his example that awakens the spiritual consciousness of men.” Ramakrishnananda was a sannyasin of …
You Have Failed to Pass – Sri Ramakrishna
In 1885 Baburam was preparing for his Entrance examination, but after meeting the Master he cared very little for study. On 7 March 1885 Ramakrishna said to Baburam: “Where are your books? Aren’t you …
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How Can Brahman Incarnate Himself as Man?
Once in Dakshineswar some nondualistic devotees came from Varanasi to visit the Master when Gangadhar was present. He later recorded their conversation in his memoirs: One person asked, “Sir, how …
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Never Act So Foolishly
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 …