Manomohan soon began to realize that Sri Ramakrishna was not just an ordinary human being, but an Incarnation of God. After a few visits a desire came to Manomohan’s mind to serve the Master. One day …
Sri Ramakrishna’s Renunciation
Shambhu had a charitable dispensary in his garden house. One day while the Master was at his garden house Shambhu found out that Sri Ramakrishna often suffered from stomach trouble, which was caused …
“Has Uncle Gone Mad?”
One night Hriday followed Sri Ramakrishna without his knowledge and saw him enter the jungle near the Panchavati. He knew that if he went near him the Master would be annoyed, so he threw stones into …
True Individuality
Swamiji was bold and fearless. He never tried to please or flatter others: he told people what was good for them. Ida Ansell, Swamiji’s stenographer, wrote in her memoirs: “What becomes of one’s …
“Do You Protect Me, or Do I?”
On 8 August the party arrived at Srinagar, where they remained until 30 September. During this period the swami’s mood was directed to Kali, the Divine Mother. He composed a poem about her, and later …
Experience of Nirvikalpa Samadhi
Ramakrishna’s illness showed no signs of abating in spite of the best available care and treatment. When Narendra realized that the Master would not live long, he intensified his own spiritual …