Niranjan’s feet moved towards Calcutta but his mind remained in Dakshineswar. Even at home Ramakrishna occupied all of his thoughts: He felt that the Master himself had possessed him, replacing the …
See God in All
Sadhana’s ultimate result is the experience of Brahman in all beings. The Master used to say, “Seeing Brahman, or God, in all beings is the last word in sadhana.” At the culmination of sadhana, …
Let Him Who Likes Do So
At one time Niranjan was compelled to accept a job with an indigo planter at Murshidabad, more than a hundred miles north of Calcutta. Ramakrishna was aggrieved when he heard of this and remarked, “I …
Read and Meditate – Swami Saradananda
Swami Nikhilananda recalled: I am active by nature. One day Swami Saradananda said to me: “It is good to be active but it depends on several factors. Your health must be good and you must be able …
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Sri Ramakrishna saved Swami Turiyananda’s life in Ujjain
Later Swami Turiyananda said: ‘One night in Ujjain, I was sleeping under a tree. A storm came, and suddenly someone touched me. I got up and at once a branch fell on the spot where I had slept.’ Sri …
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“The Three Gunas Are So Many Robbers.”
In 1884 the Master’s birthday celebration was postponed because of his illness; it was finally held on 25 May 1884. Seeing Bhavanath dressed elegantly, Surendra remarked: “Are you going to England?” …
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