Vivekananda visited Pavhari Baba, the famous yogi of Gazipur, and learned from him the secret of work: “Pay as much attention to the means of work as to its end.” The yogi told him, “Live in the house …
Spiritual Practices in Baranagore Monastery
One evening early in September, while Surendra Nath Mitra was meditating in his household shrine, Ramakrishna appeared to him and said: “What are you doing here? My boys are roaming about, without a …
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Nonviolence is The Highest Virtue
It is said that nonviolence is the highest virtue. Nag Mahashay practised this virtue strictly to the letter throughout his life. No one ever saw him kill an insect, and when he walked through the …
‘Saviour of The Fallen.’
Girish hated hypocrisy from the bottom of his heart. Being bold and strong in character, he did not find it necessary to hide his weaknesses. And indeed, it takes tremendous courage to unite mind and …
Honesty and Faith of Suresh Chandra Datta
In Quetta it was not long before Suresh began to feel very keenly the need for initiation. He continued his spiritual disciplines as usual. During this time an ugly incident tested his strength of …
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Accepting Legitimate Remuneration
After his second marriage Durga Charan returned to Calcutta with his father, leaving the young bride, Sharatkamini, in Deobhog. He abhorred the idea of taking service under anyone, so he again settled …