It is hard to understand how the infinite God actually assumes a finite human form and plays with human beings. But this play was in fact enacted in the life of a woman devotee of Sri Ramakrishna. She …
The Path of Peace
Even after establishing the school, Gauri-ma continued her pilgrimages to various parts of India. She met many interesting people and gathered much experience. When she was practising austerities at …
Incidents from the Life of Swami Abhedananda
Ramakrishna also used to teach us to chant “Haribol, Haribol,” [literally, “chant the name of the Lord”] loudly while clapping our hands. When somebody asked him the reason for clapping one’s hands, …
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Marriage with Bhavatarini Devi
Upendra was a handsome young man with a fair complexion, bright eyes, and beautiful curly hair. He was also industrious and ambitious, and the pain of poverty tormented him. Upendra had no desire to …
“Let Your Mind Be Purified.”
Generally the Master did not allow Akshay to touch his feet, a refusal that hurt him greatly. Instead, Sri Ramakrishna would say: “Let your mind be purified. Then you may do so.” Nonetheless, after …
Service to God by Nag Mahashay
Service to humanity is service to God. Nag Mahashay saw that it is God who appears in various human forms, and therefore he would serve each guest with love and respect. No one could leave his house …