On the evening of 6 May 1886, Narendra and Gopal were meditating in a room. Suddenly Narendra felt as if a lamp had begun to burn behind his head. The light grew more and more intense, until it seemed …
“On Whom You Are Meditating is Suffering”
Once Holy Mother recalled a significant incident that took place when the Master lay ill at Cossipore. A number of his disciples, including Gopal, were taking turns attending to his needs. But one …
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How Can We Still The Mind?
During his stay in Rangoon, Vijnanananda initiated some devotees. In the afternoons he answered the questions of spiritual aspirants. One afternoon a monk asked, “How can we still the mind?” …
‘It is The Play of That Mad Brahmin’
One day in Varanasi, Vijnanananda went to visit the Durga Temple by car. He returned an hour and a half later and immediately went to bed. No one dared to ask him anything. He remained immersed in the …
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Emptiness and Vanity of Worldly Enjoyments
Baburam used to give personal service to the Master, such as sweeping the floor, making his bed, and preparing tobacco and betel-rolls. He used to rub the Master’s body with oil before his bath, and …
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The Master Also Dwells in It – Sri Sarada Devi
Ashu Mitra wrote about an interesting event: “Once we printed some photos of Holy Mother (size 12" x 15") from the studio of a European photographer. I gave one copy to the Mother to see; she took it …
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