Overcoming ego Swami Gambhiranandaji, was the President of the Order. Once I went to meet him in his room and humbly asked him, “Maharaj, when I surrender the fruits of my actions, be it positive …
Does God Accept Food We Offer?
Another time Vijnanananda asked Swamiji, “Well, does the Master accept the food which we offer in the shrine?” “Yes, he does,” replied Swamiji. “A ray comes out from his third eye and touches the …
Volcanic Eruption Near The Fiji Islands
At Belur Math Vijnanananda lived in a small room close to Swamiji’s room. Once at two o’clock in the morning, Vijnanananda saw Swamiji pacing on the eastern veranda. Concerned, he got up and asked …
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‘Sri Ramakrishna is immersed in Samadhi.’ – Swami Premeshananda
In June 1967 a few days before Swami Premeshananda’s Mahasamadhi, his attendant asked him, ‘Maharaj your health is unstable. In this condition, I want to ask you two questions. Please can you answer …
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Never Misuse Devotee’s Hard Earned Money
Sri Ramakrishna was extremely frugal and did not approve of his disciples’ extravagance. Latu recalled: “Once in Dakshineswar the Master asked a devotee to light the oil lamp in his room. The devotee …
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Did You Not Also See His Good Side?
As Jogin was always available, he had to run various kinds of errands for the Master. One day the Master needed some candles for his room, so he asked Jogin to get some from Girish Chandra Ghosh in …
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