Towards the end of his life Navagopal moved from Calcutta to Ramakrishnapur, Howrah (on the west side of the Ganges). He was attracted to that place because of the similarity of its name to that of …
“Have You Brought The Umbrella?”
Ramakrishna disliked carelessness in people. If a person is forgetful in minor things, he will be forgetful in the vital aspects of life. On 25 May 1884 Sri Ramakrishna went to the Panchavati, where …
Krishnabhavani: Companion of Radha
Krishnabhavini, like her husband, was extremely devoted to the Master. Sri Ramakrishna once said that she was “one of the eight main companions of Radha.” Ramlal, a nephew of the Master’s, told the …
“I Shall Twist His Ears.”
There is a saying, “Sin and mercury cannot be digested.” They come to light either today or tomorrow. When a man does something wrong his conscience begins to prick him and a mist of shame covers his …
Identification with Radha
Lakshmi also related the following incident: “One night the Master was filled with the spiritual mood of Radha and had so identified himself with her that he decided to go to the arbour to meet …
He Who Makes a Law Can Unmake It
Mathur’s doubts still remained. With the idea of testing him further, he one day said to the Master: “Even God has to obey His own laws. Once a law is set up by God, not even He can overrule it.” Sri …