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 …
“Even Here You Think Such Thoughts!”
One day Mathur paid an unexpected visit to the temple and secretly observed Sri Ramakrishna’s method of worship. He saw how Sri Ramakrishna decorated the Divine Mother, talked to Her, fed Her, and …
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Ups and Downs in Spiritual Life
Spiritual life is not always easy. It has many ups and downs. Rakhal had to pass through various ordeals and difficulties. He later recalled: One morning I was meditating in the Kali Temple. I …
Preparation for Spiritual Experience
A month after meeting Sri Ramakrishna, Narendra (Swami Vivekananda) returned to Dakshineswar and found the Master alone in his room. Ramakrishna was glad to see Narendra and asked him to sit on the …
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Hatha Yogi of Barabar Hills in Gaya
One day Vijaykrishna Goswami, a religious leader and devotee, came to Cossipore to see Sri Ramakrishna. While there he spoke highly of a great hatha yogi whom he had met in a cave of the Barabar Hills …
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