At one time the main topic of discussion and meditation among the disciples in their leisure hours was the life and teachings of Buddha. Narendra was well-versed in Buddhism, and his enthusiasm was …
“I Don’t Care for Nirvana”
In Alambazar, Akhandananda suffered from malaria. One day while he was sick, he had a spiritual experience. Before this, he had felt that the nondualistic experience “I am the Atman” is greater than …
Subodh’s Restlessness to See The Master
His failure in the examination had the desired result: His father lost interest in Subodh’s marriage. Sometime in 1885 Krishnadas told his son about Sri Ramakrishna and his meeting with Keshab Chandra …
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Divine Mother Walks Here
It was not easy to live with Sri Ramakrishna: He could see the inside and outside of his disciples like a person sees books inside a glass bookcase; none could hide anything from him. The Master would …
Better to Marry Than to Burn – Sri Ramakrishna
Hunger for God made young Shashi restless. Keshab inspired him immensely but could not fully satiate his spiritual hunger. One day in October 1883, Shashi, Sharat, and some of their friends went to …
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Absolute and Relative – Sri Ramakrishna
On 14 July 1885 Harinath met Sri Ramakrishna at Balaram’s house in Calcutta. The Master said to him: “You see, in one form He is the Absolute and in another He is the Relative. What does Vedanta …
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