Swami Adbhutananda related in his reminiscences how Sri Ramakrishna transformed Kalipada’s life: Girish Babu arrived one night with Kalipada Ghosh. Kalipada was a terrible drunkard. He refused to …
Spiritual Treasures Are Far More Valuable
This story begins with the loss of a gold watch. Sarada Prasanna, the son of a rich landlord, was admitted to the Metropolitan Institution in North Calcutta when he was in the seventh grade. For four …
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Secret Pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya
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 …