GOVINDA: “Revered sir, why does the Divine Mother have a black complexion?” MASTER: “You see Her as black because you are far away from Her. Go near and you will find Her devoid of all colour. The …
“You Are That Hole”
On 28 July 1885, Sri Ramakrishna, with M. and others, visited the house of two brahmin sisters, one of whom was grief-stricken because of her daughter’s death. One sister was busy with the …
Nag Mahashay’s purity
Yogis are frequently tested in their spiritual lives through temptations. Although some fail to pass the tests, these fallen yogis are also great teachers. Their lives reveal to us the pitfalls along …
‘You are surrounded by my love alone’ – Sri Ramakrishna
Swami Akhandananda had started an Ashrama at Sargachi and orphan boys were brought up with care. When they came of age many went away without taking leave of Swami Akhandananda. One glance at his …
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Suffering Leading to Happiness
God’s divine play in this world is such that we sometimes find suffering leading to happiness, and again, success leading to a downfall. M.’s mother died when he was young, and without her, squabbles …
‘Please release me forever.’ – Swami Yogananda
As Yogananda lay ill, Vivekananda said, “Jogin, you get well, let me die instead.” “Jogin, you are our crest jewel,” said Niranjanananda. One day Girish’s sister said to Yogananda: “Jogin, why don’t …
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