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 …
“Hidden Knower of Brahman”
Once Brahmananda told some of his disciples: “Hari Prasanna Maharaj has come from Allahabad. Have you met him? Please go and pay your obeisance to him. He is a knower of Brahman; and having attained …
“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 …
Swami Achalananda’s Desire to Become a Monk
When Niranjanananda was in Kankhal, a young man from Varanasi named Kedarnath (later Swami Achalananda), expressed his desire to become a monk. At first the swami discouraged him, saying that the life …
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