Voice of Vivekananda
By VivekaVani
Sri Ramakrishna had made a prediction about Brahmananda to his close disciples: “When Rakhal knows his real nature, his body will not last anymore.” The Master never told Rakhal about this vision, and …
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On 7 September 1884, the Master told a large group of devotees: “There are many opinions about God. Each opinion is a path. There are innumerable opinions and innumerable paths leading to God.” …
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Swami Ramakrishnananda mentioned an incident that happened shortly before Gopal-ma met Sri Ramakrishna: One day she was cooking as usual, but the fire would not burn, the wood was heavy with …
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On 28 July 1885, Sri Ramakrishna went to the home of Nanda Basu, a wealthy man of Calcutta, to see his collection of pictures of gods and goddesses. He was very much impressed. He said to Nanda: …
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As a knower of Brahman, Vijnanananda could read others’ minds. The scripture says: “Tell the truth, but don’t tell a harsh truth. However, if you love a person tell the harsh truth.” Vijnanananda told …
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One of the characteristics of a Divine Incarnation is that he gives shelter to those who take refuge in him. His all-encompassing love is not confined to human beings. Even animals find tender shelter …