Youngest brother of the renowned actor and playwright Girish Chandra Ghosh, practised law at Calcutta High Court. Met the Master for the first time at Girishchandra’s house. Initially used to refer to …
Thirumalisai Alvar
By that time Kaliyuga was commencing. Then Sudarshana Chakra told to Lord, "Lord, as the three of the Alvars have already gone, let me go now." Lord sadly replied, "Dear son! It is good that you …
Sant Janabai
Of all the Maharashtrian women sants, Janabai is the most popular and her abhangs are sung widely. The way she performed all her household chores together with Vitthala, giving to her daily drudgery a …
Trailokyanath Sanyal
Trailokyanath Sanyal (1840-1916) - Brahmo devotee, wellknown composer of songs and singer. Follower of Keshab Chandra Sen and author, favoured by the Master for his devotional songs. Born at …
Rani Rashmoni
Rani Rasmani (27.9.1793 – 24.2.1861)—Founded the famed temple-complex at Dakshineswar (1855), hallowed by the presence there of Sri Ramakrishna (1855-1885), the sacred site of his legendary spiritual …
Bhavatarini Devi
Bhavatarini Devi (1877–1973) - Better known as “Basumati Ma”, wife of Upendranath Mukherjee, lay devotee of the Master and founder of the publishing house “Basumati Sahitya Mandir”. Born in a family …