- Role of God in Social Service – Swami Adbhutananda
- God Sees Into The Mind of a Man – Sri Ramakrishna
- Day Spent in Vain — Sri Ramakrishna
- Never Ask for Anything in My Name — Sri Ramakrishna
- Did You Come Here Only to Sleep? – Sri Ramakrishna
- Anger is Satanic – Sri Ramakrishna
- Never Ask For … – Sri Ramakrishna
- Be Humble and Not Hurt Anyone – Sri Ramakrishna
- God Teaches According to Our Nature
- Making Offerings at Holy Places: Why It Matters
Rakhturam had a natural frankness and honesty that were enhanced by his youth and lack of sophistication. Ramchandra came to trust him. Once a friend of Ramchandra suspected that Rakhturam had stolen some coins from the household shopping money. Wanting to protect Ramchandra, the friend asked Rakhturam, “My boy, tell me honestly — how much did you pocket today?” Rakhturam retorted sharply, “Sir, I am a servant, not a thief!” The boldness of this reply offended the man and he complained to Ramchandra. But Ramchandra supported the boy and said: “He is not a thief. Whatever he needs he asks from my wife.” (Source: God Lived with Them)
Sarada Devi (Holy Mother) used to live in the nahabat (concert tower) at Dakshineswar, where she cooked for the Master and for the devotees. The Master knew that she was alone and needed some help. One day, seeing Latu meditating on the bank of the Ganges, Ramakrishna said to him, “Look here, Leto, the one on whom you are meditating is now sweating over the flour.” (Evidently the Master meant Sarada Devi, whom he regarded as identical with the Divine Mother Kali. Latu had been meditating on Kali.) He then took Latu to the nahabat and said to Holy Mother: “This boy is a pure soul. He will knead the flour and flatten the chapatis for you. Whenever you need any help, please ask him.” (Source: God Lived with Them)
The devotee stayed and nursed Latu Maharaj for a few weeks following the operation. One day, noticing an element of pride in the devotee, Latu Maharaj said to him: “Although you are serving me, do not boast of it to others. Remember that one should serve God, the guru, and the sick with great love and humility.”