Sri Ramakrishna had been invited to visit the homes of his devotees Balaram, Adhar, and Ram in Calcutta. Devotional music had been arranged by Adhar and Ram. The Mater was accompanied in the carriage …
May 27: One Should Have Nishtha
“Pulling you free from worldly tribulations the Lord has placed you at His holy feet. Is this not a rare fortune…This is the time for such practices. One must do them at a young age. And you shall do …
‘My boys are roaming about without a place to live’ – Sri Ramakrishna
Sri Ramakrishna passed away on 16 August 1886, at the Cossipore garden house. Some of his young disciples had to return to their homes against their wishes, while others had no place to go. They were …
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May 26: How Can One Realize God?
“A monk must be beyond all attachments. Golden chains are as much of a bond as iron chains. A monk must have no attachments” (p.61, In the Company of the Holy Mother) A Brahmo Devotee : How can …
May 25: Be Very Alert about Spiritual Things
“Do your worldly duties with a part of your mind and direct most of it to God. A sadhu should think of God with three-quarters of his mind and with one quarter should do his other duties. He should be …
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May 24: Always Try to Do Good to Others
“One cannot completely get rid of the six passions: lust, anger, greed, and the like. Therefore one should direct them to God. If you must have desire and greed, then you should desire love of God and …
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