In the third week of January 1887, disciples of Sri Ramakrishna took their final monastic vows by performing the traditional viraja homa (fire ceremony) in front of the Master’s picture. Rakhal became …
Sri Ramakrishna on Time
Sign of Narrowness
Sharat bowed down to Sri Ramakrishna, and as he was about to leave again, the Master asked: “How did you enjoy the day? It was a veritable fair of Hari’s name. Wasn’t it?” Sharat agreed. Then the …
Wishes of a Knower of Brahman
One winter day the Master expressed a wish to eat jamruls (star apples). It is a juicy tropical fruit, only available in summer. Shashi knew that the Master was a man of truth and that such a person’s …
Self-control and Truthfulness
Ramakrishna kept close watch over the disciples’ eating, sleeping, and day-to-day behaviour. Since only a good student can be a good teacher, the Master uncompromisingly trained his inner-circle …
“Please accept my last pranam.” – Swami Subodhananda
Swami Subodhananda was practising austerities in Gaya when he had a life threatening experience which he later described: ‘It was the month of August. I saw a person wade through the Phalgu river and …
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