Nothing can happen without the will of God. Not even a blade of grass can move. When a man passes into a favorable time, he gets the desire to contemplate on God. But when the time is unfavorable, he …
September 19: Take the Plunge
Once When Sri Ramakrishna was lying ill at Cossipore, a few devotees brought some offerings for Mother Kali of Dakshineshwar Temple. On hearing that the Master was at Cossipore, they offered all the …
September 18: Bondage of Work
One must do some work. Through work alone can one remove the bondage of work, not by avoiding work. Total detachment comes later on. One should not be without work even for a moment. (p.14-5, The …
September 4: Work Hard
“My child, you have been extremely fortunate in getting this human birth. Have intense devotion to God. One must work hard. How can one achieve anything without effort? One must devote some time for …
September 3: The Monk’s Life
“A monk is like a bleached cloth, and the householder is like a black one. One does not notice the spots in a black cloth so much, but even a drop of ink looks so prominent on white linen. The monk’s …
August 23:
Always remember, “I have at least a Mother, if none else.” p.55, The Gospel of the Holy Mother …