Since Vijnanananda was an engineer, he was always consulted regarding the construction of the Ramakrishna Mission’s hospitals or temples. In 1909 the swami went to Varanasi to supervise the …
Bet with Swami Brahmananda
One day Brahmananda asked Vijnanananda how the work was progressing. Vijnanananda reported that his work was suffering because there was a shortage of materials. Brahmananda said that the materials …
Practise Spiritual Disciplines
On 20 December 1936 a devotee asked Vijnanananda at Belur Math: “One is supposed to repeat the mantram with joy, but quite often I feel depressed. What shall I do?” The swami replied: “Japam means …
How Can We Still The Mind?
During his stay in Rangoon, Vijnanananda initiated some devotees. In the afternoons he answered the questions of spiritual aspirants. One afternoon a monk asked, “How can we still the mind?” …
‘It is The Play of That Mad Brahmin’
One day in Varanasi, Vijnanananda went to visit the Durga Temple by car. He returned an hour and a half later and immediately went to bed. No one dared to ask him anything. He remained immersed in the …
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Five Ghosts in Our Body
In 1933, on his way to Colombo, Sri Lanka, Vijnanananda stopped for a few days at the Madras Math. One day while he was removing his coat, sweater, shirt, and T-shirt, the young monks were watching …