Sometimes when people begin to practise religion, they become so kindhearted that their kindness becomes an obstacle and can even drag them down from the spiritual path. Ramakrishna would instruct …
“If You Don’t Earn, Why Did You Marry?”
Human relationships are very fragile: even a little clash of self-interest can break them. Jogin was deeply involved in spiritual life. His parents upbraided him for his indifference to the world. One …
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What if You Are Married?
Jogin later described his mental condition: “As soon as I married, the thought came to me that the hope of God-realization was now a mockery. Why should I go to the Master, whose very first teaching …
You Kept Silent!
On another occasion Jogin was coming from Calcutta to Dakshineswar by boat. One of the passengers, knowing Jogin’s destination, began to vilify Ramakrishna: “He is a mere pretender — practising deceit …
Incidents from the Life of Swami Yogananda
When he was not serving the Master, Jogin devoted his time to japam and meditation. Another aspect of his nature was his deep feeling for suffering people. Once a man from his village died in a train …
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