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Sri Ramakrishna would say that to progress in spiritual life one should be constantly alert and ever willing to learn. If one is keen and humble, it is possible to learn from ever so many teachers. To illustrate the idea… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would often extol the power of the company of the holy. He would say that holy company is capable of taking one very high in the ladder of spirituality. To illustrate the idea he used to narrate a… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would explain to his devotees what constitutes true renunciation. He would caution them about the misconceptions in this regard. He would say that true renunciation is related more to the state of mind and has less to do… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would explain to his devotees the power of associating with anything holy. He would say that such associations are capable of bringing about a transformation in one’s character. He would explain this idea using a custom prevalent in… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would often talk about the place of the Guru or teacher in spiritual life and that only those who set high standards by their own personal life can become true preceptors. He used to narrate a story to… Continue Reading →