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Narendra Nath, who later became the world renowned Swami Vivekananda came under the influence of Sri Ramakrishna as a teenager. At that time he was deeply possessed by the question, “Whether God really existed and if so is it really… Continue Reading →
The activities of the movement associated with the name of Ramakrishna take two forms. There is the Mission, with branches all over the world, conducted by the members of the Order of Ramakrishna and devoted to works of charity and… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would draw the devotees’ attention to the nature of the world. He would say that it is extremely important to have a proper worldview. People often entertain wrong notions about the existential world and suffer. He would narrate… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would emphasize upon the role of guru in one’s spiritual life. Such a guru is unique and only one. However, one can learn from many upagurus or secondary teachers in ever so many ways so as to advance… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would describe to his devotees the nature of a man of true knowledge. He would say that such a person goes beyond the idea of distinctions. To illustrate this idea he used to narrate a story from Ramayana…. Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would explain to his devotees that God is truly merciful and would come to the rescue of his true devotees whenever they are in danger. But he would lay emphasis on the word “true”. He would explain that… 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 often caution his devotees about the need to be focused on the real purpose or goal of life. Quite often spiritual aspirants get diverted from the real purpose and indulge in activities thus are not essential, thus… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would warn his devotees about the power of samskaras. He would say that even a man of realisation can succumb to the overpowering nature of samskaras. To explain this idea he used to narrate an incident from the… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would say that the capacity of a teacher to inspire his students or disciples would depend upon the strength and power of his life. In this connection Sri Ramakrishna would narrate how he had observed an acharya of… Continue Reading →