Tag Sri Ramakrishna
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Swami Shantatmananda, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi delivered the Swami Shankarananda Memorial Lecture at the Vivekananda Hall, Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Gol Park, Kolkata on August 16,2014. The Swami Shankarananda Memorial Lecture was on ‘Sri Ramakrishna’. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Sri Ramakrishna would explain to his devotees how one’s spiritual powers get awakened. He would say that the awakening would generally correspond to one’s own spiritual tendencies. But, in case of special and exceptional aspirants, it is also possible to… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would often explain to his devotees the obstacles in the path of devotion. He would say that there are both gross and subtle obstacles blocking the way of true enlightenment. Normally, sadhakas (practitioners) are aware of… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would often explain to his devotees the stages of evolution in the life of a spiritul seeker. He would say that as one progresses in spiritual life the din and bustle of activities start reducing and ultimately leads… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would again and again caution his devotees about leading a materialistic or worldly life. He would try to inspire them about the joy and beauty of leading a life based on spiritual values. But some of the devotees… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would explain beautifully as to how to get a glimpse of the Ultimate Truth or Brahman. He would also explain the role of Maya in such a realization. To explain the idea, he would use a beautiful example…. Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would often draw the attention of the devotees to the limitations caused by the body in our struggle for spiritual progress. It is very difficult to get rid of the idea of identification with the body. People in… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would often explain to his devotees the true nature of Brahman. He would say that Brahman is beyond vidya (knowledge) and avidya (ignorance). It is beyond maya, the illusion of duality. However, he would say that the world… Continue Reading →
Guru Purnima was celebrated this year on 12th July, 2014 at the Ramakrishna Mission. A special puja of Sri Ramakrishna was performed. A Homa (havan) was also performed as part of the program. Swami Shantatmanandaji, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi spoke… Continue Reading →
One day at Balaram’s house in Calcutta, when Swami Yogananda, a brother disciple, said that the Master (Sri Ramakrishna) had emphasized bhakti alone for spiritual seekers and that philanthropic activities, organizations, homes of service for the public good, and patriotic… Continue Reading →