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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 →
The entire nation is paying tribute to the hallowed memory of Swami Vivekananda on the conclusion of his 150th birth anniversary celebrations. He was the first religious leader to proclaim from a world platform about the dire need for religious… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would explain to his devotees in great detail the nature of life on earth. He would say that there are four classes of Jivas or souls living in this world. He would explain their nature using a beautiful… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would describe to his devotees in glowing terms the state of mind of a true jnani or the knower of Brahman. He would say that such a mind is of an extraordinary nature and does not recognise distinction…. Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would describe how a true devotee always depends on God, in weal and woe. To substantiate his statement he used to tell a beautiful story. In a certain village there lived a weaver who was a very pious… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would often speak about Advaita as the Ultimate Knowledge. But he would also warn the devotees that unless it is understood properly, one might be misled into a false sense of perception. He used to narrate a story… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would often explain to his devotees the difference between the sacred and the secular. He would say that it is extremely difficult to separate the sacred from a secular point of view. To explain this idea he used… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would often impress upon his devotees the role of a spiritual teacher or guru in the spiritual life of aspirants. He would say that unless the guru has tremendous spiritual power and is capable of liberating the disciple,… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna used to say that the devotee’s perception of God evolves as he progresses in spiritual life. During the early stages of sadhana, the devotee describes God in all his glories and attributes. But as he evolves he understands… Continue Reading →
Sri Ramakrishna would describe to his devotees the irresistible attraction which the devotees feel for God. In this connection, he used to narrate a very interesting incident. One day a man was strolling in his garden when he saw a… Continue Reading →