All Knowing Sarada Ma, Who Could Read Devotee’s Secret Thoughts
Sarada Ma is a divine sage, who possesses the power to read people’s mind. When she was in the body, devotees did not have to express their secret wishes verbally. Mother came to know automatically. Today even though Mother has given up the body, she is still present in Her subtle form and helps devotees from there.
2 Miracles of Sarada Ma
How the all-knowing Sarada Ma fulfilled the most secret desires of her devotees in the most miraculous ways.
The Soul is Omnipresent, Formless, Birthless & Deathless
“According to Advaita Vedanta, the Self, the Atman, in you, in me, in every one, is omnipresent. You are as much in the sun now as in this earth, as much in England as in America.”
– Swami Vivekananda
How to Love Properly, Without Attachment
“Do not make the mistake of giving the heart to anything that is changing, because that is misery. Remain unattached. The heart’s love is due to only One.” – Swami Vivekananda
Holy Mother’s Last Message: A Universal Spirituality for Today
“Let me tell you one thing, my child. If you want peace, do not look into anybody’s faults. Rather look into your own faults. Learn to make the world your own. No one is a stranger, my child; the whole world is your own.”
– Holy Mother Sarada Ma
Swami Vivekananda Saw a Poor Hawker Selling Gram. Here is What He Did…
A story highlighting Swami Vivekananda’s kind-heartedness from the book: Swami Vivekananda – The Friend of All.
Do Not Look For Faults in Others, It is Harmful
“I cannot see anybody’s faults. If a man does a trifle for me, I try to remember him even for that. To see the faults of others! One should never do it. Forgiveness is Tapasya”. – Holy Mother Sarada Ma
True Non Violence Requires Immense Strength of Mind
The person who does not retaliate, however he is hurt, however he is offended by others, is a person of terrible strength. He alone is truly non-violent,
“Do You Protect Me, or Do I Protect You?” A Profound Spiritual Experience of Swami Vivekananda
The ancient temple of Kshir Bhavani had long ago, been destroyed by Muslim invaders. When Swami Vivekananda thought of repairing it, he suddenly heard the celestial voice of the Divine Mother speak to him in an Akashvani.
Many Times Sri Ramakrishna Gave Seemingly Contradictory Advice
2 disciples reported to Sri Ramakrishna that people were speaking ill of the sage. To the first disciple Sri Ramakrishna said: Keep calm and don’t reply back. To the other he said: You should stand up and defend me. Why this difference in advice for the same situation?
To See Something, Just Go Out of Your Body, No Need to Get Up
Mother Mirra was not only a God-realized sage but also a great occultist. She had the power to come out of her body and roam in the subtle worlds. In this incident her son, recounts some interesting advice she gave him.
The Tremendous Play of Maya
Yoga and Bhoga – union with God and sense-enjoyment – cannot go together. One cannot attain the bliss of Brahman unless one gives up attachment to sense enjoyments.
Is Dying in Varanasi, Spiritually Advantageous to a True Devotee?
Swami Shivananda, the direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, had grown old and was not keeping well. Some well-wishers suggested that he leave the Belur Math in Calcutta and go reside in Varanasi to spend the last years of his life.
It is a belief amongst Hindus that those who die in the holy city of Varanasi, attain to a high spiritual state after death. Hence this suggestion was made to him. What was Swami Shivananda’s response? We discover in this post.
Counting of Age by Years is Ignorance – Soul is Ageless, Without Beginning and End
Deer often mistake a mirage for water and jump into it. Similarly we also think and act as if we shall live on earth forever. We mistake the ephemeral world for real, and cause ourselves endless sorrow.
Why is my Meditation NOT Successful, Despite Practising for Several Years?
Swami Sivananda explains that the fundamental basis for success in meditation is Chitta Shuddhi (purity of mind). Without purifying mind, deep meditation is not possible.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra and Its Meaning
What is the meaning of the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra? What are the benefits of chanting it? Does it protect from accidents and illnesses? Swami Sivananda answers all these questions.