- 288 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
An inspiring message for all humanity from one of
India's most beloved spiritual teachers
If Sri Ramakrishna was a leaping flame of spiritual realization, Holy Mother was a steady glowing fire of God-consciousness. To the Master, Sri Ramakrishna, she was the goddess of wisdom in human form. To her disciples she was the Divine Mother herself. To her devotees she was a more real mother than their own earthly mother. To the seekers of truth she was the final word, and to sinners she was the last refuge.
—from the Introduction
The year 2003 marked the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sri Sarada Devi, the wife and spiritual companion of Sri Ramakrishna. Known affectionately in India and throughout the world as the Holy Mother, she was a rare combination of human and divine qualities, and is an inspiration today to millions who seek spiritual fulfillment.
The first American edition of the conversations and teachings of the Holy Mother as recorded by her disciples, both lay and monastic, this fascinating collection brings to life the Holy Mother's teachings on human affliction, self-control, and peace in ways both personal and profound. It illuminates her role as the power, scripture, joy, and guiding spirit of the Ramakrishna Order and clearly captures her unyielding devotion to God that earned her a reputation as a steady glowing fire of God-consciousness.
Translated from the original Bengali by Swami Nikhilananda, a direct disciple of the Holy Mother, these inspiring and detailed conversations offer new insight into the daily life of this endearing and beloved spiritual personality and her message of compassion that continues to influence her devotees in India and throughout the world.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Epigraph
- Contents
- Preface by Swami Adiswarananda
- Introduction: Holy Mother, Embodiment of the Divine by Swami Adiswarananda
- 1. Holy Mother, Spiritual Teacher of Humanity by Swami Nikhilananda
- 2. Conversations from the Diary of a Disciple, Sarajubala Devi
- 3. Conversations from the Diary of a Monastic Disciple, Swami Arupananda
- 4. Conversations from the Diaries of Several Monastic and Lay Disciples
- Notes
- Glossary
- Credits
- About the Translator
- About the Editor
- About SkyLight Paths
- Copyright