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Narada and Two Aspirants – Swami Vivekananda
There was a great god-sage called Narada. Just as there are sages among mankind, great yogis, so there are great yogis among the gods. Narada was a good yogi, and very great. He travelled everywhere. …
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During Lecture One Should Remove One’s Ego
Ashwini Datta was a famous orator in Barisal, but while speaking he would move his hands and head in an effort to convince the audience. Someone observed that Saradananda spoke without moving his …
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Sign of Narrowness
Sharat bowed down to Sri Ramakrishna, and as he was about to leave again, the Master asked: “How did you enjoy the day? It was a veritable fair of Hari’s name. Wasn’t it?” Sharat agreed. Then the …
Wishes of a Knower of Brahman
One winter day the Master expressed a wish to eat jamruls (star apples). It is a juicy tropical fruit, only available in summer. Shashi knew that the Master was a man of truth and that such a person’s …
Francis H. Leggett and Betty Leggett
Francis H. Leggett (1840-1909) and Betty Leggett (1852-1931)—American couple who with their family were Swamiji’s closest friends in America, the staunchest supporters of his work in America and …
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