God and Worldly Duties (from The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna) M. (humbly): “How ought we to live in the world?” … More
Category: Ramakrishna Paramahansa
Ramakrishna Paramahansa on Sex
After a time he [Ramakrishna Paramahansa] said: “These are very profound words. I feel as if someone were pressing my … More
Making Sense of It All – World Drama, Purusharthas, and Craving
Both Ramakrishna Paramahansa and Ramana Maharshi remarked, “The world is a drama of woman and gold.” Hinduism points out that … More
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa on Why There are Different Religions and Creeds
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (To the pundit): “Please don’t say anything to Mani Mallick. You must know that there are different tastes. … More
“Mere Bread-winning Education”
Rāmkumār (Ramakrishna Paramahansa’s brother) did not at first oppose the ways of his temperamental brother. He wanted Gadādhar (future Ramakrishna … More
Know Thyself 