The life of the holy mother serves as a beacon light, lighting up the obscure pathways of spiritual life, and as a fountain at which humanity can slake its thirst for a higher life. The year 2003 marked the 150th anniversary of the birth of sri sarada devi, the wife and spiritual companion of sri ramakrishna. This book shows how a simple village girl, who had no formal education, had not read any religious scriptures and had not been to any teacher guru for spiritual guidance, achieved the divine status of mother. Sri sarada devi, the consort of sri sri ramakrishna paramahamsa, was born on december 22, 1853, at jayrambati in west bengal, india. Teachings of swami vivekananda, advaita ashrama, kolkata, p. Her teachings and conversations by swami nikhilananda, swami adiswarananda, available from rakuten kobo. Gospel of the holy mother sri sarada devi by her devotee. Gospel of holy mother saradadevi, hospel of sri ramakrishna paramahamsa. It is a fascinating account of a great seeker of the teaching he got from his master.
A short life of the holy mother sri ramakrishna and. Click download or read online button to get sri sarada devi book now. Her father, ramachandra mukhopadhyay, was a pious and kindhearted person, and her mother, shyama sundari devi, was a loving and. This math itself had published some important sections of it as early as 1940 under the title. Holy mother sarada devi vedanta society of sacramento. Visit this site to learn more of the holy mother s life mahendranath gupta, the author of the gospel of sri ramakrishna website dedicated to swami lord vivekananda dakshineswar temple at calcutta vedanta society of toronto sri sri ramakrishna paramahamsadeva sri sarada nahabat guestbook the oneness of the human family. His greatest literary contribution was his translation from the original bengali into english of the gospel of sri ramakrishna. Her father, ramachandra mukhopadhyay, was a pious and kindhearted person, and her mother, shyama sundari devi, was a loving and hardworking woman. We are fortunate that in 2007, the vedanta society of southern california produced a dvd in which swamis who knew holy mother speak of. The message of holy mother, advaita ashrama, kolkata, p. Gospel of the holy mother sri sarada devi by her devoteechildren.
Her personality combined an intense wisdom and deep compassion for all. Others, such as sarada devi, said little but had a profound impact on those who came in direct contact with her. Thirtyeight devotees who were close to holy mother give their reminiscences. Sri sarada devi the holy mother i tell you one thing if you want. Lovingly called holy mother, sri sarada devi is here presented in all her rustic simplicity, which breaks barriers and is inspired by a universal love. Sarada devi was ramakrishnas wife, spiritual counterpart and spiritual giant in her own right. Teachings of sri sarada devi, the holy mother part 1. This is a complete translation of the bengali work sri sri mayer katha. Sarada devi, popularly known as the holy mother, was the spiritual consort of sri ramakrishna paramahansa. The 165th jayanti of holy mother sri sarada devi was celebrated with special puja and homa at the math on saturday, 9th december 2017. Reminiscences by many devoteechildren of holy mother, comprising the reports on the contacts and conversations they had with her, and the events they witnessed.
From the writings of swami nikhilananda at the ramakrishnavivekananda center of new york. Thoughts, teachings and quotes of sarada devi, also known as sri saradamani devi, are from various sources. There were chanting, bhajans, reading from the gospel of holy mother. She is regarded as an equal to him in their spiritual development and mission. Recently, we had the good fortune of reading teachings of sri sarada devi, the holy mother at. Her life itself is a sermon, which she had left as a rare message. Sarada devi holy mother of all by swami vivekananda the inspirational leader. Sri sarada devi sri sarada devi affectionately known as holy mother, was at once devoted wife, spiritual companion and object of worship of sri ramakrishna. Holy mother sarada devi 18531920 wife of sri ramakrishna paramahamsa. If sri ramakrishna was a leaping flame of spiritual realization, holy mother was a steady glowing fire of godconsciousness.
Home sri ramakrishna sarada devi the gospel of the holy mother. The holy mother as gathered by her disciples and devotees. The gospel of the holy mother sri sarada devi, is the full translation of the bengali work sri sri mayer katha, parts of which have already come out in translation under other titles. The gospel of the holy mother kali mandir in laguna beach. Sri sarada devi on renunciation the essence of the masters teaching was the renunciation of a worldly life. Sri sarada devi 18531920 is affectionately called holy mother by millions of people around the world. Excerpt from kali, the black goddess of dakshieswar, nicolashays, york beach, 1993, pp. Sayings of holy mother sarada devi vedanta society of new. Holy mother sarada devi a biography holy mother sarada. In her own life she showed the highest ideals of the monastic and householder way of life. Gospel of the holy mother download ebook pdf, epub. Earlier this year i started reading ramakrishnas gospel a recording of mahendranath guptas meetings with sree ramakrishna.
Holy mother sarada devi a biography print article rumours spread to kamarpukur that ramakrishna had turned mad as a result of the overtaxing spiritual exercises he had been going through at. Outwardly sri sarada devi, or holy mother as she is called by her devotees, rarely showed any signs of the mad, passionate love sri ramakrishna and other kali saints exhibited in their lives. Sarada devi quotes a collection of 108 quotes of holy. Sri sarada devi ramakrishna math and ramakrishna mission. On the contrary, holy mother liked to hide herself and her sweet divinity. So, instead of blaming others for such sufferings, one should pray to the lord and depending entirely on his grace, try to bear them patiently and with forbearance under all. This is one of the first comprehensive biographies of holy mother sri sarada devi in english. Taken from 38 reminisces of her direct disciples and. The gospel of the holy mother sri sarada devi 64 copy quote. They commenced the song whose first line runs thus. Jul 01, 2016 sarada devi advice on absorption in holy name of god music infinite perspective by kevin macleod is licensed under a creative commons attribution license h.
Her father, ram chandra mukhopadhyaya, was a ver y pious brahmin. The gospel of the holy mother sri sarada devi 88 copy quote we have to surrender ourselves completely to the lord with faith and devotion in him, serve others to the best of our capacity, and never be a source of sorrow to anybody. Gospel of holy mother saradadevi, hospel of sri ramakrishna paramahamsa addeddate. Sri sarada devi the holy mother i tell you one thing if you want peace, do not find fault with others. She stands apart as a woman who came into this world with a great message. An inspiring message for all humanity from one of indias most beloved spiritual teachersif sri ramakrishna was a leaping. Holy mother sri sarada devi was unique being the perfect wife, nun, mother, and teacher in one. Please note that the sarada devi quotes page is updated constantly. Worshipped during her lifetime as a manifestation of divine motherhood, sri sarada devis throne was the earthen floor. Sarada devi advice on absorption in holy name of god music infinite perspective by kevin macleod is licensed under a creative commons attribution license h. Sri sarada devi download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Life and teachings of sri sarada devi the holy mother. Holy mother sarada devi ramakrishna mission aalo along. Sarada devi the holy mother the affectionate term holy mother refers to sarada devi 18531920, ramakrishnas wife and spiritual counterpart.
Gospel of the holy mother a collection of her conversations. I am the mother of the wicked, as i am the mother of the virtuous. She said, i cant contain myself when somebody draws near me and calls me mother. Half the book about 200 pages are by 3 well known attendants. Her father, ram chandra mukhopadhyay, was a pious and kindhearted person, and her mother, shyama sundari devi, was a. Outwardly sri sarada devi, or holy mother as she is called by her devotees, rarely showed any signs of the mad, passionate love sri ramakrishna and other kali saints. Being very poor, ram chandra had to struggle very hard for his livelihood and the maintenance of the family. We know a saint such as sarada devi best when we hear the spoken words of people whom she touched. Sri sarada devi sarada devi religious behaviour and. Dec 03, 2017 mothers distinct life tells authoritatively that pure, unconditional, unselfish love can be shown towards others. Weep and sincerely pray, o lord, draw me towards you. Holy mother sri sarada devi an introduction ganappa. He referred to her as devi saraswathi who has come.
Holy mother sarada devi a biography print article rumours spread to kamarpukur that ramakrishna had turned mad as a result of the overtaxing spiritual exercises he had been going through at dakshineswar. Recorded by her devoteechildren, 409 pages, paperback. At such times the holy mother would cry out with enthusiasm, yes, sri ramakrishna would sing this song. Before passing away, in 1886, ramakrishna made sarada devi feel as if she was the mother of. Her teachings and conversations 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 mothers teachings on human affliction, selfcontrol, and peace in. He said, i look upon you as my own mother and as the mother who is in the temple.
Sri sarada devi, the holy mother vedanta center of. The recorded conversations and reminiscences in diary format help you sense the spiritual power of the holy mother. Mothers distinct life tells authoritatively that pure, unconditional, unselfish love can be shown towards others. Whenever you are in distress, just say to yourself, i. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. 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. Chennai, english, life, ramakrishna math, sri sarada devi, swami gambhirananda description an exhaustive life of holy mother incorporating as many facts and incidents of mothers life as could be gleaned from all reliable sources, oral and documentary. This book contains the teachings of sri sarada devi, the divine consort of sri ramakrishna. Sarada devi advice on absorption in holy name of god youtube. We can clearly understand this by reading her life history. By doing so constantly you, will gradually attain peace of mind. Edited and with an introduction by swami adiswarananda an inspiring message for all humanity from one of indias most beloved spiritual teachers.
Gospel of the holy mother download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. According to the custom then prevalent in india, she was betrothed to him while still a child. Though she was married to sri ramakrishna, she and he lived not as husband and wife but each saw in the other the divine mother. Holy mother sri sarada devi kali mandir in laguna beach.
Ramakrishna math media gallery holy mother sri sarada. Recorded conversations and reminiscences can help you sense the spiritual power of the holy mother. This math itself had published some important sections of it as early as 1940 under the title conversations of the holy mother, incorporated in her. The author, swami tapasyananda, who was a scholarmonk of great eminence and one of the vicepresidents of the. Sarada devi,is popularly known as the holy mother, and the wife of sri ramakrishna. Her adornments were the white sari with a thin red border and two simple gold bracelets. Sayings of holy mother sarada devi vedanta society of. Sharoda debi helpinfo 22 december 1853 20 july 1920, born khemankari thakurmani saradamani mukhopadhyay, was the wife and spiritual consort of sri ramakrishna, a nineteenthcentury hindu mystic and saint. Aug 12, 2015 since the acquisition of such gifts is the dream of all women, holy mother may aptly be seen as the symbol of aspiration of women everywhere. Visit this site to learn more of the holy mothers life mahendranath gupta, the author of the gospel of sri ramakrishna website dedicated to swami lord vivekananda dakshineswar temple at calcutta vedanta society of toronto sri sri ramakrishna paramahamsadeva sri sarada nahabat guestbook the oneness of the human family. Price has been lowered since this is a subsidized edition. Aug 14, 2018 holy mother sarada devi 18531920 wife of sri ramakrishna paramahamsa. Sri sarada devi the holy mother 18531920 the affectionate term holy mother refers to sarada devi 18531920, ramakrishnas wife and spiritual counterpart.
Worshipped during her lifetime as a manifestation of divine motherhood, sri sarada devi s throne was the earthen floor. Click download or read online button to get gospel of the holy mother book now. A short life of the holy mother sri ramakrishna and swami. Sarada devi is also reverentially addressed as the holy mother sri sri maa by the followers of the sri. The bee of my mind has become fascinated with the blue lotus of the divine mother s feet. Holy mother sri sarada devi is the spiritual consort of bhagwan sri ramakrishna. Endearingly known as holy mother, sri sarada devi, the spiritual consort of sri ramakrishna, was born on 22 december 1853 in a poor brahmin family in jayrambati, a village adjoining kamarpukur in west bengal. People do not think of the quiet consort of sri ramakrishna as a mad, godintoxicated saint. In place of bow, trident and other divine weapons, mother carried a broom and basket. Holy mother sri sarada devi is a complete form of all the good qualities prescribed to a woman. Added sections on reminiscences and meditation on holy mother. She started meditating from her childhood and she is said to have had mystic visions and.