Thakur Ji says to his disciples before taking mahasamadhi, “wherever you shall establish the ash from my pyre, I shall stay there. But, I shall also come to those who want my help in any form.” After the final rites, Narendra collects the ashes in a pot, takes it on his head, and establishes it in Belur Math. People still believe that …
Rakhal Raj’s mind is fixed at Thakur Ji’s feet. After the school timings, he rushes to Dakshineshwar. His father wants him to complete his higher education, but seeing Rakhal’s mind wandering in Dakshineshwar, he thinks to talk to Thakur Ji sternly. He goes to Dakshineshwar in the mood to fight. Rakhal Raj warns Thakur Ji that his father shall come. Seeing Rakhal’s father, Thakur Ji welcomes him, asks him to take a seat, and …
A householder, Ramchandra Dutt has deep love and devotion for Thakur Ji. He is a rich person and provides a big amount at Thakur Ji’s service. Many people visit Thakur Ji and Mother Sharda Mani, and there are several preparations to be made. Ramchandra Dutt, Surendra Nath, Master Mahashay, and other householders take care of the needs. At the same time, there is a poor family …
One fine Sunday, Thakur Ji is sitting in his room surrounded by all his disciples. He suddenly says, “I wish to eat amla (Indian Gooseberry).” All hear the notion, but one out of them named Nag Mahashay, an old disciple, walks out of the room barefoot and walks in the search of the Amla. There is no season of gooseberries in India …
ठाकुर जी कलकत्ता में बलराम के घर हैं। उनके घर में सभी बैठे हैं। बहुत से लोग दक्षिणेश्वर नहीं आ पाते हैं और ठाकुर जी के किसी स्थान पर जाना बहुत कम होता है। लोगों के बीच कृपा फैलाने के लिए, वे कलकत्ता आते हैं और बलराम के यहाँ एक या दो दिन रुकते हैं। …
मास्टर महाशय के समकालीन, ठाकुर जी के अन्य गृहस्थ शिष्यों में बलराम भी शामिल हैं। वह उड़ीसा से ताल्लुक रखते हैं और भगवान जगन्नाथ के निष्ठावान भक्त हैं। वह कलकत्ता में रहते हैं लेकिन हर साल रथ यात्रा के दौरान पुरी जाते हैं। एक अवसर पर, उन्हें लगता है, “हमें पुरी क्यों जाना चाहिए? हम …
Other Discussions during the session: There is a story about the wishes we wish. Once there was a victorious king (Baadshah), who had defeated many kings and was crossing a desert to conquer other lands. On the way, they saw some vegetation, amidst the grand sand dunes. A way was narrow. A man lay across …
Master Mahashay comes to Thakur Ji and asks, “Is it wrong to earn money?” As he is a householder, his question is quite genuine. Thakur Ji replies, “No, it is not.” Then he asks, “Is it wrong to earn more money by working harder?” Thakur Ji replies, “No, it is not.” Then, Master Mahashay says, “Why do you remain away from money? Money stings …
On one of the weekends, Master Mahashay comes to Dakshineshwar. He is a married man and has a different perspective on life. While Thakur Ji is also married and both (Mother and Thakur Ji) are sannyasi. One day, Master Mahashya is upset. Narendra and other young boys are sitting before Thakur Ji, and Master Mahashay is sitting aloof. (Narendra, later called Swami Vivekananda. Thakur Ji has said, “Narendra is a lotus in the entire ocean of …
Master Mahashay is sitting with Thakur Ji, and Thakur Ji asks him, “Is your wife a Vidya Shakti or Avidya Shakti?” Master Mahashay is tensed and says, “She is Avidya Shakti. She is illiterate.” Thakur Ji scolds him and says, “Are you Vidya Shakti? Have you realized your self attaining your education? The biggest obstacle in your journey is your education. ‘Earn to learn’ makes you worthless. You merely think …