Teachings of sri sarada devi, the holy mother part 1. 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. Mother church, a title of the christian church in roman catholicism holy mother, a 1986 song by eric clapton from august. To enable the world to accept sri sarada devi with due shraddha. Sri sarada devi the holy mother was the divine consort and first disciple of bhagavan sri ramakrishna and thus an integral part of his spiritual. Ramakrishna often visited his house and participated in kirtana and other devotional functions. Reminiscences by many devoteechildren of holy mother, comprising the reports on the contacts and conversations they had with her, and the events they witnessed. Sri sarada devi the holy mother 1853 1920 when holy mother came to dakshineswar at the age of sixteen, sri ramakrishna asked her whether she had come to pull him down to a worldly life. One must not speak even an unpleasant truth unnecessarily.
Sri sarada devi, known to millions as sri sri maa or holy mother, is the spiritual consort of sri ramakrishna. The wife and spiritual counterpart of sri ramakrishna, sarada devi, or the holy mother, was an equally profound teacher. Rao md sri sarada maa 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. Sri sarada devi belur math ramakrishna math and ramakrishna.
This book contains the teachings of sri sarada devi, the divine consort of sri ramakrishna. Her teachings and conversations one should not hurt others even by ones words. Thirtyeight devotees who were close to holy mother give their reminiscences. Life, sri sarada devi life and teachings of sri sarada devi the holy mother. She stands apart as a woman who came into this world with a great message. This math itself had published some important sections of it as early as 1940 under the title. At that time swami brahmananda, too, was residing at the sevashrama. Recently, we had the good fortune of reading teachings of sri sarada devi, the holy mother at. Sayings of holy mother sarada devi vedanta society of new. 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. Her teachings and conversations by swami nikhilananda, swami adiswarananda, available from rakuten kobo.
I am the mother of the wicked, as i am the mother of the virtuous. Sarada devi is also reverentially addressed as the holy mother sri sri maa by the followers of the sri. Sri maa sarada devi and some other devotees of the master including swami. The holy mother sri sarada devi 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. Sri sarada devi, the holy mother 18571920 this saints life was hidden away in personal spiritual practice and the conventions of the society of her time. Holy mother sarada devi vedanta society of sacramento. The gospel of the holy mother sri sarada devi 64 copy quote. An initiated disciple of pravrajika mokshaprana, the 2nd president of sri sarada math, he had passed away on dec 5, 2018. A short life of the holy mother sri ramakrishna and swami. These reminiscences and conversations, recorded by thirtyeight people, give us the teachings, guidance and consolations which the mother.
About this sound sharoda debi helpinfo 22 december 1853 20 july 1920. From then on, holy mother lived with sri ramakrishna as his spiritual. 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. Two reminiscences of sarada devi, the holy mother vedanta. This month our reading will include two short reminiscences of sri sarada devi, the holy mother. Click download or read online button to get sri sarada devi book now. Taken from 38 reminisces of her direct disciples and. Half the book about 200 pages are by 3 well known attendants. The book contains reminiscences and conversations of holy mother sri sarada devi as recorded by her disciples and intimate companions. From the writings of swami nikhilananda at the ramakrishnavivekananda center of new york. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Sri maa, honorific of sarada devi 18531920 holy mother. Her father, ram chandra mukhopadhyaya, was a ver y pious brahmin. Born on 22 december 1854 in the village of jayrambati, she was married to sri ramakrishna, according to the custom prevalent in india in those days, at the age of six.
Without hesitation she said, no, i am here to help you realize your chosen ideal. Dec 09, 2017 the 165th jayanti of holy mother sri sarada devi was celebrated with special puja and homa at the math on saturday, 9th december 2017. Sri sarada devi 18531920 is affectionately called holy mother by millions of people around the world. Thoughts, teachings and quotes of sarada devi, also known as sri saradamani devi, are from various sources. Gospel of holy mother sarada devi vedanta shastras library. Her father, ramachandra mukhopadhyay, was a pious and kindhearted person, and her mother, shyama sundari devi, was a loving and. By indulging in rude words, ones nature becomes rude. Home sri ramakrishna sarada devi the gospel of the holy mother. Her father, ramachandra mukhopadhyay, was a pious and kindhearted person, and her mother, shyama sundari devi, was a loving and hardworking woman. Sri ramakrishna worshiped the holy mother sarada devi as shodadi the third of the ten mahavidyas known as kali, tara, shodasi, bhuvnesvari, bhairvi, chhinnamasta, dhumavati, bagla, matangi and kamala. In the following pages is published for the first time an english translation of the conversations of sri sarada devi, the consort of sri ramakrishna, known among the thousands of devotees of the great master as the holy mother. Sri sarada devi 18531920is known as the holy mother among the devotees and admirers and was the spiritual consort of sri ramakrishna paramahamsa who is worshiped as an god incarnate all over the world. Holy mother of christ, an honorific of the blessed virgin mary.
By doing so constantly you, will gradually attain peace of mind. Sarada devi was ramakrishnas wife, spiritual counterpart and spiritual giant in her own right. Sri sarada devi ramakrishna math and ramakrishna mission. 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.
In his preface to the gospel of sri ramakrishna swami. Recorded by her devoteechildren, 409 pages, paperback. Compiled here in this small booklet are many wonderful gems from her talks and conversations. Sarada devi is also reverentially addressed as the holy mother sri sri maa by the followers of the sri ramakrishna. Sarada devi transcript of conversations, discourses, and interviews of the wife of ramakrishna, 18361886, hindu religious leader. In our era, the holy mother, sri sarada devi is the divine incarnation and personification of the universal mother. The gospel of the holy mother kali mandir in laguna beach. She was also referred as grief stricken brahmani in the gospel of sri ramakrishna. Ramakrishna math media gallery holy mother sri sarada devi. We sincerely hope that our children get the right direction and are guided by their parents into the good habit of japa and meditation. 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. Sri sarada devi explains why is there so much of misery in this world, if god exists. Spring 20 volume 19, issue 1 dedicated to holy mother sri sarada society notes in m other s w ords in reference to westerners my child, they too are my children.
Endearingly known as holy mother, sri sarada devi, the spiritual consort of sri ramakrishna, was born on 22 december 1853 in a poor. Jul 01, 2016 holy mother sri sarada devi about god realization for more videos, browse below playlists swami vivekananda s. 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 gospel of the holy mother sri sarada devi exotic india art. 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. 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.
Sarada devi is also reverentially addressed as the holy mother sri sri maa by the followers of the sri ramakrishna monastic order. 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. The year 2003 marked the 150th anniversary of the birth of sri sarada devi, the wife and spiritual companion of sri ramakrishna. Holy mother sri sarada devi kali mandir in laguna beach. On the contrary, holy mother liked to hide herself and her sweet divinity. Gospel of the holy mother sri sarada devi by her devoteechildren. Swami sarvatmananda, the founder and erstwhile head of the ramakrishna sarada ashrama at devprayag, was intimately associated with ramakrishna order and sri sarada math. Sarada devi holy mother of all by swami vivekananda the inspirational leader. Sri sarada devi the holy mother rk math publications. Gospel of holy mother saradadevi, hospel of sri ramakrishna paramahamsa addeddate. According to the custom then prevalent in india, she was betrothed to him while still a child. The masters vow of sadhana was completed with the worship of shodasi. Being very poor, ram chandra had to struggle very hard for his livelihood and the maintenance of the family. An inspiring message for all humanity from one of indias most beloved spiritual teachersif sri ramakrishna was a leaping.
Weep and sincerely pray, o lord, draw me towards you. Holy mother sarada devi 18531920 wife of sri ramakrishna paramahamsa. Please note that the sarada devi quotes page is updated constantly. 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. The gospel of the holy mother sri sarada devi, is the full translation of the bengali work sri mayer katha, parts of which have already come out in translation under other title this math itself had published some important of it as early as 1940 under the title conversations of the holy mother, incorporated in her biography sri.
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. It is a fascinating account of a great seeker of the teaching he got from his master. Earlier this year i started reading ramakrishnas gospel a recording of mahendranath guptas meetings with sree ramakrishna. The gospel of the holy mother sri sarada devi book, 1984. 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. He referred to her as devi saraswathi who has come. The gospel of the holy mother sri sarada devi, are likely to fall into the hands of many who are not at all acquainted with her life, we think it is proper to add a short biographical account of hers as an introduction to it. For, to understand the relevancy of these conversations, to grasp how they. Gospel of holy mother saradadevi, hospel of sri ramakrishna paramahamsa. Whenever you are in distress, just say to yourself, i. But i say one thingif you want peace, my child, see nobodys faults.
Holy mother sarada devi on dec 6, 2017 last updated feb 9, 2020 7 as you smell the fragrance of a flower while handling it or the smell of sandalwood while rubbing it against a stone, so you obtain spiritual awakening by constantly thinking of god holy mother sarada devi. Teachings of sri sarada devi, the holy mother part 2. He is often referred in the gospel of sri ramakrishna. We know a saint such as sarada devi best when we hear the spoken words of people whom she touched. Swami vivekananda the inspirational leader 46,490 views. Life and teachings of sri sarada devi the holy mother.
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. One should perform even an insignificant task with respect. Balaram bose december 1842 april 1890 was one of the prominent householder disciples of ramakrishna paramahamsa. Holy mother sri sarada devi about god realization youtube. Gospel of the holy mother sri sarada devi by her devotee. The gospel of sri ramakrishna forward by aldous huxley portrait by swami tadatmananda of the vedanta society of southern california. Sharoda debi help info 22 december 1853 20 july 1920, born kshemankari thakurmani saradamani mukhopadhyay, was the wife and spiritual consort of sri ramakrishna, a nineteenthcentury hindu mystic and saint. Holy mother sri sarada devi is the spiritual consort of bhagwan sri ramakrishna.
This book beautifully describes the life of holy mother, sri sarada devi, and will inspire spiritual seekers of all faiths. Holy mother sri sarada devi was unique being the perfect wife, nun, mother, and teacher in one. Holy mother sri sarada devi an introduction ganappa. Sri sarada devi sarada devi religious behaviour and. This is a complete translation of the bengali work sri sri mayer katha. Others, such as sarada devi, said little but had a profound impact on those who came in direct contact with her. Sri sarada devi, the consort of sri sri ramakrishna paramahamsa, was born on december 22, 1853, at jayrambati in west bengal, india. A reader shares a lesson learned from reflecting upon sri sarada devis life, revealing the benefit found in studying the lives of saints. As the consecrated wife and spiritual companion of and a spiritual teacher and luminary in her own right, sri sarada devi, known worldwide as the holy mother, is a unique phenomenon in. An exhaustive life of holy mother incorporating as many facts and incidents of mothers life as could be. Society notes as a pdf, please email your preferred email address and. Holy mother sarada devi a biography holy mother sarada.
Sri ramakrishna revealed her as an incarnation of goddess sarasvati who came to remove ignorance of the suffering humanity. In the present age, holy mother sri sarada devi, the divine consort of sri ramakrishna has become a symbol of moral and spiritual perfection for men and women, for the married and the unmarried, for the householders as well as monks and nuns all over the world. Sri sarada devi, the holy mother her life and conversations pdf. So, instead of blaming others for such sufferings, one should pray to the lord and depending entirely on his grace, try to. 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. She said, i cant contain myself when somebody draws near me and calls me mother. Sri sarada devi the holy mother 18531920 the affectionate term holy mother refers to sarada devi 18531920, ramakrishnas wife and spiritual counterpart. Sri sarada devi download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Teachings of sri sarada devi, the holy mother part 1 compiled by a monk of the ramakrishna order sri sarada devi 18531920 is affectionately called holy mother by millions of people around the world.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Sarada devi quotes a collection of 108 quotes of holy. Whenever anyone assumes a human form, he has to come to the domain of. 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. About the book here in these page is given a vivid and realistic pen picture of a unique personalityunique because she was nun, wife and mother at the some. Sri sarada devi the holy mother i tell you one thing if you want peace, do not find fault with others. Sept 2019some musings on the holy mother 1 swami balabhadrananda s ri ramakrishna says in the kathamrita the gospel of sri ramakrishna. Being the life of sri sarada devi, wife of sri ramakrishna and helpmate in his mission swami nikhilananda on. Holy mother sri sarada devi part 1 internet archive. There were chanting, bhajans, reading from the gospel of holy mother. Sri sarada devi, the holy mother her life and conversations. The mind of the aspirant should be gracious to him.