Pdf personality of holy mother sri sharada devi swami. Holy mother sarada devi biography holy mother sarada. 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. Activities temple high school cerebral palsy clinic public library exhibition book stall discourses personality development value.
Three fulllength biographies by swamis gambhirananda. Holy mother sri sarada devi being a ideal wife, nun, mother and teacher in one stands apart as a woman who came into this world with a great message. Sarada devi, popularly known as holy mother was the spiritual consort of bhagavan sri ramakrishna paramahamsa who is regarded as the prophet of modern age. The year 2003 marked the 150th anniversary of the birth of sri sarada devi, the wife and spiritual companion of sri ramakrishna. She is regarded as an equal to him in their spiritual development and mission. Others, such as sarada devi, said little but had a profound impact on those who came in direct contact with her. She stand apart as a woman who came into this world with a great message. Sri sarada devi, the holy mother her life and conversations pdf. Sri sarada devi sarada devi religious behaviour and. In place of bow, trident and other divine weapons, mother carried a broom and basket. Being very poor, ram chandra had to struggle very hard for his livelihood and the maintenance of the family.
Her final message to an afflicted world torn by hate, she gave five days before her death. Sri ramakrishna i tell you one thing my child if you want peace, do not find fault with others. This enlightening collection, the first american publication of the conversations of the holy mother as recorded by her disciples both lay and monastic. 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. Sayings of holy mother sarada devi vedanta society of. 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. The book presents many interesting facts and incidents of her life gleaned from various authentic sources, both oral and written. We now have a rich abundance of material through which we can savor her life.
Holy mother sri sarada devi is the spiritual consort of bhagwan sri ramakrishna. See more ideas about divine mother, swami vivekananda and saints of india. 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. According to the custom then prevalent in india, she was betrothed to him while still a child. A reader shares a lesson learned from reflecting upon sri sarada devis life, revealing the benefit found in studying the lives of saints. Holy mother sri sarada devi is a complete form of all the good qualities prescribed to a woman.
This has changed dramatically in the last fifty years. We often talk about the divinity of the holy mother but through her daily life she has always. Her father, ram chandra mukhopadhyaya, was a ver y pious brahmin. The vedanta kesari contains articles on indian spiritual traditions and scriptures, mainly focusing on vedanta as expounded by sri ramakrishna, holy mother sri sarada devi and swami vivekananda, the illustrious disciple of sri ramakrishna. People do not think of the quiet consort of sri ramakrishna as a mad, godintoxicated saint. But i say one thingif you want peace, my child, see nobodys faults. Today they have become symbols of moral and spiritual. Her father, ramachandra mukhopadhyay, was a pious and kindhearted person, and her mother, shyama sundari devi. Recently, we had the good fortune of reading teachings of sri sarada devi, the holy mother at saradadevi. Holy mother sri sarada devi an introduction ganappa. In her own life she showed the highest ideals of the monastic and householder way of life. This is a complete translation of the bengali work sri sri mayer katha.
Half the book about 200 pages are by 3 well known attendants. Before passing away, in 1886, ramakrishna made sarada devi feel as if she was the mother of his disciples, nay of the entire humanity. The author, swami tapasyananda, who was a scholarmonk of great eminence and one of the vicepresidents of the. The wife and spiritual counterpart of sri ramakrishna, sarada devi, or the holy mother, was an equally profound teacher. Holy mother sri sarada devi, wife and spiritual companion of sri ramakrishna, was a rare combination of human and divine qualities, and is an inspiration today to millions of spiritual seekers. Holy mother sri sarada devi about god realization youtube.
The author, swami tapasyananda, who was a scholarmonk of great eminence and one of the vice. One thousand names of holy mother sri sarada devi namavali in sanskrit for chanting. Sarada devi was ramakrishnas wife, spiritual counterpart and spiritual giant in her own right. We know a saint such as sarada devi best when we hear the spoken words of people whom she touched. Sri sarada devi, the consort of sri sri ramakrishna paramahamsa, was born on december 22, 1853, at.
I am the mother of the wicked, as i am the mother of the virtuous. Her life itself is a sermon, which she had left as a rare message. Sri sarada devi explains why is there so much of misery in this world, if god exists. 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. This article was a chapter from swami nikhilanandas book, holy mother. Download pdf sri sarada devi the holy mother life and. He said, i look upon you as my own mother and as the mother who is in the temple. Compiled here in this small booklet are many wonderful gems from her talks and conversations. Authored by swami gambhirananda, who was a scholarmonk of great eminence and the eleventh president of the ramakrishna order, this book is one of the authentic biographies on holy mother sri sarada devi.
In the company of the holy mother download ebook pdf. Pdf sarada devi the wonder woman a dedication to the. Website dedicated to sri sarada devi, the consort of sri sri ramakrishna paramahamsadeva. Holy mother sarada devi vedanta society of sacramento. Copas url to download ebook teachingsofsrisaradadevitheholymother. Sri sarada devi the holy mother 18531920 the affectionate term holy mother refers to sarada devi 18531920, ramakrishnas wife and spiritual counterpart. Her personality combined an intense wisdom and deep compassion for all. She wanted modern women to idealize nivedita and gouri ma. Her father, ramachandra mukhopadhyay, was a pious and kindhearted person, and her mother, shyama sundari devi, was a loving and hardworking woman. 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. Sri sarada devi download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Sarada devi,is popularly known as the holy mother, and the wife of sri ramakrishna. He says, who can understand our holy motheris it possible for an ordinary person to have digested the worship of an incarnation like sri ramakrishna. Weep and sincerely pray, o lord, draw me towards you.
Sri sarada devi 18531920 is affectionately called holy mother by millions of people around the world. Sarada devi was ramakrishnas wife, spiritual counterpart and. Holy mother sri sarada devi was unique being the perfect wife. Sri sarada devi, the holy mother vedanta center of. Holy mother sri sarada devi kali mandir in laguna beach. Thirtyeight devotees who were close to holy mother give their reminiscences. This is one of the first comprehensive biographies of holy mother sri sarada devi in english. Sri ramakrishna himself worshiped sarada devi as the divine mother and said that she is devi saraswathi incarnate and has come to impart knowledge to the mankind. Sri sarada devi, the holy mother her life and conversations.
Bk buy sri sarada devi sahasranamavalit book online at best prices in india on read sri sarada devi sahasranamavalit. Swami nikhilananda 18951973, a direct disciple of holy mother sri sarada devi, was a distinguished monk of the ramakrishna order of india and a major figure in introducing the teachings of yoga and vedanta to america and the west. 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. Holy mother shri sarada devi born 22 december, 1853 jayrambati, west bengal, india died 20 july, 1920 kolkata 3. Sri sarada deviperspectives at the time of the holy mother centennial 195354, not much had been published about her in english. Swami vivekananda the inspirational leader 46,490 views. In the company of the holy mother available at all vedanta centres click here. Sarada devi holy mother of all by swami vivekananda the. Her father, ram chandra mukhopadhyay, was a pious and kindhearted person, and her mother, shyama. 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. If sri ramakrishna was a leaping flame of spiritual realization, holy mother. Festival calendar 20192020 ramakrishna mission ashrama. A short life of the holy mother sri ramakrishna and.
Excerpt from kali, the black goddess of dakshieswar, nicolashays, york beach, 1993, pp. Buy sri sarada devi the holy mother life and teachings. Holy mother sarada devi a biography holy mother sarada. Holy mother sri sarada devi download ebook pdf, epub. 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. We can clearly understand this by reading her life history. Worshipped during her lifetime as a manifestation of divine motherhood, sri sarada devis throne was the earthen floor. This book provides a detailed sketch about the life of the holy mother compiled by swami.