#directdisciple

[sriramakrishnarpanam]

What is spiritual practice (Sadhana)? Whatever you do is your Sadhana. When you go to some place, think you are on the way to get Him. When you eat, think you eat to live and live to get to Him.

SWAMI AKHANDANANDA

[sriramakrishnarpanam]

As thoughts of love help in expanding the self, so do the thoughts of anger and jealousy to its contraction.

SWAMI VIJNANANANDA

[sriramakrishnarpanam]

Japa is possible at all times; the Lord's name can be mentally repeated ever and anon. You can undertake Japa anytime you like. SWAMI AKHANDANANDA

[sriramakrishnarpanam]

“Don’t expect anything from anyone!

Learn to be the giver!

Otherwise you will become self-centered.

That is the teaching in the family of Sri Ramakrishna.”

- Swami Turiyananda

(Direct disciple of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna Dev)

[sriramakrishnarpanam]

Keep holding on to Thakur. You will get bhakti (devotion), mukti (salvation), and all. By remembering Him and reflecting on Him the mind and heart get purified.

MAHAPURUSH SWAMI SHIVANANDA

[sriramakrishnarpanam]

Discriminate, have right knowledge, have right understanding of yourself and through that right knowledge and right understanding, you will reach the highest goal and fulfil the purpose of life.

SWAMI ABHEDANANDA

[sriramakrishnarpanam]

What you require is a good deal of faith, patience, and reliance, and gradually you will reach the goal.

SWAMI VIJNANANANDA

[sriramakrishnarpanam]

Always be calm, go on working without any fatigue. This is the test; whether the mind is working properly or not, can be understood from this.

SWAMI AKHANDANANDA