“Mukunda, why don’t you get an astrological armlet?” “Should I, Master? I don’t believe in astrology.” “It is never a question of BELIEF; the only scientific attitude one can take on any sub... Read more
“Master, a gift for you! These six huge cauliflowers were planted with my hands; I have watched over their growth with the tender care of a mother nursing her child.” I presented the basket... Read more
“I am here, Guruji.” My shamefacedness spoke more eloquently for me. “Let us go to the kitchen and find something to eat.” Sri Yukteswar’s manner was as natural as if hours and not days had... Read more
“Please permit me to go to the Himalayas. I hope in unbroken solitude to achieve continuous divine communion.” I actually once addressed these ungrateful words to my Master. Seized by one o... Read more
“You have come.” Sri Yukteswar greeted me from a tiger skin on the floor of a balconied sitting room. His voice was cold, his manner unemotional. “Yes, dear Master, I am here to follow you.”... Read more
“It would serve you right if Father disinherited you, Mukunda! How foolishly you are throwing away your life!” An elder-brother sermon was assaulting my ears. Jitendra and I, fresh from the... Read more
“Faith in God can produce any miracle except one-passing an examination without study.” Distastefully I closed the book I had picked up in an idle moment. “The writer’s exception shows his c... Read more
“Little sir, please be seated. I am talking to my Divine Mother.” Silently I had entered the room in great awe. The angelic appearance of Master Mahasaya fairly dazzled me. With silky white... Read more
“Jagadis Chandra Bose’s wireless inventions antedated those of Marconi.” Overhearing this provocative remark, I walked closer to a sidewalk group of professors engaged in scientific discussi... Read more
“I saw a yogi remain in the air, several feet above the ground, last night at a group meeting.” My friend, Upendra Mohun Chowdhury, spoke impressively. I gave him an enthusiastic smile. “Per... Read more
