Spiritual tips and techniques
[Pictured: the Kali Temple at Dakshineswar]
[2nd President and Spiritual Head: the Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa]
[now a Centre of the international Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission]
DAILY READINGS
Selected from Mother Radha's recordings of Swamiji.
Day 843
Satchidananda [Existence, Knowledge, Bliss – Absolute] is not a quality of Brahman [the One universal consciousness]. It is Brahman Itself. Brahman is bliss.
Make a resolution and stick to it – stick to your principles, it will be a blessing to you.
Remember, no matter what place you find yourself in, how low, filthy or dark, it is always for the highest goal [your spiritual evolution].
Sri Ramakrishna said: 'Without taking shelter at God's feet, at the time of death, you won't see God.' Think: 'I am the Spirit, I am not the body, not the mind,' otherwise you are doomed. Doomed to what? To another body. When you are dying, think of Brahman, see all as Brahman. I say: Smile and embrace death. But everyone cries and embraces death
Become above ordinary knowledge and ignorance and you will get real knowledge.
What makes one do evil? Weak will. Go above it all. If you touch something, it becomes you.
Read the scriptures with a realised soul, or when you are realised, then you will understand.
There must be moral discipline and selfless work. That is how our mind becomes the guru [spiritual preceptor/guide].
1) Care should be taken by the reader to understand and take Swamiji's words in these postings, in context. Every teaching or instruction that he gave was specific to the people who were with Swamiji at the time.
2) Mouse-over the words highlighted in red in the posting for further explanation or links.
There are currently available, over 100 different CDs or DVDs with mp3 files, of Swamiji speaking. Please email timhoare@webmail.co.za to order.
Click HERE for the second website on Swamiji's life and teachings.
For more about the Holy Trinity, and also the founding Swamis of the Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa, please mouse over their names below:
Sri Ramakrishna Sri Sarada Devi Swami Vivekananda
Swami Nischalananda Swami Shivapadananda
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna - read online
Reference websites – please mouse over the name and click to connect:
Ramakrishna Math and Mission Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa Ramakrishna Dham