Dakshineswar temple autobiography books

Kali -12 Shivas - Radha Krishnan- Bathing ghat- Ramakrishnar house – Sarada devi annai Nahabat-
Rani Rashomani shrine- Panchavati garden – Swami Vivekanandar statue

 Kali name - Bhavatarini – She offers Boon of piravaa varam. The Garbha Griha houses the deity of goddess
Kali stands on the chest of Lord Shiva, who rests in a lying posture. The two idols stand beautifully on a
thousand-petal lotus, made of silver. ( 4 hands – Blessing (varada) , Thiruvadi Abhaya - Fearlessness ,
weapon, Asuran head ) Leg on shiva chest ; soolam with jandai , 3 eyed, cresent moon on her brow ). This
Roopam is Saumya swaroopam and is considered passive and motherly form of Kali, ideal for propitiation
and asking of boons.

 Twelve Jyotirlingam shrines of Shiva at two sides of Ghat

 Flight of stairs will lead you inside Rada krishna temple. The temple houses a 21 and half inches idol of Lord
Krishna and 16 inches idol of Radha. It is said that Sri Ramkrishna himself u

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Chapter 22: The Heart of a Stone Image

“As a loyal Hindu wife, I do not wish to complain of my husband. But I yearn to see him turn from his materialistic views. He delights in ridiculing the pictures of saints in my meditation room. Dear brother, I have deep faith that you can help him. Will you?”

My eldest sister Roma gazed beseechingly at me. I was paying a short visit at her Calcutta home on Girish Vidyaratna Lane. Her plea touched me, for she had exercised a profound spiritual influence over my early life, and had lovingly tried to fill the void left in the family circle by Mother’s death.

“Beloved sister, of course I will do anything I can.” I smiled, eager to lift the gloom plainly visible on her face, in contrast to her usual calm and cheerful expression.

Roma and I sat awhile in silent prayer for guidance. A year earlier, my sister had asked me to initiate her into Kriya Yoga, in which she was making notable progress.

An inspiration seized me. “Tomorrow,” I said, “I

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The Life of Ramakrishna

Step into the spiritual world of one of India’s most revered saints with "The Life of Ramakrishna" by Romain Rolland. This inspiring biography captures the profound wisdom, divine experiences, and unwavering devotion of Sri Ramakrishna, a mystic whose teachings continue to illuminate hearts worldwide.

What made Ramakrishna’s spiritual journey so extraordinary? Was it his visions, his boundless love for the gudomlig, or his message of unity beyond religion?

From his deep meditations at the Dakshineswar Kali Temple to his teachings that embraced all faiths, Ramakrishna’s life was a testament to the power of pure devotion. His influence shaped modern spiritual thought, inspiring disciples like Swami Vivekananda to spread his message across the world.

Romain Rolland’s masterful biography brings to life the saint’s mystical experiences, profound wisdom, and his enduring impact on Eastern and Western spirituality. Through his words and deeds,