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Ananda Parva (March 1872 - Sept 1885)
Ananda Parva (March 1872 - Sept 1885)
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Mother worshipped Thakur in the shrine room of Belur math.
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Preface (LSV 1.001)
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The Datta family of Simla (or Simulia), a northern district in Calcutta, was rich and powerful, renowned for many generations for its charity, learning and strong independent spirit. (LSV 1.001)
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Rammohan Datta, the great grand father of Vivekananda lived happily in a mansion. (LSV 1.002)
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The description of the house of Ramamohan Datta (LSV 1.002)
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Rammohan Datta left two sons, Durgaprasad and Kaliprasad. (LSV 1.002)
1835
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Durgaprasad was a gifted youth but he renounced the world. (LSV 1.002)
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In the meantime his son, Vishwanath, who had been left as an infant with his mother, required bringing up. The mother, Shyamasundari, was fearless, devout and worthy in every way of accepting the great responsibility that had fallen upon her. (LSV 1.002)
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Two fields of ideals offered by East and West prior to birth of Thakur. Both ideals necessary for progress of humanity. What is required is cooperation and mutual undersatnding between East and west. (LSV 1.062)
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The world was awaiting for birth of devine incarnation (LSV 1.062)
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A vaishnava saint came to dakshineswar became attached to Ramakrishna and stayed there. (LSV 1.066)
18 Feb 1836
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A birth of a child at Kamarpukur, a village of Bengal. The child was named Gadadhar. (LSV 1.062)
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At kolkatta Gadadhar wanted wisdom and not bread winning education. (LSV 1.063)
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Ramakrishna came to Dakshineswar with his brother Ramkumar who became priest at Kali Temple.Subsequently Ramakrishna was appointed as priest. (LSV 1.063)
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The vision of the Divine Mother became the one passion of Ramakrishna; but he had not, as yet, realized Her. (LSV 1.064)
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One day Ramakrishna seized a sword and determined to end the life. All of a sudden he got a vision of Devine Mother (LSV 1.065)
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Subsequently Ramakrishna was getting contineous visions of Divine Mother. (LSV 1.065)
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Ramakrishna's whole mind and nervous system thus became attuned to the Highest Reality, unable to respond to any worldly stimulus. (LSV 1.066)
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Ramakrishna went to Kamarpukur at instance of his mother. Agreed for proposal for marriage seeing it as a will of Devine Mother. (LSV 1.066)
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But soon Ramakrishna returned to Dakshineswar and was plunged once more into stormy struggles, forgetting his mother, wife and relations. Days, weeks and months passed in this search for Truth through other spiritual paths. (LSV 1.066)
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Ramakrishna accepted a nun as his guru and practised under her guidance the devotional and Tantrika methods of Sadhana (spiritual practices), in which he attained perfection in an incredibly short time. (LSV 1.066)
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A Vaishnava Saint came to Dakshineswar, got attached to Ramakrishna, stayed there. (LSV 1.066)
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Shri Ramakrishna next took up the highest form of Vaishnava Sadhana, the Madhura Bhava, (LSV 1.067)
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Ramakrishna learnt Nirvikalpa Samadhi from Totapuri, a sannyasi of highest vedantic realization. (LSV 1.067)
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Totapuri remained at Dakshineswar for eleven months, imparting his knowledge to this wonderful disciple Ramakrishna. (LSV 1.068)
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Shri Ramakrishna next sought to realize the ideals of religions other than Hinduism. (LSV 1.068)
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On hearing strange stories about Ramkrishna, Saradamani Devi came to Dakshineswar, cordially received. (LSV 1.068)
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Saradamani Devi replies to Ramakrishna that she has come to Dakshineswar to help him in his spiritual path. (LSV 1.068)
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Ramakrishna looks upon Saradamani Devi as a form of blissful devine Mother (LSV 1.069)
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Ramakrishna addressing his own mind about choosing between Saradamani Devi and God. (LSV 1.069)
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Saradamani Devi became Ramakrishna's first disciple. (LSV 1.069)
1838
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At the age of 3 years , Vishwanath was taken on pilgrimage to Varanasi. (LSV 1.002)
1838
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one morning, while on deck, Vishwanath fell in Ganga. His mother saved him. (LSV 1.003)
1838
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At last Varanasi was reached. Delighted with the holy atmosphere of the place, Shyamasundari visited all the temples, including that of Vireshwar Shiva. (LSV 1.003)
1838
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(LSV 1.003)
1838
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Shyamasundari slipped on her way to temple, assisted by a passing monk- was her husband! (LSV 1.003)
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Durgaprasad came to calcutta, relatives locked in house , ultimately escaped (LSV 1.003)
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When Vishwanath had come of age and was earning his own livelihood, he once went to Varanasi in search of his father, but could not trace him. (LSV 1.004)
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Swamiji's pronounced tendency towards monastic life was "in his blood" (LSV 1.004)
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Vishwanath's uncle Kaliprasad was head of family. Having no inome family bacame poorer and poorer. (LSV 1.004)
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Vishwanath lost his mother at the age of ten and was brought up as orphan. (LSV 1.004)
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Vishwanath grew to manhood, knew many lenguages and also music (LSV 1.004)
1841
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Birth of Bhuvaneshwari Devi (LSV 1.008)
1851
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Vishwanath Datta married at age of sixteen to Bhuvaneshwari Devi who was only ten years old. (LSV 1.008)
1851
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It was, then, to these two, Vishwanath and Bhuvaneshwari Devi, that the boy who was to become the greatest man of his age, whose influence was to shake the world, and who was to lay the foundation of a new order of things, was born. (LSV 1.009)
1866
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After passing final examination, Vishwanath did couple of things here and there, ultimately got enrolled as attorney -at-law in calcutta High Court (LSV 1.005)
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As an attorney Vishvanath made a considerable reputation (LSV 1.005)
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Vishwanath earned money through his professional work but also spent money liberally (LSV 1.005)
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Vishwanath was a connoisseur of good cooking and was himself expert in the art, preparing various kinds of dishes for his friends and relatives. (LSV 1.005)
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Vishwanath was of the opinion that growing children needed to be well fed; otherwise their brains would not develop properly; thus he spared no expense in providing good and nourishing food for his children. (LSV 1.005)
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Vishwanath learned from his own life that no wealth to be left for children as it may make them do-nothing members and spend inherited wealth. (LSV 1.005)
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Vishwanath Datta was independent in spirit, generous in disposition, devoted to his friends, a protector of the needy. (LSV 1.006)
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Vishwanath Datta never thought of morrow even entered into maintaining idle and drunken relatives (LSV 1.006)
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Vishwanath was a liberal Hindu with a receptive mind, studied Bible and Diwan-i- Hafiz (LSV 1.007)
25 Mar 1872
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On the day of Dol-yatra (birthday of sri Chaitanya) some of women relatives of mother decided to go to Calcutta to bathe in the Ganga as is the custom. Mother decided to go with them so she can meet Thakur. Her father, realizing the reason for her decision, too agreed to accompany her (GM)
1872
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They started the long journey on foot. They walked happily for two or three days enjoying the panoramic scenery of the vast paddy fields with beautiful lotus ponds between them. Unaccustomed to such a wearisome journey, mother developed a high fever on the way. Greatly worried, her father took shelter in a wayside inn. Mother was lying almost unconscious with fever, just then she saw a girl came and sit down beside her. She was black in complexion and very beautiful. She began to pass her hand over her head and body; it was so soft and cool that the burning sensation of her body began to subside. The girl said that she has came from Dakshineshwar. The next morning fever had broken and they resumed their journey (GM)
1872
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They reached the Dakshineshwar at 9:00 pm. Thakur was extremely concerned when he saw that mother was feverish. He arranged a separate bed for her in his room. With good treatment and a special diet, mother recovered within three or four days. Then she went to live with Chandra devi in nahabat (GM)
1872
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Thakur began to teach mother the goal of human life, as well as how to perform all household duties (GM)
25 May 1873
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On the night of Phalaharini Kali puja Thakur made a special arrangement for privately worshipping the Mother as Shodashi in his room. At 9:00 pm preparation for the worship was complete. Mother arrived in his room. In a state of bhava mother sat on the Asan of goddess. He worshipped her with sixteen items. Mother went into samadhi. Uttering mantras in bhava Thakur too went into deep samadhi. The worshipper and worshipped become fully united in Atma. Long after midnight when he regain outer consciousness, Thakur offered himself to the Devi manifest in mother and forever surrendered at her feet himself, the result of his Sadhana, his rosary, and everything else (GM)
25 May 1873
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Ramakrishna performed Shodashi pooja to worship Saradamani Devi as a symbol of Devine Mother. (LSV 1.069)
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Ramakrishna realized one more form of Devine Mother, Kali whose enblem is death and destruction. (LSV 1.070)
1873
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ઠાકુરનો કોઇ પણ વિષય ભગવાન છોડી ને હતો નહીં. મને જે બધી વસ્તુઓ આપીને ષોડશીપૂજા કરી હતી એ બધું- શંખ ના ઘરેણા, સાડી વગેરે નું – મારા તો ગુરુ માં હતા નહીં - શું કરવું ઠાકુર ને પુછતાં વિચારી ને એ બોલ્યા, “એ તારી જન્મદાતા માં ને આપી શકે” – ત્યારે પિતાજી જીવીત હતા. “પરંતુ જો [એમને] મનુષ્ય સમજીને આપીશ નહીં, સાક્ષાત જગદંબા માનીને આપજે”. [મેં] એમજ કર્યું. એવી શિક્ષા એમની હતી. (MK)
1873
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After the Shodashi puja mother lived with Thakur for about five more months. She spent hr days in the nahabat and served Thakur and his mother and during the night shared his bed. During the night when he went into deep samadhi mother would become frightened. So thakur arranged for her to sleep at nahabat (GM)
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Shri Ramakrishna worshipped Kali both as the Mother and as Brahman. (LSV 1.070)
1873
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આહા! એ મારી સાથે કેવો વ્યવહાર કરતા! એક દિવસ પણ મન માં દુઃખ થાય એવું બોલ્યા નથી. ક્યારેય ફુલથી પણ ઘા કર્યો નથી. એક દિવસ દક્ષિણેશ્વરે એમના કમરામાં ખાવાનું રાખવા ગઇ હતી. લક્ષ્મી રાખીને જાય છે વિચારીને બોલ્યા, “દરવાજો વાસીને જા.” મેં કહયું, “ઠીક છે.” મારા ગળાનો સ્વર સાંભળીને એ ચમકી ઉઠીને બોલ્યા, “કોણ તું? તું આવિ છે સમજી શક્યો નહીં. મને લાગ્યું લક્ષ્મી. ખોટું ન લગાડીશ. મેં કહ્યું, “બોલવાથી શું થઈ ગયું” (MK)
1873
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એ (મારા વિષે) બોલતા, “અરે, એનું નામ સારદા, એ સરસ્વતી. એટલે જ એને શણગાર કરવો ગમે છે. હૃદયને બોલ્યા હતા, “જો તો તારી પેટી માં કેટલા રુપિયા છે. એને સારા બે તાવિજ બનાવી આપ. એ વખતે એ બિમાર હતા તો પણ મને ત્રણસો રુપિયાના તાવિજ બનાવિ આપ્યા. એ પોતે તો પૈસા અડકી પણ નહોતા શકતા. (MK)
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Ramakrishna, like a child, placed implicit trust in Devine Mother and, as will be seen, followed Her guidance in everything. (LSV 1.071)
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Living in intimate union with the Divine Mother Shri Ramakrishna had a number of intuitive experiences towards the close of his period of spiritual disciplines: some of them concerned himself, while others related to spiritual life in general. (LSV 1.071)
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About himself Ramakrishna came to know that he was an Incarnation of God, a specially commissioned person, whose realizations were for the benefit of others, to usher in a new age of spirituality for mankind. (LSV 1.071)
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Further, that he had always been a Gee soul, and so the aim of Mukti (freedom) had no meaning for him; at the same time he understood that he would not attain final libera¬tion like an ordinary mortal, but would be born again and again to show humanity the way to freedom. (LSV 1.071)
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Lastly, he foresaw the time of his own passing away and spoke of certain signs which would precede it. These signs were in due course seen and their import verified. (LSV 1.071)
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Convictions of Shri Ramakrishna about spiritual matters (LSV 1.071)
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Shri Ramakrishna was eager to disseminate the results of his realizations to all earnest seekers of Truth. (LSV 1.072)
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To the fragrant full-blown lotus of the soul of Ramakrishna many devotees and disciples came to Dakshineswar. (LSV 1.073)
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Narendranath also attracted by shri Ramakrishna's realizations came to Dakshineswar. (LSV 1.073)
Oct 1873
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Mother returned to Kamarpukur (GM)
Dec 1873
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Rameshwar died of typhoid at Kamarpukur, shortly after mother left. Ramlal become a priest at kaliwadi (GM)
Apr 1874
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mother's second visit to dakshineshwar (*)
1874
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shambhu's donation of house to mother (*)
1874
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A year after Shodashi puja, Thakur's mind was eager to see the mother by means of another religious path. At that time he was acquainted with Shambhu charan mallick, who would read the Bible to him. Thus he became aware of the pure life of Jesus and of the Christian faith (GM)
1874
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One day Thakur visited the Jadunath mallick's garden house situated near the Kali temple. There was hanging on the wall a picture of Madonna holding the child Jesus. He intently studied that image, thinking of the wonderful life of Jesus. Just then he saw the picture become luminous. Rays of light emanated from the bodies of Mary and child Jesus, entering his heart and revolutionizing his mental attitudes. When he observed that his inborn Hindu impressions were vanishing form his mind and that different ones were arising he tried unsuccessfully to control himself by resisting them in various ways. His love and devotion for Hindu gods and goddesses disappeared and his heart was filled with faith in and reverence for Jesus and his religion. He then had a vision of Christian clergymen offering incense and lights in front of the image of Jess in a church, expressing their inner longing through prayer (GM)
1874
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After returning to Kali wadi, he remained absorbed in meditation on those experiences pertaining to Jesus. He forgot to visit the mother in the temple. This lasted for three days. Then when he was walking in the Panchavati, he saw a beautiful but unfamiliar man with a fair complexion advancing towards him, gazing at him steadily. A voice within him told him, "This is Jesus Christ, the great yogi, the loving son of God who is one with his Father." Jesus embraced him and merged into him. In ecstasy he lost external consciousness and went into Samadhi. (GM)
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After attaining perfection in various sadhanas, Thakur had many unique intuitive perceptions. (1) He is an Avatar (2) There is no mukti for him (3) He knew the time of his death (4) All religions are true. Jato mat tato path (5) We adopt Dvaita, Vishista Advaita, and Advaita according to our temperament (6) Ordinary people will progress through Karma yoga (7) A religious organization based on this catholic attitude should be found (8) Those who are in their last life will accept his gospel (GM)
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Thakur become extremely anxious to meet the devotees he had seen previously in bhava and ot transmit his realisations to them. In his anguish to meet them, he would climb up to the roof of the Kuthi and cry out at the top of his voise, 'come to me, my children! Where are you?' (GM)
1874
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ramlal arrives in dakshineshwar (*)
1874
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Rakhal arrived at calcutta and began study at Training academy. Met naren at a gymnasium near home which developed in a life long friendship. (BC)
15 Mar 1875
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first meeting with keshav sen at the garden house of Jaygopal sen at Belgharia. Thakur went there with Hriday (ARR GM)
1875
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When Thakur desired to see the nagar sankirtan of Chaitanya, mother show him a huge crowd comind towards him from Panchavati. In that crowd he saw Chaitanya absorbed in divine love, accompaied by Nityananda and Advaita. He saw the faces of a few of his devotees in the crowd (GM)
Sep 1875
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mother returns to jayrambati ill, severe attack of dysentry. Worships singhvahini (*)
1875
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last visit to kamarpukur (*)
27 Feb 1876
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death of chandramani devi (*)
Mar 1876
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to kamarpukur with thakur (*)
Jan 1877
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mother's fourth visit to dakshineshwar (incident at telo bhelo) (*)
14 Nov 1877
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commencement of jagaddhatri worship (*)
6 Mar 1878
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Keshav Married his daughter to Maharaja of Coochbehar. Keshav had declared the minimum marriage age for women as fourteen, but his daughter was not yet fourteen years old. This created a great controversy in Keshav's Samaj, he was criticised fiercely and the Samaj split into two factions. Thakur was sympethatic to Keshav. After undergoing this trial Keshav became more indrawn and devoted to Thakur (GM)
1879
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Thakur to Kamarpukur and Sihar. Visited Phului -shyambazar to listen to the kirtans of many vaishnavas living there. Stayed for seven days at Natwar Goswami's house. When people saw Thakur's bhava during the kirtana they became enchanted by him. Great number of people gathered there from surrounding villages and kirtanan went on day and night for seven days. Finally Hriday fled with Thakur secretly to Sihar. (1879-1881) (GM)
Nov 1879
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Arrival of ram chandra dutta, manomohan mitra (*)
1879
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Arrival of yogin, Latu (*)
21 Sep 1879
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Thakur's first photo taken at Keshav's home (ARR)
1880
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At the age of Seventeen Narendranath entered First Year Arts class of Presidency College (LSV 1.046)
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In second year Naren had to change the college and joined Scottish Church College (LSV 1.046)
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Narendranth graduated from from Scottish Church College. His memory, as a student is still with college. (LSV 1.046)
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Naren master the arts of converation and debating in English Language. (LSV 1.047)
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Narendranath was not in the habit of limiting his studies to the university curriculum. During the first two years of college he acquired a thorough grasp of the masterpieces of Western logic, and in the third and fourth year he set himself to mastering Western Philosophy as well as the ancient and modern history of different nations of Europe. (LSV 1.047)
May 1880
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Tarak met Thakur at the home of Ram Chandra Dutta (KM)
1881
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Narendranath first came to hear about Ramakrishna Paramhansa through principal of the college. (LSV 1.047)
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In college Narendranath was favourite of both European and Indian professors. (LSV 1.048)
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During his college days he underwent a wonderful psychological transformation. (LSV 1.048)
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Narendranath was always the leader in all activities and made many friends which remained with him to the end. (LSV 1.049)
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A characteristic of Narendranath was his solicitude for others. (LSV 1.049)
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The nature of the feelings of the friends bore for Narendranath as refered by a friend. (LSV 1.051)
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Narendranath was spending more time in extra curricular studies. His academic study was generally a last minute affair and dependent upon his prodigious memory. (LSV 1.052)
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An incident showing Narendranath's last minute attempt to not only read the subject but to mastermind it (LSV 1.052)
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An incient occurred foreshadowing Narendranath's great renunciation. (LSV 1.053)
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Narendranath was in a strange mood on the morning before B.A. examination. (LSV 1.053)
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Narendranath had a great love for music. (LSV 1.053)
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Besides a great musician, Narendranath was an authentic theoretcian of music. (LSV 1.054)
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On the creative side also, Naren was strong. Later in life he composed several songs and hymns that are now used in religious worship by the devotees of Ramakrishna-Vivekananda. (LSV 1.054)
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Narendranath was dancing and simultaneously singing on indian music. It was very graceful. (LSV 1.054)
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During the period of political awakening, in support of call from Surendranath Banerjee Narendranath joined gymnasium. Rakhal was also there. (LSV 1.054)
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Narendranath started taking interest in activities of Brahmo Samaj. (LSV 1.055)
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The principles of Brahmo movement (LSV 1.055)
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The main objectives of the movement is to bring about changes in existing Hindu customs. (LSV 1.055)
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Narendranath was imbued with same ideas as the Brahmo leaders. (LSV 1.056)
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There was a split in Brahmo Samaj and Narendranath identified himself with new organization. (LSV 1.056)
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The chief element of Narendranath's character was purity. (LSV 1.057)
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Purity was the chief element in Narendranath's character. His friend justifies it. (LSV 1.057)
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Narendranath always considered purity the cardinal virtue and made it so in his life. (LSV 1.057)
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Narendranath had become a Brahmacharin in spirit. (LSV 1.058)
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The spiritual self of Narendranath gained mastery, choosing the renunciation of desire-the only way to the vision of God. (LSV 1.058)
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Under the influence of the Brahmo Samaj movement Narendranath took to vegetarianism. (LSV 1.059)
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But unlike others Narendranath was convinced about existance of God and there must be a way to realize him. (LSV 1.059)
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In his longing to know the truth about existance of God, Narendranath went to Maharshi Devendranath Tagore but came away disappointed. He asked leaders of other religion sects but did not get answer (LSV 1.060)
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Ultimately Narendranath decided to go to Dakhineswar and put the question to Shri Ramakrishna. (LSV 1.060)
Feb 1881
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mother's fifth visit to Dakshineshwar (returned same day due to Hriday's rudeness) (*)
1881
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marriage of 18 years old Raja mj with 11 years old vishweshwari. This worldly relation triggered the fate and bring about the union with Thakur. (BC)
May 1881
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arrival of Rakhal at Thakur [june/july according to BC] (*)
1881
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dismissal of Hriday (*)
Nov 1881
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The Incarnations bear a special message for the world. His very presence radiates spirituality; his look and touch work miracles. (LSV 1.074)
1881
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During listening bhagavat katha while massaging Thakur's feet, raja mj first experience bhava samadhi. From now to the middle of 1884 raja mj lived in the mood of divine childhood and Thakur used to love him like Yashoda. (BC)
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Incarnation does not always have a widespread effect on humanity. Another personality is required. (LSV 1.074)
1881
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Raja mj started staying with Thakur at Dakshineshwar (BC)
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Incarnation seeks the personality and makes him the conduit for his gospel. (LSV 1.074)
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Shri Ramakrishna knew of the devoted souls who were born specially to assist him. (LSV 1.074)
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The intense activity of the West was to be combined with the deep meditation of the East. Shri Ramakrishna chooses Narendranath - Swami Vivekananda. (LSV 1.075)
Dec 1881
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Narendranath went for the first time in the company of Ramachandra Datta and Surendranath Mitra to Dakshineswar. (LSV 1.060)
Dec 1881
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Narendra arriving Dakshineswar. Meeting Thakur. Here is Shri Ramakrishna's own account of it: (KTM 1.056 LSV 1.075)
Dec 1881
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We shall see later what happened there and what was Shri Ramakrishna's answer to the question. This meeting was to open a new chapter in the spiritual life of Narendranath. (LSV 1.061)
Dec 1881
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Narendra too was profoundly moved on his first visit to the Master at Dakshineswar.He told some of his friends of it later. (LSV 1.076)
Dec 1881
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Shri Ramakrishna also told to other devotees about Naren (LSV 1.077)
1881
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Raja mj signed the initiation form of brahmo samaj, inspired by naren (BC)
Dec 1881
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Narendranath got the answer to the question, which he asked so often in the past to many people, "Have you seen the God?" (LSV 1.077)
Dec 1881
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Naren though impressed by Sri Ramakrishna, but was slow to accept the Master as a teacher. (LSV 1.078)
10 Dec 1881
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Second photo of Thakur made at Bengal photographer (ARR)
1882
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Vishwanath datta was progressive in his views. He wrote two books in Bengali and hindi (LSV 1.007)
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The first was his Bengali novel Sulochana, published in 1880, in the name of his uncle, Gopalchandra Datta. (LSV 1.007)
S
Vishwanath was broad minded and not orthodox (LSV 1.007)
S
Vishwanath Datta's conduct was marked by Hindu-Islamic and European culture but did not make any change in the traditional ways of the family, with regard to the practice of religion. (LSV 1.007)
Jan 1882
I
After about one month Narendranath went for second time to Dakshineswar alone and met Sri Ramakrishna. He had a frightening experience as Sri Ramakrishna kept his right foot on Naren's body. (LSV 1.078)
S
Narendranath could not conclude on his sudden transformation. However he decided to be on guard in future (LSV 1.079)
S
Narendranath was in dilemma about the real nature of his experience and truth of sri Ramakrishna. (LSV 1.079)
S
In spite of all these Narendranath remembered remarkable loving treatment of Sri Ramakrishna. (LSV 1.079)
I
Narendranath paid third visit to Dakshineswar. Inspite of his precautions Naren was overwhelmed and lost the outward consciousness. (LSV 1.079)
I
Naren in his unconscious state gave fitting replies to Sri Ramakrishna's questions about him. (LSV 1.080)
S
What Naren revealed in unconcious stage, Sri Ramakrishna knew before Naren came to Dakshineswar. (LSV 1.080)
I
On another occasion, Shri Ramakrishna saw in a vision a streak of light flash across the sky from Varanasi towards Calcutta. In great joy he exclaimed, "My prayer has been granted and my man must come to me one day." (LSV 1.081)
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Naren's inability to discover what had happened during his trance was due to the will of Sri Ramakrishna. (LSV 1.081)
Feb 1882
0
sixth visit to Dakshineshwar (*)
S
Naren lost many of his cherished convictions (LSV 1.081)
S
Naren was at that time a sceptic, with no faith in the Hindu gods (LSV 1.082)
Feb 1882
0
arrival of master mahashay (*)
S
Shri Ramakrishna understood and loved Naren the better for all this turmoil, for he himself had had to pass through upheavals (LSV 1.082)
S
Hereafter Naren's life is that of the saint-in-the-making (LSV 1.083)
S
The relationship of Shri Ramakrishna and Vivekananda was a spiritual relationship without a touch of worldliness. (LSV 1.084)
S
Sri Ramakrishna wanted to impart the truth to Naren, but he needed a time to ripen. Sri Ramakrishna tells him a story of evil spirit anxious to have a companion. (LSV 1.084)
1882
0
arrival of Niranjan (*)
S
Shri Ramakrishna's love for Naren was so deep that if Naren failed to come to Dakshineswar for some days he would become disconsolate. He would weep and pray to the Divine Mother, begging Her to make him come, and refusing to be comforted in the meantime. (LSV 1.085)
S
Naren said at that time, "It is his love for me that binds me to him." (LSV 1.085)
S
Shri Ramakrishna was much disturbed when Narendra did not appear at Dakshineswar for several days. He was restlessly requesting two devotees to persuade Naren to come. (LSV 1.085)
S
Another disciple describes the restlessness of sri Ramakrishna on account of the prolonged absence of Narendranath. (LSV 1.085)
1882
0
mother's fifth visit to Dakshineshwar (*)
S
But Sri Ramakrishna's joy was correspondingly great when Naren came. (LSV 1.086)
S
By mere touch of Naren, Sri Ramakrishna used to fall in to deep Samadhi. (LSV 1.086)
S
Narendra used to go to see Sri Ramakrishna once or twice a week but subsequently family trouble prevented him. Sri Ramakrishna used to console himself during those days. (LSV 1.086)
S
Sri Ramakrishna had tremendos faith in Naren, while ordinary people use to critisize many aspects of Naren's nature. (LSV 1.086)
1882
0
visit to pundit vidhyasagar (*)
S
Sri Ramakrishna thought so highly of Naren that if anybody spoke disparagingly of Naren, Sri Ramakrishna use to consider that as Shiv-ninda. (LSV 1.087)
I
Sri Ramakrishna comparing Naren with Keshab Chandra Sen and Vijay krishna Goswami said to some devotees that Naren is like a blazing sun while they are like a candle-flame. Naren Protested to the Master. (LSV 1.087)
I
Naren escorted Sri Ramakrishna from Brahmo Samaj Service in Calcutta to Dakshineswar because of commotion created on account of later's presence. (LSV1.089)
I
Naren felt pain to see ill-treatment to Sri Ramakrishna on his account, uses harsh words to Shri Ramakrishna about his blind love. But Shri Ramakrishna dismissed all, saying 'he sees God in Naren' (LSV1.089)
1882
0
Raja mj met Baburam at metropolitan school and bring him to Thakur (BC)
Mar 1882
0
First Darshana of sri M to Thakur. Second Darshana. Third Darshana. Fourth Darshana. (KTM 1.077)
I
Sri Ramakrishna asks Kali Mother about his relationship with Naren and other young boys and gets reply. (LSV1.090)
S
Sri Ramakrishna gets comforts from Bholanath's answer for his relationship with Naren and other boys. (LSV1.090)
S
Shri Ramakrishna himself explained on various occasions why Naren was so dear to him. (LSV1.091)
S
Once Sri Ramakrishna went to Naren's house to see him. Asked him to sing and became unconscious of all outward things. (LSV1.092)
S
On one of Naren's early visits to Dakshineswar,Shri Ramakrishna said to him, "Look! In you is Shiva! In me is Shakti! And these two are One!" (LSV1.092)
S
Shri Ramakrishna's relationship with Narendra differed a great deal from that with the other disciples. He expected them to observe restrictions as regards food, meditation, prayer, sleep and other affairs of daily life. There were no such restrictions for Naren. Sri Ramakrishna had reasons for this. (LSV1.093)
S
Narendra wondered at discrimination exercised by sri Ramakrishna as to food and the receiving of presents from certain persons. He determined to find out for himself. He found that in every case Shri Ramakrishna had been right. (LSV1.093)
S
Naren useed to enter in arguments with other devotees. Sri Ramakrishna was delighted when he found others much older than Naren unable to withstand Naren's reasoning power. (LSV1.094)
S
As a member of the Brahmo Samaj, Naren was committed to belief in a formless God. He persuaded Rakhal to embrace Brahmo creed. But at intervation of Sri Ramakrishna he stopped interfering with Rakhal's attitude again. (LSV1.094)
S
Naren's tendancy to bigotry disappeared at Sri Ramakrishna's argument. On his argument against immage worship, Sri Ramakrishna told him,"before long you will not only acknowledge my beloved Mother, but weep in Her name." (LSV1.094)
S
Once Naren argued with Sri Ramakrishna on very existance of Radha - Krishna (LSV1.095)
S
Sri Ramkrishna was glad at heart that Naren was a rebel, because this is required to arrive at illumination. (LSV1.095)
S
Sri Ramakrishna wanted to initaite Narendra into the truth of the Advaita Vedanta but Narendra, a staunch adherent of the Brahmo Samaj rebeled and did not surrender easily. (LSV1.095)
I
Sri Ramakrishna persuading his teachings of Advaita Vedanta, initially failed. One day he touched to Narendra and plunged in to samadhi. (LSV1.096)
I
Naren described the effect of Sri Ramakrishna's touch and at the end he could not deny the conclusions of Advaita Philosophy. (LSV1.096)
S
Shri Ramakrishna's stepby step teaching and training of Naren resulted into his regarda and acceptance of Shri Ramakrishna as highest ideal of sprituality. (LSV1.097)
I
Naren testing Shri Ramakrishna for his renunciation of gold. (LSV1.097)
I
Naren also had to pass many tests before Shri Ramakrishna accepted him. (LSV1.098)
I
Shri Ramakrishna tested Naren severely for an extended period of about a month. At the end he was highly pleased at the reply given by Naren (LSV1.098)
I
Shri Ramakrishna wanted to impart his powers to Naren but he refused because he wanted to realize God first. (LSV1.099)
S
The Master's love for and faith in Naren acted as a restraining force. (LSV1.100)
11 Mar 1882
0
At Balram Mandir with devotees (KTM 1.093)
Apr 1882
0
arrival of Baburam (*)
2 Apr 1882
0
At Kolkatta in the home of Keshav Chandra Sen (KTM 1.094)
5 Apr 1882
0
At Kolkatta in the home of Pran Krishna Mukherjee (KTM 1.096)
5 Aug 1882
0
At Calcutta to meet Vidhyasagar (KTM 1.099)
13 Aug 1882
0
At Dakshineshwar, Kedar's festival (KTM 1.110)
24 Aug 1882
0
Kamini-kanchana are the obstacles in yoga. Sadhana and yoga tatva (KTM 1.112)
16 Oct 1882
0
The story of first period of sadhana-1858 (KTM 1.117)
16 Oct 1882
0
Advice to Narendra and others (KTM1.117)
22 Oct 1882
0
With devotees at Dakshineshwar on the day of Vijaya (KTM 1.126)
24 Oct 1882
0
With Balram and others at Dakshineshwar (KTM 1.130)
27 Oct 1882
0
Thakur's oil painting showing Keshav the harmony of religions is finished. Was commissioned by Suresh Mitra (ARR)
27 Oct 1882
0
Boating with and counseling to Keshav (KTM 1.132)
28 Oct 1882
0
At sinthi Brahmo samaj. Counseling to Shivnath and others (KTM 1.145)
15 Nov 1882
0
At circus and Balram mandir (KTM 1.154)
16 Nov 1882
0
Shadbhuj darshan and visit to Rajmohan's home (KTM 1.156)
19 Nov 1882
0
At the home of Manimohan and Surendra (KTM 1.156)
Nov 1882
0
Brahmotsav at Manimallick's (KTM 1.158)
14 Dec 1882
0
Counseling to Vijay Goswami and others (KTM 1.163)
Dec 1882
0
At Dakshineshwar with Baburam, Ramdayal, M (KTM 1.159)
Dec 1882
0
At Dakshineshwar with Marwari Devotees (KTM 1.161)
S
The weaving of the web of a great personality is a wonderful and unique process. (LSV1.101)
S
Naren's youth shows three main factors shaping his character and destiny. Awareness of nature, Influence of his family and studies and thirdly the guidance of his spiritual teacher Shri Ramakrishna. (LSV1.101)
S
In the foregoing pages we have given an idea of his innate spiritual tendency, evident from his purity, his thirst to know God, his search for one who had seen Him, and his final surrender at the feet of the Master at Dakshineswar. (LSV1.101)
S
The influence of his family, exerted mainly through his parents, was far reaching in its effects. (LSV1.101)
S
Naren believed in Truth. True philosophy should be the mother of spiritual action, the fountain head of creative energy, the highest and noblest stimulus to the will. (LSV1.102)
S
Naren studied the philosophy of Herbert Spencer and of many German philosophers. Later on he used the Spencerian mode of reasoning in his discussion of the doctrines of the Upanishads and the Vedanta. (LSV1.102)
S
This study of western philosophy made Naren in full rebellion against the Hindu social system. He saw that the whole nation was in bondage to the priestly caste. The net of caste and creed became intolerable to him. (LSV1.103)
S
Naren was in accord with the views of Western science and philosophy. (LSV1.103)
S
Narendra had a great respect for Western material science and its analytical processes. He pursued his study and accepting whatever was good in them. (LSV1.104)
S
Narendra took a course in Western medicine to acquaint himself with the working of the nervous system especially the brain and spinal cord. (LSV1.104)
S
Naren had a strong appeal for Poetry because it is a language of ideals. (LSV1.105)
S
Naren's was a personality made up of a variety of moods and qualities. In recreation a boy, in song an artist, in intellectual pursuits a scholar, and in his outlook on life a philosopher. (LSV1.105)
S
Naren did whatever was to be done because he saw and understood the fitness of the doing, and not because of some external pressure. (LSV1.106)
S
The monastic tendency was natural to Naren; yet he was a jubilant lover of life. In early youth he recognized marriage to be a barrier to spirituality. (LSV1.106)
S
The great barrier to his final realization at this period was the intellect. But it had to be silenced, but by developing it to its highest capacity. (LSV1.106)
S
One of Naren's fellow students Dr. Brajendranath Seal writes in Prabuddhan Bharata (April 1907) about Naren's personality and the early stage of his mental development, (LSV1.107)
S
Naren yearned sincerely for knowledge, sure, real, permanent and satisfactory. (LSV1.111)
S
Though Naren was now giving much time and energy to spiritual practices, he did not throw away his philosophical books. Study, music and meditation wholly occupied his mind. (LSV1.112)
I
Naren took a new method of mediation. On one such occasion as he was thus seated after meditation, he was blessed with the vision of the Buddha. (LSV1.113)
I
Swami Saradananda remembers him to have related what happened during meditation on that day (LSV1.113)
S
All the passionate longing, which, in ordinary persons, is related to the senses, was in Naren directed to the understanding of life and its problems. (LSV1.113)
S
Naren began to build, though slowly at first, an enlightened life, under the watchful eye of an everwakeful spiritual guide. (LSV1.114)
S
Naren pondered deeply on the idea of God. his dream and sleep were not of the ordinary kind. (LSV1.114)
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When Naren met the Master, his spiritual guide and companion, he felt that he had found a haven of peace and the end of all his struggles. (LSV1.115)
Jan 1883
0
seventh visit to Dakshineshwar (Thakur had just broken his arm. He told mother to go back and return again as she had started on an inauspicious day) (*)
1 Jan 1883
0
At Dakshineshwar with Rakhal, Prankrishna, Kedar, and others (KTM 1.174)
18 Feb 1883
0
Kirtana with Naren and others at the home of Govind Mukhopadhyay, Belghar (KTM1.181)
25 Feb 1883
0
With devotees at Dakshineshwar and Balram mandir (KTM 1.182)
9 Mar 1883
0
With devotees at Dakshineshwar. Gopal bhava at Rakhal (KTM 1.184)
11 Mar 1883
0
visit of Raja mj's father to Thakur. Failed in bringing raja mj to home (BC)
11 Mar 1883
0
Thakur's Birthday at Dakshineshwar (KTM 1.186)
29 Mar 1883
0
With Brahma devotees- Amrit, Trailokya etc at Dakshineshwar (KTM 1.194)
1883
0
(83 Middle) death of nityakali, tarak's wife (KM)
7 Apr 1883
0
With Naren, Rakhal etc. at Balram mandir (KTM1.198)
8 Apr 1883
0
With devotees at Dakshineshwar (KTM 1.200)
15 Apr 1883
0
At the home of Suresh mitra with devotees on the occasion of Annapurna puja (KTM 1.210)
22 Apr 1883
0
With Brahma devotees at Sinthi's Brahmo samaj (KTM 1.215)
May 1883
0
arrival of Gangadhar (*)
2 May 1883
0
With Rakhal, Master etc at Nanda's garden (KTM 1.219)
13 May 1883
0
In ecstasy of Kirtana at Hari sabha (KTM 1.221)
20 May 1883
0
At the home of Ramchandra Dutta (KTM 1.222)
27 May 1883
0
At the Dakshineshwar with devotees (KTM 1.222)
2 Jun 1883
0
At the home of Balram and Adhar at Calcutta (KTM 1.224)
4 Jun 1883
0
At Dakshineshwar on the occasion of phal harini Kalipuja (KTM 1.230)
5 Jun 1883
0
The story of Thakur's first ecstasy (KTM 1.235)
8 Jun 1883
0
With Rakhal, Ramchandra, Kedar, Tarak, Master at Dakshineshwar (KTM 1.239)
10 Jun 1883
0
With the devotees of Manirampur and Belghar at Dakshineshwar (KTM 1.239)
15 Jun 1883
0
On the occasion of Dashera (KTM 1.245)
17 Jun 1883
0
With devotees at Dakshineshwar (KTM 1.249)
18 Jun 1883
0
With Rakhal, Ram, Master, Bhavnath etc at the panihati festival (KTM 1.253)
25 Jun 1883
0
With Rakhal, Master etc at Balram mandir (KTM 1.256)
14 Jul 1883
0
At the home of Adhar with Kavikankan (KTM 1.258)
21 Jul 1883
0
With the devotees on the main road of Calcutta (KTM 1.259)
22 Jul 1883
0
With the devotees at Dakshineshwar (KTM 1.266)
18 Aug 1883
0
Thakur at Balram mandir talking about Vision of God, Adya-shakti, and avatar (KTM 1.272)
19 Aug 1883
0
Thakur with Adhar, Balram, Naren etc at Dakshineshwar (KTM1.274)
20 Aug 1883
0
Thakur at Dakshineshwar teaching Manimohan, signs of attainment of Brahman, Dhyanyog (KTM 1.279)
7 Sep 1883
0
Thakur at Dakshineshwar (KTM 1.281)
9 Sep 1883
0
Thakur at Dakshineshwar with Ratan etc devotees (KTM 1.284)
22 Sep 1883
0
Thakur with Rakhal, Ishan etc at the home of Adhar (KTM 1.288)
23 Sep 1883
0
Thakur with Rakhal, Ram, Hajra etc at Dakshineshwar (KTM 1.294)
26 Sep 1883
0
Thakur with Mahendra etc at Dakshineshwar (KTM 1.296)
Oct 1883
0
arrival of sharat and shashi (*)
Oct 1883
0
Thakur's worshipped pose photograph taken by a photographer brought by Bhavnath (ARR)
10 Oct 1883
0
Thakur at the home of Adhar on the occasion of Durga puja (KTM 1.301)
16 Oct 1883
0
Thakur With Ishan, Kishori, Balram's father etc at Dakshineshwar on the occasion of Kojagari purnima (KTM 1.307)
Nov 1883
0
arrival of hariprasanna (*)
1883
0
due to bad health raja mj stayed at the home of Adhar sen and balaram at Calcutta on advice of Thakur [ end of 83] (BC)
26 Nov 1883
0
brahmo festival at manimohan mallick's house (*)
26 Nov 1883
0
Thakur at Sinduriapati brahmosamaj, Kamalkutir, and the home of Jaygopal sen (KTM 1.311)
28 Nov 1883
0
Thakur with Latu and Rakhal at the home of Keshav sen (KTM 1.318)
1883
S
During later part of 1883, Vishwanath Datta was facing problems related to finance as wells ancestors properties. Naren was preparing for B. A. Examination. (LSV1.116)
S
During later part of 1883, Vishwanath Datta was facing financial crunch as well as family problems including properties compelling him to shift to a rented house. At that time Naren was preparing for his B.A. examintion. (LSV1.116)
S
(LSV1.116)
9 Dec 1883
0
Thakur at Dakshineshwar and Siddheshwari temple, Thanthan (KTM 1.330)
14 Dec 1883
0
Thakur with Ramlal, shyam doctor at Kansaripara devotees (KTM 1.334)
15 Dec 1883
0
Thakur with antaranga devotees at Dakshineshwar (KTM 1.340)
16 Dec 1883
0
Thakur with Rakhal, Latu etc at Dakshineshwar (KTM 1.342)
17 Dec 1883
0
Thakur at Dakshineshwar. God realization the aim of life (KTM 1.346)
18 Dec 1883
0
Thakur at Dakshineshwar, Siddheshwari mandir-Thanthan, at the home of Yadu mallick (KTM 1.348)
19 Dec 1883
0
Thakur at Bel tree and Panchavati, Dakshineshwar (KTM 1.349)
20 Dec 1883
0
Thakur at Panchavati with Mani (KTM)
21 Dec 1883
0
Thakur at Bel tree and Panchavati with Mani (KTM 1.353)
22 Dec 1883
0
Thakur with the father of Balram at Dakshineshwar (KTM 1.353)
23 Dec 1883
0
God realization and Thakur's paramahansa condition (KTM 1.356)
24 Dec 1883
0
Thakur with Rakhal, Ram, Surendra, Latu (KTM 1.358)
25 Dec 1883
0
Thakur's upadesha to observe Ekadashi to mani and rakhal (KTM)
26 Dec 1883
0
Thakur at Ram's Garden house with devotees (KTM 1.365)
27 Dec 1883
0
Thakur with Baburam etc at Ishan Mukhopadhyay's home and Ram's home (KTM 1.366)
29 Dec 1883
0
Thakur at Adhar sen's home and at Kali ghat (KTM 1.371)
30 Dec 1883
0
Thakur at Dakshineshwar with Vedanti sadhu and upadesh to Kedar (KTM 1.372)
31 Dec 1883
0
Thakur at Dakshineshwar with Mani, Balram, Latu, Harish (KTM 1.373)
1884
0
tarak's short pilgrimage to vrindavan (KM)
1884
0
to Kamarpukur for ramlal's marriage (*)
Jan 1884
0
death of Keshav sen (*)
2 Jan 1884
0
At Dakshineshwar with Tantrik devotee, jaygopal sen etc (KTM 1.374)
3 Jan 1884
0
Thakur at Dakshineshwar. Jnana and Descrimination, Bhakti yoga and Brahma janan (KTM)
4 Jan 1884
0
Thakur at Dakshineshwar with Haripada etc (KTM 1.377)
5 Jan 1884
0
At Dakshineshwar. Reminiscences of 1858-61. (KTM 1.378)
30 Jan 1884
0
naren passed BA examination in second division (*)
30 Jan 1884
S
Narendranath passed his B. A. examination in second class. He had a mind to go to England to complete Law studies. but this did not materialize, since the father passed away suddenly. (LSV1.117)
Feb 1884
0
Thakur fall down and broke the bone of right hand (*)
2 Feb 1884
0
At Dakshineshwar with Rakhal, Mahima etc (KTM 1.383)
24 Feb 1884
0
At Dakshineshwar. Nara-leela (KTM 1.390)
25 Feb 1884
0
death of Naren's father (*)
2 Mar 1884
0
With Ram, Suren, etc. reminiscences (KTM 1.393)
9 Mar 1884
0
At Dakshineshwar with Manilal etc (KTM 1.400)
23 Mar 1884
0
At Dakshineshwar with Rakhal, Ram, Nitya, Adhar etc (KTM 1.406)
Apr 1884
0
arrival of budo gopal (*)
5 Apr 1884
0
At Dakshineshwar with Prankrishna, Ram, Hatha-Yogi, gopal etc (KTM 1.415)
5 Apr 1884
S
For the sake of his future career Vishwanath made Narendranath become a Freemason. After joining the Masonic Lodge, Narendranath "passed" their test on April 5, 1884. (LSV1.117)
5 Apr 1884
S
All out efforts by Vishwanath and other family members for Naren's marriage but somehow did not materialise as Naren was not willing. Sudden demise of his father made Naren to became his own master.Shri Ramakrishna was also greatly opposed to Naren's marriage. He prayed to the Mother that it might never take place. (LSV1.118)
1884
S
Naren's friends also persuaded him for marriage and were dicouraging him to visit Dakshineswar and meet Shri Ramakrishna. But Naren liked that saint. (LSV1.118)
1884
S
Shri Ramakrishna was counseling Naren regarding meditation and other spritual exercises. He encouraged him to live the strict life of Brahmacharya. (LSV1.119)
1884
S
The ladies of the family concluded that Naren was averse to marriage as a result of his intimacy with Shri Ramakrishna. (LSV1.119)
25 Apr 1884
I
Narendranath suddenly came face to face with the grim reality of the world. He lost his father. (LSV1.120)
1884
S
Vishwanath passed away due to heart attack. He had planned to go next day to select a bride for Narendranath; but that came to naught. (LSV1.120)
1884
S
Vishwanath's sudden death placed the entire family in a desperate condition, for he was the only earning member and, moreover, always spent more than he earned. This is the start of Naren's struggle and hardships. (LSV1.120)
1884
S
After the passing away of her son in 1902, Bhuvaneshwari told many stories of the sacrifices that Narendranath made for her. (LSV1.121)
1884
S
To make matters worse, the relatives who had been indebted to Vishwanath in so many ways now turned into enemies. (LSV1.121)
1884
S
The litigation dragged on for a long time. The case was finally decided in favour of Narendranath's family. (LSV1.122)
1884
S
After the lawsuit was over, things became somewhat easier, but by no means comfortable. The memories of these struggles and hardships were to give Naren strength, for nothing could be worse than the evils through which he had already successfully passed. (LSV1.122)
1884
S
Swami Saradananda writes about Bhuvaneshwari Devi fought the critical period of struggle and hardship. (LSV1.122)
1884
S
Narendranath often related the experiences of this darkest period to his brother-monks. Swami Saradananda recalls. (LSV1.123)
1884
S
A song sang by a friend reminded Naren of helpless condition of his mother and brothers. He forced his friend to stop the song. (LSV1.124)
1884
S
One of Naren's friend knew about his poverty and used to send anonymus help to her mother. (LSV1.124)
1884
S
Some of my old friends who earned their livelihood by unfair means, asked me to join them. A few among them, who had been compelled to follow this dubious way of life by sudden turns of fortune as in my case, really felt sympathy for me. (LSV1.124)
1884
S
There were other troubles also. Various temptations came in Naren's way. (LSV1.124)
1884
S
Inspite of all these troubles Naren never lost faith in existance of God, but at opportune moment doubts creeped in his mind. (LSV1.125)
1884
S
Naren's nature of not hiding anything not even his thoughts from others made himopenlt declared that God is a myth. (LSV1.125)
1884
S
A garbeled report reached at Dakshineshwar but Shri Ramakrishna did not believe. (LSV1.125)
1884
S
Because of divine visions Naren had experienced since his boyhood, he had a wavering mind between doubt and certainty about existance of God. (LSV1.126)
24 May 1884
0
Phalharini puja and yatra at Dakshineshwar. With Hari, Rakhal, Adhar, Naren etc (KTM 1.427)
25 May 1884
0
Birthday at Dakshineshwar. With Vijay, Kedar, Rakhal, Suren, etc (KTM 1.437)
Jun 1884
0
arrival of kali (*)
15 Jun 1884
0
Thakur at festival at Suren's garden (KTM 1.444)
20 Jun 1884
0
At Dakshineshwar with Suren, Bhavnath, Rakhal, Latu, Adhar etc (KTM 1.457)
25 Jun 1884
0
At the home of Ishan with Naren, etc and at College st. to meet pundit Shashadhara (KTM 1.462)
30 Jun 1884
0
At Dakshineshwar with Pundit Shashadhara, Suren, Latu, Hajra, Baburam etc (KTM 1.473)
3 Jul 1884
0
At Balram mandir on the occasion of Punaryatra (KTM 1.489)
1884
I
One day tired and exhausted Naren had a vision which made his mind refreshed with wonderful strength and peace (LSV1.126)
Aug 1884
0
On advice of thakur to improve his continuous bad health, raja mj visited vrindavan with balaram. After falling sick of the fever of vrindavan his health improved. There also occurred a great mental change in him (BC)
1884
I
One day Shri Ramakrishna came to Kolkatta and pressed Naren to spend that night at Dakshineshwar. Naren had no choice. (LSV1.126)
1884
I
Reaching Dakshineshwar, Shri Ramakrishna touched Naren and sang a song. Both had tears in their eyes. There was an exchange of feelings between them. (LSV1.127)
1884
I
Then at night he dismissed the others and calling me to his side said, "I know you have come for the Mother's work, and won't be able to live a worldly life; but for my sake, stay in the world as long as I live." Saying this he burst into tears again. (LSV 1.127)
1884
S
The next day, with his permission, I returned home. A thousand thoughts about the maintenance of the family assailed me. I began to look about again for a living. By working in an attorney's office and translating a few books, I got just enough to live on-from hand to mouth, not permanent. There was no fixed income to maintain my mother and brothers. (LSV 1.127)
1884
S
(LSV 1.127)
1884
I
Naren hurried to Dakshineshwar and requested shri Ramakrishna to pray for him. But Guru sent him to mother and pray for himself. He went thrice to temple that night but prayed for something else and not what he intended. (LSV 1.127)
1884
I
Coming out of the temple Naren understood that all this was due to the Master's will. At last Shri Ramakrishna granted a prayer. (LSV 1.128)
1884
S
The above incident made Naren's spritual life richer and fuller. (LSV 1.129)
1884
S
A devotee of Shri Ramakrishna writes about the incident next day. (LSV 1.129)
1884
S
It was Shri Ramakrishna's unflinching trust in Naren and love that bound Naren to him for ever. (LSV 1.130)
3 Aug 1884
0
With Rakhal, Latu, Balram, Adhar, Master etc at Dakshineshwar (KTM 1.499)
6 Sep 1884
0
With Naren etc at the home of Adhar (KTM 1.508)
7 Sep 1884
0
With Ram, Baburam, Master, Chuni, etc at Dakshineshwar (KTM 1.512)
14 Sep 1884
0
With Naren etc at Dakshineshwar (KTM 1.522)
16 Sep 1884
0
naren's acceptance of kali (*)
19 Sep 1884
0
With Rakhal etc At Dakshineshwar (KTM 2.532)
21 Sep 1884
0
With Ram, master etc at Dakshineshwar (KTM 2.545)
26 Sep 1884
0
With Master, Hajra, shivnath etc at Sadharan Brahmosamaj on the occasion of Durgapuja (KTM 2.558)
28 Sep 1884
0
With Surendra, Master, Niranjan, etc at the home of Ram on the occasion of Mahashtami (KTM)
29 Sep 1884
0
With Naren, Bhavnath etc at Dakshineshwar on the occasion of Navami puja (KTM 2.567)
1 Oct 1884
0
With Kedar, Vijay, etc at the home of Adhar in Kirtana ananda (KTM 2.574)
2 Oct 1884
0
With Latu, Master etc at Dakshineshwar (KTM 2.578)
4 Oct 1884
0
With Brahma devotees at the home of Navin sen, Kalutola, in Kirtan anand (KTM 2.589)
5 Oct 1884
0
With Baburam, Manomohan etc at Dakshineshwar (KTM 2.590)
11 Oct 1884
0
With Ishan etc at Dakshineshwar (KTM 2.602)
18 Oct 1884
0
With Gopal, Haripada, Hajra, etc at Dakshineshwar on the occasion of Kalipuja (KTM 2.617)
19 Oct 1884
0
With vijay etc at Sinthi's Brahmosamaj (KTM 2.623)
20 Oct 1884
0
With Master, Baburam etc at the home of a Marwari at Baro Bazar (KTM 2.637)
26 Oct 1884
0
With Manomohan, Hriday etc at Dakshineshwar (KTM 2.643)
9 Nov 1884
0
With Vijay, Adhar, Narayan, Mahimacharan at Dakshineshwar (KTM 2.655)
10 Nov 1884
0
With Master at Dakshineshwar (KTM 2.662)
6 Dec 1884
0
With Adhar (KTM 2.666)
Dec 1884
0
arrival of saradaprasanna (*)
14 Dec 1884
0
With Baburam, Narayan etc at Star theatre to watch Prahlad charitra (KTM 2.677)
27 Dec 1884
0
With Prasanna, Tarak, Nityagopal, Kedar etc at Dakshineshwar. Master's reading of Devi chaudharani (KTM 2.683)
1884
0
mother's arrial at dakshineshwar (*)
1884
0
gopal ma meets the thakur (*)
1885
S
To be with Shri Ramakrishna was itself a kind of austerity and spiritual discipline. Only those who have sat at the feet of the Master can know the ocean of sweet intimacy and oneness with him. (LSV 1.131)
1885
S
Naren recalls these days of ecstacy and training of Shri Ramakrishna at Dakshineshwar (LSV 1.131)
1885
S
Naren recalls the problems he was facing in earlier days of meditation. He followed Shri Ramakrishna's advise and derived much beefit from it. (LSV 1.132)
1885
S
Besides meditation and spiritual exercises, Naren and other disciples used to spend a good deal of time there in sheer fun and merry-making. Shri Ramakrishna also join. Naren recalls one incident. (LSV 1.132)
1885
S
Naren was in his element at Dakshineswar. Shri Ramakrishna used to allow Naren to doubt him, to sound him. (LSV 1.133)
1885
S
Only Narendranath, amongst the desciples, understood the greatness of Shri Ramakrishna. (LSV 1.133)
1885
S
It was Naren's power, partly intellectual and partly spiritual, of searching out and arriving at truth, which filled the Shri Ramakrishna with respect for Naren. (LSV 1.134)
1885
S
Shri Ramakrishna said of Naren, "He has eighteen extraordinary powers, one or two of which as sufficient to make a man famous in the world" (LSV 1.134)
1885
S
Wonderful was Shri Ramakrishna's method of teaching. He would seldom enter into the argument of his disciples. With a word, a glance or a song, he would teach, and the teaching was always: "Realization is the only goal. When realization comes into the heart, all arguments cease and divine knowledge shines forth." (LSV 1.134)
1885
I
One day Naren and other disciples were engaged in a heated argument: "Is God Personal or Impersonal? Does God become incarnate or is divine Incarnation a myth?" (LSV 1.135)
1885
I
The Master did not normally interfere, however high the matter discussed.But there were certain occasions when Shri Ramakrishna did intervene. (LSV 1.136)
1885
I
Naren discovered that the silence of insight was Shri Ramakrishna's most eloquent teaching. (LSV 1.136)
1885
I
What were Shri Ramakrishna's answers to questions pertaining to God-vision and methods of realization? How to pray? (LSV 1.136)
1885
S
Shri Ramakrishna used to teach the disciples in a very casual manner. (LSV 1.137)
1885
S
Shri Ramakrishna's manner of teaching charmed Narendranath. (LSV 1.138)
1885
S
Narendranath was unique in the way he was able to arrive at the true spirit of the Master's teachings. (LSV 1.138)
1885
S
Only Naren could guage the meaning of words uttered from Master's inmost conciousness. Later naren explains the meaning to other disciples. (LSV 1.139)
1885
S
Shri Ramakrishna's life and teaching were true to the essence of Hinduism: not to sectarian Hinduism. (LSV 1.140)
1885
S
With the teachings of Shri Ramakrishna, the doubting Naren was passing away; the devoted Naren, the spiritual Naren, was being born-Naren the Hindu and more than Hindu. (LSV 1.140)
1885
S
Naren followed the advice of Shri Ramakrishna of diving deep into the Ocean of God. (LSV 1.141)
22 Feb 1885
0
With Naren etc at Dakshineshwar on the occasion of Thakur's Birthday (KTM 2.691)
25 Feb 1885
0
With Master, Atul etc at The home of Girish and at Star theatre to watch a drama on Vrishketu (KTM 2.699)
Mar 1885
0
arrival of Purna (*)
1885
I
One night Naren dreamt that Shri Ramakrishna came to him and said, "Come! I will' show you Gopi Radha!" (LSV 1.141)
1885
I
Naren once longed to be lost, forgetful of all outer things, in Bhava (ecstasy) like othe devotees of the Master.But Shri Ramakrishna replied him giving an example of an elephant. (LSV 1.142)
1885
I
Naren had unique experience in a party given by his marry maker friends (LSV 1.142)
1885
S
Naren became conscious of his future greatness. (LSV 1.143)
Mar 1885
0
eighth visit to dakshineshwar (*)
1885
S
Naren's all round development, physical, intellectual and spiritual, was fostered by Shri Ramakrishna. (LSV 1.143)
1885
S
Naren had vivid personality. He was being viewed differently by different people. (LSV 1.144)
1885
S
Naren was the temperament of a genius. (LSV 1.144)
1885
S
By nature Naren was a philosopher: Shri Ramakrishna made him a devotee also. (LSV 1.145)
1885
S
Shri Ramakrishna perfected Naren's character and moulded him according to the ideal he had in view-the ideal which became incarnate in the Swami Vivekananda. (LSV 1.145)
1885
S
Shri Ramakrishna's love for Naren was wonderful (LSV 1.146)
1885
S
Shri Ramakrishna was much alarmed when Naren's relatives were planning for his marriage. (LSV 1.146)
1885
S
Naren's illustrious future was always present to Shri Ramakrishna's vision. (LSV 1.146)
1885
S
Shri Ramakrishna's teachings to Naren and other disciples (LSV 1.147)
1885
S
Naren became the disciple only when his intellect had been convinced (LSV 1.148)
1885
S
But when conviction had come, and Naren did become the disciple, it was to him irrevocable. (LSV 1.148)
1885
S
Through Naren one is able to enter the group of devotees first at Dakshineswar, later on at Shyampukur and Cossipore, and witness the spiritual experiences and observe the Master's methods of teaching. The training was directed to making the disciples gradually aware that all religions are paths to God and that all are essentially in harmony. (LSV 1.148)
1885
S
Naren's views about Shri Ramakrishna (LSV 1.149)
1 Mar 1885
0
With Mahima charan, Ram, Manomohan, Naren etc at Dakshineshwar on the occasion of Dol-yatra (KTM 2.707)
7 Mar 1885
0
With Rakhal, Bhavnath, Naren, Baburam etc at Dakshineshwar (KTM 2.715)
11 Mar 1885
0
With Naren, Girish, Latu etc at Balram mandir (KTM 2.724)
Apr 1885
S
Shri Ramakrishna suffered from excessive heat in Dakshineswar. (LSV 1.149)
Apr 1885
0
first sign of cancer (*)
6 Apr 1885
0
With Antaranga devotees at Balram mandir and the home of Deven (KTM)
12 Apr 1885
0
With Girish, Balram, Naren etc at Balram mandir (KTM 2.743)
24 Apr 1885
0
With devotees at Balram mandir and the home of Girish (KTM)
May 1885
S
Shri Ramakrishna's throat problem developed new symtoms. Dr. Rakhal treated him. Shri Ramakrishna was advised not to talk much for some days and not go in to ecstacy often. (LSV 1.150)
May 1885
I
Shri Ramakrishna went to Vaishnava fair at Panihati and spent whole day singing and dancing, often going into Samadhi. This has resulted in to aggravation of the disease. (LSV 1.150)
May 1885
S
Narendra suspected the throat trouble of Shri Ramakrishna might turn into cancer. Shri Ramakrishna readily agreed to moving to Calcutta for systematic treatment. (LSV 1.150)
May 1885
I
Shri Ramakrishna and disciples moved to Kolkatta for better treatment (LSV 1.150)
May 1885
S
Shri Ramakrishna and his disciples left for Kolkatta (LSV 1.151)
9 May 1885
0
With Naren, Girish, Ram etc at Balram mandir (KTM 2.768)
23 May 1885
0
With Naren, Bhavnath etc at the home of Ram (KTM2.778)
26 May 1885
0
attends panihati festival (mother does no accompany him) (*)
13 Jun 1885
0
With captain, Naren etc at Dakshineshwar (KTM2.781)
13 Jul 1885
0
With Narayana, tejchandra etc at Balram mandir on the occasion of the previous day of Rath-yatra (KTM 2.796)
14 Jul 1885
0
With Gopal's mother, Girish etc at Balram mandir on the day of Rath-yatra (KTM 2.800)
15 Jul 1885
0
With Gopal's mother, Girish etc at Balram mandir (KTM 2.809)
28 Jul 1885
0
With devotees at Balram mandir, Homes of Nand Basu, Golap ma, and Ganu's mother (KTM 2.815)
Aug 1885
0
arrival of Subodh (*)
9 Aug 1885
0
With Rakhal etc at Dakshineshwar. In the room of Thakur Mahima charan formed the Brahma chakra. Raja mj participated and soon entered in deep bhava (BC KTM 2.827)
10 Aug 1885
0
With Golap ma, Mahima charan etc at Dakshineshwar (KTM 2.833)
11 Aug 1885
0
Thakur suddenly became silent from 8 am to 11 am. Mother, raja mj and others started crying (BC)
16 Aug 1885
0
With Girish, Shashdhar pundit, Ram, Nityagopal etc (KTM 2.834)
27 Aug 1885
0
With Rakhal, Shyamapada pundit etc at Dakshineshwar (KTM 2.835)
28 Aug 1885
0
Thakur and Jesus Christ (KTM 2.837)
31 Aug 1885
0
With Gangadhar etc at Dakshineshwar (KTM 2.839)
1 Sep 1885
0
With Naren, Ram, Girish, Choto naren etc on the occasion of Janmashtami at Dakshineshwar (KTM2.840)
2 Sep 1885
0
Visit of Dr. Bhagavan Rudra to treat Thakur at Dakshineshwar (KTM 2.845)
20 Sep 1885
0
Visit of Dr. Rakhal to treat Thakur at Dakshineshwar (KTM 2.846)
24 Sep 1885
0
Upadesh of Atma-Jnana to Master at Dakshineshwar (KTM 2.847)
26 Sep 1885
S
Accordingly a small house was rented at Durgacharan Mukherjee Street in Baghbazar, but the Master did not like it and straightaway left for Balaram Bose's house and stayed there for a week.. ((*)LSV 1.151)
Sep 1885
S
Within a week Shri Ramakrishna was moved to a better house at 55 Shyampukur Street in Shyampukur. (LSV 1.151)
Sep 1885
S
Naren made all arrangements.He influenced the other disciples who forgot studies and home and resolved to be in service of their Master. (LSV 1.151)
1885
S
Disciples went on overcoming all related difficulties and took the opportunity to serve their master. (LSV 1.151)
1885
S
Though there were much speculation among the devotees as to the reason for the Master's illness, all were convinced beyond doubt that the goal of life would be realized if they could follow his example and render him service. (LSV 1.151)
1885
S
Naren saw In Shri Ramakrishna the human and the divine were inseparable. (LSV 1.152)
27 Oct 1885
S
About Shri Ramakrishna, Naren said,"I do not say that he is God. What I am saying is that he is a Godlike man. Hence we offer him worship." (LSV 1.152)
1885
S
Shri Ramakrishna's teachings at Shyampukur were replete with the spirit of renunciation. (LSV 1.153)
1885
S
Doctor attending Shri Ramakrishna was very much impressed with Naren's conversation and singing. (LSV 1.153)
1885
S
Naren had many leadership qualities including power of discrimination and comprehensive outlook on life. (LSV 1.153)
1885
S
Shri Ramakrishna's teachings were different to different disciplesdepending on their caliber. This entailed individual training. (LSV 1.154)
1885
S
Girish Chandra Ghose openly proclaimed Shri Ramakrishna as incarnation of God. (LSV 1.154)
Oct 1885
I
A Brahmo preacher Vijay Krishna Goswami had a vision of Master as he sat in meditation in his room at Dacca. He came all the way to Kolkatta. (LSV 1.155)
Oct 1885
I
With Vijay Krishna's presence in Shyampukur, belief in the Shri Ramakrishna as a divine Incarnation spread among the devotees like wild fire. (LSV 1.155)
1885
S
Narendranath realzing the dangersof the path the devotees were taking, tried to warn them (LSV 1.156)
1885
S
Naren was busy inpersuading the brother disciples in his own spiritual persuit and in shaping them. (LSV 1.157)
11 Dec 1885
S
Shri Ramakrishna was moved to Kashipur Garden House (LSV 1.157)
23 Dec 1922
0
foundation stone laid of raja mj's temple at the math (BC)
2 Dec 1932
0
Passing away of Khoka mj (SSM)
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