Next day Shravana had gone to the garden for the flowers. He was picking up roses on that day. He was hurrying up with the task. Suddenly a thorn pricked his finger badly. With a cry he withdrew his hand and in the process the thorn tore his flesh creating a long gash. Blood spurted […]
Shravana Kumar began to grow up in the care of his blind parents. Shantavana and Gyanwati always fussed over their son. By feeling they became familiar with every inch of Shravana. A very cute the boy was. The women would describe the beauty of the baby in detail to Gyanwati who could never tire out
Shantavana and Gyanwati had displaced their sadness of the loss of eyesight with the joy of begetting son. They joined the festivities of the birth and generously distributed sweets and gifts to priests. They could be found fussing over their child, fondling it and making funny sounds for the baby. All the time they would
Sage Trijata was a great spiritualist, penance maker and religious scholar of his time. With several disciples and students he used to live in his ashram away from the crowds. He was a greatly respected figure. The disciples and pupil held him in high esteem. Even families invited him to their abodes for religious education,
Shantavana and Gyanwati had lived like two spiritualists in the forest of Naimisha for 12 years, lived on roots and wild fruits, made penance and gained boon from the propitiated Brahma. They were very pleased with their achievement. The two returned to Ayodhya happily to resume their domestic life as before.They were sure of the
Shantavana and Gyanwati were now very excited and enthusiastic having learnt the way to beget a son. They made preparations at once to leave for Naimish forest for twelve years. They did not want to waste any time.With only essential items Shantavana and Gyanwati set out on their 12 year mission. The atmosphere at Naimish
Shantavana had led a long married life. He was reasonably prosperous. He suffered from no material needs. He had a good wife who was truthful and devoted to him. They had only one woe in their lives that made all other joys tasteless and meaningless. They had not been blessed with any child. The absence
Swami Vivekananda returned to India on 27th January, 1897 after his spiritual conquest of the west. Welcome processions and receptions followed. Swamiji thanked his admirers, followers and supporters. In Madras he delivered a speech called ‘My War Plan’.He said, “Youngmen of India! The future of the country depends on you. Come forward and I will
The conference began on 11th September, 1893. Swamiji had got accepted as a delegate after a lot of persuasion. The organisers were still doubtful about their decision to allow him. He was allotted only a few minutes to present his views during the zero hour.The other delegates were happy that Swamiji was not among the
On the day of departure, Swami Vivekananda was led to the ship, heavily garlanded in a big procession of friends, admirers, followers and well wishers. A monk being given a grand send off was an amusing scene for the other passengers. But they had to admit that the monk had a magnetic charm and his
First of all Swami Vivekananda decided to visit prominent pilgrim centres to meet the religious heads, priests, the pilgrims and the people to gauge the depth of the religion at work at that grassroot level. At that point of time Swami Vivekananda was 27 years of age and in the pink of health. He had
Then, one day the saint’s condition took a sudden turn for the worse and fast aggravated. It was decided to shift him to Calcutta for immediate treatment. He was feeling pain and his breathing was laboured.In Calcutta, a garden house was hired when the saint was put up and medication was given. It was an
Strange telepathic sympathy vibes experienced by Narendra on his first meeting with Rama-krishsnadev made him wonder if he was the person for whom he had always been praying for to guide him? But for a long time he couldn’t go to Dakshineshwara to meet the saint due to the demand of his studies and exams
When Narendra completed his primary education at home he was enrolled in Calcutta Metropolitan Institute for normal education and higher studies. The school and the company of other students greatly agreed with Narendra. He made a lot of friends who used to go to his house.Narendra became a very active youngman. He studied, played, learnt
When the kid’s primary education began at home, Mr. Vishwanath Dutt decided that his kid would henceforth be called by his christened name, Narendra Nath or Narendra only. A tutor was engaged to teach Narendra letters as was the custom in upper class families.The teacher was a well educated elderly person who was held in