There was a priest in Kali Maa’s temple at Dakshineshwar, who remained immersed in divine devotion during his entire lifetime. This book presents his life-story and teachings. 
From his childhood till the time that he left his mortal body, his life was replete with various incidents that convey the depth of devotion. These incidents have been narrated with their deeper connotation in this book. This book relates the saga of how human life can go through highs and lows to attain its highest potential.
Written in a simple and lucid manner, this book reveals the hidden deep knowledge behind the conversations between the master, Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa and his disciples that paved the way to the formation of the Ramakrishna Mission.
Shri Ramakrishna’s honest attitude and his pristine wisdom have the power of awakening devotion in people even today. This book unravels the mysteries behind his peculiar ways, bringing forth the profound wisdom hidden behind his idiosyncrasies. 
Let us read the life of this epitome of divine devotion and awaken the thirst for the truth and faith in the divine essence.

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Contents

Preface —Pgs. 9

PART-I

Gadadhar’s Innocent Devotion

1. The First Prayer in Childhood —Pgs. 15

2. First Experience of Samadhi —Pgs. 19

3. Innocent Devotion of Gadadhar —Pgs. 23

PART-II

Deepening of Devotion

4. True Priest of Mother Kali —Pgs. 29

5. Test of the True Priest —Pgs. 32

6. Exceptional Devotion of Gadadhar —Pgs. 35

7. The Intensity of Gadadhar’s Yearning —Pgs. 38

8. Gadadhar’s Wedding  —Pgs. 42

9. Gadadhar’s Prayers Answered —Pgs. 45

PART-III

Devotion Meets Wisdom

10. Experience of the Formless —Pgs. 51

11. Finding the Truth Through All Paths —Pgs. 56

12. Bhakti Sutra for Those Engaged in the World —Pgs. 62

13. Two Kinds of Devotion —Pgs. 66

14. Shri Ramakrishna’s Glorification of the Lord   —Pgs. 70

15. The Measure of Devotion —Pgs. 73

PART-IV

The Teachings of Shri Ramakrishna

16. Is God Formless or Does He have a Form? —Pgs. 79

17. Why has Man Forgotten God? —Pgs. 83

18. How Does God Function?  —Pgs. 86

19. Shri Ramakrishna’s Teachings Through Examples —Pgs. 88

PART-V

Shri Ramakrishna’s Journey as a Guru

20. Sharada Devi’s Role in Shri Ramakrishna’s Life —Pgs. 95

21. Shri Ramakrishna Goes on Pilgrimage —Pgs. 97

22. Lessons from Death —Pgs. 99

23. Shri Ramakrishna Prays for His Disciples —Pgs. 103

24. The First Occasion as a Guru —Pgs. 106

25. Shri Ramakrishna Meets Narendra —Pgs. 109

26. Shri Ramakrishna’s Beloved Disciple —Pgs. 112

27. The Importance of Faith  —Pgs. 115

28. Shri Ramakrishna’s Spiritual Debates —Pgs. 119

29. Spiritual Sessions of Shri Ramakrishna  —Pgs. 121

PART-VI

Indications Given During the Last Days

30. Shri Ramakrishna’s Stay at Balaram Bhavan —Pgs. 127

31. Dr. Sarkar’s Treatment —Pgs. 132

32. Pointers Given Through Illness —Pgs. 138

33. Guidance During the Last Days  —Pgs. 140

34. The Final Moments of Shri Ramakrishna —Pgs. 144

35. Pearls of Wisdom —Pgs. 147

Appendix —Pgs. 158

Sirshree is an awakened master and the author of numerous spiritual books. His spiritual quest, which began during his childhood, led him on a journey through various schools of thought and meditation practices. He has dedicated his life towards elevating consciousness and making the spiritual pursuit simple and accessible to all. He has delivered more than 3,000 discourses on profound aspects of life based on the ultimate truth. His retreats have transformed the lives of thousands and his teachings have inspired various social initiatives for raising global consciousness. 
Sirshree’s works include more than a hundred books, translated in more than ten languages and published by leading publishers.