Sri Ramakrishna on Himself

by Mohit Ranjan Das (Compiler)

Understanding that the life of a prophet is best told by himself, this book is an attempt to from an autobiography from Sri Ramakrishna's utterances about his life. These words taken mainly, but not exclusively, from the 'Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna', allow the reader to hear, as it were, the Master's story from his own lips.
Included are a Chronology of the Life of Sri Ramakrishna and a Glossary.

288 pages, Hardcover

Published May 25, 2014

Reviews

[Sourabh Mathur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most biographies analyze a spiritual giant from the outside looking in but Mohit Ranjan Das has done something truly extraordinary here. By meticulously compiling Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa's own spoken words, parables and direct realizations, this book offers a rare, intimate look into the inner world of one of modern history's greatest mystics. Reading this book feels less like reading a historical account and more like sitting in the courtyard of the Dakshineswar temple, listening to the Master himself. His voice comes through with absolute purity, childlike innocence and profound spiritual authority.

The strength of this book lies in its pure, unfiltered insights. Instead of dense theological commentary, you get Sri Ramakrishna's direct experiences of the Divine Mother, his intense spiritual practices across different faiths and his realizations on the harmony of all religions. The text beautifully simplifies complex Vedantic truths using everyday metaphors, like a drop of water in the ocean or a fish swimming in milk, making the highest spiritual philosophy accessible to anyone. Mohit Ranjan Das deserves immense credit for structuring these fragments into a seamless, deeply moving narrative that respects the source material while making it highly readable.

This biography is an absolute masterpiece for anyone walking a spiritual path, regardless of their background or specific beliefs. It is a book that does not just inform your mind; it actively quiets the mind and elevates the heart. This is a profound 5 star read that I will keep returning to for the rest of my life.

[Aravinth Raj Muthukrishnan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book though. It’s a compilation of Sri Ramakrishna’s journal. If you seek something from the book one may not get it. It’s the read about Sri Ramakrishna’s sprinkling of wisdom through events in his life.