About the Book: The Original Gospel of Ramakrishna Based on M.s English Text, Abridged Foreword by Alexander Lipski Introduction by Swm Viveknanda Edited by Swm Abhednanda and Joseph A. Fitzgerald This original version of The Gospel of Rmakrishna is based on the author M.s own English translation from the Bengali. A classic but until recently neglected work, it is presented here in an edited form for the contemporary reader. It is introduced with a comprehensive biography of Shr Rmakrishna (1836-1886), written by his most famous disciple, Swm Viveknanda. Also included are several b/w photographs of Rmakrishna and his disciples. The story of Rmakrishna Paramahamsas life is a story of religion in practice. His life enables us to see God face to face.... His sayings are not those of a mere learned man but they are pages from the Book of Life.... They, therefore, leave on the reader an impression which he cannot resist.Mahatma Gandhi
When a master points at the moon, some see his finger, some see the moon. Others must bash on, seeking inspiration from his sayings, writings and thoughts.
What is remarkable about this book is that it is written by a true disciple, who has made the narrative all about his master and not about himself.