Friedrich Max Müller's Sri Ramakrishna: His Life and Sayings is an intimate portrayal of the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, one of the greatest spiritual leaders from nineteenth-century India. Müller captures the essence of Ramakrishna's devotion, simplicity and profound religious experiences, which transcended sectarian divisions. The book features key moments from his life and includes his memorable sayings, providing readers with a deep, personal insight into his spiritual philosophy. It is both an engaging biography and an inspirational guide to the wisdom Ramakrishna imparted, capturing his enduring legacy for seekers of all faiths.
Preface....................................................................... vii
The Mahātmans...........................................................1
The Four Stages of Life ................................................. 3
Saṃnyāsins or Saints .................................................. 6
Ascetic exercises of Yoga ............................................. 7
Rāmakṛishna ............................................................... 9
Dayananda Sarasvati .................................................. 11
Pawāri Bāba ................................................................ 12
Debendranath Tagore................................................... 15
Rai Shaligram Saheb Bahadur ..................................... 19
Rāmakṛishna .............................................................. 22
The Dialogic Process . .................................................24
Rāmakṛishna’s Life .................................................... 29
Remarks on Rāmakṛishna’s Life.................................. 51
Mozoomdar’s Judgement........................................... . 53
Rāmakṛishna’s Language ........................................... 54
Rāmakṛishna’s Wife ................................................... 56
Rāmakṛishna’s Influence on Keshub Chunder Sen ........ 58
Vedānta-philosophy . ...................................................61
Ekam Advitīyam: One without a Second ........................ 65
Gnothi Seauton ........................................................... 70
Final Conclusion, Tat Tvamasi ..................................... 78
The Sayings of Rāmakṛishna ........................................ 82
The Sayings of Rāmakṛishna....................................... . 84