Gauri Ma’s was a striking personality. She was what the Upanishads ask one to be—strong, courageous and full of determination. She passed through very hard experiences of life, but it is doubtful whether…

It was July 28, 1885. In a dilapidated house in North Calcutta a poor Brahmin widow was making earnest preparation to receive Sri Rama-krishna in her home. She was poor, but…

Those who have read Sister Nivedita’s masterpiece The Master as I Saw Him are very familiar with the name of “ Gopaler Ma.” In that fervent style peculiar to herself,…