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In Sarada Devi, one sees realized that wisdom and sweetness to which the simplest of women may attain. And yet, to myself the stateliness of her courtesy and her great open mind are almost as wonderful as her sainthood. --Sister Nivedita The life of The Holy Mother was so gentle, simple and holy that Sister Nivedita once wrote in a letter, Dearest Mother, I wish we could send you a Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi was the divine consort of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna, and forms an integral part of his spiritual self and of the saving message he delivered to humanity. Born on December 22, 1853 at Jayrambati in rural West Bengal, she was married to Sri Ramakrishna as a young girl of five and came to Dakshineswar to live with him at the age of eighteen. Not only was there no carnality in the relation of this divine couple, Sri Ramakrishna worshipped her as the Divine Mother Herself. Sarada Devi, after his passing away, accepted the mantle of his spiritual mission and became the Mother for all his followers. Her compassion was unconditional. Sinners and saints found equally affectionate welcome in her presence. Living like a common woman doing all the household chores, she could yet lift those who sought her to great spiritual heights. Even after she left her mortal coil on July 20,1920, her children around the world feel her affectionate care in their lives. She was purity personified and was a living demonstration of the ideal of the motherhood of God. Thanks to Chennai Math |