This book contains the life and teachings of Swami Saradananda, a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. A man of great spiritual attainments, the Swami was known for his profound devotion to Holy Mother, genuine concern for others, and extraordinary serenity of mind. This intimate portrait of Swami Saradananda�s wonderful personality will help the reader to reflect on the infinite riches and beauty of the spirit and to find his inner Self.
I have been asked many times, Why do you laugh so much and make so many jokes? I become serious sometimes--when I have a stomachache! The Lord is all blissfulness. He is the reality behind all that exists. He is the goodness, the truth in everything. You are His incarnations. That is what is glorious. The nearer you are to Him, the less you will have occasions to cry or weep. The further we are from Him, the more will long faces come. The more we know of Him, the more misery vanishes.
-Swami Vivekananda