Sarada Devi 166th Birth Anniversary: Top Quotes by Holy Mother That Will Brighten Your Day

It will be the 166th birth anniversary of Sarada Devi on December 22, i.e. Sunday, this year. Sarada Devi was the wife and spiritual companion of Sri Ramakrishna – one of the most revered 19th-century Hindu saints. Sarada Devi, herself, was fondly addressed as the Holy Mother and Sri Sri Maa (or Sree Sree Maa) by her followers. If you are looking for Sarada Devi's famous quotes and sayings which you can share on her birth anniversary, then you can find them here below.

Sarada Devi is regarded as one of the most notable women saints in the history of India. Despite being uneducated herself, she batted for girl's education throughout her life. She devoted her life to the upliftment and betterment of women.

Sarada Devi, at a young age of 5, was engaged to Sri Ramakrishna, with whom she executed and developed the Ramakrishna Movement later. After Ramakrishna's death, his disciples and followers turned towards her for advice. Not just that, they regarded Sarada Devi as their mother too. As December 22 nears, we, at LatestLY, share with you some of the most famous quotes of Sarada Devi on her 166th birth anniversary.

Quote Reads:  I am the mother of the wicked, as I am the mother of the virtuous. Never fear. Whenever you are in distress, just say to yourself 'I have a mother.

Quote Reads:  Practise meditation, and by and by your mind will be so calm and fixed that you will find it hard to keep away from meditation.

Quote Reads:  The mind is everything. It is in the mind alone that one feels pure and impure. A man, first of all, must make his own mind guilty and then alone can he see another man's guilt.

Quote Reads: I tell you one thing. If you want peace of mind, do not find fault with others. Rather see your faults. Learn to make the whole world your own.

Quote Reads: No one is a stranger, my child; the whole world is your own.

Quote Reads: One must have devotion towards one's guru. Whatever may be the nature of the guru, the disciple gets salvation by dint of his unflinching devotion towards his guru.

Sarada Devi played an integral role in the Ramakrishna Movement. Devotees around the globe worship Sri Sri Sarada Devi Maa as the incarnation of 'Divine Mother' or 'Adi Parashakti'.

It is a little known fact that Swami Vivekanand had written a letter to Sarada Devi to take her advice on attending the Parliament of Religions in Chicago. It was only after approval (read blessing) that Swami Vivekanand decided to visit the event in America. And the rest they say is history. As Sarada Devi's 166th birth anniversary approaches, we at LatestLY wish her soul rests in peace and thank her enough for her contributions in the society.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 22, 2019 07:30 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).