...the only motive which has moved the author to compile these selected sayings of the Master is to present them to the public, as nearly as possible, in the form in which they were originally uttered.One of Sri Ramakrishna's closest disciples, Swami Brahmananda, in a labor of grateful love, has given here a great service in this small booklet. Arranged under twenty-five subject headings, the words and thoughts of Sri Ramakrishna continue to provide us with inspiration and understanding.A Sampling of the Contents:Knowledge of selfGodSelf Delusion (Maya)Different Stages of ManThe True Lover of GodObstacles to Devotional Exercises (Sadhana)MeditationDivine GraceYearning for God