Śrī Śāradā Devī
1853–1920 · Jayrāmbāṭī, Bengal · Holy Mother
Śāradā Devī, born at Jayrāmbāṭī in Bengal, was the wife and spiritual companion of Śrī Rāmakṛṣṇa, who worshipped her as the Divine Mother. After his passing she became the guiding presence of the Ramakrishna movement, known to all as the Holy Mother (Śrī Mā).
She lived simply, cared for disciples of every background as her own children, and her quiet counsel is much loved. Her last advice is often quoted: “If you want peace, do not look into the faults of others. Rather see your own faults. Learn to make the whole world your own. No one is a stranger.”
1853–1920 · Holy Mother · Jayrāmbāṭī