Did My Dream with Sri Ramakrishna Hold a Hidden Message?

During the early days of my Sri Vidya Upasana, I had a vivid dream where Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa appeared, spoke to me, and offered guidance on my spiritual journey.

Did My Dream with Sri Ramakrishna Hold a Hidden Message?

During the early days of my Sri Vidya Upasana, I had a dream one night. At that time, I was deeply immersed in reading the profound work The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna by Mahendranath Gupta. I often had to take breaks during my reading sessions because I would feel an overwhelming surge of energy or become deeply emotional. I felt a distinct pull in my ajna chakra—the point in the center of the forehead, between the eyebrows, also known as the third eye center. During these moments, I would pause, sit down, and reflect on the profound experience I was having. By reading this book, I was getting to know Sri Ramakrishna's life and it inspired me immensely. His thoughts, words and actions affected my mind very strongly, providing deep spiritual knowledge that I had not possessed before.

In the dream, I saw Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa himself speaking to me. He called me by my name and asked about my spiritual progress. I responded that it was about 10% more than the previous month. He advised me to take care of my diet and eat only what was necessary. Then, he blessed me and disappeared. To this day, I remember the dream vividly—it was so beautiful and lifelike. He showed no visible emotion on his face; it seemed as though he was simply performing his duty while inquiring about my upasana. Although he did not express any overt emotion, I felt his care in the way he spoke.

In the dream, I felt as though I were one of his disciples and he was checking in on me and offering necessary guidance. I understood that his advice to take care of my diet meant ensuring that my food was prepared by myself, my mother, or by devoted, sattvik individuals, as food carries karmic energy from the one who prepares it to the one who consumes it. He also implied that I should be mindful of the thoughts arising in my mind, nurturing only sattvik, devotion-related thoughts, and discarding all others. Thoughts are incredibly powerful and have the ability to manifest, so it is essential to internalize only those that are beneficial for spiritual progress.