The strength and profundity of Sri Ramakrishna's spirituality drew followers from all areas of life, both monastic and lay. It goes without saying that encountering a man who they eventually accepted as a Divine Incarnation had a profoundly positive impact on their lives. The author of this book vividly describes the lives of Sri Ramakrishna's most important monastic and lay followers, demonstrating how they embodied various aspects of their Master's teachings.