Sarada Devi was the wife and spiritual consort of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, a Hindu mystic of the 19th century. She is also called the Holy Mother (Sri Sri Maa) by the followers of the Sri Ramakrishna monastic order. Sarada Devi was born in Joyrambati, a village in present-day Bankura District in the state of West Bengal, India. She was married to Ramakrishna in 1859 at the age of 5 and joined him at Dakshineswar Kali temple when she was 18. Sarada Devi lived the simple life of an Indian village girl, learning to serve others as she helped her mother run a large household and looked after her younger brothers. She was interested in the clay models of goddesses Kali and Lakshmi, which she worshiped regularly, and is said to have started meditating from her childhood. After Ramakrishna's death, Sarada Devi became an important figure for the disciples of Ramakrishna, who regarded her as their own mother, and after their guru's death looked to her for advice and encouragement. The followers of the Ramakrishna movement and a large section of devotees across the world worship Sarada Devi as an incarnation of the Adi Parashakti or the Divine Mother.

Sarada Devi, also known as Holy Mother, is revered as a spiritual figure and role model in the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda tradition. Although she did not write any books, her teachings and quotes have been recorded by her disciples and continue to inspire people today.

One of her teachings emphasized the importance of meditation in calming and focusing the mind. She encouraged her followers to make their own minds pure and free of impurities, rather than focusing on the faults of others. Sarada Devi also taught the value of devotion to one's guru, which she believed was necessary for spiritual growth and salvation.

In addition to her spiritual teachings, Sarada Devi advocated for education for women and played an important role in the establishment of the Ramakrishna Mission and the Sri Sarada Math and Ramakrishna Sarada Mission, a monastic order for women.

Her impact and legacy continue to be felt in the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda tradition and beyond, as her teachings inspire people to live a life of devotion, compassion, and spiritual growth.