The author associated with many of the disciples of Sri Ramakrishna and gives in this book his reminiscences. He writes," I had the rare good fortune to sit at their feet and enjoy their holy company."

The swamis described:

Sw. Premananda
Sw. Turyananda
Sw. Brahmananda
Sw. Shivananda
Sw. Saradananda
Sw. Abhedananda
Sw.Vijnanananda
Sw. Akhandananda
Sw. Subhodananda
Sw. Adbhutananda