SRI RAMAKRISHNARPANAM

YUVA: Youth and Vivekananda

2011-08-04T00:58:00.006+05:30

To commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, a special Focus programme featuring panel discussions of swamiji's message among the prominent Indian citizens, success stories of those who were inspired by Swamiji; debates; parents - wards interaction; artistes tributes to Swamiji, etc. called YUVA - Youth and Vivekananda will be telecast every Sunday at 4.30 pm (Hindi) and 6.30 pm (English) from July 31, 2011 on CNN-IBN in association with Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Coimbatore

For further information visit website:

http://www.youtube.com/ibnyuva or

http://vivekanandawiki.org/Yuva/About or

http://ibnlive.in.com/yuva/

Watch the first episode (Vivekananda in Indian context) here: http://bit.ly/ibn_yuva1

Watch the second episode (Vivekananda as a World Leader) here: http://j.mp/ibn_yuva2

Watch the third episode (Aggressive Goodness) here: http://j.mp/ibn_yuva3

Watch the fourth episode (Aggressive Goodness) here: http://j.mp/ibn_yuva4

Watch the fifth episode (People Inspired by Swami Vivekananda) here: http://j.mp/ibn_yuva5

Watch the sixth episode (Case studies of Social Entrepreneurs Inspired by Swami Vivekananda) here: http://j.mp/ibn_yuva6

Watch the seventh episode (Is India truly Awakened) here: http://j.mp/ibn_yuva7

Watch the eight episode (Discover the Art of eternalizing Vivekananda's teachings) here: http://j.mp/ibn_yuva8

Watch the ninth episode (Anna's Inspiration) here: http://j.mp/ibn_yuva9

Watch the tenth episode (Inspiring the Nation) here: http://j.mp/ibn_yuva10

Role of Guru in Spiritual Life...

2011-07-15T22:29:00.007+05:30

On the auspicious occassion of Guru Poornima, here is a wonderful story

which I came across in the book "Swami Brahmananda as we saw Him: Reminiscences of Monastic and Lay Devotees" published by Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai narrated by Swami Brahmananda, the spiritual son of Sri Ramakrishna that appeared in the appendix titled 'Role of Guru in Spiritual Life' which has earlier appeared in the Vedanta Kesari, July 1987, p. 273 - 278.

"A certain king once developed dispassion for the world. He had heard that King Parikshit had attained Supreme Knowledge after hearing the Bhagavata for seven days. He sent for a renowned scholar who lived close by and began listening from him to the recital of the Bhagavata. Even after hearing the Bhagavata regularly for two months, he did not attain to any knowledge whatsoever. He said to the Pandit: 'Parikshit attained Supreme Knowledge after hearing the Bhagavata for only seven days. And even after hearing it for two months, how is it that I have not realized anything? If you do not answer this question by tomorrow, you will not get any money or other remunerations.' Worried at the profound displeasure expressed by the king, the Pandit returned home with a heavy heart. He could not arrive at any definite answer to the question even after hard thinking. He became much distressed and started worrying with numberless puzzling thoughts crowding in his mind. He had an intelligent daughter who was very much devoted to him. She saw her father in that distressed condition and asked him again and again the cause of it. Pressed by the love for his child, he was forced to tell her the cause of his sorrow. The daughter smilingly told him, 'Father, you need not worry at all. I shall answer the king tomorrow.'

Accompanied by his daughter, the Pandit presented himself at the king's court the next day and said, 'My daughter will answer your question.' The daughter began by saying, 'If you want an answer to the question, you must abide by whatever I say.' When the king nodded assent, the Pandit's daughter told the palace guards: 'Bind me to one pillar and the king to another. At the king's command, the guards did as told. Then the little girl said to the king, 'O king! Please release me quickly from this bondage.' The king said, 'You are asking for the impossible! I am myself bound, how can I remove your bondage?' The girl smiled and said, 'O king, this is the answer to your question. King Parikshit was a seeker of Moksha, and his teacher was Sri Shukadevaq himself, the all renouncing, great knower of Brahman. King Parikshit attained to Supreme Knowledge as a result of hearing the Bhagavata from Sri Shukadeva. On the other hand, my father is himself attached to the world and is expounding the scriputre to you with the hope of getting money in return. How can you attain Knowledge after hearing him?'

This meaningful story makes it clear that without the instructions of a Sadguru, there is not possibility of release from bondage.

further in the article...

There is no race as grateful as the Hindu. When the Hindu lets go of his devotion to the Guru, he would cease to be a Hindu. Recall to your mind the Mahabharata story of Upamanyu who was devoted to his Guru. That devotion to the Guru, that immovable faith, that infinite faith in the words of the Guru had once established India on the highest pedestal. If India has to prosper again, it would do so only with the help of this devotion to the Guru, knowing him to be God - not as an imagination, but God in reality. When we are ready to lay down even our lives at his feet, we would become capable of performing great deeds. Not only shall we be successful in carrying on our spiritual practices to attain mukti, but we shall also be able to do something for our country and race.

courtesy: Swami Brahmananda as we saw Him: Reminiscences of Monastic and Lay Devotees published by Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai ISBN: 978-81-7823-549-3 p. 588

available for purchase at all the centers of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission.

Swami Smaranandaji Maharaj in Mysore

2011-02-14T10:06:00.003+05:30

Reverend Swami Smaranandaji Maharaj, Vice-President, Sri Ramakrishna Math and Mission will be visiting Mysore from February 15 - 22, 2011. During his stay in Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore he will also deliver a talk on 'Sri Ramakrishna' on Sunday February 20, 2011 at 6 pm in the Ashrama Auditorium. He will be leaving for Bangalore on February 22, 2011. Click here to view the tentative programme of Swami Smaranandaji Maharaj.

Shyampukur Bati now part of the Ramakrishna Order

2010-11-19T18:02:00.005+05:30

The House where Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa stayed for 70 days in 1885 during his illness, 'Shyampukur Bati' was handed over to the Ramakrishna Math and Mission at a ceremony according to the report published in 'The Hindu' dated Friday, November 19, 2010. Shyampukur Bati is also associated with the Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda and the personal items used by Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa have been displayed at the Museum in the premises. The Handover ceremony took place in the presence of Swami Atmasthanandaji Maharaj, President and Swami Prabhanandaji Maharaj, General Secretary of the Ramakrishna Order. For further details regarding the event read the full article here:

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article894253.ece

To know more about Shyampukur Bati visit: http://shyampukurbati.org/

96 years of The Vedanta Kesari

2010-10-31T09:42:00.011+05:30

'The Vedanta Kesari' a cultural and spiritual monthly in English published by Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai since 1914 is now available in a DVD and for Digital download from the Ramakrishna Math, Chennai website. The magazine started at the behest of Swami Vivekananda, as the Brahmavadin in September 1895 under Sri Alasinga Perumal and later came to be called The Vedanta Kesari: the Lion of Vedanta since 1914 is an Encyclopedic Treasure House of Vedanta. The DVD contains all the articles published from May 1914 to December 2009 a period of 96 years with 14,300 articles by 2,400 authors in 48,000 pages. The DVD can be searched by Articles, Authors, Year wise or using keywords.

The DVD was released at a function on Saturday, October 9, 2010 in Chennai. The photographs of the release function are available here. The DVD has been beautifully produced by Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai with digitization and programming by SriRanga Digital Software Technologies ltd., Srirangapatna, Karnataka.

To purchase the DVD online from the estore click here.

To purchase the digital download from the estore click here.

To read the Vedanta Kesari issues online or for subscription information click here.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2010: Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore

2010-09-13T21:07:00.002+05:30

Shri Ganesh Chaturthi 2010 was celebrated at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore on September 11 - 12, 2010. Here are some photographs taken on the occasion.

Great Thinkers on Ramakrishna-Vivekananda

2010-08-31T20:16:00.003+05:30

Great Thinkers on Ramakrishna-Vivekananda published by Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Gol Park, Kolkata 700029, Pages : 210, Price : Rs. 60 is now available for Download (free soft copy) or Read online from Belur Math website.

The book is divided into 4 parts, which can be read online consisting of

Title and Contents,

Great Thinkers on Ramakrishna,

Great Thinkers on Vivekananda and

Biographical sketch of the Great Thinkers.

This book first published in 1983 as "World Thinkers on Ramakrishna-Vivekananda" containing the thoughts of eminent world personalities and edited by Swami Lokeshwarananda is now made available online for the benefit of all those who want to know more about contribution of the Ramakrishna - Vivekananda to the world civilization.

One can purchase the above book online from Advaita Ashrama, Kolkata, Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Kolkata or Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai websites.

Another link about 'Great Thinkers on Ramakrishna-Vivekananda' available on Twitter @chetanhegdem

Voice Recording of Swami Vivekananda: an article in Vedanta Kesari, August 2010

2010-08-12T01:09:00.005+05:30

On the Internet these days we find a Voice Recording being circulated purported to be that of Swami Vivekananda. Well, was the voice of Swamiji recorded during his famous Chicago Speech? Is there a recording of Swami Vivekananda available? Is the voice being circulated on the internet that of Swami Vivekananda? We get our answers to all our questions courtesy the following article "Swami Vivekananda's Voice Recording by Shri. M S Nanjundiah" published courtesy in the August 2010 issue of 'The Vedanta Kesari' published by Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.

Open publication - Free publishing - More vedanta kesari

For more information on The Vedanta Kesari please visit: http://www.chennaimath.org/edownloads/emagazines/vedanta-kesari

Swami Vivekanda's Jayanthi celebrations 2010

2010-01-07T12:49:00.001+05:30

via belurmath.org

Swami Vivekananda's Jayanthi/ Janam Tithi celebrations were held yesterday 06-01-2010 at Belur Math the Headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, Kolkata and various other centers including Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore. Here is the link to the photographs of the various events held at Belurmath: http://sn.im/svphotos2010 and http://sn.im/svphotos2010_1

Posted via web from chetanhegdem's posterous

Holy Mother's Jayanthi 2009 at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore

2009-12-10T12:48:00.003+05:30

Holy Mother's Jayanthi was celebrated at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore on December 8, 2009. Here are some photographs taken on the occasion courtesy 'Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama,Mysore'.

More Photographs of Holy Mother's Jayanthi celebrations held at Belur Math: http://sn.im/hmphotos2009

Sri Ramakrishna Math and Mission center links

2009-11-12T19:41:00.009+05:30

For the past many days, I have been going through the Belur Math website Ramakrishna Math and Mission for information on the various branch centers addresses and activities . Being a Library professional I felt the need for consolidating all the websites under one link so that it would be easier for me as well as for others to go through all the branch center sites in one window. At the same time, I came across http://sharetabs.com which lets one add as many as 30 links to get a single link for them all. So I have put across all the links available about all the Branch Centers of Ramakrishna Math and Mission under the following 3 links for easy follow up. The links are given below:

http://sharetabs.com/?srkm or http://sharetabs.com/97s

http://sharetabs.com/?srkm1 or http://sharetabs.com/97w

http://sharetabs.com/?vedanta or http://sharetabs.com/97f

I hope it will be useful for the Devotees of Holy Trio to access all the websites from one single link.

Jai Sri Ramakrishna

Ramakrishna Mission Relief work

2009-10-09T18:23:00.016+05:30

The Ramakrishna Mission is carrying out extensive relief works for the affected people of the recent floods in the Tungabhadra - Krishna basin. Report of the various flood relief activities carried out by the centers in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are given below.

Report of Flood Relief Works - Karnataka
On Tuseday, 6^th Oct, 09, Swami Raghaveshanandaji Maharaj (Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Belgaum) & Swami Nityasthanandaji (President, Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore) visited Bellary district & surveyed some badly affected villages. At one place hearing that a village, named Matur in Siruguppa taluk, has been totally washed off, they visited the village & were surprised to find that the villagers were staying on the main (tar) road making their own make-shift arrangements with plastic covers, etc just like nomads putting up a tent. There were about 150 families. On being asked what they need, the villagers requested to be provided with tent material.

Immediately thick plastic tent materials (LDPE tarpaulin sheets) & coir ropes were purchased & were distributed on the next day (Wed, 7th Oct, 09). In all about 150 tarpaulin sheets & coir ropes worth Rs. 40,000/- were distributed.

Both the Swamijis are moving about surveying badly affected areas in Bellary, Koppal & Bijapur districts & trying to arrange whatever services possible, depending on the immediate needs of the people.

Few photographs of the Matur Village are attached herewith.

Report of the Flood Relief works being carried out by Ramakrishna Mission, Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh...

Report of Flood Relief Works - Andhra Pradesh
Dear Friends,

Because of the sudden inundation of the areas adjoining the river Tungabhadra whole areas were submerged suddenly making it difficult for the people residing in those areas to shift and lost most of the items of their use. The damage to property is very huge. Ramakrishna Mission, true to its tradition has started the relief with limited resources at its disposal in Kurnool area as follows.

1. We have procured food articles like rice, dal,oil etc. and also needed cloths like lungi, saree, bedsheets etc. With one of our Monks and volunteers they have transported the materials to kurnool (about 200kms from Kadapa) on 4.10.2009 (As all shops also were inundated materials were not available there or they were very costly). After due survey they have selected one interior village - Sultanpura in Mahaboob Nagar District, about 40 kms from Kurnool. That village of 650 families was surrounded by water and houses were also in waist deep water. people were living on roof tops and no other agency had gone there to render any service. In this scenario, we selected that village and are distributing food articles, drinking water pouches and cloths.

2. The second team with another monk and volunteers have gone with food articles for distributing in E.Tandrapadu village and cluster of villages in kurnool District which was totally cut off from the road connection because of washing away of bridges and breech of railway track. They have distributed about 5000 drinking pouches and 3000 cooked food packets on 6^th Oct. The relief is continuing in a similer way as the areas are still full of slush though the flood water has some what drained off.

More villages will be added and service in these two above villages will continue as it will take quite some time for normalcy to return to these villages where every thing is out of gear because of the damage due to floods.

With best wishes and Namaskars,

Yours in the service of the Lord

Swami Atmavidananda, Secretary

(courtesy: S. Sudarshan, Devotee, Bangalore)

For making contributions or to get more information on the relief work activities contact:
Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama,
Yadavagiri
MYSORE-570020
Karnataka, INDIA
Ph: 91 821 2417444 / 2412424
Fax: 91 821 4288842
Email: info at srkmys dot org

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama,
Fort,
Belgaum-590016
Karnataka, INDIA
Ph: +91 831 2432789, 2430789
Email: rkmissionashrama at gmail dot com

Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission,
Putlampalli, Near RIMS Hospital,
Kadapa 516002, A.P.,
Phone 08562 - 200120, 200633
Email: rkm dot kadapa at gmail dot com

SRK Temple, Polali Consecration Photos....

2009-03-30T18:38:00.006+05:30

Recently on Wednesday March 11, 2009 Sri Ramakrishna Temple was consecrated @ Ramakrishna Tapovan, Polali near Mangalore.

Photographs of Ramakrishna Tapovan, Polali and article
courtesy Shri. S Sudarshan, Devotee, Bangalore

On the eve of the Temple's inauguration, Sri H V Vishwanath of Sarada Gurukula, Bangalore wrote a small introductory article - "Paschimateerada Nava Dakshineshwara" (the New Dakshineshwar of the Western coast) for publication in Viveka Hamsa (kannada magazine)...

Open publication - Free publishing - More article

for more on Ramakrishna Tapovan, Polali visit: http://ramakrishnatapovan.org/

Swami Vivekananda Stone-Bench Monument consecration: a report

2009-03-30T17:32:00.006+05:30

Consecration Ceremony Photographs:
courtesy Shri. S Sudarshan, Devotee, Bangalore

Dear devotees, Namaskar.

By the grace of the Lord, the consecration of the Swami Vivekananda Stone-bench Monument function went off smoothly on Friday the 27th March 2009.

We are herewith sending a brief report of the event along with a few photographs as attachments.

With good wishes,

yours in the Lord

Swami Harshananda

Ramakrishna Math, Bull Temple Road,

Bangalore - 560019 Ph # 080 - 2661 3149, 2667 1010

Report

On Yugadi day i.e. Friday the 27th March 2009, Swami Vivekananda Stone-bench Monument was consecrated by Srimat Swami Bhaumanandaji Maharaj (President, Ramakrishna Math, Pune). The consecration was done at 7:15 AM followed by special puja, homa, mangalarathi and prasad distribution. The morning session was concluded at 12:30 PM. Around 1200 devotees attended in the morning session.

In the evening there was a public meeting where Srimat Swami Bhaumanandaji Maharaj presided and Dr. Gururaja Karjagi (Director, International Academy for Creative Teaching, Bangalore) was the main speaker. Swami Harshanandaji addressed the gathering explaining the significance of the Stone-bench. Mementos were distributed for the devotees and members who worked for this Stone-bench project. There were about 1600 devotees in the evening session.

Brief report of the Monument

When Swami Vivekananda arrived in Bangalore during December 1892 from Belgaum, he stayed at the Kalappa Choultry in the Majestic area for a few days. During that period he sat and rested quite a few times on a stone- bench attached to the front wall of the house of Sri Sugappa, a jeweller by profession. After discovering later that the sannyasin was none other than Swami Vivekananda, Sri Sugappa and his descendants preserved it carefully with all respect, as a valuable monument. This stone – bench – slab, which was sanctified by Swami Vivekananda, was officially handed over to Ramakrishna Math in January 1997

Treasure for the Devotees...

2008-12-03T21:08:00.008+05:30

I received this Treasure Box from the threads of the Holy Trio group on Google. You may be wondering what treasure lies within this box. Without, taking more time let me come straight to the point. Recently, I discovered this book @ the Book stall of Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore with the following title "How to Live with God: In the company of Ramakrishna" by Swami Chetanananda, Minister of Vedanta @ the Vedanta Society of St. Louis. I had read books titled "God Lived with them" and "They Lived with God" also by Swami Chetananandaji, but here was a book which gave a new perspective about Sri Ramakrishna the world knows about.

By reading this book a Devotee or for that matter the common man will be able to understand 'how to live with God, how to love Him and how to establish a relationship with God and Sri Ramakrishna' just as the publisher has mentioned in the publisher's note. The Treasure Box as I have mentioned earlier consists of lectures delivered by Swami Chetananandaji maharaj (part 1 and part 2) on the book 'How to Live with God' @ Vedanta Society of Sacremento. Follow the instructions given on the downloads page to listen to the various lectures delivered @ Vedanta Society of Sacremento which they have offered as free downloads.

The book is published by Advaita Ashrama in India and available @ all the centers of Sri Ramakrishna Math and Mission.

Three Things....

2008-12-01T19:12:00.000+05:30

Three things are necessary to make every Man great, every Nation great:
1. Conviction of the powers of goodness.

2. Absence of jealousy and suspicion.

3. Helping all who are trying to be and do good.

- Swami Vivekananda. C.W. Vol. 8, Epistles - Fourth series. XV

How to Pray...

2008-12-01T00:30:00.000+05:30

How to pray is the question. Let us not pray for things of the world, but pray like saint Narada. Narada said to Ramachandra, 'O Rama, grant that I may be favoured with Bhakti (love, devotion and self-surrender) for your lotus-feet.' 'Be it so, Narada,' said Rama, 'but will you not ask for anything else?' Narada replied, 'Lord, may it please You to grant that I may not be attracted by Your Maya, which fascinates the universe.' Ramachandra said once more, 'Be it so, Narada, but will you not ask for anything else?' Narada replied, 'No, Lord, that is all I pray for.' - Sri Ramakrishna

Swami Harshanandaji Maharaj's Article

2008-11-20T15:54:00.005+05:30

Article by Swami Harshanandaji Maharaj, President, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Bangalore in courtesy of Vijaya Karnataka (Kannada daily)....

Mother Ganga: the story of a living Goddess

2008-10-22T20:04:00.004+05:30

This is a story of Maa Ganga: the living goddesses.

From Char Dham Yatra 2007

A family of 3 people a couple and their little daughter of 4 or 5 years came on a pilgrimage to one of the most revered pilgrim places in our country "Gangotri" on the last day just before winter would set in and the authorities were making preparations to close the Holy shrine of Mother Ganga at Gangotri. The couple had darshan of Mother Ganga in all her splendour and also the other temples in the surroundings. Just when they were about to leave they noticed that their little daughter was missing. They searched for their little daughter for a long time but in vain. By the time the couple lodged a complaint with the local police, the authorities had closed down the main temple gates of Ganga Mata Mandir for the season and were preparing to leave the place. The couple requested the authorities to atleast open the main gates of the Gangotri temple so as to look for their little daughter inside, but the authorities cited their helplessness and assured the couple of all possible help in this regard. The couple had to leave for their hometown as Gangotri and its surroundings are closed to the outside world for a period of 6 months.

After 6 months, when the authorities opened the holy shrine of Maa Ganga, to the amazement of one and all present. A little girl was found inside the main shrine of Maa Ganga, as if waking up from a state of deep sleep. The authorities asked the little girl how she came to be inside the temple for such a long time without food and water. The young girl said that when the gates of the temple were closed 6 months earlier she cried out for help and started crying for her parents and went to sleep in a corner of the temple. Later, a young girl came to the little girl and talking to the little girl in a sweet and soft voice stayed with little girl all the time bringing food and playing with her all through the 6 months inside the temple. The authorities were amazed at the story of the girl and were convinced that the young girl who came to the rescue the little girl was none other than 'Maa Ganga: the living goddess'. The authorities prayed to Maa Ganga for her love and compassion towards the little girl and also informed the little girl's parents who having lost all hope were overjoyed to be reunited with their little daughter....

I heard the above story from a monk and after having had the opportunity of going on a pilgrimage last year "Char Dham Yatra" to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath in October 2007 conducted by Nirmala Travels. I am convinced that Maa Ganga is amongst us looking after us with her life giving touch inspiring us to go onwards on a spiritual journey.

Why read the Gita?

2008-03-02T16:44:00.004+05:30

An old farmer lived with his grandson. Each morning grandpa would red his Gita. His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to imitate him. One day the grandson asked, 'Grandpa! I try to read the Gita just like you but I don't understand it and what I do understand I forget. What good does reading the Gita do?' The grandfather quietly replied, 'Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water.' The boy did as he was told but all the water leaked out before he got back to the house. The grandfather laughed and said, "You'll have to move a little faster next time,' and sent him back. This time the boy ran faster but again the basket was empty. Out of breath, he told his grandfather, that it was impossible and went to get a bucket instead. The old man said, 'I don't want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. At this point, the boy knew it was impossible but he wanted to show that even if he ran as fast as he could, the water would leak out before he got back to the house. The boy again dipped the basket into the river and ran hard but when he reached his grandfather the basket was again empty. Out of breath he said, 'See grandpa, it's uselless!' 'So you think it is useless?' the old man said, 'Look at the basket.' The boy looked at the basket and for the first time realized that the basket was different. It had been transformed from a dirty coal basket and was now clean, inside and out. 'Son, that's what happens when you read the Gita. You might not understand or remember everything but slowly you will be changed inside and out.'

courtesy: Samvit, No. 57. March 2008. published by Sri Sarada Math, Dakshineswar, Kolkata

Read about the Bhagavad Gita here:
Swami Vivekananda about his Thoughts on the Gita
Bhagavad Gita, the divine song translated by Swami Tapasyananda

Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore Photographs.....

2008-02-25T00:00:00.004+05:30

Photographs of Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore...

Sri Ramakrishna Sharadashrama, Ponnampet Website

2008-02-24T23:36:00.003+05:30

Sri Ramakrishna Sharadashrama, Ponnampet a branch centre of
Sri Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission now has a website. The centre was started in the year 1927 and is located in the scenic and natural beauty of Kodagu district of Karnataka. To read more about Sri Ramakrishna Sharadashrama, Ponnampet visit the following url: http://rkmponnampet.org/.

Ramakrishna Darshan: a humble offering...

2008-02-03T13:33:00.000+05:30

An Appeal

Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore to spread the life giving message of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa is in the process of organizing an exhibition titled "Ramakrishna Darshan: a humble offering" based on his Life and Teachings. The exhibition consists of 40 multi - colored 19" x 29" poster kit made of thick card, mounted on plastic flute board available in the following languages; English, Kannada, Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Oriya and Assamese.

Individuals and Institutions willing to contribute for the noble cause and conduct the exhibition at different places, please contact for further information, download brochure from the following links:

Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama,
(Ramakrishna Darshan Dept.)
Yadavagiri,
Mysore - 570020
Ph: 0821-2417444/2412424

Unsolicited Grace: Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi

2007-12-13T21:32:00.000+05:30

Found this beautiful promotional video on Youtube, regarding 'Unsolicited Grace: Accounts of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi', posted by Thakurma...

Jai Sri Guru Maharaj ji ki Jai
Jai Sri Mahamayee ki Jai
Jai Sri Swamiji Maharaj ji ki Jai

Swami Gokulananda: a short Biography, 1929-2007

2007-11-08T11:24:00.000+05:30

Recently, I had been to Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi and I came across this beautiful offering at the feet of the Holy Trio
"Swami Gokulananda: a short biography, 1929-2007", dedicated at the loving memory of Swami Gokulanandaji Maharaj by a few Delhi devotees.

Excerpts....

To the Youth, Swami Gokulanandaji used to exhort the following quote from Swami Vivekananda:
"Be Possessed of Shraddha, of strength, attain to the knowledge of the atman, and sacrifice your life for the good of others - this is my wish and blessings"
- Swami Vivekananda. p.4

Swami Gokulanandaji delivered his first lecture at Delhi the title aptly called "Meditation with eyes open"
Swami Gokulanandaji has often been exhorting the devotees to practise this attitude to work i.e, work is meditation with eyes open by the following five-fold spiritual disciplines in daily routine, which he had himself found as very efficacious:

Early morning and when alone, reminding ourselves of our divinity
During work and interaction, reminding ourselves of the divinity of the people and situations that we deal with.
Frequently reminding ourselves of our divinity and that of others.
Frequently reminding ourselves that to love others is the highest discipline.
Frequently remembering that all women are the manifestation of the Divine Mother. p.44

Let us Meditate on the above words.........

Swami Gahanandaji Maharaj: a tribute

2007-11-05T20:22:00.000+05:30

Swami Gahanandaji Maharaj, 14th President of Sri Ramakrishna Math and Mission attained Maha-Samadhi on November 4th, 2007 at 5.35 pm. He was 91 and had been admitted to RK Mission Seva Pratishthan hospital, Kolkata for old age related problems. The cremation (Photos / Video) took place today (November 5th, 2007) at about 12.30 pm. in Belur Math. People from all walks of life paid their tributes to Maharaj was a soldier of humanity. His life was one of service to the sick and needy. He also travelled extensively to different branches of the Ramakrishna Order and to various countries around the world to spread the message of Vedanta and the Holy Trio.

Swami Gahanandaji Maharaj: a chronology
October 1916 - Born in Paharpur village Sylhet district, Bangladesh
January 1939 - Joined the Ramakrishna order in Bhubaneshwar
1949 - Sanyasa from Swami Virajanandaji Maharaj (past president)
1942 - 1952 - served at Advaita Ashrama, Kolkata
1953 - 1958 - served at Shillong center
1958 - Asst. Secretary & Head of RK Mission Seva Prathishthan hospital
1965 - Trustee and Member of the Governing body of Math & Mission
1989 - General Secretary of Ramakrishna Math and Mission
1992 - Vice - President of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission
1993 - represented the Ramakrishna Order at the centenary of Swami Vivekananda's appearence at the World Parliament of Religions, Chicago commemorative function
May 2005 - Elected President of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission
November 2007 - Maha - Samadhi.

News from the Web:
ExpressIndia, The Telegraph, WebIndia, The Hindu, Pushpanjali, BelurMath News, Maha-Samadhi Photos, Maha-Samadhi Video clip.

Arise Awake....video on Life and Teachings of Swami Vivekananda

2007-09-30T00:10:00.000+05:30

Found this Video 'Arise Awake: Life and Teachings of Swami Vivekananda'....on Google Video made by Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore.

Sri Ramakrishna Math and Mission Custom Search...

2007-09-28T13:03:00.000+05:30

Search Sri Ramakrishna Math and Mission websites through a Custom Search...

Do let me have your comments on improving the custom search.....

Shri Ganesha Chaturthi 2007.....

2007-09-20T17:33:00.000+05:30

Shri Ganesha Chaturthi was celebrated at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore on 15th September 2007.....
Click on the Album to get a glimpse of the Lord.....

Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore

Pranama Mantra...Sthapakayacha Dharmasya: Podcast...

2007-09-07T20:29:00.001+05:30

Here is the Pranama Mantra of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa....beautifully rendered,and posted for all the devotees of
Sri Ramakrishna by HolyTrio.

pranama Mantra - S...

Aratrikam Hymns and Bhajans: Podcast....

2007-09-07T18:19:00.000+05:30

Today, I came across the following link related to the Aratrikam Hymns and Bhajans sung at Sri Ramakrishna Math and Mission...
http://odeo.com/channel/144845/view/
the following link has been posted on Odeo.com, a site for podcasting and hosting mp3s on the internet...

powered by ODEO

Jai Sri Ramakrishna

the Master's Grace....

2007-07-15T12:15:00.000+05:30

Anyone who takes shelter in the Master with all sincerity and with his whole being, anyone who loves the Master, will surely attain liberation. There is a story about a sweeper named Rasik who lived at Dakshineswar. He used to call the Master “Father”. One day the Master was returning from the direction of the Panchavati, absorbed in a spiritual mood. At that time Rasik knelt down before him and prayed with folded hands: “Father, why don’t you bless me? What will happen to me?” The Master assured him: “You have no need to fear. You will have your wish fulfilled. You will see me at the time of death”. And that is exactly what happened. Shortly before his death, Rasik was carried to a holy spot near the tulsi plant (Its leaves are used for worshipping Vishnu). As the moment of death approached, Rasik cried out: “You are here! You have come to me, Father! You have really come, Father!” And thus he breathed his last.”

Ch. 8. Swami Shivananda. ‘Days in Dakshineswar’. p.127.
Ramakrishna as we saw him/ edited and translated by
Swami Chetananda._ Calcutta; Advaita Ashrama, 1999.
ISBN: 81-85301-03-4. Rs. 100/-

the Master's Photograph......

2007-06-09T00:00:00.000+05:30

Disciple: Mother, that photograph of Sri Ramakrishna which you have is a very good one... Is it a good likeness of him?

Sri Sarada Devi: Yes, that picture is very, very good.....I kept it with the pictures of other gods and goddesses and worshipped it. At that time I lived on the ground floor of the nahabat. One day the Master (Sri Ramakrishna) came there and seeing the picture said, 'What is all this?' Then I saw him take the bel leaves and flowers kept there for worship and offer them to the photograph. He himself worshipped that picture.

p.13
Samvit (Semi Annual English Journal). September 2006
published by Sri Sarada Math, Dakshineswar, Kolkata

Sri Ramakrishna: an image of transcendence.....

2007-05-21T22:42:00.000+05:30

The Master's photograph reveals an image of transcendence of all the six chakras (centres of consciousness)... I see many things in it and so I talk about them.
p.42

Invoke the Master mentally with all your heart. Surrender yourself completely to him. And that is all what is needed. He will do what he thinks is good for us. p.43

To invoke the Master means imbibing some of his virtues. When a man thinks intently about someone else, he comes to acquire some of the virtues of the latter.

The Master himself said, 'You should meditate on this picture of mine and that will do.' By invoking the Master one can have so many visions of light. But he must be invoked heart and soul. He is the light of the world - self-revealing and all-pervading. His manifestations are everywhere.

The purer a person is, the more will the Master reveal himself to him. p.44

excerpts from
'Swami Vijnanananda: life and teachings'
written by Swami Vishwashrayananda,
translated by Devabrata Basu Ray
published by Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.
ISBN: 81-7120-722-1. Rs.12/-

Work for Others....

2007-04-18T22:44:00.000+05:30

Swami Vivekananda: ....Praise and censure have no value in this world of ours. They only rock a man as if in a swing. Praise I have had enough of; showers of censure I have also had to bear; but what avails thinking of them! Let everyone go on doing his own duty, unconcerned. When the last moment arrives, praise and blame will be the same to you, to me, and to others. We are here to work, and will have to leave all when the call comes.

................Think of this infinite universe with its millions and millions of solar systems, and think with what an infinite, incomprehensible power they are impelled, running as if to touch the Feet of the One Unknown - and how little we are! Where then is room here to allow ourselves to indulge in vileness and mean-mindedness? What should we gain here by fostering mutual enmity and party-spirit? Take my advice: Set yourselves wholly to the service of others, when you come from your colleges. Believe me, far greater happiness would then be yours than if you had had a whole treasury full of money and other valuables at your command. As you go on your way serving others you will, on a parallel line, advance in the path of knowledge.
(excerpts from 'Talks with Swami Vivekananda'. Chapter IV. Surendra Nath Das Gupta, Work for Others. p.498)

Christmas Eve at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore

2006-12-25T17:27:00.000+05:30

Christmas Eve at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore, originally uploaded by Chetan Hegde M.

Christmas Eve was celebrated at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore on 24-12-2006 with readings from the Holy Bible and the Life of Swami Vivekananda along with Bhajans and Carol singing.

For some more photographs related to Christmas Eve celebrations do click on the following link on Flickr

Holy Mother's Jayanthi at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore

2006-12-13T20:59:00.000+05:30

Holy Mother's Jayanthi in Mysore, originally uploaded by Chetan Hegde M.

Holy Mother's Jayanthi was celebrated on 11-12-2006 at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore.

Installing the LOVE Software.....

2006-12-03T11:39:00.000+05:30

Dear Friend, Are U in Search of LOVE? Would u like to Install the LOVE Software on your system... Then you have come to the right place. All you need to do is just log on to the December 2006, online issue of The Vedanta Kesari, the spotlight of the cover story dealing with 'Nurturing Inter-Personal Relationship' which mentions that...

"No man is an island. We are all interdependent. This interdependency finds its expression through the numerous relationships one comes to form through his or her life. This fact has been portrayed through the puzzle like sketch with some representative line-drawings in the boxes. The relationships-puzzle has loose ends, signifying the ever-happening process of human relationships. But the mere fact of human relationships can be a sheer bondage if the inner spiritual potential of a man does not bloom forth. The lotuses on the wrapper symbolize this spiritual growth. Inter-personal relationships can be nurtured only through cultivating spiritual values in one's daily life."

This Issue contains a very interesting and informative article on 'Installing the LOVE Software'. I found this article amusing and interesting in various respects and I would like to share the same with you all.....

Just follow the link below to 'Install the LOVE Software' and I am sure you would also like to share this software with all your near and dear ones....
http://www.sriramakrishnamath.org/magazine/vk/2006/12-3-9.asp

For details regarding subscription to 'The Vedanta Kesari' (a Cultural & Spiritual monthly of the Ramakrishna Order), or to read the select articles or archives online log on to the following website....
http://www.sriramakrishnamath.org/Magazine/VK/VKhome.asp

The Story of Ramakrishna Mission

2006-11-17T18:34:00.000+05:30

The Story of Ramakrishna Mission" will be released shortly in December 2006. For availing it at pre-publication price and other details, please see details given below courtesy Advaita Ashrama website.

"With great pleasure we inform our readers about our forthcoming new book
'The Story of Ramakrishna Mission'. It is a tribute to the 108-year-old Mission’s outstanding role in fostering religious harmony, universal peace, and total human well being. Having imperceptibly begun in the solemn temple precincts of Dakshineswar in the second half of the nineteenth century, Ramakrishna Movement gradually carved out a niche for itself at different levels of India’s socio-cultural fabric. Even abroad it has left its mark in distinguished circles.
The book presents a retrospective view of Ramakrishna Mission’s genesis, growth, trials and tribulations, and success. It also delves into its ideology and contributions in different areas of human life in India and abroad. Ramakrishna Mission has pioneered many a venture aimed at the socio-economic and spiritual uplift of Indian masses, especially the tribal and poor people. Its programmes for education (mainly women’s education) and medical service have set new trends in India.
There are 65 articles written by eminent thinkers, both monastic and lay. Some of the prominent names that grace the book include Swami Bhuteshananda, Swami Ranganathananda, Swami Atmasthananda, Swami Smaranananda, Swami Prabhananda, Swami Bhajanananda, Prof Sankari Prasad Basu, Prof Amitabha Mukherjee, and Prof M Sivaramkrishna. Their illuminating articles narrate the inspiring saga of the Mission’s silent, selfless, dedicated service to humanity during the past century.
This massive book of 1260 pages is divided into five sections viz. Sources of Inspiration, Historical Perspectives, Contributions of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Ideological Perspectives, and Epilogue. More than 130 colour pictures stud these pages, which further enrich the book.
The book has been nominally priced Rs. 350/- only (US $7) intending to make it affordable to the many. The postage charge will be Rs. 50/- for India and US $16/- for foreign countries. We are offering the book also at a special pre-publication rate of Rs. 300/- (US $6), plus postage, to those who place their order prior to the book’s release. We hope to release the book in December 2006. Those interested in getting the book at the pre-publication rate should forthwith contact."

Advaita Ashrama
5 Dehi Entally Road
Kolkata 700 014
Email: mail@advaitaashrama.com
Website: http://www.advaitaashrama.org/

PrarthanaPushpanjali....

2006-10-10T19:43:00.000+05:30

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Belguam has uploaded files on ESnips
(share & upload upto1 gb storage free) for the benefit of the devotees of Holy Trio.
Just click the Tinyurl link below.
http://tinyurl.com/gfyt2
The link contains 4 public folders the most famous being PrarthanaPushpanjali by
Swami Purushottamanandaji maharaj.

Jai Sri Ramakrishna

Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore Website

2006-10-09T17:34:00.000+05:30

Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore now has a website of its own.
The url is as follows:http://www.srkmys.org/
U can also perform Virtual Arati on the site.

How to overcome Mental Tension: Google Video

2006-07-13T19:36:00.000+05:30

'How to Overcome Mental Tension' and other Lectures delivered by Most Revered Swami Gokulanandaji at Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi Auditiorium.

Other Video Links posted on Geocities and on The Holy Trinity Group on Google Groups.

Days in an Indian Monastery - Sister Devamata

2006-03-29T13:11:00.000+05:30

Today we will be able to view a partial Solar Eclipse which would be visible in India after 4.30 p.m. Coincidentally, yesterday I came across this wonderful paragraph about an Eclipse in a book by Sister Devamata titled "Days in an Indian Monastery" published by
Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai. Talking about Spiritual practices and Religious Observances being followed in India Sister Devamata writes and I quote:
"A slight eclipse called forth from Swami Ramakrishnananda the mention of another interesting religious custom. "An eclipse," he said, "means that the Cosmic Mind is a little clouded. When we know that this Universal Mind is overclouded we should be watchful. At the time of an eclipse we are enjoined by our Scriptures to take a bath, repeat some holy name, pray and meditate, being careful to allow no frivolous thought to cross our mind." p.98 - 99.

Days in an Indian Monastery is available at Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai. 'It is a Spiritual Diary of Sister Devamata replete with spontaneous and pregnant comments of the great ones whose presence she avidly absorbed.'

National Youth Day

2006-01-11T23:55:00.000+05:30

In India, January 12th of every year is celebrated as National Youth Day. It is the Birthday of Swami Vivekananda, the patron of Youth. Swami Vivekananda's Biography by Swami Nikhilananda is available online on RamakrishnaVivekanada , this site also has got a link to the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda.

Quotations from the Works of Sw. Ranganathananda

2006-01-11T23:32:00.000+05:30

Today, I came across the Quotations of
Swami Ranganathanandaji Maharaj (1908 - 2005), 13th President of the Ramakrishna Order culled from his works available on the website of the Vedanta Society of New York (Westside).
Swami Ranganathananda was a great orator and scholar of repute, a brief biography of Swami Ranganathananda is available on the official website of the Ramakrishna Math & Mission President.

Photo of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa - Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore

2006-01-02T20:14:00.001+05:30

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa - Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore, originally uploaded by Chetan Hegde M.

Photo of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa taken on Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi's Jayanthi on 23rd December 2005 at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore

Kalpataru: Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

2006-01-02T18:20:00.000+05:30

Yesterday, 1st January 2005 was a Day of great significance for the Devotees of Sri Ramakrishna Paramhamsa, it is the day on which Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa blessed all those present thus: "Be Illumined!" at the Cossipore garden. Since then, this day is being celebrated as 'Kalpataru Day'.

Holy Mother's Birthday Celebrations - Mysore

2005-12-26T19:29:00.000+05:30

153rd Birthday Celebrations of "Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi" at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore was celebrated with Arati, Bhajans and a discourse in Kannada by Swami Nithyasthanandaji Maharaj, President of Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore on 23rd December 2005 at the Ashrama premises.

Holy Mother: Sri Sarada Devi

2005-12-13T19:48:00.000+05:30

Chronology:
Birth … December 22, 1853
Marriage and first visit to Kamarpukur … May 1859
Second, visit to Kamarpukur … December 1860
Third visit to Kamarpukur … May (?), 1866
Fourth, visit to Kamarpukur … December 1866 – January 1867
Fifth visit to Kamarpukur
(With the Master there) … May – November 1867
First visit to Dakshineswar … March (?), 1872
Shodasi-puja … June 5, 1872
At Jayarambati … Middle of 1873
Sever Attack of Dysentery and
Awakening of Simhavahini … 1875
Commencement of Jagaddhatri Worship … November 1875
Death of her Mother-in-law … February 27, 1876
Shambhu Babu’s donation of a house … April 11, 1876
Third visit to Dakshineswar
(Meeting with robbers at Telo-Bhelo) … January 1877
Fourth, visit to Dakshineswar … February or March 1881
Hridaya left Dakshineswar … June 1881
Fifth visit to Dakshineswar … February 1882
Sixth visit to Dakshineswar … 1884
Seventh visit to Dakshineswar … March 1885
With the Master at Shyampukur … October 1885
With the Master at Cossipore … December 11, 1885
Vow of fast at Tarakeswar … During this period
Passing away of the Master … August 16, 1886
First pilgrimage to North India
(Mainly Vrindaban) … August 30, 1886
At Kamarpukur (for about nine months) … from September 1887
At Nilambar Mukherji’s garden (Belur) … up to October 1888
At Puri … from November 1888
At Kamarpukur … from February 1889
Pilgrimage to Gaya … March 25, 1890
At Ghushuri (Belur) … May – September 1890
At Jayarambati … October 1890
At Nilambar Babu’s garden (Panchatapa) … 1893
At Kailwar (two months) … 1894
Second pilgrimage to Vrindaban … 1895
To Kamarpukur and Jayarambati … May 13, 1895
At Sharat Sarkar’s house, Calcutta … April 1896
At Bosepara Lane, Calcutta … 1898 – 99
Opening of the Nivedita School … November 12, 1898
Passing away of Swami Yogananda … March 28, 1899
At Bosepara Lane, Calcutta … 1901 – 02
Durga worship at Belur … 18th – 22nd October 1901
In Baghbazar street … 1904 – 05
Second pilgrimage to Puri … 1904 – 05
Death of Shyamasundari Devi … end of January 1906
Durga worship at Girish’s house … October 1907
First, visit to the Udbodhan … May 23, 1909
At Kothar … December 1910
In the South … February – March 1911
Marriage of Radhu … June 10, 1911
Durga worship at Belur … 16th – 21st October, 1912
At Banaras … November 9, 1912 – Jan. 15, 1913
At Koalpara … August – September 1915
In the New House at Jayarambati … May 15, 1916
Durga worship at Belur … 3rd – 6th October, 1916
At Koalpara (fever) … March – April 1918
In Calcutta … May 7, 1918
At the Nivedita School … December 31, 1918
At Koalpara with Radhu … January 30 – July 23, 1919
At the Udbodhan … February 27, 1919
Mahasamadhi … July 21, 1920

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Source:
Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi/ by Swami Gambhirananda._ Chennai, Sri Ramakrishna Math, 2004.

ISBN 81-7823-186-7 Rs. 90/-

153rd Birthday of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi

2005-12-10T15:11:00.000+05:30

SRI RAMAKRISHNA ASHRAMA
Yadavagiri, Mysore - 570020
Ph: 0821-2417444, 2412424

Dear Friend,
The 153rd Birthday Celebrations of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi will be celebrated in the Ashrama as per programme given below. You are cordially invited to participate in the celebrations along with your family and friends.
Yours in the Lord
Swami Nityasthananda, President

153rd Birthday of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi
Friday 23 December 2005

Programme

Morning	5.30 am.	Arati, Bhajans
	9.00 am.	Puja
	9.45 am.	Bhajans
	10.35 am.	Reading
	10.45 am.	Arati
	11.00 am.	Homa
	12.00 pm.	Prasad distribution
Evening	5.00 pm.	Bhajans
	6.00 pm.	Discourse in Kannada:
		'Sri Sarada Devi'
	7.00 pm.	Arati, Bhajans

RÂMAKRISHNA: His Life & Sayings

2005-11-30T20:01:00.001+05:30

Prof. Max Muller was one of the eminent Orientalists of all times. He has written many books on Oriental Philosophy, one such book is Ramakrishna: Life and Sayings published in 1898. The full text of the book is available on Sacred-Texts.

Way to learn religion - Swami Vivekananda

2005-11-28T20:06:00.000+05:30

Views of an athma: Way to learn religion - Swami Vivekananda by Ramesh L is worth reading.

You Will be a Paramahamsa

2005-11-25T19:30:00.001+05:30

Today I read a great book on the Life and Reminisences of Swami Kalyanandaji Maharaj, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda who dedicated his Life for Unselfish, Loving Service.
Title: You Will be a Paramahamsa
Author: Swami Sarvagatananda
Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Kolkata
ISBN: 81-7505-271-6
Price: Rs. 25/-
The Preface of the book reads thus:
Impressed by the spiritual mettle of a young monastic disciple named Swami Kalyananda, Swami Vivekananda once said to him, 'Kalyan, one day you will be a Paramahamsa.'
These inspiring reminiscences of Swami Kalyananda revel how he wonderfully exemplified Swamiji's great ideal of service by showing in his own life the immeasureable love, care, sympathy and self-sacrifice that are required of one who wants to truly serve others.

Biography in Pictures: Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

2005-10-14T19:58:00.000+05:30

SRI RAMAKRISHNA : a Biography in Pictures published by Advaita Ashrama, 5 Delhi Entally road, Kolkata. ISBN: 81-7505-131-0. Rs. 130/-
"In a Narrow society there is depth & intensity of spirituality. The Narrow stream is very rapid. In a catholic society, along with the breadth of vision we find a proportionate loss in depth & intensity. But the life of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa upsets all records of history. It is a remarkable phenomenon that in Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa there has been an assemblage of ideas deeper than the sea & vaster than the skies.
Such a unique personality, such a synthesis of the utmost of Jnana, Yoga, Bhakti & Karma, has never before appeared among mankind. The Life of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa proves that the greatest breadth, the highest catholicity & the utmost intensity can exist side by side in the same individual, & that society also can be contructed like that for society is nothing but an aggregate of individual. The formation of such a perfect character is the ideal of this age." - Swami Vivekananda (about Sri Ramakrishna)

Photographs of Swami Vivekananda

2005-09-27T11:41:00.000+05:30

The Vivekananda Vedanta network a project sponsored by Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston has provided a Photogallery of 106 photos & a brief Biography of Swami Vivekananda to make Swami Vivekananda’s ideas and insights easily accessible online. It also has got an Egreeting & a Build a Calendar section.
Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai has published the following books of Photographs of Swami Vivekananda which is available for online shopping.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF SWAMI VIVEKANANDA(English) compiled & researched by members of the Vedanta Society of Northern California. pages 286+xvii.
ISBN 81-7823-00-3. Rs. 200.00
This is a work to be treasured; it is an invaluable testament to the fact that the incomparable mind & heart of Swami Vivekananda were embodied in a uniquely beautiful human form. That such a person walked among us & loved us was one of the rare events in the history of humanity that assures us of our worth & of our potential greatness. one wants to gaze endlessly at every page of this carefully & thoroughly researched book & know that, afterall, we, the human race, cannot be nearly so bad as we seem. - Sister Gargi (Marie Louise Burke) from the blurb of the book.

VIVEKANANDA : A BIOGRAPHY IN PICTURES(English)
The story of the Swamiji's life, as told through these pictures and their accompanying quotations or narative, has been divided into seven chapters, and each chapter is introduced by an account of the Swamiji's life during that period.
pages 120. ISBN: 81-7505-080-2. Rs. 130.00

"The Truths he preaches would have been as true, had he never been born. Nay more, they would have been equally authentic. The difference would have lain in their difficulty of access, in their want of modern clearness & incisiveness of statement & in their loss of mental coherence & unity. Had he not lived, texts that today will carry the bread of life to thousands might have remained the obscure disputes of scholars. He taught with authority & not as one of the pundits. For he himself had plunged to the depths of the realization which he preached & he came back like Ramanuja, only to tell its secrets to the pariah, the outcast & the foreigner." - Sister Nivedita from the dust jacket of the book.

Vedanta Literature

2005-09-26T12:16:00.000+05:30

The Ramakrishna Order has published a lot of information on Vedanta for spiritual aspirants. Ramkrishna Math, Hyderabad had made available some of the literature on their website for the benefit of spiritual aspirants.

Vivekananda -- The Guide

2005-09-19T21:08:00.001+05:30

Swami Vivekananda -- The Guide a blog containing the words of Swami Vivekananda by RaviChandra.

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

2005-09-19T20:39:00.000+05:30

Meditation Pose, Dakshineshwar, 1884

A CRONOLOGY OF SRI RAMAKRISHNA'S LIFE

1775 Birth of Khudiram
1791 Birth of Chandra Devi
1805 Birth of Ramkumar
1814 Khudiram settles at Kamarpukur
1826 Birth of Rameswar
1835 Khudiram's pilgrimage to Gaya
1836 Birth of Sri Ramakrishna, February 18, about 5: 15 A.M.
1843 Death of Khudiram
1845 Sri Ramakrishna's sacred thread ceremony
1850 Ramkumar opens his school in Calcutta
1852 Sri Ramakrishna comes to Calcutta
1853 Birth of the Holy Mother, December 22
1855 Dakshineswar Kali temple founded. Hriday at Dakshineswar. Sri Ramakrishna appointed priest of the Vishnu temple and then of the Kali temple
1856 Death of Ramkumar. Realization of God and first God-intoxicated state of Sri Ramakrishna
1857 Sri Ramakrishna's treatment under Gangaprasad
1858 Haladhari as priest at Dakshineswar. Sri Ramakrishna goes to Kamarpukur
1859 Sri Ramakrishna's marriage
1860 Return to Dakshineswar. Mathur's vision
1861 Death of Rani Rasmani. Meeting with the Brahmani. Tantra practice under the Brahmani. Second divine madness
1863 Completion of Tantra practice. Meeting with Pundit Padmalochan. Chandra Devi comes to live at Dakshineswar
1864 Sri Ramakrishna's practice of the vatsalya bhava under Jatadhari. Practice of the madhur bhava. Initiation into sannyas by Totapuri
1865 Akshay replaces Haladhari. Totapuri leaves Dakshineswar
1866 Sri Ramakrishna in the Advaita plane for six months. Illness. Practice of Mohammedanism
1867 Sri Ramakrishna at Kamarpukur. Brahmani takes leave
1868 Pilgrimage. Meeting with Gangama
1870 Tour with Mathur. Sri Ramakrishna at the Colootola Harisabha. Visit to Kalna and Navadvip
1871 Death of Mathur
1872 The Holy Mother's first visit to Dakshineswar. The Shoraši Puja
1873 Death of Rameswar
1874 The Holy Mother again at Dakshineswar
1875 Sri Ramakrishna's first visit to Keshab Chandra Sen. Last visit to Kamarpukur
1876 Death of Chandra Devi
1877} Intimacy with Keshab. The Holy Mother's third visit to Dakshineswar
1878} - do -
1879 Coming of disciples begins
1880 Meeting with Rakhal and Narendranath
1881 Dismissal of Hriday
1882 Visit to Pundit Vidyasagar. The Holy Mother again at Dakshineswar.
1884 Death of Keshab. Meeting with Pundit Shashadhar. Gopal Ma. The Holy Mother comes to live at Dakshineswar for the last time.
1885 Last visit to Panihati. Illness and removal to Syampukur. Association with Dr. Sarkar. Removal to Cossipore
1886 Treatment at Cossipore. Organization of disciples. Mahasamadhi, August 16, at two minutes past 1 a.m.

p. 1028 - 1029. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna by Mahendranath Gupta (M) translated into English By Swami Nikhilananda. published by Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.

Sri Ramakrishnarpanam

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