Selections from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

Selections from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna PDF

Author: Swami Nikhilananda

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2012-01-27

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 1594734151

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Ramakrishna experienced the truth of all religions, inspiring seekers of every creed. Now his “gospel” is made accessible to all readers. Ramakrishna is India’s greatest example of God-consciousness and mystical ecstasy in recent history. He became known to the world not merely as a saint but as a divine incarnation and a “supremely realized self.” His message has inspired millions of devotees for more than a century—and now his teachings are made accessible to many more. Introduces the fascinating world of the Indian mystic and the universal appeal of his message. Now, readers can explore this classic text without any prior knowledge of Hinduism. Selections from the original text and insightful yet unobtrusive facing-page commentary highlight the most important and inspirational teachings, including: How to see God and how to live in the world. Religious harmony. The dynamics of spiritual awakening. The spiritual power of the Feminine. Prayer and meditation.

Ramakrishna and His Gospel (Volume 3)

Ramakrishna and His Gospel (Volume 3) PDF

Author: Swami Bhuteshananda

Publisher: Advaita Ashrama (A Publication House of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math)

Published:

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13:

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For nearly a decade Swami Bhuteshananda, the 12th President of the Ramakrishna Order, devoted his weekly Bengali religious classes to discussions on Sri Ramakrishna and to the unique book, 'The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna'. His illuminating discussions brought out the thought-provoking deeper dimensions of the simple, homely utterances of the great prophet, and they helped the audience comprehend these simple sayings of the Great Master in the light of the ancient scriptures of India, specially the Vedanta, as well as modern thought. Not unoften, many abstruse concepts, many knotty philosophical questions and doubts of Vedanta metaphysics, were lucidly explained and resolved. These were later transcribed and eventually published in a seven-volume Bengali work, 'Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita Prasanga'. The present work is an English translation of volume six and the appendix to volume five of the original Bengali work. Published by Advaita Ashrama, a publication house of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math, India.

The Condensed Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

The Condensed Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna PDF

Author: Mahendranath Gupta

Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math

Published: 2023-08-23

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13:

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Mahendranath Gupta, a householder disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, is familiarly known by his pen name ‘M’ and popularly as ‘Master Mahashay’. He was the recorder of the great teachings and revelations that came to humanity through Sri Ramakrishna, which he eventually published in Bengali as Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita, a unique classic in the religious literature of the world. This Bengali work was translated into English by Swami Nikhilananda as The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The present work, The Condensed Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, is M’s own English version of some of the most important and representative chapters of his voluminous work in Bengali. It is more a translation of thoughts contained in his diary than of its language. He has also included in this work several new elaborations and doctrinal discussions. In this sense, this book by nature is more of an original work by M in English rather than a mere translation.

Selections from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna : Annotated & Explained

Selections from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna : Annotated & Explained PDF

Author: Ramakrishna

Publisher: Skylight Paths Publishing

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 9781893361461

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More than a century after the passing of Ramakrishna, one of India's greatest exemplars of God-consciousness and mystical union, his message of harmony and tolerance still inspires millions of people, both in the East and around the world. Through this "Gospel," or spiritual life and teachings, Ramakrishna became known to the world as a saint, a divine incarnation, and a "supremely realized self." The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna faithfully records a series of conversations with this extraordinary mystical personality who left no written works of his own, sharing his enlightening parables, profound spiritual knowledge, and fascinating accounts of his visions of spiritual union with various religious traditions. This eyewitness account was first recorded in Ramakrishna's Bengali near the turn of the twentieth century. Now you can read The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna with no background knowledge required. This SkyLight Illuminations edition offers choice selections from the original text, and insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that highlights the most important teachings and parables for the reader without much background in Hinduism, Vedanta philosophy, or Indian religious customs.

The Light of the Modern World

The Light of the Modern World PDF

Author: Swami Bhajanananda

Publisher: Advaita Ashrama (A publication branch of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math, India)

Published: 2016-07-29

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 8175058404

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Sri Ramakrishna is regarded variously as a saint, sage, spiritual leader, world teacher, prophet, Avatara of the present age and so on. Finding these terms unsatisfactory, the noted British author Christopher Isherwood described Sri Ramakrishna as a “phenomenon”. The present book published by Advaita Ashrama, a publication house of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math, India, is a modest attempt to understand that phenomenon in the context of world thought currents and in the light of authentic sources. According to Swami Vivekananda, “With the birth of Sri Ramakrishna the Golden Age has begun.” But today, such an assertion may appear preposterous, with no sign of such a beginning visible. Who was Sri Ramakrishna? What was the purpose of his advent? What is the true dimension of his personality? Was he an Avatara? What is the role of an Avatara? Devotees, followers, and admirers of Sri Ramakrishna encounter these questions at some juncture of their life's journey. And in answer to these questions lies the opening to the realm of an ineffable “Light”, which is the “Light of the Modern World”.

Selections from The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

Selections from The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna PDF

Author: Nikhilananda

Publisher: Jaico Publishing House

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9788179921630

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The profound teachings of a great mystic come to life More than a century after the passing of Ramakrishna, one of Indias greatest exemplars of God-consciousness and mystical union, his message of harmony and tolerance still inspires millions of people, both in the East and around the world.

Sri Ramakrishna and His Divine Play

Sri Ramakrishna and His Divine Play PDF

Author: Swami Saradananda

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 1114

ISBN-13:

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This is the authoritative source biography of Ramakrishna (1836-1886) based on interviews with those who knew him. It is also an interpreted description of the entire range of Ramakrishna?s spiritual disciplines and experiences, explained as much as possible in terms of reason and common empirical experience, with reference to Hindu scriptures and spiritual traditions, western philosophy, Hindu psychology, and Western religious tradition. The setting is Northeast India from 1775 to 1836. Topics include: Avatar; evolution of concept and purpose of: Bhavas (spiritual moods): Bhavamukha (mental state dwelling between the Absolute and the Relative): Brahmo Samaj: Cosmic Mind: Creation and Evolution; Brahman as efficient cause: God; various concepts and spiritual attitudes towards: Guru: India; its spiritual and religious beliefs compared to other countries: Kali Temple at Dakshineswar: Nondual Reality (Advaita): Ramakrishna?s life; worship of Divine Mother; realization of God in Hindu and non-Hindu religions; marriage; disciples: Samadhi: Tantra and Vaishnava Sects; history and methods of worship: Vedanta; main schools and basis in mystic experience: Vivekananda (Narendranath Datta): Yoga.