The Significance of Sri Ramakrishna's Life and Message in the Present Age
Title | The Significance of Sri Ramakrishna's Life and Message in the Present Age PDF eBook |
Author | Swami Satprakashananda |
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Total Pages | 216 |
Release | 1976 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
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The Light of the Modern World
Title | The Light of the Modern World PDF eBook |
Author | Swami Bhajanananda |
Publisher | Advaita Ashrama (A publication branch of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math, India) |
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Release | 2016-07-29 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 8175058404 |
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”.
Sri Ramakrishna Life and Message
Title | Sri Ramakrishna Life and Message PDF eBook |
Author | Swami Vijnanananda |
Publisher | Advaita Ashrama (A publication branch of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math) |
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Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 8175058919 |
Of all the accounts of the life of Sri Ramakrishna, those written by his disciples who knew and lived with him are the most reliable. This book is an English translation of the Hindi book Paramahamsa Charit — a biography of the Master written by none other than Swami Vijnanananda. Paramahamsa Charit has the distinction of being the first Hindi biography of Sri Ramakrishna, as well as the only Hindi biography to be written by one of his disciples. It therefore has great historical significance. In addition to the life of Sri Ramakrishna and an early compilation of his teachings and parables, the book also contains a short biography of Swami Vijnanananda, his reminiscences of his Master, and a list of early writings on Sri Ramakrishna. Detailed notes and references further enhance the value of the book.
Companions and Followers of Ramakrishna
Title | Companions and Followers of Ramakrishna PDF eBook |
Author | A Compilation |
Publisher | Advaita Ashrama (A Publication House of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math) |
Total Pages | 560 |
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Genre | Religion |
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The book is based on the Bengali book ‘Sri Ramakrishna Parikrama’ by Kalijivan Devsharma and contains brief information about 1273 persons who were either companions or followers of Sri Ramakrishna. It will help readers who want to know more about the lesser-known characters who find mention in Sri Ramakrishna’s literature as well as tradition. Published by Advaita Ashrama, a publication house of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math
Sri Ramakrishna and His Divine Play
Title | Sri Ramakrishna and His Divine Play PDF eBook |
Author | Swami Saradananda |
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Total Pages | 1114 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
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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.
Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series
Title | Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series PDF eBook |
Author | Library of Congress. Copyright Office |
Publisher | Copyright Office, Library of Congress |
Total Pages | 1624 |
Release | 1977 |
Genre | Copyright |
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Spiritual Ideal for the Present Age
Title | Spiritual Ideal for the Present Age PDF eBook |
Author | Swami Vireswarananda |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 182 |
Release | 1983 |
Genre | Religion |
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