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Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Deoghar

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    ​Ramakrishna Math ​​
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Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission

Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission are worldwide, non-political, non-sectarian spiritual organizations which have been engaged in various forms of humanitarian, social service activities for more than a century. Inspired by the ideals of renunciation and service, the monks and lay devotees of the Math and Mission serve millions of men, women and children, without any distinction of caste, religion or race, because they see the living God in them.
The organizations were brought into existence by Sri Ramakrishna (1836-1886), the great 19th-century saint from Bengal who is regarded as the Prophet of the Modern Age, and Sri Ramakrishna’s chief disciple, Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902), one of the foremost thinkers and religious leaders of the present age, who is regarded as ‘one of the main moulders of the modern world ‘, in the words of an eminent Western scholar A.L. Basham.

Our Source of Inspiration

We are driven by the life and teachings of the Holy Trio - Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsadeva, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. Nevertheless, the path tread by all direct disciples of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa have given us a practical demonstration of philosophy. The Holy Trio stood for and has lead us by example. The accumulated institutional experience of Ramakrishna Math & Mission and its centres inspires us to move forward in our endeavours.

SWAMI VIVEKANANDA
​(1863-1902)
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SRI RAMAKRISHNA
​(1836-1886)
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SRI SARADA DEVI
​(1853-1920)
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Our Emblem

The emblem of the Ramakrishna Order designed by Swami Vivekananda is a unique and unparalleled work of art created by one of the richest minds in contemporary history in an exalted mood of spiritual inspiration.

Wavy Waters

The wavy waters represent of Karma (WORK)

It is a profound symbol of harmony and synthesis for reverential meditation in this present age of conflict and disharmony.

Lotus

The lotus symbolises for Bhakti (DEVOTION)

Encircling Serpant

This is the indicative of Yoga and awakened Kundalini shakti

Swan

The Swan stands for the Pramatman (SUPREME SELF)

Rising Sun

The Rising Sun signifies Jnana (KNOWLEDGE)

तन्नो हंस: प्रचोदयात्
“May the Paramatman,
Supreme Self [symbolized by] the Swan (hamsa),
awaken our [higher] understanding.”

​Ideology
​Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission

The ideology of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission consists of the eternal principles of Vedanta as lived and experienced by Sri Ramakrishna and expounded by Swami Vivekananda. This ideology has three characteristics: it is modern in the sense that the ancient principles of Vedanta have been expressed in the modern idiom; it is universal, that is, it is meant for the whole humanity; it is practical in the sense that its principles can be applied in day-to-day life to solve the problems of life.


The Basic Principles 
  • God realization is the ultimate goal of life.
  • Potential divinity of the soul.
    Synthesis of the Yogas.
  • Morality based on strength.
  • Harmony of Religions.
  • Avatarhood of Sri Ramakrishna.
  • A New Philosophy of Work.
Motto 
"आत्मनो मोक्षार्थं जगद्धिताय च"
“For one’s own salvation and for the welfare of the world”


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“God has made different religions to suit different aspirants, lives and countries … all doctrines are only so many paths; but a path is by no means God Himself. Indeed, one can reach God if one follows any of the paths with whole-hearted devotion.”

Sri Ramakrishna

​THE HEADQUARTERS
​​​Belur Math

The Math and the Mission together have more than 296 branch centres all over India and in different parts of the world.

The headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission are situated in an area named Belur in the district of Howrah, West Bengal, India. The entire campus of the headquarters is popularly known as ‘Belur Math’. Sprawling over forty acres of land on the western bank of the river Hooghly (Ganga), the place is an hour’s drive from Kolkata.

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The President of Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission
Srimat Swami Gautamananda ji Maharaj

Although known simply as the President, he is in fact the President General of the whole Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, and is respectfully referred to as President Maharaj by the monks and devotees.

One of the unique features of Ramakrishna Order, known as Ramakrishna Math, is that it traces its origin and source to the Avatar of the present age, Sri Ramakrishna. As a matter of fact, this monastic order serves as the main channel for the dissemination of the Avatar’s shakti and kripa, Power and Grace, for the welfare of humanity. The flow of Divine Power and Grace is maintained by an unbroken lineage of Gurus, the Guru-parampara. It is this unbroken spiritual tradition that is behind the succession of the Presidents of Ramakrishna Sangha.

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