Selections from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna


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Introduces the fascinating world of the Indian mystic and the universal appeal of his message. Selections from the original text and insightful yet unobtrusive facing-page commentary highlight the most important and inspirational teachings







Ramakrishna and His Gospel (Volume 3)


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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.




Selections from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna


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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.




Selections from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna : Annotated & Explained


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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.










Selections from The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna


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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.




The Face of Silence


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Sri Ramakrishna and His Divine Play


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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.