Swami Ramakrishnananda As We Saw Him


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This book is a collection of precious reminiscences of Swami Ramakrishnananda, who was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and who pioneered the Ramakrishna movement in southern India. Along with the reminiscences recorded by both monks and lay devotees, the book contains a short biographical sketch of Swami Ramakrishnananda, reports and descriptions of his mahasamadhi, Swami Vivekananda’s letters to the Swami, and appendices containing the accounts of his influences in various places and people. The articles in this book are mainly drawn from the Bengali work Ramakrishnanander Smriti Mala, Tar Patro O Rachanasangraha and from the archives of the monthlies The Vedanta Kesari, Prabuddha Bharata, Vedanta for East and West, and Brahmavadin. This book will help the readers to comprehend Swami Ramakrishnananda’s distinct, grand and saintly personality.




Swami Brahmananda As We Saw Him


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Swami Brahmananda, regarded as the spiritual son by Sri Ramakrishna, was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and the first president of the Ramakrishna Order. This book is a compilation of the personal accounts of monastic and lay members who intimately knew Swami Brahmananda and had many occasions to closely observe his daily life and day-to-day dealings. These reminiscences record the charm of his unassuming personality, the silent influence of his deep spirituality, his practical hints for living a spiritual life, and his keen sense of humour and insights into human mind. An unpublished letter and a couple of speeches of Swami Brahmananda and some remarkable articles on his life and precepts are included in this book. The impressive volume is interspersed with valuable illustrations. This book will be of immense help and inspiration to all spiritual seekers.




Ramakrishna as We Saw Him


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A collection of 40 reminiscences of disciples, friends, and relatives who describe their association with Ramakrishna in detail.







Swami Akhandananda as We Saw Him


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Swami Akhandananda was one of the sixteen monastic disciples of Sri Ramakrishna. He was one of the pillars of the Ramakrishna Movement’s service activities. He practised till the very end of his life his Master’s call: Worship jiva as Shiva. This book reminisces the inspiring saga of that adventurous monk who was wholeheartedly dedicated to the tireless service of God in man. Published by Advaita Ashrama, a publication house of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math, India.




Letters of Swami Vivekananda


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Excerpt: "Liberty is the first condition of growth. Just as man must have liberty to think and speak, so must he have liberty in food, dress, and marriage, and in every other thing as long as he does not injure others."




Swami Adbhutananda As We Saw Him


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Swami Adbhutananda was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. Although he never underwent any formal education, he was a perfect knower of God and a personification of simplicity, straightforwardness and spirituality. This book is a translation of the original Bengali Sri Sri Latu Maharajer Smritikatha written by Chandrashekar Chattopadhyay. It is a charming account of Adbhutananada’s association with Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda and other disciples. It also provides intimate glimpses of his austere life, devotion to God, dispassion towards the world, and intense spiritual practices.




The Soul Of Man


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A direct monastic disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and his apostle to southern India, Swami Ramakrishnanda was commissioned by Swami Vivekananda in 1897 to launch the Ramakrishna Math in Chennai and broadcast the sublime teachings of their Great Master. Being a practical Vedantin, he conducted classes and gave public lectures on varied abstruse topics with remarkable clarity. His analysis was incisive and logic was charming. This book comprises four such lectures delivered by him in 1909. He examines the foundations of science and the insights of Vedanta and firmly establishes that Self-Knowledge is the infallible means for permanent happiness.




Ramakrishna as We Saw Him


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The Timeless Path


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Spirituality Is Often Referred To As A Path. But Where Does It Begin? Where Does It End? And Where Does It Take Us? Is The Seeker Himself The Trailblazer, Hacking Through The Jungle With His Lone Machete? Or Is It Laid Out Before Us? Are There Multiple Paths Or Just One? In The Timeless Path: A Step-By-Step Guide To Spiritual Evolution, Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri Elucidates The Spiritual Path As Presented By India’s Traditional Scriptures, Showing It To Be The One And The Same Path Taught By World-Renowned Humanitarian And Spiritual Leader Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma). Simultaneously Shattering Common Misconceptions About Spirituality And Handing Us The Building Blocks To Construct A Solid And Practical Spiritual Life, Swamiji Brings Even Abstract Spiritual Concepts Down To Earth, Creating A Book Capable Of Inspiring And Guiding Spiritual Seekers Of All Levels. Drawing On More Than 30 Years Of Experience As One Of Amma’s Senior Disciples, And With His Own Characteristic Wit, In The Timeless Path, Swamiji Lays Out The Spiritual Journey From Beginning To End In Clear And Simple Prose. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.