Meditation

Yugavani

Swami Vivekananda's Visit To Shillong

Swamiji’s last public lecture and the man who captured it

Pariprasna

Q & A with Srimat Swami Tapasyananda (1904 to 1991), Vice-President of the Ramakrishna Order.

Gods Of The Vedas

The Vedas: An Exploration

Ghatika – An Ancient Educational Institution

Beginning from this issue we will present less known and enlightening nuggets of information about our ancient culture as revealed in our temples, images, symbols, and inscriptions. The author is a historian focussing on temple architecture, iconography and epigraphy. She is a recipient of two post-doctoral fellowships, and author of nine books and several research papers. She lives in Chennai. drchithra@gmail.com

Pariprasna

In all Bhakti there is an element of Jnana.

Bishop John J. Keane: In Defense Of Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda’s first three speeches at the Parliament of Religions in 1893: ‘Response to Welcome’ (September 11), ‘Why We Disagree’ (September 15), and ‘Paper on Hinduism’ (September 19), were respectively an appeal for tolerance or acceptance, an appeal for interfaith understanding, and a profound exposition of Hinduism.

Reminiscences Of Sargachhi

The author, now one of the Vice Presidents of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, noted these conversations while serving Swami Premeshananda (1884 – 1967) at Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Sargachhi, Murshidabad, West Bengal. Premeshananda Maharaj was a disciple of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi. He inspired countless men and women to lead a life of spirituality and service. These reminiscences were originally published in Bengali.

My Master Swami Ramakrishnananda

Swami Ramakrishnananda was a tall, well-built person with a golden complexion and a broad, serene face. His eyes shone bright with spiritual light.

Triambakeshwar: The Third Eye Of Shiva

It was raining steadily. A carpet of green paddy accompanied us all the way. In the distance, the Sahyadri hills of the Western Ghats covered the horizon. Saffron clad sadhus colourfully juxtaposed against the verdant carpet of paddy, walking at a steady pace with their entire belongings tied to the pole on their shoulders.

The Wheels Of Time: Konark

During the colonial craze in the seventeenth century, the Portuguese sailed to India desiring a slice of the rich pie. They had their Man o’ War ships in which they sailed along every coast, terrorizing costal cities and plundering them. Capturing Goa gave them immense self-confidence and they sailed along the coast till they came to Odisha in the Bay of Bengal.

Empathetic Conversations

The term 9/11, in general, brings to mind the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers in USA.

Sri Bodhendra Saraswati And The Glory Of Ramanama

In the year 1610 CE, a pious couple Keshava Panduranga and Suguna, being childless for a long time, approached their Guru soliciting his blessings.

Inter-faith Harmony For A Global Civilisation

Revered Maharaj, one of the Vice-Presidents of the Ramakrishna Order, delivered this address as the Chairman of the Seminar on Inter-faith Harmony for a Global Civilisation held on 24 June 2018 at Shri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Rajkot. This was a Pre-Parliament Event recognized by the committee of the Parliament of World’s Religions as a prelude to the Parliament of Religions to be held at Toronto from 1 to 7 November 2018. 

Scenario Of Higher Education Today

This is the Chancellor’s Address delivered on 4 July 2018 on the occasion of the 13th Convocation Ceremony at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Belur Math, by Swami Suvirananda, Chancellor of the Institute, and General Secretary, Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math.

Dhyana Paramita: The Perfection Of Meditation

Shamatha, Vipashyana, Buddhanupashyana and Buddhanusmriti

Pariprasna

Q & A with Srimat Swami Tapasyanandaji Maharaj (1904 to 1991), Vice President of the Ramakrishna Order.

Dakshinamurti Stotra

Dakshinamurti Stotra with Manasollasa. Translated and Annotated by Swami Harshananda

What Is Religion?

Religion is the realizing of God

Two Versions Of Swami Vivekananda's First Chicago Speech

William Page has been associated with the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Massachusetts since 1960 and is a member of the Ramakrishna Vedanta Association of Thailand. wpage108@gmail.com