PM pays Tribute to Swami Ramakrishna Paramhansa on his Jayanti

Ramakrishna Paramhansa Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of the great Indian mystic and saint, celebrated for his devotion, spiritual wisdom, and teachings on universal harmony.

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Swami Ramakrishna Paramhansa Jayanti

Swami Ramakrishna Paramhansa Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa, a highly respected Indian mystic and spiritual teacher. His Jayanti is celebrated according to the Hindu lunar calendar every year that is usually occurring in February or March. Devotees of his teachings honour this day with great reverence, especially at Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission centres around the globe.

About Swami Ramakrishna Paramhansa

He was born in 1836 in Kamarpukur, West Bengal. His original name was Gadadhar Chattopadhyay.
Ramakrishna began his career as a priest at the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata.
He advocated for direct experience of God rather than mere bookish knowledge and emphasized selfless devotion (bhakti) and surrender to God.
He passed away in 1886 due to throat cancer.

Influence on Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda (Narendranath Datta) became his most famous disciple.
Inspired Vivekananda to spread Vedanta and Indian spirituality worldwide.
His teachings were later spread by Ramakrishna Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda.

Swami Ramakrishna Paramhansa: Key Aspects of His Life and Teachings

Dakshineswar Kali Temple

Swami Ramakrishna Paramhansa worked as a priest at the Dakshineswar temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, where he encountered mystical experiences and recognized the divine in various forms.

Universalism

Ramakrishna explored and embraced the truths found in different religious traditions, including Hinduism (Shakta, Vaishnava, Advaita), Islam, and Christianity. He taught that all paths ultimately lead to the same reality.

Advaita Vedanta & Bhakti

While he experienced the non-dual Brahman (Advaita Vedanta), he also maintained a deep devotion (bhakti) to Mother Kali, illustrating that personal devotion and absolute realization can coexist harmoniously.

Simplicity & Love for God

He conveyed his teachings through parables and simple stories, urging people to love God with a pure heart, akin to a child yearning for his mother.

Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa’s death

Swami Ramakrishna Paramahamsa died from throat cancer on August 15, 1886, leaving a legacy of love, devotion, and realization that continues to inspire spiritual seekers around the globe.