Ramkrishna and Ramkrishna Mission Math /Ramkrishna's village and boy hood 1836 to 2024
Hindu organization provides selfless services to the people. Ramakrishna Mission and Ramakrishna one of them.
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Ramkrishna as a saint has to convince the most intellectual class of the world. Like Swami Vivekananda, Keshab Sen, Girish Ghosh, Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar and Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. Later on, Romain Rolland and Isar Wood wrote books on him. He asked the people to love each other and to believe God lives everywhere even in man. So he asked to respect everybody and said He is one but He published himself in various ways. So he asked not to oppose multiple Gods.
Swami Vivekananda and Swami Vivekananda asked and inspired other Guru Brothers to form Ramakrishna Mission And Belur Math. Swami Bhrammananda was the first President of Ramakrishna Mission. Ramkrishna and Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission are worldwide, non-political, non-sectarian spiritual and spiritual organizations Which have been engaged in various forms of humanitarian and social service activities for more than a century. Although Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission and Belur Math were established in the year 1897 the headquarters of the Order is located at Belur Math and Belur Math, Howrah -711202. West Bengal, India. So far 221 centres are spread over different parts of the world to propagate the teaching of Holy Trio as per the following ideals.
Ideal: Work as worship, potential divinity of the soul and harmony of religions are three of the noteworthy ideals on which these two organisations are based.
Motto: The motto of the twin organisation is ATMANO MOKASARTHAM JAGATDHITYA CHA, " For one's" own salvation and for the welfare of the world ". It was formulated by Swami Vivekananda and Swami Vivekananda
Activities: Educational Services, Medical Services, Relief and Rehabilitation Activities, Services and services in Rural and Tribal Areas, Were raining to religious & Spiritual aspirants & Propagation of Sanatan Dharma and Sanatan Dharma.
Ramakrishna's Childhood:
Bhagwan Shri Ramkrishna (1836 to 1886) was born on 18 February 1836 in the Village of Kamarpukur about Sixty miles northwest of Kolkatta. His parents, Kshudiram Chattopadhayya and Chandramani Devi, were poor but very pious and Virtuous.
When Sri Ramakrishna was sixteen, His brother Ramkumar took him to Kolkata and after a few months he was appointed as a Purohit at Kali Temple at Dhakineswar. There he immersed himself in Sadhana of different religions for twelve years. With his unquenchable thrust for God, Shri Ramakrishna broke the frontiers of Hinduism, Glided through the paths of Islam and Christianity, and attained the highest realization through them in a short time, He looked upon Jesus And Buddha as incarnations of God and venerated the ten Shik Gurus. He expressed the quintessence of his twelve-year-long spiritual realizations in a simple dictum. " Yoto mat, Toto Path ". As many faiths, so many paths". He defined that one must be sincere, earnest, regular and diligent in one ' spiritual and spirituality
practices to achieve the ultimate goal of human life which is the realisation of God.
The centre at Kamarpukur was affiliated with the Headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math in 1947. Some of the significant holy places of Ramakrishna Math and Kamarpukur are.
Shri Ramkrihna's Birth Place :
According to the English Calendar, on Thursday, The 18th of February, 1836 ( Asper Indian Almanac Wednesday, Phalguni Shulka Dwitya, the second day of the light of Phalguna ) Gadadhar was born twelve minutes before sunrise. Just on the spot of the birth, the altar of the present temple of Shri Ramakrishna and Shri Ramkrishna has been constructed and other things connected with his birth, Viz, a husking pedal, a fireplace and a lamp have been engraved on it. The marble image of Shrikrishna installed on the 11th of May, !951, has since been worshipped there.
Shri Ramkrishna Living Room :
While at Kamarpukur, Shri Ramakrishna used to stay in the south-facing hut situated on the western side of the premises which is presently being used as part of the shrine of Shri Ramakrishna. Once he told the Holy Mother, After my passing away, you stay at Kamarpukur, grow greens, live upon this simple fare and spend your days repeating the name of the lord. Whatever arrangements the devotees might lovingly make for you, do not let your own house at Kamarpukurberuined ". That was why The Holy Mother lived in that hut after the passing away of the €master, despite dire financial and other difficulties
The temple of Sri Raghuvira:
This was previously a small but facing east. It had a floor and walls of mud and a roof of straw. The present temple has been constructed exactly on the same spot with the same dimensions. In it, the Salagrama Sheela of Raghuvira (Rama), the earthen Jar representing Goddes Sitala, the Rameswaram Shivalinga, an image of Gopala(Child Shrikrishna) and the Shalaghram Sheela of Narayana are worshipped every day. The last two deities were worshipped by Lakshmi Didi every day.
The Parlour and the Mango tree:
In the parlour, Sri Ramakrishna used to meet people and instruct them. The Mango Tree planted by Ramkrishna stands to the east of the parlour and still fields fruits.
Yogi Shiva Temple:
This temple is situated to the north of the residence of Shri Ramakrishna. In front of the temple, his mother had a divine vision.
While speaking to Dhani,
She suddenly saw a beam of celestial light. Which emerged from the image of Shiva filled the temple and entered her body swiftly.
Taken by surprise and overpowered with fear, she fell into a swoon. When she regained consciousness, She felt that the light was still in her womb and that she had conceived. The result was that Shri Ramakrishna was born.
Halder Pukur:
The vast water tank at the northern side of Yogi"s Shiva temple is known as Halder Pukur. Many sweet memories of my boyhood days at Sri Ramkrishna Centre around this tank. On innumerable occasions, Gaddadhar came here with his friends and swam sportively there. The water of the tank has become sacred as Sri Ramakrishna, his father Kshduriram and the Holy Mother used to bathe in it.
Lakshimijala :
Laksijala is situated to the west of Halder Pukur. It is a paddy field. After leaving deeper, Sukul Goswami of Kamarpukur gifted Ksdhuriram Chattopadhyay a few huts of his homestead and also a small plot of paddy field measuring about half an acre which Kshudiram gratefully accepted and lived there happily. By the grace of Raghuvir, the land was soon producing so much rice that it became more than sufficient for the little family. The surplus was given to the guests and visitors. Ksduiram hired the farmer to plough the field, when the seeding was ready, he would transplant a few bunches while taking the name of Raghuvir while taking the name of Raghuvir and then talking to farmers to finish the
The Primary School of the Lahas: The school is held in the spacious Natmandir in front of the Shri Durga temple of Lahas Where Gadadhar used to go to school lessons at an early age. In a short time, he learnt to read and write, but soon his interest changed and he developed a tendency to get merged in ecstatic moods at the sight of beautiful scenery or in contemplation of particular village dramas more than his school lessons His handwriting was good. The plays of Subahu and Yogadya which Gadadhar copied are still preserved in the Belur Math.
Temple of Gopeswar Shiva:
This ancient temple is situated to the east of Shri Ramkrisha's house. Either Shuklal Goswami, who helped Kshudiram to settle at Kamarpukur or his forefathers Gopilal Goswami had founded this temple with a big Shivalinga.
When Sri Ramakrishna was passing through ecstatic moods at Daksineswar, his mother heard the report that Gadadhar had turned mad, got alarmed and went to Gopeswar Temple, where she practised hard penances to get the divine grace for the cure of her son"s madness. Then she heard a voice directing her to do likewise before the Shiva of Mukundapur. As a result of her penances, she was assured that her son was not mad at all.
Sitanath Pyne's House
Sitanath Pyne was a man of mediocre means. His house was to the south of the Lahas. Gadadhar used to go there in his boyhood days. When he was about 12 or 15 years old, he used to have ecstatic trances while singing devotional songs, or reading holy books like the Mahabharat there. The women of the village then worshipped him as the embodiment of Shri Chaityana or Shri Krishna.
Once on the occasion of Shivarartri,, there was an arrangement for the performance of a village drama. As the boy was to act Shiva fell suddenly ill, and Gadadhar was persuaded to play that role. But as soon as he came to the stage decked with matted locks, Rudraskha beads and ashes, he fell into a deep trance which lasted very long and the performance had to be stopped.
Budhui Moral Cremation ground:
To the east of the village of Kamarpukur, lies the cremation ground. While staying at Kamarpukaur. Shri Ramakrishna used to go there now and then to spend much of his time in contemplation.
Cremation Ground and Banyan Tree at Bhutir Khal :
These cremation grounds are situated at the north-west of Sri Ramakrishna's house. When Sri Ramkrishnacame home after his strenuous austerities at Dhakineswar at the of 22, he used to go there and to the other cremation grounds (Budhi Moral) for spiritual practices. There is an old Banyantreeunder which he used to meditate during the greater part of the night. He also planted a Biwala tree there.
Palace of the Manik Raja:
Manik Chandra Banerjee of Bhursubo Village was renowned in the area for his great benevolence and so he became known as Manik Raja. To the west of Bhutir Khal, he reared an extensive mango grove for the public . His mango garden became the playground of the children. Gadadhar pled there with his friends. His Garden becomes a paddy field, with only a few mango trees standing here and there as a reminiscence of the past. There are many other incidents mentioned in Sri Sri Ramakrishna Lila Prasanga about the intimacy of Gadhdhar with Manik Raja.
Dhani Kamranis Birth Place and Temple:It is situated to the southeast of the ShriRamakrishna''s house. Recently, a small temple has been built on that site by some devotees and also an oil painting of Dhani with the child Gadadhar in her lap has been placed. In that temple, the photo of Sri Ramakrishna is worshipped. Once Boy Gadadhar promised Dhani that at the time of his investiture with the sacred thread, he would accept alms from a non-bhramin on such occasions. So his elder brother objected to it. : but Gadadhar was adamant about keeping his word to Dhani. And so he kept his word.
Chinu Shankari'Birth palace: Srinivas (alias ), though not born in a high family had great devotion to God. His relationship with the boy was very sweet. He had great faith that Gadadhar was a divine being and loved him dearly. He was afraid and he might die before he could witness the unfolding of his divine play. One day he fed Gadhadhar with sweets and prayed for his grace. Even when Ramkrishna grew up, he kept loving Shri Nivas. After his sadhana periods, whenever Shri Ramakrishna visited Kamarpukur, Sri Nivasa spent his time with him in religious discourses. Later, the master often referred to his deep-seated devotion and love. At present nothing exists on the site of Chinnus hose situated to the northeast of Sri Ramakrishna house and still being maintained by Ramakrishna Math, Kamarpukur. New construction is going on as ' Chinu Shan"Kari" Memorial Building".
MukundapurShiva temple:
It is located southwest of Shri Ramkrishna's Birth Place. On being directed by Gopeswar Shiva, Gadadhar'smother went to this temple and they and lay there without food and drink, praying for the recovery of Gadadhar fromhis madness. She, however, felt comforted when she heard a divine voice saying do not be afraid, Your son is not mad: he has become like this because of divine intoxication ". It is said that from that time onwards many people have got their prayers fulfilled by practising such penances before the deity.
The village called Anur is situated about Kmaway to the north of Kamarpukur. Goddess Vishalakshi of Anur is situated about 3 Km away to the north of Kamarpukur. Goddess Vishalakshmi of Anur is a very popular deity. One day a few ladies of Kamarpur and its neighbourhood were going in a group to offer worship to Visalakshmi when the eight-year-old Gadhadar also accompanied them. he recited from memory beautiful verses and sang songs about deities while walking with them. But while singing the glory of Visalakshmi, his body became stiff. tears flowed down his cheeks and his voice also choked. the ladies feel extremely anxious. Prassana, the devoted daughter of Dharmadas Laha, was also present in the party. All of a sudden it occurred to her mind that it might be due to the mystic influence of the Goddess on the simple child who had great faith in her. When she spoke it out, all the others believed it. They prayed to the reported saying, Oh! Mother Visha Lakshmi be pleased: save us Mother: Please look upon us with compassion " . Wonder of wonders! Immediately the face of Gadadhar brightened up with a sweet smile and gradually consciousness came back. The ladies felt relived and with their hearts overflowing with devotion, The ladies felt relived and with their hearts overflowing with devotion, they went to the temple, offered their worship duly and returned home.
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Guest House:
Being the birthplace of Bhagwan Sri Ramakrishna and the epicentere of the Ramakrishna Movement Devotees visit this Mha Tirtha. from various parts of the world to get spiritually and spiritually refreshed and elevated. Limited arrangement for guest House dormitory basic amenities. (email: kamarpukur @rkmm.org). ( collected essay )
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