4218 - Sri Ramkrishna The great master
Author: Sri Ramkrishna Math
Description: This authoritative two-volume biography, originally Sri Sri Ramakrishna Lila Prasanga (1909–1919), was penned by Swami Saradananda—a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna—and later translated into English in 1952 by Swami Jagadananda . The work stands out for its eyewitness accuracy and comprehensive scope: • Volume I traces Ramakrishna’s origins and spiritual practices, from his early years in Kamarpukur through his deep meditative life at Dakshineswar. • Volume II explores his life as a teacher, his relationships with disciples like Swami Vivekananda, and his later mystical experiences and passing   . Saradananda supports his narrative with historical context on religious movements and mystical traditions, making the text not just a biography but a rich summary of 19th-century spiritual currents (). ⸻ Keywords: Ramakrishna; spiritual biography; Vedanta; mysticism; Ramakrishna Order; interfaith harmony; Swami Saradananda; Swami Jagadananda. ⸻ Ideal for: Devotees of Ramakrishna, students of Vedanta or Indian mysticism, spiritual seekers, historians of modern Indian spirituality, and readers interested in the guru-disciple tradition. ⸻ Age: 16 years and up (due to philosophical depth, historical narrative, and spiritual content). ⸻ Theme: Divine realization; unity of religions; guru-disciple dynamics; mystical practice; synthesis of faith and reason; inner worship and ecstasies. ⸻ Tone: Reverential, contemplative, historic, authentic, yet accessible—balancing devotional warmth with scholarly rigor . ⸻ Book Type: Eyewitness spiritual biography; hagiographical classic; foundational text of the Ramakrishna–Vivekananda lineage. ⸻ Length: Approximately 690 pages.