Ramakrishna

Transcript of sayings of Ramakrishna, 1836-1886, Hindu religious leader.

Selections from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna: Annotated & Explained (SkyLight Paths Publishing, 2002) is an anthology of excerpts from the lengthy 1942 standard edition translated from Bengali into English by Swami Nikhilananda. The selections are on facing pages with annotations on aspects of the text that newcomers to Ramakrishna might need explained (e.g., foreign terms, religious and philosophical concepts). The selections were made and the annotations written by Kendra Crossen Burroughs (a book editor with a specialty in Eastern religion) with the approval of Swami Adiswarananda, then head of the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center of New York. The passages were chosen to highlight the best-known stories and most representative aspects of Sri Ramakrishna's life and teachings. The foreword is by Andrew Harvey, the series editor. This book makes a nice introduction to one of the greatest spiritual figures of the modern world.

The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna as translated by Swami Nikhilananda offers the reader a penetrating view into the spiritual wisdom of India. On account of his deep mystical experiences and constant absorption in God, Sri Ramakrishna (1836 - 1886) is regarded as being of the stature of Krishna, Buddha, and Christ. The Gospel is the record of Sri Ramakrishna's conversations, which are unique in their breadth and depth. Profound spiritual truths are described in simple words and vivid stories, revealing the divinity of man and the spiritual foundation of the universe. This volume is a mine of inspiration, wisdom, theology, and metaphysics. This 1106 page volume contains an introduction (70 pages) by Swami Nikhilananda that narrates the main events of Sri Ramakrishna's life and briefly sketches the people and the doctrines associated with him. Also, includes 26 photographs, a detailed glossary, and an index.

Conversations of the author, with his disciples, devotees, and visitors.