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Sri Ramakrishna also known as Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Sri Ramakrishna Deb

India, with her wealth of spiritual tradition, has produced many spiritual giants. One of the greatest was Ramakrishna (1836-1886). His life was a testament to truth, universality, love and purity. Sri Ramakrishna, who was born in 1836 and passed away in 1886, represents the very core of the spiritual realizations of the seers and sages of India. His whole life was literally an uninterrupted contemplation of God. He reached a depth of God-consciousness that transcends all time and place and has a universal appeal. Seekers of God of all religions feel irresistibly drawn to his life and teachings. 1836-1886]

Sri Sarada Devi also known as Maa Sharada Devi [1853-1920]

As the consecrated wife and spiritual companion of Sri Ramakrishna and a spiritual teacher and luminary in Her own right, Sri Sarada Devi, known worldwide as the Holy Mother, is a unique phenomenon in the realm of sacred beings.

Swami Vivekananda [1863-1902]

The valiant monk who proclaimed in America the greatness of Hinduism and of Indian culture at a time when the West regarded India as a land of barbarians. The beloved disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, he was the living embodiment of sacrifice, dedicated his life to the country, and yearned for the progress of the poor, the helpless and the downtrodden. He was the great thinker and mighty man of action whose ringing words galvanized the slumbering Indians.

These three Saints are grouped together as they are the Ramakrishna Family and most of the web sites dealing with one of them have also information about the other two.

Regional

Organisations devoted to spreading the teaching of Sri Ramakrishna, Shri Sharada Devi and Swami Vivekananda and based in countries other than the United States and India.

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