Ramakrishna Mission – A new path for a new age
The Ramakrishna Mission was instituted to stand as a bridge for the Hindu religious traditions. Ramakrishna Mission (RKM), one of India’s most respected philanthropic organizations, has been functioning since 1897. Swami Vivekananda, a famous Indian spiritual leader who influenced the Western world in the 19th century, established RKM in the name of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Deva, his spiritual teacher (“guru”) who is regarded by millions of people as the Prophet of the Modern Age. RKM is a Hindu religious, spiritual and philanthropic organisation headquartered in Belur Math, West Bengal. The Mission was envisioned to exemplify Swamiji’s plan of action through the practice and propagation of the Universal Religion of Vedanta. The main thrust is to take care of the poor, the illiterate, the ignorant, and the afflicted. The Mission acquired legal status when it was registered in 1909 under Act XXI of 1860. Its management is vested in a Governing Body...