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Ramakrishna
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Ramakrishna (1836–1886)

Hindu sage, teacher, and mystic (dedicated to achieving oneness with or a direct experience of God or some force beyond the normal world). Ramakrishna claimed that mystical experience was the ultimate aim of religions, and that all religions which led to this goal were equally valid.



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The Dakshineshwar Temple was made famous through its association with Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, the spiritual Guru of Swami Vivekananda.
Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886) is a renowned Hindu saint of nineteenth century Bengal.
Byline: Dr Ajit Kumar SRI RAMAKRISHNA PARAMAHAMSA used to tell his devotees that a mere intellectual understanding of spiritual life is not enough' it is necessary to put it into practice because our worldly attachments are deep-rooted and hence scriptural teachings and spiritual guidelines given by saints will not register easily.
 
 
 
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