Bhagavad Gita, Sri Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda

Teachings of Ramakrishna and Vivekananda

The teachings of Ramakrishna and Vivekananda, will allow you to understand the Bhagavad Gita

How to study the Bhagavad Gita

The teachings of these two spiritual teachers, Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda, will allow you to better understand the profound message of the Bhagavad Gita, Vedanta and even delve even deeper into their teachings on the philosophy of Yoga.

Sri Ramakrishna What is the meaning of the Bhagavad Gita? tagi Renunciation

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (Calcutta, 1836-1886) is perhaps one of the most important spiritual teachers of humanity in recent centuries. His message of peace and, above all, that all religions are valid (principle of harmony between religions: religions are different paths to God, but they are not God), are laying the foundations for a new global ethic.

Sri Ramakrishna, Harmony, so many paths, so many religions

Ramakrishna mainly followed Bhakti Yoga: The Yoga of Devotion, although inside he was all Jnana (Knowledge)

Knowledge leads to Unity, Ignorance to Diversity (Sri Ramakrishna)
Course: Realization of the Bhagavad Gita

Sri Ramakrishna was greatly influenced by Vedanta and therefore by the Bhagavad Gita. Sri Ramakrishna laid the foundation for Indian spiritual renaissance and notably influenced many Swamis. Gandhi considered him a incarnation of God.

Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (M. Gupta), dialogs with his disciples
Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna / Mahendranath Gupta (M), dialogs with his disciples

Swami Vivekananda Vision: Liberating humanity from ignorance (Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta)

Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902), Swamiji, was a Hindu monk and chief disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. He was a key figure in the introduction of Vedanta and yoga to the West, the renewal of Hinduism, as well as the development of the idea of ​​nationalism in colonial India.

If today the world knows the Bhagavad Gita, Vedanta and Yoga, it is largely thanks to Swami Vivekananda

At the first Parliament of the World's Religions (Chicago 1893), Swami Vivekananda gave a speech that is still remembered and considered fundamental in the dialogue between religions.

He created the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission with the aim of maintaining the eternal principles of Vedanta, lived and experienced by Sri Ramakrishna and expounded by Swami Vivekananda. Today they manage around 1,200 educational institutions (universities, faculties, polytechnic schools) and medical services (14 hospitals, 116 dispensaries...).

His ideology has three characteristics:

  1. It is modern, in the sense that the ancient principles of Vedanta have been expressed in modern language
  2. It is universal, that is, it is intended for all humanity
  3. It is practical, in the sense that its principles can be applied in everyday life to solve life's problems

Swami Vivekananda gave a new philosophy of work for the modern World based on the principles of the Bhagavad Gita.

India's National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti, has been celebrated since 1984 on January 12 in all Indian universities and colleges, the birthday of Swami Vivekananda.

The Bhagavad Gita is the best commentary available on Vedanta philosophy- Swami Vivekananda

Swami Sarvapriyananda (monk Ramakrishna Order) Gita and Vedanta

Additionally, we have included teachings from Swami Sarvapriyananda, a Sannyasin director of the New York Vedanta Society of the Ramakrishna Order. He is one of the most renowned experts on the Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta.

Bhagavad Gita in Spanish Enseñanzas of Ramakrishna y Vivekananda Bhagavad Gita in Portuguese Ensinamentos of Ramakrishna e Vivekananda.

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