Ramakrishna

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Ramakrishna born?February 18, 1836
2. Where was Ramakrishna born?Kamarpukur, Bengal Presidency, British India
3. When did Ramakrishna die?August 16, 1886
4. What is the key disciple?Swami Vivekananda, who propagated his teachings globally and founded the Ramakrishna Mission
5. Who was Ramakrishna?Ramakrishna was a 19th‑century Indian mystic from Bengal who taught love, kindness, and the unity of all religions.
6. What did Ramakrishna do at the Dakshineswar Kali Temple?He became the head priest, practiced deep spiritual disciplines, and had visions of the Divine Mother, showing his devotion.

Sadhana: Spiritual discipline or practice undertaken to achieve spiritual realization or enlightenment.
Bhakti Yoga: The path of devotion, characterized by intense love and surrender to the divine.
Karma Yoga: The path of selfless action, where one performs duties without attachment to the results, dedicating the actions to a higher purpose.
Religious Pluralism: The view that multiple religions can be valid paths to the divine or ultimate truth.