A Branch Center of Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math
Swami Vivekananda
(1863 – 1902)
Sri Ramakrishna
(1836 – 1886)
Sri Sarada Devi
(1853 – 1920)
“We want that education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, the intellect is expanded, and by which one can stand on one’s own feet.”
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Our classes at Ramakrishna Mission Saradapitha are designed to share spiritual treasures from our Ramakrishna-Vivekananda literature. We believe that these teachings have the power to enrich and transform our lives, and we are dedicated to sharing them with our community.
Classes, Bhajans and other RKM Saradapitha related events.
Ramakrishna Mission Saradapitha is a branch center of the Ramakrishna Order dedicated to the teachings & principles of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. Saradapitha seeks to promote educational & spiritual growth among the masses through its educational services, welfare activities, spiritual discourses and scriptural classes.
Saradapitha traces its origins to Swami Vivekananda’s ideal of a comprehensive education that blends Eastern and Western wisdom fostering the harmonious development of head, hand, and heart in an individual. He had a divine vision for the south plot near Belur Math – to create a center of excellence where grammar, philosophy, science, and literature would be taught. He blessed the plot and envisioned it to be a great center of learning.
True to Swamiji’s vision of a temple of learning combining the best elements of the ancient ‘Gurukula’ tradition of India and the scientific temper of the West, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira came into being on 4th July, 1941, as an Intermediate Arts college. Later, the Governing Body of Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, authorized the establishment of a branch center named as Ramakrishna Mission Saradapitha to oversee all educational activities in the vicinity of the Math campus.
Saradapitha’s journey thus began over 80 years ago and it continues to serve the nation.
In the heart of the spiritual capital of India, Kolkata, Ramakrishna Mission Saradapitha is a branch center of the world-renowned twin organizations – Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission.These organizations have been at the forefront of promoting spiritual and humanitarian values for over a century, and their headquarters are located in the serene and peaceful location of Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal.
With its foundation rooted in the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda, this center of learning and spiritual growth is dedicated to spreading their message of universal brotherhood and selfless service. It is located adjacent to the Belur Math, amid peaceful and elevating surroundings.
Belur Math Temple
Today, Ramakrishna Mission Saradapitha continues the tradition of promoting the spiritual and moral values, with various programs and initiatives that serves to people from all walks of life. Saradapitha runs several educational institutions and welfare programs, including a degree college, a teacher education college, a polytechnic offering engineering diplomas, and an industrial training institute. Courses are offered in community training centers and a residential agro-based training center, as well as programs are offered that provide need-based vocational training, non-formal education, and health and hygiene activities.
Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, a living incarnate of Devi Saraswati, is also worshipped in the main shrine as the Presiding Deity. Sri Sri Jagadhatri Puja is performed every year in a befitting manner.
