Ramakrishna Mission Saradapitha

Matri Sannidhye by Swami Umapadananda
2025-12-22 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-16 17:30 - 18:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Ramakrishna Mission Saradapitha – Mayermandir, saradapitha, Howrah, West Bengal, India

Ma-Nama Sankirtanam (Sri Sarada Nama Sankirtanam) by Sannyasins & Brahmacharins
2025-12-25 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-29 17:30 - 18:30
Endearingly known as ‘Holy Mother’, Sri Sarada Devi, the spiritual consort of Sri Ramakrishna, was born on 22 December 1853 in a poor Brahmin family in Jayrambati, a village adjoining Kamarpukur in West Bengal
In the history of humanity there has never been another woman who looked upon herself as the Mother of all beings, including animals and birds, and spent her whole life in serving them as her children, undergoing unending sacrifice and self-denial. About her role in the mission of Sri Ramakrishna on earth, she stated: “My son, you know the Master had a maternal attitude (matri-bhava) towards every one. He has left me behind to manifest that Divine Motherhood in the world.”
Sri Sarada Nama Sankirtanam Lyrics in Devanagari with English Transliteration (Ma-Nama Sankirtanam)

Srimad Bhagavad Gita by Swami Mahaprajnananda
2025-12-27 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-28 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-07 17:30 - 18:30
The Bhagavad Gita, popularly known as the Gita, comprises eighteen chapters in the Mahabhārata. It takes the form of an inspired dialogue between Sri Krishna and Arjuna on the battle-field of Kurukshetra. The setting of the battle-field contributes a dramatic element to the book and relates religion to the realities of life. It is that living dialogue which the discerning man finds going on constantly in his own heart between his everyday worldly self and his higher Self.
The Gita is one of the most important religious classics of the world. The Gita is a compendium of the essential meaning of the Vedas, India’s Book of Wisdom.
No amount of critical study or hearing, however, will enable a reader to grasp the real meaning of the Gita unless he/she is equipped with the four qualifications laid down for the spiritual aspirant. He must possess the power of discriminating between the Real and the unreal; he must cultivate will to renounce the unreal; he must be endowed with the “six spiritual virtues,” namely, control of the senses, control of the mind, forbearance, withdrawal from the distracting objects of the world, faith, and one-pointedness of mind; lastly, he must have an intense longing for liberation from the illusory experiences of the relative world. Equipped with these four qualifications, he may come to understand the profound meaning of the scripture. Spirituality is the transformation of life, not the satisfaction of intellectual curiosity. It is being and becoming, not mere knowing. Really to know God is to be God.
~ Swami Nikhilananda, 1943

Swami Turiyananda's Life by Swami Indreshananda
2025-12-29 17:30 - 18:30
Swami Turiyananda (1863-1922) was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, and one of the earliest monks of the Ramakrishna Order. He was born as Harinath Chattopadhyay in a small village in present-day Bangladesh, and was attracted to spiritual life from a young age.
As a young man, Turiyananda traveled to Calcutta (now Kolkata) to study, and soon became a devotee of Sri Ramakrishna, whom he met for the first time in 1882. He became a frequent visitor to the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, where Sri Ramakrishna lived and taught, and was deeply influenced by the Master’s teachings and spiritual presence.
After Sri Ramakrishna’s passing, Turiyananda joined the monastery founded by Swami Vivekananda in Baranagar, and was one of the first disciples to take vows of monasticism. He was a deeply introspective and contemplative monk, and spent many years in intense spiritual practice and study.
In 1897, Turiyananda accompanied Swami Vivekananda to the West, and spent several years traveling and teaching in America. He was known for his simplicity, humility, and deep spirituality, and his teachings on Vedanta and Yoga had a profound impact on many Western students.
In later years, Turiyananda spent much of his time in seclusion, and continued to deepen his spiritual practice until his passing in 1922. He was known for his profound spiritual insights, and his teachings on the nature of the Self and the path to spiritual realization continue to inspire seekers around the world.
Overall, Swami Turiyananda’s life was a testament to the transformative power of spiritual practice and the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna. His dedication, humility, and spiritual insight continue to serve as a source of inspiration for those on the path of spiritual seeking.

Regenerate response

Chaitanya Charitamrita by Swami Tattwasarananda
2025-12-31 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-31 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-14 17:30 - 18:30
The Chaitanya Charitamrita (Sanskrit: चैतन्यचरितामृत, romanized: Caitanya-caritāmṛta; Bengali: চৈতন্যচরিতামৃত, romanized: Côitônyôcôritamṛtô), composed by Krishnadasa Kaviraja in c. 1557, is written in Bengali with a great number of Sanskrit verses in its devotional, poetic construction, including Shikshashtakam. It is one of the primary biographies detailing the life and teachings of Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. The stories of Chaitanya’s life are mixed with philosophical conversations detailing the process of Bhakti yoga, with special attention given to congregational chanting of the names of Krishna.

Ram Nam Sankirtanam by Monks & Brahmacharins
2026-01-03 17:30 - 18:30
The singing of Ramnam Sankirtan in the centres of the Ramakrishna Order was started by none other than Swami Brahmananda.
Rama’s name is often chanted or sung within the many traditions of Hinduism.
In Mahabharata, Shiva states that uttering “Rama” three times is equal to pronouncing the thousand other names of God.

Ram Nam Sankirtanam Lyrics in Devanagari or Bengali or English —
Ram-Nam-Sankirtan-Devanagari Ram-Nam-Sankirtan-Bengali
Ram-Nam-Sankirtan in English with Meaning

Sri Sri Mayer Katha by Swami Shukadevananda
2026-01-05 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-11 17:30 - 18:30
An exposition on “The Gospel of the Holy Mother” (Sri Sri Mayer Katha) in Bengali by Swami Shukadevananda, Revered Secretary Maharaj of Ramakrishna Mission Saradapitha, Belur Math.

Sat Katha by Revered Swami Divyananda ji Maharaj
2026-01-07 17:30 - 18:30
Swami Divyananda ji Maharaj is the Vice-President of worldwide Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. Swami Divyananda ji joined Ramakrishna Mission in 1972. He did his post-graduation in physics and served Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Belur Math as a Vice Principal and Vivekananda Centenary College, Rahara, as a Principal. He took classes for two decades, served as Secretary of Agartala, Malda and Saradapitha Ramakrishna Mission Centres. He is currently serving as Adhyaksha of Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore. He imparts orientation courses in University of Calcutta and Burdwan University. He has been motivating jail inmates of West Bengal for 18 years so that they can join the mainstream society.

Kena Upanishad by Swami Atmapriyananda
2026-01-12 17:30 - 18:30
Kena Upanishad is notable in its discussion of Brahman with attributes and without attributes. This Upanishad forms a part of the Talavakara or Jaimini Brahmana. Here we get the notion of the Ultimate Reality or Brahman as the origin, ground, and goal of all the manifold manifestation. It lays great stress on the unique opportunity given to human birth in the spiritual evolution and unfoldment of the soul. Further, it emphatically declares that ‘knowledge and spirituality are the goals and intense longing of all creatures’, Self-realization is to be had in this very life, and warns that, if we don’t attain it here and now, ‘then there is great destruction’.
Swami Atmapriyananda is the Vice Chancellor of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University, a multi-campus University trying to actualize Swami Vivekananda’s educational vision and devoted to teaching and research in a variety of unique areas. Swami Atmapriyananda received his Ph.D. from the University of Madras, India, in Theoretical Physics. Inspired by Ramakrishna-Vivekananda ideology, he joined the Ramakrishna Order of monks in 1978 and was posted at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, a premier college of Ramakrishna Mission at Belur Math, where he taught Physics for nearly 25 years besides serving in the academic administration of the college as Vice-Principal and Principal for 19 years. He took charge as Vice Chancellor of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University on 4 July 2005.

Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Shanteshananda
2026-01-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-02 17:30 - 18:30
Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita, have the conversations of Sri Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, as recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book in Bengali under the pseudonym of ‘M’. The recordings alternate between deep mystical experiences and ecstasies, profound utterances about the nature of the Ultimate Reality, homely parables and illustrations, animated rendering of devotional songs and innocuous humour—giving a detailed, intimate picture of Sri Ramakrishna’s daily life from March 1882 to April 1886.

Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita Prasang by Swami Urjitananda
2026-01-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-21 17:30 - 18:30
Talk based on Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Urjitananda

Ram Nam Sankirtanam by Sannyasins & Brahmacharins
2026-01-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-03 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-19 17:30 - 18:30

Ramacharitamanas by Swami Purnajnanananda
2026-01-19 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-23 17:30 - 18:30
Ramcharitmanas (Devanagari: रामचरितमानस rāmacaritamānasa), is an epic poem in the Awadhi language, composed by the 16th-century Indian bhakti poet Tulsidas (c. 1511–1623). It has many inspirations, the primary being the Ramayana of Valmiki.
This work is also called, in popular parlance, Tulsi Ramayana, Tulsikrit Ramayana, Tulsidas Ramayana or simply Manas. The word Ramcharitmanas literally means “Lake of the deeds of Rama”. It is considered one of the greatest works of Hindu literature. The work has variously been acclaimed as “the living sum of Indian culture”, “the tallest tree in the magic garden of medieval Indian poetry”, “the greatest book of all devotional literature” and “the best and most trustworthy guide to the popular living faith of the Indian people”.

Isha Upanishad (Īśopaniṣad) by Swami Vedatitananda
2026-01-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-04 17:30 - 18:30
Isha Upanishad or Īśopaniṣad holds a pre-eminent position in the age-old spiritual tradition of India. It forms the last chapter of the Shukla Yajur Veda Samhita. The message of this small Upanishad, having only eighteen verses, is as profound as it is all-comprehensive. It proclaims the divinity of man and nature and the spiritual oneness of all existence. It asserts that God is enveloping everything, nay more, God is in everything. It can be said that this Upanishad provides the fundamental theme of Vedantic thought.

Sri Sri Ramakrishna Punthi Path & Explanation by Swami Stavapriyananda
2026-01-26 17:30 - 18:30

Swamijir Katha (স্বামীজীর কথা) by Swami Paradevatananda
2026-03-09 17:30 - 18:30
Swami Paradevatananda

Shivananda Vani By Swami Satwatananda
2026-03-18 18:00 - 19:00
A spiritually illumined soul who has scaled the depths of the Divine is a constant source of inspiration to countless other seekers. Swami Shivananda, a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, was such a person whose simple conversations with spiritual seekers were treasured by them as unfailing blessings for the rest of their life.
Swami Shivananda, the second President of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, was born on Saturday, 16 December 1854, at Barasat in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. His pre-monastic name was Taraknath Ghosal.
Swami Shivananda, popularly known as Mahapurush Maharaj, became the Vice President of the Order on 25 August 1910. After the demise of Swami Brahmananda, he became the President of the Order, in May 1922. The remarkable features of his character were his childlike simplicity, unshaken faith in God and overflowing love for all. In many respects he was compared with Shiva. His faith in God remained unshaken even amidst trials and tribulations.
