Ramakrishna Mission Saradapitha

Ram Nam Sankirtanam by Monks & Brahmacharins
2025-01-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-01-29 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-14 17:30 - 18:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Ramakrishna Mission Saradapitha – Mayermandir, saradapitha, Howrah, West Bengal, India
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 Naam Satya Hai” (transl. The name of Ram is the truth) is commonly chanted by Hindus while carrying a dead body to be cremated. This recitation implies that the dead body no longer sustains the truth (breath) which is Ram.
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

Kathopanishad by Swami Vedatitananda
2025-01-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-08 17:30 - 18:30
The Katha Upanishad is one of the primary Upanishads, which are ancient Hindu texts that explore philosophical and spiritual concepts. It is part of the Yajurveda, one of the four Vedas, the foundational scriptures of Hinduism.
The Katha Upanishad is a dialogue between a young boy named Nachiketa and Yama, the god of death. Nachiketa is seeking knowledge of the afterlife, and Yama teaches him about the nature of the soul and the path to liberation.
The text is divided into two sections, each containing three parts. In the first section, Nachiketa questions Yama about what happens after death and the nature of the soul. In the second section, Yama instructs Nachiketa on the path to self-realization and liberation.
The Katha Upanishad explores many philosophical concepts, including the nature of reality, the nature of the self, and the relationship between the individual self and the ultimate reality, or Brahman. It also discusses the role of meditation, self-discipline, and knowledge in achieving liberation.
Overall, the Katha Upanishad is a profound and complex text that continues to be studied and revered by Hindus and scholars of Indian philosophy and religion.
Taking a class on the Katha Upanishad can be a valuable experience for a number of reasons:

Deepen your understanding of Hindu philosophy: The Katha Upanishad is a foundational text in Hindu philosophy and studying it can help you gain a deeper understanding of the concepts and beliefs that underpin this ancient religion.
Explore the nature of the self: The text explores the nature of the self and the relationship between the individual self and the ultimate reality, or Brahman. This can be a valuable area of study for anyone interested in philosophy or spirituality.
Learn about meditation and self-discipline: The Katha Upanishad discusses the role of meditation, self-discipline, and knowledge in achieving liberation. These practices can be helpful for anyone seeking to improve their mental and emotional well-being.
Gain insight into the afterlife: The text delves into what happens after death and can offer a unique perspective on this topic that may be different from Western views.
Study a classic text: The Katha Upanishad is a classic text that has been studied and revered for thousands of years. Studying it can offer insights into the historical and cultural context of ancient India, as well as the enduring relevance of its teachings.

Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita Prasang by Swami Urjitananda
2025-01-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-22 17:30 - 18:30

Kena Upanishad by Swami Atmapriyananda
2025-01-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-03 17:30 - 18:30
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.

Srimad Bhagavad Gita by Swami Mahaprajnananda
2025-01-22 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-05 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-12 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

Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Shanteshananda
2025-01-25 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-17 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.

Ramacharitamanas by Swami Purnajnanananda
2025-01-27 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-19 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”.

Ma-Nama Sankirtanam by Monks & Brahmacharins
2025-01-30 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-27 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.”

SatKatha by Revered Swami Divyananda
2025-02-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-10 17:30 - 18:30
Swami Divyananda is the Vice-President of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. Swami Divyananda Maharaj joined Ramakrishna Mission in 1972. He did his post-graduation in physics and served RKM Vidyamandira, Belur Math as Vice Principal and Vivekananda Centenary College, Rahara, as a Principal. He took classes for two decades, served as secretary of Agartala, Malda and Saradapitha RKM. He imparts orientation courses of 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.

Sri Sri Mayer Katha by Swami Shukadevananda
2025-02-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-05 17:30 - 18:30

Chaitanya Charitamrita by Swami Tattwasarananda
2025-02-19 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.

Sri Sri Ramakrishna Punthi Path & Explanation by Swami Stavapriyananda
2025-02-24 17:30 - 18:30

Ram Nam Sankirtanam by Sannyasins & Brahmacharins
2025-02-28 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

Swamijir Katha (স্বামীজীর কথা) by Swami Paradevatananda
2025-03-15 17:30 - 18:30
Swami Paradevatananda
