Stories of Vedanta Monks presents the reminiscences of the Second-Generation Monks of the Ramakrishna Order. The monastic disciples of Sri Ramakrishna constitute the first generation; their disciples in turn constitute the second. The second-generation monks had not seen Sri Ramakrishna. Nevertheless, they met many of the first-generation monks who had lived with Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda. Just as the direct impact of the Holy Trio on the life and character of the first-generation monks is marked and distinct, so is the impact of the first generation of monks on the second. They are repositories of invaluable information about Sri Ramakrishna, his monastic disciples, and the glorious traditions of the Ramakrishna Order. The author, Swami Chetanananda, had close associations with some of these monks and has put on record the information that he gathered from them.
In and through the life events of these monks, we find brahmavidya (Knowledge of Brahman) pervading their thoughts, speech, and actions in so many ways. The behavioural standards set by them and sacred traditions followed in the Ramakrishna monasteries also stand revealed. When carefully protected and passed on to the next generation, it is these living traditions and practices that become the conduit for the spiritual force and Divine knowledge that emanated from Sri Ramakrishna to pass on and enrich one and all.
This is volume 1 of the reminiscences and is a translation of the Bengali title ‘Prachin Sadhuder Katha – Vol. 1‘.
This title is available for sale in the Indian sub-continent only. Others may purchase this title from the Vedanta Society of St.Louis website (https://www.vedantastl.org/).
Sudipta Das –
Get to know the path and want to be with Prabhu.
Harshit Madhwani –
Wonderful
Sudipta Das –
To get the new light in rest of my life and to reach the feet of Guru Maharaj. Kripa hi kebalam.
Anupama Purohit (verified owner) –
A book that connects to the source ( Sri Ramakrishna)
Life inspires life. It inspires one to strive towards the goal.
Feeling even more blessed to see the talks heard at Vedanta Society of St. Louis being recorded in a book . Very glad to get the English translation!
Thank you Advaita Ashrama for this gem.
Shashi Kiran –
Very Nice Book. This Book is one of the Precious treasures that helps spiritual seekers. We are very grateful to the Ramakrishna Order and Monks like Swami Chetanandaji for this great book.
Ranganath Mahapatra –
The book contains the illustrious and wonderful lives and teachings of sadhus of Ramakrishna Order. Very inspiring for the seeker of God.
Swami Vedantananda Puri (verified owner) –
Wonderful book.
Please make the second volume of this precious book available.
Pranams 🙏🙏🙏
Swami Vedantananda Puri
Gajanan Acharya (verified owner) –
Best book, feeling very nice and blessed.
Thanks for English version and waiting for
it’s 2 nd volume.
Gajanan Acharya (verified owner) –
Very good book