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{{Short description|Spiritual organisation established by Swami Vivekananda}} |
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|name = Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi |
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|motto = ''[[Atmano mokshartham jagat hitaya cha]]''<br />(''आत्मनो मोक्षार्थं जगद्धिताय च'')<br />(''For one’s own salvation and for the welfare of the world'') |
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|headquarters = [[Belur Math]], [[West Bengal]], India |
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[[File:Ramakrishna Math, Delhi.jpg|thumb|210px|Ramakrishna Math, Delhi. |
[[File:Ramakrishna Math, Delhi.jpg|thumb|210px|Ramakrishna Math, Delhi.]] |
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'''Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi''' is the Delhi branch of [[Ramakrishna Mission]], |
'''Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi''' is the Delhi branch of [[Ramakrishna Mission]], a spiritual organisation established by [[Swami Vivekananda]] in 1897.<ref>{{cite web | title =New Delhi Branch|publisher=Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission | url = http://belurmath.org/centres/display_centre.php?centre_id=DLH | accessdate = 2013-11-25}}</ref> The Delhi branch was established at Ramakrishna Ashram Marg on 4 May 1927.<ref name=abt/><ref name=dec>{{cite web | title = For the welfare of the entire world | url = http://www.deccanherald.com/content/369881/for-welfare-entire-world.html|newspaper=[[Deccan Herald]]|date=20 November 2013| accessdate = 2013-11-25}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Delhi mission has its origins in the Ramakrishna Math which was opened in a rented house on 966, [[Garstin Bastion Road, New Delhi|Garstin Baston Road]] in 1927. The construction work on the present premises started in 1934 after the first foundation brick was brought in from [[Belur Math]] to Delhi, and consecrated by [[Swami Shivananda]], a direct disciple of [[Sri Ramakrishna]] and the second President of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. Thereafter the Delhi Centre was formally opened in 1935. |
The Delhi mission has its origins in the Ramakrishna Math, which was opened in a rented house on 966, [[Garstin Bastion Road, New Delhi|Garstin Baston Road]] in 1927. The construction work on the present premises started in 1934 after the first foundation brick was brought in from [[Belur Math]] to Delhi, and consecrated by [[Swami Shivananda]], a direct disciple of [[Sri Ramakrishna]] and the second President of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. Thereafter, the Delhi Centre was formally opened in 1935.<ref name=dec/><ref name=abt>{{cite web | title =A bout Us|publisher= Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi | url = http://www.rkmdelhi.org/about-us/delhi-mission/ | accessdate = 2013-11-25}}</ref> [[Swami Ranganathananda]], who later became the 13th president of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission and was awarded the [[Padma Vibhushan]], served as the secretary at the Delhi Mission from 1949 to 1962. Swamis Sharvananda, [[Swami Satprakashananda|Satprakashananda]], [[Swahananda]], Budhananda, Vandanananda and [[Gokulananda]] were also associated with the Delhi Mission. |
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In 2013, the Mission started working with [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]] to provide value-based education to students of classes VII, VIII and IX. |
In 2013, the Mission started working with [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]] to provide value-based education to students of classes VII, VIII and IX.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} |
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==Transport== |
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A center called Sri Ramakrishna Math, was opened at Delhi in a rented house at 966, [[Garstin Bastion Road, New Delhi|Garstin Baston Road]]. The dedication ceremony was performed on the morning of May 4, 1927 by Swami Ambikananda in the presence of a large number of devotees. Soon after, Swami Nirgunananda took charge of supervision of the two study circles organized at Raisina and Timarpur. Besides classes and lectures, celebrations of birthdays of great religious teachers form an important feature of the activities of the center, while a library with reading room for general public was set up from the very beginning. |
A center, called Sri Ramakrishna Math, was opened at Delhi in a rented house at 966, [[Garstin Bastion Road, New Delhi|Garstin Baston Road]]. The dedication ceremony was performed on the morning of May 4, 1927 by Swami Ambikananda in the presence of a large number of devotees. Soon after, Swami Nirgunananda took charge of supervision of the two study circles organized at Raisina and Timarpur. Besides classes and lectures, celebrations of birthdays of great religious teachers form an important feature of the activities of the center, while a library with reading room for general public was set up from the very beginning. |
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The first brick of the foundation was consecrated by Swami Shivananda, a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and the second President of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. The brick was carried from Belur Math to Delhi and the foundation ceremony was held on 15th February |
The first brick of the foundation was consecrated by Swami Shivananda, a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and the second President of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. The brick was carried from Belur Math to Delhi and the foundation ceremony was held on 15th February 1934. A building was constructed and ceremonially opened on December 12, 1934. However, the Delhi Centre of the Ramakrishna Mission was actually established in its own premises on the 16th Oct, 1935. |
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Temple of Sri Ramakrishna |
Temple of Sri Ramakrishna |
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==New Sadhu Nivas (Monks’ Quarters)== |
==New Sadhu Nivas (Monks’ Quarters)== |
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A double storeyed New Sadhu Nivas for accommodating visiting monks was inaugurated by the eleventh President of the Order, Swami Gambhirananda, on 8th November 1988. |
A double storeyed New Sadhu Nivas for accommodating visiting monks was inaugurated by the eleventh President of the Order, Swami Gambhirananda, on 8th November 1988. |
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==Book Sales and Office Building== |
==Book Sales and Office Building== |
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In 1996, a new project for constructing a Book Sales -cum- Office building at the entrance of the Ashrama premises was taken up. The Bhoomi Puja for this was performed by Swami Gahanananda, the then Vice-President of our Order, on 17th January 1996. The building was completed in 1997 and was inaugurated by Swami Ranganathananda, the then Vice-President of the Order, on 21st September 1997. |
In 1996, a new project for constructing a Book Sales -cum- Office building at the entrance of the Ashrama premises was taken up. The Bhoomi Puja for this was performed by Swami Gahanananda, the then Vice-President of our Order, on 17th January 1996. The building was completed in 1997 and was inaugurated by Swami Ranganathananda, the then Vice-President of the Order, on 21st September 1997. |
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Thereafter, the Administrative Section including the Secretary’s Office, started functioning from the first floor of this building. Further an imposing book-sales showroom with a computerized sales counter was set up. The showroom with abundant Ramakrishna – Vivekananda and Vedanta literature, cassettes, and other religious articles, is endeavoring to meet the ever |
Thereafter, the Administrative Section, including the Secretary’s Office, started functioning from the first floor of this building. Further, an imposing book-sales showroom with a computerized sales counter was set up. The showroom, with abundant Ramakrishna – Vivekananda and Vedanta literature, cassettes, and other religious articles, is endeavoring to meet the ever-growing needs of seekers of knowledge. |
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==Sarada Auditorium== |
==Sarada Auditorium== |
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| ⚫ | In 2002, a new project for constructing a building with an auditorium at the Ashrama premises was taken up. The Bhoomi Puja for this was performed by Swami Gahanananda the then Vice President of the Order, on 17th of January 2001. The building was also inaugurated by him on 3rd March 2002. A new air-conditioned auditorium was inaugurated on 3rd November 2002, by the then President of the Order, Swami Ranganathananda. |
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| ⚫ | In 2002, a new project for constructing a building with an auditorium at the Ashrama premises was taken up. The Bhoomi Puja for this was performed by Swami Gahanananda the then Vice President of the Order, on 17th of January 2001. The building was also inaugurated by him on 3rd March 2002. A new air |
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==Vivekananda Auditorium== |
==Vivekananda Auditorium== |
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* [http://www.rkmdelhi.org/ Ramakrishna Mission Delhi, Official website] |
* [http://www.rkmdelhi.org/ Ramakrishna Mission Delhi, Official website] |
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* [http://awakeningindia.org/ Swami Vivekananda 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations website] |
* [http://awakeningindia.org/ Swami Vivekananda 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations website] |
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* {{cite web | title = Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi Audio |
* {{cite web | title = Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi Audio| url = https://archive.org/search.php?query=creator%3A%22Ramakrishna+Mission%2C+Delhi%22}} |
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* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/rkmdelhi/ Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi] on ''[[Flickr]]'' |
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/rkmdelhi/ Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi] on ''[[Flickr]]'' |
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[[Category:Ramakrishna Math and Mission branches]] |
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[[Category:Religion in Delhi]] |
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| Type | Religious organisation |
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| Headquarters | Belur Math, West Bengal, India |
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| Coordinates | 11°08′39″N 76°56′46″E / 11.144140°N 76.946197°E |
| Affiliations | Neo-Vedanta |
| Website | https://rkmdelhi.org/ |
Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi is the Delhi branch of Ramakrishna Mission, a spiritual organisation established by Swami Vivekananda in 1897.[1] The Delhi branch was established at Ramakrishna Ashram Marg on 4 May 1927.[2][3]
History
[edit]The Delhi mission has its origins in the Ramakrishna Math, which was opened in a rented house on 966, Garstin Baston Road in 1927. The construction work on the present premises started in 1934 after the first foundation brick was brought in from Belur Math to Delhi, and consecrated by Swami Shivananda, a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and the second President of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. Thereafter, the Delhi Centre was formally opened in 1935.[3][2] Swami Ranganathananda, who later became the 13th president of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission and was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, served as the secretary at the Delhi Mission from 1949 to 1962. Swamis Sharvananda, Satprakashananda, Swahananda, Budhananda, Vandanananda and Gokulananda were also associated with the Delhi Mission.
In 2013, the Mission started working with CBSE to provide value-based education to students of classes VII, VIII and IX.[citation needed]
Transport
[edit]The mission is accessible by the Ramakrishna Ashram Marg metro station of Delhi Metro.
References
[edit]- ^ "New Delhi Branch". Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
- ^ a b "A bout Us". Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
- ^ a b "For the welfare of the entire world". Deccan Herald. 20 November 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
- Gwilym Beckerlegge (2000). The Ramakrishna Mission: The Making of a Modern Hindu Movement. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-565133-1.
- Swami Gambhirananda (1957). History of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission. Advaita Ashrama.
External links
[edit]- Ramakrishna Mission Delhi, Official website
- Swami Vivekananda 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations website
- "Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi Audio".
- Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi on Flickr
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