This booklet discusses the traditional modes of monasticism in India and compares them with the modern monastic way of life as seen in the Ramakrishna Order.

The author has taken great pains to gather authentic details of the contributions the pioneers of the movement have made. This is an authoritative sourcebook for anyone doing research on the Ramakrishna Movement. Includes photos, illustrations and maps.

Swami Vivekananda could visualize the coming of his western admirers and consumed as he was with India’s uplift, he desired a healthy exchange of ideas between the East and the West. Mayavati was selected as the venue and the sublime Himalayas formed the backdrop for the scene of cultural integration. Mayavati Ashrama takes pride in its association with such a noble cause and in spreading the enlightening ideas of Ramakrishna-Vivekananda and Vedanta through its journal Prabuddha Bharata and publication of books. The Advaita Ashrama at Mayavati, came into existence in March 1899 and has steadily continued to abide by the directions given by Swamiji.

The story of Mayavati Ashrama is replete with interesting incidents and anecdotes from the lives of monastics and dedicated devotees who sacrificed their all in answer to Swami Vivekananda’s call. A collection of 18 articles, compiled and edited by Swami Satyapriyananda.

A Guide to the holy places associated with Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda.

A 54 minute DVD documentary on the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Movement.

The Baranagar Math occupies a singularly unique place in the history of the Ramakrishna Order. It is the first monastery of the Ramakrishna Order where, the disciples of the Master performed intense spiritual disciplines and austerities after his passing. This booklet describes the early days of the fledgling Order at the Baranagar Math.

Stories of Vedanta Monks presents the reminiscences of the second-generation monks of the Ramakrishna Order.  Invaluable guidance on spiritual life and sacred traditions followed in the Ramakrishna monasteries are revealed through the chapters of this book.

The book is divided into six sections: Selections from the Diary of Swami Shraddhananda, Selections from the Diary of Swami Dhireshananda, Selections from the Diary of Swami Mumukshananda, Selections from the Diary of Gurudas Gupta, Articles from Udbodhan journal, and Selections from the Diary of Swami Chetanananda.

This is volume 2 of the reminiscences and is a translation of the Bengali title ‘Prachin Sadhuder Katha – Vol. 2 ’.

This book is based on short monographs on this subject written by Swami Bhajanananda. The swami is well known for his insightful thoughts and insightful writings and some additional matter from his other writings have been included to make this publication more comprehensive and complete.

A colorful and inspirational portrait of Indian monastic life drawn from the author's personal contact with many senior swamis belonging to the second generation of monks of the Ramakrishna Order.

Reminiscences of Swami Ranganathananda, an exemplary monk and one of the Presidents of the Ramakrishna Order. New revised edition (2014).