Ramakrishna Sarada Mission

Indian religious society

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The Ramakrishna Sarada Mission is a religious society founded in India in 1960, inspired by the teachings of the Hindu saint Ramakrishna and his wife, Sarada Devi. It is a sister organization to the Ramakrishna Mission, which was established by Ramakrishna's disciple, Vivekananda, in 1897.

The Ramakrishna Mission aims to spread the teachings of Vedanta philosophy and improve social conditions in India. Ramakrishna himself taught that all religions are paths to the same ultimate reality. The Ramakrishna Sarada Mission, specifically, focuses on humanitarian and spiritual initiatives for women and children. Sarada Devi is revered as a divine mother figure by her devotees. The organizations also have centers in various countries, including the United States, spreading Vedantic ideas and practices.123

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…with its sister organization, the Ramakrishna Sarada Mission, it operates a number of centres in different parts of India. Several Ramakrishna Mission centres specifically serving women were turned over to the Ramakrishna Sarada Mission.
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…with its sister organization, the Ramakrishna Sarada Mission, it operates a number of centres in different parts of India. Several Ramakrishna Mission centres specifically serving women were turned over to the Ramakrishna Sarada Mission.
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