Foundation of Ramakrishna Mission: Purpose and Objectives
The Ramakrishna Mission was established with the main goal of serving Mankind. Swami Vivekananda. It was established in 1897 in Belur. Carrying his work for nobility he visited many places and one being Chicago, where looking at his persona and charm as the young monk he was announced Man of the Parliament and this popularity helped him gain great support in his mission of spreading mankind and serving the Society.
- The ultimate goal of the Ramakrishna Mission is “Atmano Mokshartham Jagat Hitaya Cha” which means soul salvation can be attained by serving Mankind selflessly and unconditionally.
- The Ramakrishna mission taught and encouraged the Vedantic philosophy and worked for instilling the spiritual aspect in the society.
- It worked towards carrying the philanthropic work at the time of natural disaster/calamities such as famine, earthquake, flood, epidemics, pandemics, etc., and other natural calamities.
- Swami Vivekananda has worked with sheer sincerity and got success in establishing this mission not only in India but also set up its branches out of India as in England, Germany, spread its branches not only in India but also in America, Germany, England, Switzerland, and other European countries.
- To propagate the harmony of all religions as Sri Ramakrishna’s preachings taught that all religions through different pathways but ultimately lead to the same goal of serving mankind and Humanity.
- To impart the Gurukul system of Education where the Educational Institutions serve as Home to the Gurus and students and build a harmonious relationship between them.
Ramakrishna Mission – Role of Swami Vivekananda in Social Reform
In the late nineteenth century, Swami Vivekananda was considered a pioneering figure in India who worked towards bringing massive social reforms to society. He contributed and worked in the fields of secularism, looking upon untouchables with compassion, educational reforms, socialism, women upliftment, and many more. He was among the well-known Social Reformers of India.
Table of Content
- Swami Vivekananda – Overview
- Life Journey of Swami Vivekananda
- Role of Swami Vivekananda as a Social Reformer
- Foundation of Ramakrishna Mission: Purpose and Objectives
- Important Questions on Ramakrishna Mission