The profound teachings of a great mystic come to life
More than a century after the passing of Ramakrishna, one of Indias greatest exemplars of Godconsciousness and mystical union, his message of harmony and tolerance still inspires millions of people, both in the East and around the world.
Swami Nikhilananda (1895–1973), born Dinesh Chandra Das Gupta was a direct disciple of Sri Sarada Devi. In 1933, he founded the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center of New York, a branch of Ramakrishna Mission, and remained its head until his death in 1973. An accomplished writer and thinker, Nikhilananda's greatest contribution was the translation of Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita from Bengali into English, published under the title The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (1942).
Without giving up too much about this book, I'll just say this book is one of my most important ones I've read in my spiritual journey. The other two being the Bhagwad Gita and Sai Satcharita. This was the essence of being in the company of this great saint. I read it in solitude and my consciousness was stunned at the unifying spirit, devotion and message of the great teacher. Many thanks to the publishing house and author.