Literature Activities
Showroom
Library
Magazine
Publications
Showroom
Showroom
The show room attached to the Ashrama sells Ramakrishna, Vivekananda, Sarada devi and Vedanta Literature. The show room is open from 8.00 am to 12.00 noon and 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. on all the days. The show room is kept closed during the morning session on all the Mondays. We have more than 1500 titles for sale. Books written by direct disciples of Sri Ramakrishna and eminent monks of the Ramakrishna Order on following topics are available in Tamil, English, Sanskrit and Telugu.
- Sri Ramakrishna
- Sri Sarada Devi
- Swami Vivekananda
- Scriptures-Upanishds,Brahmasutras,Sankaracharyas work etc.
- Self improvement
- Yoga and meditation
- Stotras and Bhajans
- Education
Cassetes, Cd's of Bhajans and chantings in Hindi, Sanskrit, Engish and Tamil sung by monks and devotional singers are available for sale,Posters, Laminated photos and cards of Ramakrishna, Vivekananda and Sri Sarada Devi are also available for sale.
Library
Library
The library attached to the Ashrama is opened for the use of the public on all the days of the week. The library has got 7328 books, 28 magazines and 5 Newspapers. It has got 209 members. List of Magazines and News papers are given below.
Library Timing
Week Days : 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. & 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Sundays : 3.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
* These magazines are received as complementary copies from the respective publishers/ sponsored by some devotees.
Newspapers
- The New Indian Express (English)
- The Hindu (English)
- Dinamani (Tamil)
- Dinamalar (Tamil)
- Eenadu (Telugu)
Magazine
Magazine
THE VEDANTA KESARI, AN English Monthly published by Sri Ramakrishna Math,
31, Ramakrishna Math Road, Mylapore, Chennai 600004Price: ₹ 10/-
| Country | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 20 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | ₹ 100 | ₹ 290 | ₹ 475 | ₹ 1000 |
| Other Countries | ₹ 1500 | ₹ 4500 | ₹ 7500 | - |
SRI RAMAKRISHNA VIJAYAM, A Tamil Monthly published by, Sri Ramakrishna Math,
31, Ramakrishna Math Road, Mylapore, Chennai 600004
Price: ₹ 10/-
| Country | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 20 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | ₹ 110 | ₹ 330 | ₹ 550 | ₹ 1500 |
| Other Countries | ₹ 1000 | ₹ 3000 | ₹5 000 | - |
RI RAMAKRISHNA PRABHA, A Telugu Monthly published by Ramakrishna Math
Opp. Indira Park Domalguda, Hyderabad 500 029
Price: ₹ 10/-
Opp. Indira Park Domalguda, Hyderabad 500 029
Price: ₹ 10/-
| Country | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 20 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | ₹ 100 | ₹ 280 | ₹ 450 | ₹ 1500 |
| Other Countries | $ 25 (USD) | $ 55 (USD) | $ 85 (USD) | $ 385 (USD) |
RABUDDHA BHARATA, AN Englsih Monthly published by Advaita Ashrama
5, Delhi Entally Road Calcutta 700014
Price: ₹ 10/-
5, Delhi Entally Road Calcutta 700014
Price: ₹ 10/-
| Country | 1 Year | 3 Years | 20 Years | Patron 25 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | ₹ 100 | ₹ 280 | ₹ 1200 | ₹ 200 |
| Sri Lanka and Bangladesh | ₹ 1100 | ₹ 3200 | - | - |
| United Kingdom | £ 18 | £ 50 | - | - |
| European Union | € 25 | € 70 | - | - |
| Other Countries | $ 30 (USD) | $ 85 (USD) | - | - |
A PRABHA, A Kannada Monthly published by Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama
Yadavagiri, Mysore 570020.
Price: ₹ 7/-
Yadavagiri, Mysore 570020.
Price: ₹ 7/-
| Country | 1 Year | 3 Years | Life | Patron |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | ₹ 70 | ₹ 180 | ₹ 1500 | ₹ 3000 |
VEKA JYOTI, A Hindia Monthly published by Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Ashrama
Raipur, Chattisgharh 492001.
Price: ₹ 6/-
Raipur, Chattisgharh 492001.
Price: ₹ 6/-
| Country | 1 Year | Life 25 Years |
|---|---|---|
| India | ₹ 225 | ₹ 1000 |
| Other | $ 2OO (USD) by Air $ 100 (USD) by Ship | - |
UDBODHAN, A Bengali Monthly published by Udbodhan 1 Udbodhan Lane
Kolkata 700003.
Price: ₹ 10/-
Kolkata 700003.
Price: ₹ 10/-
| Country | 1 Year |
|---|---|
| India | ₹ 75 by Hand Delivery ₹ 95 by Post |
ASHRAMA VANI, A Hindi Monthly published by Ramakrishna Mission Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Margh
Kila Maidan, Indore 452006
Price: ₹ 5/-
Kila Maidan, Indore 452006
Price: ₹ 5/-
| Country | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | ₹ 50- | - | - |
PRAYUKTI, A Bengali Monthly on sceince and technology published by
Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira
Belur Math 711202
Dist. Howrah, West Bengal.
Price: ₹ 10/-
Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira
Belur Math 711202
Dist. Howrah, West Bengal.
Price: ₹ 10/-
| Country | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | - | - | - |
Publications
Publications
| Center Name | Languages | Magazines | Phone, Email and Web |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advaita Ashrama 5 Dehi Entally Road, KOLKATA 700 014, West Bengal. | English, Hindi, Sanskrit-English | Prabuddha Bharata. | 91-033- 22640898 / 22866450 / 22866483 / 2264 4000 Send Email: mail@advaitaashrama.org Visit Website: http://www.advaitaashrama.org. |
| Ramakrishna Math 31, Ramakrishna Math Road, Mylapore ,CHENNAI 600004, Tamilnadu. | English, Tamil, Telugu, Sanskrit-English, Sanskrit-Tamil | The Vedanta Kesari, Sri Ramakrishna Vijayam. | 91-044-2462 1110 (4 lines), Fax: 24934589 Send Email: srkmath@vsnl.com, Visit Website: Chennaimath.org. |
Ramakrishana Ashrama Yadavagiri, MYSORE 570020, Karnataka. | Kannada, Sanskrit-Kannada | Viveka Prabha | 91-0821-2414000 / 2514000 Send Email: office@srkvs.org, |
Ramakrishna Math Kerala. | Malayalam | Prabuddha Keralam | 91-0487-230 8219, 552 3859, Fax:2307719 Send Email: srkmtsr@sancharnet.in, |
Ramakrishna Math Dhantoli, NAGPUR 440 012, Maharashtra. | Hindi and Marathi | 91-0712- 242 3422 / 2432690, Fax:2437042, Send Email: rkmathnagpur@gmail.com, | |
Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Marg, BHUBANESHWAR 751002. | Oriya | 91-0674 243 2028 / 243 0059 / 243 0159, Send Email: rkmbbsr@gmail.com. | |
Ramakrishna Math Udbodhan Lane, Bagh Bazaar, KOLKATA 700 003. | Bengali | Udbodhan | 91-033- 2533 9292 / 2554 2248 / 2554 2403 / 2554 1986, Telefax : 033-2543 4354. Send Email: ashrama@udbodhan.org, |
Ramakrishna Math Opposite Indira Park,Domalguda, HYDERABAD 500 029. | Telegu, English, Sanskrit | Sri Ramakrishna Prabha | 91-040- 27633936 / 27633937 /27667799/ 27631149 Send Email: rkmath_hyd@yahoo.com, |
Some of our Major Publications
| The Gosple Of Sri Ramakrishna Volume-1 (Two Volumes ) Mahendranath Gupta (M.) Translated by Swami Nikhilananda | |
 | Sri Ramakrishna was a living embodiment of Godliness. His sayings are not those of a mere learned man, but are pages from the book of life. Mahendranath Gupta has recorded his sublime utterances with stenographic precision. Therefore they are a beacon light to all who tread the spiritual path, to whichever race or religion they may belong. |
| Pages 532+xviii Vol -I ₹ 120.00, Vol -II ₹ 120 |
| TALES AND PARABLES OF SRI RAMAKRISHNA | |
 | A collection of the parables of Sri Ramakrishna. These are drawn from everyday life of the people around him. Some are based on Puranic stories.Their genius lies in their conveying profound spiritual truths in a lucid and often humorous way. They bear witness to the Master's consummate wit and keenness of observation. |
| Pages 276+xx ₹ 40.00 |
| Sri Ramakrishna The Great Master Volume-1 (Deluxe) Swami Saradananda Translated by Swami Jagadananda | |
 | This is the authentic English version of Sri Sri Ramakrishna Lilaprasanga, a faithful record and an exposition in Bengali, of the life of Sri Ramakrishna, as recorded and explained by one of his monastic disciples. This is an essential book for all those who want to understand Sri Ramakrishna's life in its various aspects in correct light and in precise detail. |
| Pages 564+xx ₹ 100.00 |
| SAYINGS OF SRI RAMAKRISHNA | |
 | A near-exhaustive compilation of Sri Ramakrishna's teachings. |
| Pages 353+iv ₹ 50.00 Pages 564+viii ₹ 100.00 |
| THE GOSPEL OF SRI RAMAKRISHNA *Royal Mahendranath Gupta Translated by Swami Nikhilanand | |
 | Sri Ramakrishna was a living embodiment of Godliness. His sayings are not those of a mere learned man, but are pages from the book of life. Mahendranath Gupta has recorded his sublime utterances with stenographic precision. Therefore they are a beacon light to all who tread the spiritual path, to whichever race or religion they may belong. |
| Pages 1062+xxiv ₹ 220.00 |
| Life of Sri Ramakrishna (Foreword by Mahatma Gandhi) | |
 | A comprehensive and chronological account of the Master’s wonderful life. Mahatma Gandhi writes in his Foreword: ‘The story of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa's life is a story of religion in practice. His life enables us to see God face to face. No one can read the story of his life without being convinced that God alone is real and that all else is an illusion. |
| ₹ 100.00 |
| Sri Ramakrishna:A Biography in Picture | |
 | Printed on Art Paper, containing pictures of places and persons connected with the life of the great Master. The narration and quotation accompanying the photographs give relevance and continuity to this unique and informative book. |
| ₹ 130.00 |
| Sri Ramakrishnarin Amudha Mozhigal: THIRATTU Swami Tanmayanand | |
| Image Not Available | Pages xxxviii+570 ₹ 30.00 |
| Sri Ramakrishnarin Amudha Mozhigal Volume 1 Three volumes Mahendranath Gupta Swami Tanmayananda | |
| Image Not Available | Pages xxxviii+570 ₹ 30.00 |
| Sri Ramakrishnarin Amudha Mozhigal: THIRATTU Swami Tanmayanandar | |
| Image Not Available | Pages lx+8+620 Vol- I ₹ 120.00; Vol-II ₹ 120; Vol-III ₹ 120 |
| Sri Ramakrishna Kathamritam 3 Volumes Original by Mahendranath Gupta | |
| Image Not Available | ₹ 100 for each volume |
| Sri Ramakrishna Upanishadam C.Rajagopalachari | |
| Image Not Available | pages viii+128 ₹ 20.00 |
| The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda 8 vols. Set | |
 | In these volumes we have not only a gospel to the world at large, but also, to its own children, the Charter of the Hindu faith. For the first time in history, Hinduism itself forms here the subject of generalization of a Hindu mind of the highest order. What Hinduism had needed was the organizing and consolidating of its own idea, a rock where she could lie at anchor, and an authoritative utterance in which she might recognize herself. What the world had needed was a faith that had no fear of truth. Both are found in the words and writings of Swami Vivekananda. It is the latest gospel of a modern Prophet of religion and spirituality to the mankind. |
| ₹ 960.00, ₹ 320.00 Subsidized Edition |
| The Life of Swami Vivekananda (by his Eastern & Western Disciples) - Vol.1 | |
 | The book provides the most exhaustive and reliable account of a man who not only lived an inspired life but was constantly a source of inspiration to others. Says C. Rajagopalachari: "Swami Vivekananda saved Hinduism and saved India. But for him, we would have lost our religion and would not have gained our freedom. We therefore owe everything to Swami Vivekananda." |
| ₹ 135.00 |
| Bhakti Yoga | |
| Image Not Available | Love in its varied aspects is the motive force behind all the actions of living beings. But love takes its highest form when directed towards the Divine or God. Among the different paths leading man towards the attainment of the Supreme is the one of love, devotion, and complete surrender. In this book Swami Vivekananda expounds how the path of Bhakti or Divine Love leads man to the Supreme Truth. Being an exposition by one of the pioneers in the religious and spiritual realm of the modern times, the value of this work need not be separately emphasized. Lucid, simple, and to the point, the words of the Swami touch the hearts of the readers and put them on to the divine path of love supreme. A highly valuable book for all the seekers of God. |
| ₹ 16.00 |
| Karma Yoga | |
| Image Not Available | There are several means of realizing God. The path of selfless work is one among them. This book contains eight lectures delivered by Swami Vivekananda on the practical application of the teachings of Vedanta to the affairs of daily life, showing how it is possible to lead the highest life and ultimately realize the Self without abandoning the duties and avocations of one's life in the world. It shows the readers the technique of converting the mundane activities of every-day-life into a means of attaining supreme felicity. |
| ₹ 16.00 |
| Jnana Yoga | |
| Image Not Available | In the pages of this book one comes across a brilliant exposition of the philosophy of Vedanta, and its practice through the method of enquiry and discrimination dealt in the light of Advaita Vedanta and science. These lectures were delivered by Swami Vivekananda at London and New York. The great Swami's exposition of a subject so abstruse in a style which makes its comprehension easy even for a child is nothing short of a miracle in English language. One of the best books dealing with the path of discrimination for attaining the summum bonum of human life and hence very important, not only for the seekers of truth, but also for the academicians and students of Vedanta. |
| ₹ 40.00 |
| Raja Yoga | |
| Image Not Available | For thousands of years extraordinary and supernatural phenomena have been studied, investigated, and generalized, the whole ground of the religious faculties of man has been analysed, and the practical result is the science of Raja Yoga. In the modern times Swami Vivekananda has been the most authoritative oracle to propound this age-old science of God-realization. The main theme of the book is concentration of mind as a means to super-conscious state. The first part of the book comprises several lectures to classes delivered by the Swami in New York. He treats subject of Pranayama very scientifically. The second part is a rather free translation of the aphorisms of Patanjali, with a running commentary. This is a book invaluable for all the practitioners of meditation. |
| ₹ 35.00 |
| Sagodhara Sagodharigale Swami Vivekanandar | |
| Image Not Available | Pages vi+642 ₹ 60.00 |
| Sri Vivekananda Jeevitamu Mahatkaryamu (Subsidised) Swami Tapasyananda Translated by Swami Dayatmananda | |
| Image Not Available | Pages iv+188 ₹ 15.00 |
| Sri Sarada Devi: The Great Wonder | |
 | by Apostles, Monks, Savants, Scholars etc. The present book, a collection of writings on Sri Sarada Devi by senior monks, eminent scholars and thinkers of international repute and by common men and women, points to the unique life of the Holy Mother whom Sri Ramakrishna regarded as his 'Shakti' |
| ₹ 100.00 |
| Sri Sarada Devi: A Biography in Pictures | |
 | The life of Sri Sarada Devi, popularly known as the Holy Mother among st the devotees and the spiritual consort of Sri Ramakrishna is an enigma. On the surface, it appears to be just a homely life of a Bengali woman mostly in a rural setting. Yet her deportment discloses unmistakable marks of dignity and love of a divine order. Her humility, her touches of serene silence, and the gracious and unbounded richness of her motherly affection, flashes the heavenly splendor of her inner life. The biographical album containing 165 pictures, includes almost all the available pictures of the Holy Mother, individual and in group, and many pictures of places and persons connected with her, arranged chronologically with a life-sketch, write-ups, and quotations. |
| ₹ 90.00 |