Sri Nirupam Sen, Ambassador of India to the United Nations, visited Vedanta Society, New York, USA, on 15 June and released the book Albert Einstein and His Human Side authored by Swami Tathagatanandaji. To buy the book click here

FOREWORD : "There have been many books written about Albert Einstein and several written by himself. But Albert Einstein, His Human Side by Swami Tathagatananda is especially valluable in that it emphasizes an aspect of Einstein that is spiritually uplifting. The world knows of Einstein's genius and his role in the scientific breakthroughs of the twentieth century. But it doesn't know much about the man beneath the hype. . .Swami Tathagatananda describes in a lively way the important events of Einstein's life including his early personal and professional struggles,
. . .his small part in the development of the atomic bomb, and his efforts at promoting world peace. You can tell the Swami is in deep sympathy with his subject, and this makes his book all the more enjoyable to read"   - Samuel D, Fohr, Ph.D., Prof. of Philosophy, University of Pittsburgh .
To buy the book click here

The following centres conducted summer camps for children.  The programme included chanting, bhajans, moral lessons, yogasanas, indoor games, etc.

Summer Camps for Children

Chennai Math : One month (from 1 to 31 May) 400 children in the age group 8-14

Porbandar : Five weeks (from 1 May to 7 June) 60 students from Class 4 to 7

Rajkot : Four weeks (from 5 to 30 May) 130 children in the age group 8-13

    Swami Atmasthanandaji, President, Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission, inaugurated the new buildings for boys’ high school and co-educational junior basic school at Jayrambati centre on 9 June.

Swami Atmasthanandaji also inaugurated the newly constructed building for office and showroom for our literature and Pallimangal products at Kamarpukur centre on 18 June, the Snan Yatra day.

Guwahati centre conducted a medical camp during Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Dham from 22 to 25 June in which 2570 patients were treated.  Besides, several poor pilgrims were given clothes and snacks.

Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, former President of India, visited Bangalore Math on 31 May and released the book A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism (in three volumes, by Swami Harshananda).  Swami Prabhanandaji, General Secretary, Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission, presided over the function.

Dr A P J Abdul Kalam's Talk  | Dr A P J Abdul Kalam's Talk in pdf format  

Nattarampalli centre organized a function from 2 to 4 May to mark its centenary.  Swami Smarananandaji, Vice-President, Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission, inaugurated the newly built extension to the school building on 2 May.  A teachers’ convention, a farmers’ convention and cultural programmes formed part of the three-day function.

We are sorry to announce the passing away of two of our brother-monks during the last month.

    Swami Trilokeshanandaji (Manindra Maharaj) passed away on 24 June at 3.40 pm at Belur Math. more...

    Swami Shuddharupanandaji (Prakash Maharaj), head of Jaipur centre, expired suddenly on 26 June at about 9.45 pm at Jaipur centre owing to massive heart attack. more..