RAMAKRISHNA MISSION ASHRAMA, BELGAUM
Activities of the Ashrama along the lines laid down by Swami Vivekananda – "Atmano Mokshartham Jagadhitaya cha" or "for the liberation of self & welfare of the world."
Become a Monk
What is Monasticm?
Monasticism is living life in preparation for or under religious vows. The goal of life in the view of Vedanta is to realize our true nature as one with God. Each person must decide what lifestyle will best enable him or her to work efficiently and sincerely toward this goal. The path of the lay person usually involves married life. The individuals within the family strive to serve God in each other. Lay people serve society by raising children with sound values and by contributing through their work life. They must juggle the priorities of job, family, and spiritual life and incorporate their spiritual practice into their jobs and family lives.The path of the monastic involves renouncing the pleasures of family life and adopting vows of celibacy.
In order to be able to give more focus directly to spiritual practices. Many spiritual traditions have monastics, including Hindu, Buddhist, and Christian. In the tradition of the Ramakrishna Order the purpose of monastic life is to work out one’s own liberation and to train oneself to do good to the world, along the lines laid down by Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda.
Requisites for joining the Ramakrishna Order
One aspiring to be a formal member of the Ramakrishna Order of Monks must be under 30 years of age, have at least a degree, be reasonably healthy and pass a physical exam. Absolute celibacy, burning renunciation, obedience to seniors and readiness to practise all the 4 yogas as depicted by Swami Vivekananda either singly or totally according to the circumstances he is placed in, are required. Those who are desirous of joining may contact any of the Ramakrishna Centres either in India or abroad.
Life in the Ramakrishna Order
To satisfy that curiosity, the following passages, with some minor modifications, are quoted from a booklet (For Enquirers About Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. Second revised edition, pp. 46-50. Publishers: Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, India) by Swami Tapasyananda, one of the Ramakrishna Orders past Vice-Presidents.
In monastic life, as in community life, the individual is participating in the general group consciousness and is therefore propped up or pulled down by that consciousness as the case may be, according to the standard of excellence prevailing in the group. The new self-consciousness of being the member of a group of elite, together with a host of inhibitions like vows, traditions, dress, association and so on, raises a solid barrier of protection behind which even one comparatively weak can operate with sure chances of success, provided one is sincere.
Bhakti-yoga, Jnana-yoga, Raja-yoga and Karma-yoga (in other words, the path of devotion, the path of philosophical inquiry, the path of meditation, and the path of right action), all form the recognized Sadhanas of the Order. But work has special importance, because according to the rules laid down by Swami Vivekananda, every member, whatever his predilections, must do some work in the service of Sri Ramakrishna. Work cannot therefore be avoided in the name of a pseudo-spirituality, and those who are of that mentality will find themselves misfits in the Order.
An organization, like a State, however, requires not only geniuses but also ordinary folks, not only leaders but also followers. In the Order of Sri Ramakrishna all are therefore welcome, talented and highly qualified persons as also those who are not extraordinary, provided that they are attracted by the idea of living a life of renunciation and service. Renunciation implies the eschewal of personal ambitions, family relations, possessions, luxury and sex. An individual can practice renunciation only if the urges mentioned before find fulfillment in the higher satisfaction which devotional life offers.
Service implies the dedication of one’s energies and capacities to the works of the Order conceiving it as a symbol of Sri Ramakrishna. Spiritual talents are therefore more important than worldly abilities, but by the very nature and object of the Order a harmonious combination of both is the ideal.
Monastic life, therefore, offers to persons having the required temperament, the best opportunity of developing their capacities and of living their lives in a way that will be of maximum benefit to themselves and the world at large. The conditions of life in the Order are such that any one with the right temperament can easily adjust himself to them.
In the matter of food, clothing and housing, no doubt, simplicity is the rule, but conditions are not prohibitively austere. Middle class standards obtaining in the country are generally observed in these matters in the Math (monastery). Though the monks have no salaries or any other kind of personal income, all their legitimate needs are met by the institution (Order). The monastic vow of poverty therefore does not mean penury and indigence. So also obedience and discipline, while being fundamental in the monastic code of conduct, are not allowed to degenerate into servility and abjectness. While personal ambition has no place, scope for great achievements is open to persons of ability and courage.
Swami Vivekananda lived and preached at a time when India was yet in political bondage. Young men were, therefore, naturally engaged in the struggle for political freedom in the belief that it would solve all our problems. After political independence was attained, we have now come to understand that it has no meaning without economic independence, and the country is, therefore, struggling for that through planning and industrialization. But sooner or later it will be realized that without moral, religious and spiritual freedom—freedom from the animal in man—even economic freedom can offer no solace to the people. It is desirable that at least the more thoughtful sections in the country are prepared to face this disillusionment sufficiently early.
For the attainment of this spiritual freedom the country requires a huge army of workers cast in the mold that Swami Vivekananda has prepared through the harmonious combination of Jnana-yoga, Bhakti-yoga, Raja-yoga, and Karma-yoga. The monastic Order is the great legacy he has left to posterity for accomplishing this purpose. Now that the country is independent, there are no patriotic inhibitions standing in the way of the youth taking to a life of spiritual life and service. It is up to them to respond to the call of Swami Vivekananda, join the Order in large numbers and get their lives molded for special service in India and abroad.
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Is it possible for a woman to become a monk?
if you are want to ne a nan of Sri ramakrishna Order then you have to contact Sri Sarada math, their Head qyarter is at Dakshineswar,Kolkata
http://www.srisaradamath.org
yes it is possible for a woman to become a monk.
Please contact at Sri Sarda Math, Dakshineswar, Kolkata (Female monastic institute) or any other branch of Sarda math in India or abroad.
Please contact any centers of Sri Ramakrishna Math or Mission around the globe where you can meet and talk to an initiated sannyasi of Ramakrishna order. You will be provided with adequate guidance. Girls and ladies can contact Sri Sarada Math.
Sir,
Greetings. I have read several publications from Ramakrishna Math especially those by Swami Vivekanandha, but when i get some doubts or clarity, i dnt know to whom i should discuss with. Is it possible to contact someone through mail and send my queries. I am presently in Rome where I am not aware of any Ramakrishna Maths ashram.
Dear Swamiji,
I sent you all my love, kindness, respect and gratitude for the vedantic truth you’re sending into the world!!!
From a humble student,
Philippe
Namaste
Is it possible for someone of European origin to also take up monastic life in your order?
Dear Friend,
Namaste.
Kindly contact Swami Dayatmanandaji Maharaj of our London centre for the details regarding your desire to take up monastic life in our order. He will be able to guide you properly.
His contact details are: Swami Dayatmananda Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre Blind Lane, Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5LF England, U.K. Ph: 44-162-852 6464 Email: vedantauk@talk21.com Web Site: http://www.vedantauk.com Country: United Kingdom
Thanking you,
Yours in the Lord,
Hi,
I am 29 years old bachelor guy. I hv finished my all the responsibilities towards my family. Now, I wanna become a monk and wanna spend my rest of the life for the god and to help the people. Please provide me more information that how can I be Monk?
Dear Friend,
Namaste.
Kindly let us know what books you have read on Sri Ramakrishna & Swami Vivekananda. Also let us know your address & educational qualification.
Thanking you,
Yours in the Lord,
Swami Raghaveshananda
comment-reply@wordpress.com wrote:
Hello, i am praveena here.
i wanted to know if being a woman i can become a monk and join this organiation. i am 26 years now and i am an interior designer by profession.
pls help me and let me know pls.
Thanku.
Regards, Praveena Shetty
Yes Surely
You Can Become monksanyaasini) contact sharada Math.
Sri Sarada Math & Ramakrishna Sarada Mission
Dakshineswar, Calcutta – 700 076. India
Ph: 91-33-2564 5411/6566 Fax: 91-33-2564 4388
e-mails:
Office : srisaradamath.gs@gmail.com
President : srismath@gmail.com
Respected swamiji,
I am uday kumar maity.
I am 25 years old. I have completed msc in Economics.
Now I am working in an isurance company.
I am only son of my parents.I have a sister also.I am also a member of “AKHIL BHARAT VIVEKANANDA YUVA MAHAMANDAL”
I want to join as a monk in this holy organisation.But for this, family relationship is becoming a boundary.
I want to leave this boundary.Please tell me how can I do this.I am eagerly waiting for thy reply.PLEASE REPLY ME IN MY E-MAIL ADDRESS.
thank you swamiji.
Dear Sri Uday Kumar,
Namaste.
Since you being the only son it is but natural that your parents will take strong objection. If you have a strong mind to withstand it you are welcome to join.
I hope your parents can maintain themselves without your financial support. If not it is better you continue as a good devotee. It is the duty of Son to take care of his parents. I do not know where you are stationed. If you are not far off & can manage to get leave for 2-3 days you then you may visit this centre so that we can discuss the matter in person.
Please do confirm my availability before coming since often I go on tour.
With prayers & best wishes,
Yours in the Lord, Swami Raghaveshananda
Sanyasa should be taken only by persons who have very well understanding of life and spirituality.Today a child wants to play with a toy ,tomorrow it may like another toy. Sanyasa is not like that. Sanyasa should not be taken by frustrated persons. Indeed spirituality never makes a person frustrated because it gives an attitude of surrendering every act at the feet of god.
R . K .Mutt was created by swami vivekananda by giving his life. Purity is the speciality of R.K mutt . Nothing bad should happen to R .K Mutt’s name by giving sanyasa like issuing sundal to everyone. I don’t want it to become another buddist monastry. Please only persons who have history of devotion from very childhood days join this mutt. Others please stay away from mutt. If u sincerely pray to god, then god will create circumstances to live devoted life in this world itself by parents and devoted ones.
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namaste
i like ur mission. i like ur principles. though i wanna join here , i may nt b able to. i really like ur principles and sayings sir. u have changed my life with ur publications. thanq.
Hi,
here I see people somehow unhappy with their present state of life want to join the monastery. Please think twice, becoming a monk is the path of god realization; how could you cry for God when you are already crying for something material/sensual. You should only be unhappy because you don’t see/feel your god 24×7 with you.
(This is my personal opinion)
pranam swamiji
i am belong to a middle class family stay in guwahati assam can you please tell me what kind of qualities to be neede to become a monk
regads
debobrata
Dear Debobrata,
The write-up given above (from Swami Tapasyanandaji’s book) under the heading ‘Life in the Ramakrishna Order’ contains information on what are the qualities expected of a monk. If you wish to know more, it would be better to meet a monk and discuss with him in person. You may visit our Guwahati Ashrama and meet the head of the centre.
Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama
Ramakrishna Mission Road
Ulubari
Guwahati – 781007
Phone : 0361-213-4281
Email : rkmgau@sancharnet.in
Good Morning Sir,
i am an Post graduate in M.C.A, and i am working for a company. I want to serve i your organization in my free time and weekends, is it possible to do like that. Please notify me whether it is possible or not.
Thanking you,
Sangeetha
Dear Sangeetha,
You may kindly get in touch with the nearest centre of the Ramakrishna Mission and express your willingness to volunteer for any of the service activities run by the centre for the society. You may visit http://www.belurmath.org/centres/branchcentres.htm for a list of branches of the Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission.
Dear Maharaj ji,
My name is srabani bhattacharya. My age is 26 yrs unmarried lives in kolkata.
I want to serve all needed people by a spiritual way. I really want to be a monk. Please help me to search the way for this.
Waiting for your reply.
Thanks & Regards
Srabani Bhattacharya
Dear Srabani,
Namaskars.
There is a separate monastic order for women, the Sri Sarada Math. You may contact them at saradamath.office@gmail.com. You may also visit their web site – http://www.srisaradamath.com.
Best wishes, ______________________________ Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Belgaum
I am 30 years old. with graduation on B.Com,from kolkata. now I’m a sub broker in share market…I’m attach with once of NGO where we r serve health & education mainly… I want to join this holy organization as monk. please let me know about the processes to join Ramakrishna mission.where should i contact for that?
Thanks and regards
kaushik kundu
Dear Kaushik,
If you are near Kolkata, please visit Belur Math. You may contact the Ramakrishna Mission Headquarters there and express your desire of becoming a monk. Else, you may write an email to rkmhq@belurmath.org
Best wishes,
_________________________________
Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Belgaum
Respected swami,
I am Rajesh
I am 33 years old. I have completed MCA
Now I am working in an SOftware engg, in trivandrum.
I want to join as a monk in this holy organisation.
Please tell me how can I become in monk in Sreeramakrishna mutt.I am waiting for thy reply.
Please contact through email
thanks and regards
swami.
Dear Rajesh,
We are very pleased to note your noble desire to become a monk.
The age limit to join the Ramakrishna Order is 30 years. You may however kindly write to our headquarters at rkmhq@belurmath.org expressing your desire to become a monk of the Order and seek their reply.
You may also in the meantime try and meet the Swami in-charge of our Trivandrum centrefor guidance and also to find out more about the monastic life in the Order. Ramakrishna Ashrama, Sasthamangalam,Thiruvananthapuram – 695010, Phone: 0471-2722125, 2722453 _or_ Ramakrishna Ashrama, PO – Nettayam, Thiruvananthapuram – 695013, Phone : 0471-236 4936
With best wishes, __________________________________________ Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Fort, Belgaum – 590016 Ph: (0831) 2432789/2430789 Email: rkmissionashrama@gmail.com Web: http://www.rkmissionashrama.org
namaste swami ji
everyday day people start with their chores and keep on going with them . There is no change in thier tasks . It looks like they are automated machines
I had some questions which are very difficult for me
Q.1 What is a target of my life ?
Q.2 why i am born ?
Q.3 When ever i see people in pain , kids begging i feel more pain from my soul . QUESTION arises what i am doing ?
Everyday i feel like dying , without my mission , no direction where i am going :’(
Hi Sir,
I am a 30 year old IT professional. I want to understand what is expected out of Someone to become a monk. Also will age be a criteria for this.
Please let me know sir and I will be really thankful about it.
Thanks
Abhisek Purkayastha
9740236898
uriaheap@gmail.com
Dear Abhisek,
The primary objectives and expectations of monastic life are explained in the paragraphs above under the titles ‘What is monasticism?’ ‘Requisites for joining the Ramakrishna Order’, etc. Request you to kindly go through them once again. If you wish to know more about the Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission, kindly let us know your postal address. We can send you a small booklet about the Ramakrishna Order which may answer some of your questions.
You may also visit the nearest centre of the Ramakrishna Math or Mission – a list of centres of the Mission is available at http://www.belurmath.org/centres/branchcentres.htm. You could meet one of the monks there and speak to him directly about monastic life. You can also obtain books there which may help you understand monastic life better.
For those who wish to join the Ramakrishna Order as a monk, the normal upper age limit is 30 years.
With best wishes,
Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Fort, Belgaum – 590016 Ph: (0831) 2432789/2430789 Email: rkmissionashrama@gmail.com Web: http://www.rkmissionashrama.org
pranam swamiji,
i am 19 years old girl doing MBBS from a govt medical college. right from the age of 15 i am inclined spiritiualy & after putting myself through many tests,i have decided that i want to join sri ramkrishna order as a monk. please guide me.
soumya sharma
Dear Soumya,
Very happy to note your noble desire to take to monasticism. There is a separate monastic order for women, the Sri Sarada Math. You may kindly check out their website at http://www.srisaradamath.org and write to the email-ids mentioned there. They will be able to guide you accordingly.
With our very best wishes and prayers for your welfare,
Yours in the Lord, Swami Raghaveshananda
__________________________________________ Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Fort, Belgaum – 590016 Ph: (0831) 2432789/2430789 Email: rkmissionashrama@gmail.com Web: http://www.rkmissionashrama.org
swami ji
i am an enggineer by profession, though i am having enough for subsistence in my life yet i dont feel like having peace. i feel like moving away from all humans and seek peace. should i join the ashram. will it help me and can i help the ashram in its activities.
Dear Lokesh,
Your joining the Ashrama may or may not help. It depends on you. Also the Ashrama has some criteria for joining as a monk – unmarried men below 30 years are eligible to join the Ramakrishna Order as a monk. You may read the first few paragraphs on this page http://rkmissionashrama.wordpress.com/become-a-monk/ to get some idea about what monasticism is.
Before deciding one way or the other do give a thought to what drives you to join the Ashrama. It is up to you to analyse your mind and see what impels you. Momentary personal/professional disappointments may disturb the mind and prompt one to disregard their present job/studies/station in life. So do give yourself some time and think about it. If your mind is very restless you may try and speak to a senior monk at one of the Ramakrishna Math/Mission centres nearest to you. You can get the list of centres at http://www.belurmath.org/centres/branchcentres.htm
Also try to read some books on the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda. It is very likely that you may get some great ideas on how to go about your life, through a reading of his life and message.
With our very best wishes and prayers, Swami Raghaveshananda __________________________________________ Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Fort, Belgaum – 590016 Ph: (0831) 2432789/2430789 Email: rkmissionashrama@gmail.com Web: http://www.rkmissionashrama.org
Ever since I came in touch with Swami Vivekananda- Ramkrishna literature at the age of 12,I’ve always wished to join as monk.I’m now 26 yrs old with normal health,teacher by profession,student of English language,literature n Vedic literature by hobby.But I’ve never approached any MAHARAJJI as I’m a born ashmatic with medicine as regular diet.Shall I be accepted and initiated into Sannyasa if I want to be.Plz inform me.
I want to become monk in chennai center . Please let me know the point of contact.
Dear Venkat,
Very pleased to note your desire to be a monk. You can contact the Chennai Math at Mylapore and try to meet the Head of the Centre or the Manager Swamiji at the centre. The address and phone, etc. are given below.
Ramakrishna Math Mylapore Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004 Phone : 044-2462-1110 (4 lines) Email : mail@chennaimath.org Website: http://www.chennaimath.org
Let us know if you need any further details.
With our very best wishes, Swami Raghaveshananda __________________________________________ Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Fort, Belgaum – 590016 Ph: (0831) 2432789/2430789 Email: rkmissionashrama@gmail.com Web: http://www.rkmissionashrama.org
Hi,
I’m 21 yrs girl,i want to become a monk, i want to spend rest of my life working for those who are in need please guide me
Thanking you
Aruna kumari
Dear aruna, according to hinduism, a monastic life is not meant for helping needy people though thats essentially (but not compulsorily!)a part of that..please consult swamiji here..
Dear Rengalakshmi,
We are happy to note your noble desire to embrace the monastic tradition and become a nun.
There is a separate monastic organization for women – the Sri Sarada Math. You can visit their website at http://www.srisaradamath.org You can also write to them at saradamath.office@gmail.com or srismath@gmail.com
With best wishes and prayers,
Yours in the Lord, Swami Raghaveshananda __________________________________________ Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Fort, Belgaum – 590016 Ph: (0831) 2432789/2430789 Email: rkmissionashrama@gmail.com Web: http://www.rkmissionashrama.org
I am a 38 years old unmarried male from New Delhi, India. I have a burning desire in my heart to to lead a life of a renunciate to attain self-realisation and serve my beloved nation and humanity. But, I do not have any degree as you have mentioned that it is required to become a monk. This is extremely disheartening to know that such discrimination is being maintained in Ramkrishna Muth. There have been thousands of self-realised saints ( renunciates ) who never had any so called degree. I am shocked to know that Ramkrishna Mission requires a degree if someone wants to become a monk. How shameful ! What about those who are illiterate but highly spiritually inclined to attain self-realisation by leading a life of a monk in Ramkrishna Mission ? SHAMEFUL DISCRIMINATION ! WHY CAN’T AN ILLITERATE PERSON BECOME A MONK IN RAMKRISHNA MISSION ?
SINGH
NEW DELHI
I was reading books of Swami Vivekananda in School days. And wanted to become monk. Afterwords while persuing my engineering degree i could read books very rarely. I have completed my engg degree and also family responsiblities. I am 25 years old and I want to become monk. Please guide me. I am in Mumbai. And has alerdy left the home. My family can live without my financial support and I have now very burning desire to become monk. Kindly guide me.
i am mohan i have a great desire to become a monk.I am wearing glass.is this thing will affect me to join in ramakrishana mission.
Dear Mohan,
Your wearing spectacles should not affect your becoming a monk (as long as the power of the glasses is not too much so as to affect your normal life).
With best wishes,
Yours in Service of the Lord, Swami Raghaveshananda _____________________________________ Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Fort, Belgaum – 590016 Ph: 0831-2432789, 2430789 Email: rkmissionashram@gmail.com Web: blog.rkmissionashrama.org
Dear Sir,
I am a 34 year old unmarried girl living in the US. I am inspired by the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna (deeply touched) and have visited the Vedanta society in the past. I would like to get some information about the training required for becoming a monk. The links in the above posts all talk about training in India. Is there an option to continue to be in the US and still become a monk? Also what is the age limit for women who want to become monks?
Thank you.
Dear Ms. Priya,
We are happy to note your noble desire to embrace monastic life.
For you and others in the US who are interested in knowing more about monastic life, we recommend that you get in touch with the Vedanta Society of Southern California whose address is given below.
Vedanta Society of Southern California 1946 Vedanta Place Hollywood, CA 90068 323-465-7114
Minister-in-charge: Swami Swahananda Assistant Minister: Swami Sarvadevananda
You may kindly visit their website http://www.vedanta.org (which contains their contact details and also more information about monastic life in US convents and monasteries).
Please let us know if you need any other information.
With best wishes and prayers,
Yours in service of the Lord, Swami Raghaveshananda
I want to become a monk.i am 24 years old.how can i become a monk and some of my friends said it is like a jail.they make you to do more jobs like slaves……..
i have a desire to become a monk…….
I want to become a monk.i am 24 years old.how can i become a monk and some of my friends said it is like a jail.they make you to do more jobs like slaves……..
i have a desire to become a monk…….
namaste swamiji,
im 20 years old girl, my strong desire in life is to become sanyasini. i want to think all the time about the god, spend the life by serving him. i need some time to clear up all my responsibilities before i join but untill then how i could i contribute myself to ramakrishna math. plz mail me im requesting you from the bottom of my heart.plz dont neglect its my humble request…….
Dear Swamiji,
My brother is 48 years, a bachelor, jobless ,and have no inclinations to settle down in life. He had taken to substance abuse n now its alcohol. He’s dependent on my old parents who live on a meager pension amount. Since he’s a brahmachari and well educated in all areas and he loves reading philosophy n about spirituality, I and my parents feel he should join an ashram and serve the ashram. I was wondering if there is any help extended to such a person. Cos we think if he lives as a common civilian he will ruin himself and or my parents health which is already a matter of concern. Please help.
Respected Swamiji,
I am a 19 year old boy,and have completed class 12.I have also been practicing nichiren diashonin’s buddhism.In the process of the exams i had started facing anxiety and after that i have become a pessisimist.My thought process has changed completely and i have caused a lot of trouble to many people including my family members.Earlier i was discussing my problems with my family members and the only time i was my normal self was in my dreams as during the entire day i used to think negative.After that i accepted that i am a person who likes to cause trouble to everyone and cannot become better.I wish to devote my life to become a monk so that i can rediscover my self and serve god and purify my sins.My mother also wishes to do the same.My mother is 46 years old.Please enlighten me
pessimist*
the above letter is mine swamiji i just entered the wrong email address in the previous one. thank you
Respected Sir
I am 30 years Old and Married. I have three sisters ( all are married and well setelled) and I am the only son in my Family.By profession I a an Engineer and working as a Manager in a MNC. I am so upset from my Life.I want to leave every relation and devote my life to God.I want peace in My life.This is My final decision and Nobody can chage it.
This is the only way i found to give direction to my life. Please suggest How I can become a Monk. I am Located at Delhi.
Thanks
Shan Sharma
Dear Swamiji,
I am a 29 year old guy living in Bangalore. I have an excellent academic record and currently working in a MNC company. I was inspired by Swami Vivekananda and Shankaracharya from my childhood days and set out to become a monk when I was 8 years old. I also attended shivananda ashrama in my hometown before and after school hours. I lost track of all my learning as I joined boarding school, when I was 11 years old. Later, I got busy with my higher education and work. I have cleared all my responsibilities to my parents and siblings now and ready to embrace monastic tradition from December this year. I am aware that, it is very hard path forward and I want to prepare from now. Can you please recommend the next steps. I have already visited Ramkrishna Ashrama in Basavanagudi, Bangalore. However, I could not get any response from administative staff as they considered it as a joke. I am very serious about the same and I am ready to work hard to attain self realisation. Also, I will be turning 30 on 3rd November, this year. Please advise. It would be really helpful if you can share your email address.
I am looking forward to your guidance.
With Best Wishes,
Naveen
Hi Naveen,
A question out of curiosity. Did you got any reply from swamiji personally in your email?
Respected Swamiji,
I am 26 years old educated, healthy and unmarried guy living in Chennai working for automobile industry for last 8 years. Firstly, right from my childhood i have great interest to know who i am? why i was born here? what is my real duty here? and very interestingly what pumps my heart? Am sure that i can get answers for these question only by spiritual and intellectual awakening which is possible at Ramakrishna math. Secondly, with all my consciousness i hate this life in material world where people doesn’t even know and remember what love and compassion is? Almost, everyone cheat others for some reasons and even sometimes i was also forced to do the same. I have no responsibility in this material world to accomplish with as my parents passed away before 10 years and my elder sister got married and settled with her family. So right now i am independent and very eager to become monk to follow Ramakrishna orders. I would be really grateful to you if you could guide me with further steps to join with Ramakrishna Math. Looking for your well hearing!
With love,
Jayaprakash.
Namaskar.
My name is Pranav Vijay Jagtap. I am 25 years old and want to become a monk.
I hold MBA degree in marketing and currently located in Nasik (Maharashtra).
Please guide me towards spirituality.
awaiting your sincere reply.
regards.
Pranav
Pranam Guruji,
I had always feeling of wearing the orange Rob. I have just finished my M.tech in Anna Univ chennai. I have volunteered at Mylapore Math and Kanchipuram Math. I well all Swamiji here. But I am always afraid to query to them about my feelings. I have passion about swami vivekanada teachings. I have read complete work of swami vivekanada. But Guruji , I am not Inclined to bhakti. I am always Inclined to experimenting.I want to experiment on the line swami vivekanada work. I am seeking Guru in whose hand I can give my whole life to experiment. As swamiji said ” If god exist I must see him”. This is what has become my motive of life. Swamiji has laid down method and procedure in his book. Can I find a guru who will initiate me. I am 24 now. I am moving to delhi from chennai in july. I want to keep touch in delhi ramakrishna math.I want to join before I get thirty.But I want to have contact to keep in holy environment.Kindly reply me.
Namaskar
My name is Tanmoy Mondal .I am 24 years old and want to become a monk.
I pass my graduation in B.A in history hons.
Please guide me.
Regards:
Tanmoy Mondal
Namaskar
Thanks for helping me. I lived in kolkata. Jadavpur.
namaste swamiji,
I was depressed for a certain period of time and addicted to porn. Since from months, I am getting out of it by taking all good thoughts(Swamiji’s). I want to be completely free of this lust. It is a worst thing that could ever happen to human beings.Still,I am in its hands only. When I visit rkmath I used to have effect of holy mother on me for almost months( some times weeks only),but ultimately I am falling back in to it. Except lust I have some inbuilt good qualities. I understood what swamiji said in all those four yogas and I also have a lot of experiences that made me to clear about life. Whether I may become monk or not I dont know but I am not really going to marry and I am also unable to enjoy these physical pleasures nay I feel pain in luxuries. I used to live a simple life. All these except lust(which I really dont want to have but lust makes me blind for a few minutes till I masturbate), I am a good person. Internally through meditation, externally by helping others is the way I am feeling content. Can you please judge me what kind of man I am?
Please reply me:
Sri Vishnu
Dear Sri Vishnu,
If you are not able to remove the carnal desires it is better to get married. For as St. Paul says in the King James Bible, “I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, it is good for them if they abide even as I. But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn”. Even after marriage you can still be a good devotee and pursue a spiritual life while living in moderation.
Keep in touch with any of the Ramakrishna Mission centres near you and get advice from the monks there.
May Sri Ramakrishna bless you immensely!
Yours sincerely, Swami Raghaveshananda
my birth date is 23-12-1982.i live in kolkata.
i am b-tech in IT.
whom and how should i contact to be a monk?
My dear Krishnendu,
As you are in Kolkata you may visit the Belur Math and approach the General Secretary at the Ramakrishna Mission headquarters there. Kindly seek guidance from him or any other senior monk that you may be directed to once you enquire there. Please note that the age limit to join the Ramakrishna Order is normally 28/30 years depending on the educational qualification.
Hope you have read some literature on Sri Ramakrishna & Swami Vivekananda – their lives and teachings. This will help you understand the philosophy of the Ramakrishna Order and also the purpose of monastic life.
Wishing you the very best.
Yours sincerely, Swami Raghaveshananda
Dear Frnd
Everybody in this worls has problems, but it doesn’t mean you get indulge in the other ways to reduce it. Have faith on GOD and start praying to show you right path.
Thanks
Shan Sharma