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Worship of Sri Ramakrishna
The worship of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, the 19th-century mystic and saint of India, is marked by deep reverence, simplicity, and profound spiritual significance. Devotees regard him as an incarnation of the Divine, and his image is venerated with the utmost devotion in temples and homes around the world.
A typical worship begins with the cleansing of the altar and lighting of lamps and incense, symbolizing the purification of the heart and the presence of the divine. An image or photograph of Sri Ramakrishna, often seated in meditation or with a serene, compassionate smile, is placed on the altar, adorned with fresh flowers and garlands.
Devotees chant hymns, bhajans (devotional songs), and mantras dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna, such as the “Sri Ramakrishna Arati” or the “Kathamrita Stotra“, expressing their love, surrender, and longing for spiritual wisdom. The atmosphere becomes charged with divine presence, filled with the sound of bells, conch, and rhythmic clapping.
Offerings of fruits, sweets, and water are made, not merely as ritual, but with the heartfelt attitude of offering one’s mind, heart, and actions at the feet of the Master. Silent meditation often follows, as devotees try to feel his living presence and absorb his teachings of universal love, harmony of religions, and the attainment of God through sincere devotion.
In spiritual centers like the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, daily worship includes Vedic chanting, scriptural reading (especially the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna), and spiritual discourses that help deepen the understanding of his life and message.
Worship of Sri Ramakrishna is not limited to external rituals. For many, it is a path of inner transformation, where the devotee tries to live by his ideals—truthfulness, renunciation, compassion, and a constant yearning for God.
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