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Spiritual books and literature for study and practice

The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

Multiple translations and versions available online

Gospel - English

Swami Nikhilananda's translation (1944) - The most widely read English version of the Gospel.

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Kathamrita - Literal

Word-for-word translation by Sri Dharm Pal Gupta - Most accurate to the original Bengali.

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Kathamrita - Bengali

Original Bengali text - M.'s authentic recording of Sri Ramakrishna's conversations.

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Kathamrita Audio

Audio recordings of the Bengali Kathamrita in 5 volumes on Archive.org.

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Parables of Ramakrishna

Sri Ramakrishna's memorable parables and stories illustrating spiritual truths.

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Swami Vivekananda

Complete Works

All nine volumes of lectures, letters, poems, and writings on Vedanta, Yoga, and spirituality.

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Biography

Comprehensive biography by Swami Nikhilananda (1953) covering Vivekananda's life and mission.

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Reminiscences

First-hand accounts by disciples and contemporaries (Third Edition, 1983).

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Eastern & Western Disciples

Collection of accounts from both Indian and Western disciples (1960 edition).

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Anecdotes

Inspiring stories and incidents from Swami Vivekananda's life.

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Biographies & Life Stories

The Great Master

Sri Ramakrishna the Great Master by Swami Saradananda - Most comprehensive biography.

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Lilaprasanga (Bengali)

Swami Saradananda's original Bengali biography of Sri Ramakrishna.

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Master as I Saw Him

Sister Nivedita's personal account of Sri Ramakrishna (1910 edition).

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Sri Ramakrishna (PDF)

Biography by Swami Tejasananda (1940) - Concise introduction to the Master's life.

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Swami Vivekananda (PDF)

Biography by Swami Tejasananda (1940) - Concise life story of the Swami.

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Sri Sarada Devi - The Holy Mother

Gospel of Holy Mother

Teachings and conversations of Sri Sarada Devi, the spiritual consort of Sri Ramakrishna.

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Sri Maa (PDF)

Biography of Holy Mother by Swami Pavitrananda (1942).

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Multilingual Resources

Bengali Books

Original Bengali texts including Kathamrita, Lilaprasanga, and Ramakrishna Punthi.

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Sanskrit Books

Sri Ramakrishna Bhagavatam and Vedamurti Sri Ramakrishna in Sanskrit.

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Odia Books

Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda literature in Odia language.

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Complete Library

Browse all resources, important dates, and related websites in one place.

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Essential Reading

For Beginners:

  • Meditation and Spiritual Life by Swami Yatiswarananda
  • What Religion Is by Swami Vivekananda
  • Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (Abridged Edition)
  • Bhagavad Gita (any translation with commentary)

For Deeper Study:

  • Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda (9 volumes)
  • Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (M.'s Original)
  • The Upanishads with Shankara's Commentary
  • Meditation and Its Methods by Swami Vivekananda
  • Jnana Yoga by Swami Vivekananda
  • Bhakti Yoga by Swami Vivekananda

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