Shri Ramakrishna Paramahansa

The 20th century saw the emergence of several such outstanding personalities, perhaps the most remarkable of whom was Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa. Born in a poor family and virtually illiterate, Shri Ramakrishna through the sheer dint of his spiritual attainment became a beacon light of inspiration to a whole generation of Bengali intellectuals, as well as attracting to himself a group of brilliant young men led by Swami Vivekananda who carried the message of Vedanta across the world.

Ramakrishna emphasized that the realization of the existence of God is the supreme goal of all living beings.