Spiritual Initiation
The Recommended Books are : ( Translations in Various Languages are available )
- Sri Ramakrishna – Life and Teachings
- Sri Sarada Devi – Life and Teachings
- Swami Vivekananda – His Life and Legacy
- The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (minimum one volume is to be read)
- ‘Initiation Swami Bhuteshanandaji Maharaj,
Additional Reading
Also Some suggest ( eg RK Math Hyderabad https://rkmath.org/mantra-diksha/ )
‘Spiritual Practice’ (titled ‘Spiritual Life’ – Swami Ashokananda
For Books in Bangla ( How to Procure )
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Also Online Book stores
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Sri Ramakrishna – Life and Teachings
Sri Sarada Devi – Life and Teachings
Swami Vivekananda – His Life and Legacy
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (minimum one volume is to be read)
Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita (Set of 2 Vols.)
₹ 400
Mahendranath Gupta
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শ্রীশ্রীরামকৃষ্ণকথামৃত (২ খণ্ডের সেট) –
শ্রীরামকৃষ্ণ ছিলেন ভগবানের জীবন্ত প্রতিরূপ। তাঁর কথা বা বাণীগুলি শুধু তথাকথিত পুঁথি-পড়া শিক্ষিত মানুষের ‘লেকচার’ নয়, এ যেন জীবন-গ্রন্থ থেকে তুলে আনা অমৃত-বাণী! তাঁর গল্পের ছলে শিক্ষা দেবার যে অভিনব ‘মডার্ন টেকনিক্’ তা দেখে আমরা বিস্মিত হই! ঠাকুরের শিষ্য মহেন্দ্রনাথ গুপ্ত অত্যন্ত যত্ন ও আন্তরিকতায় ঠাকুরের যেসব বাণী ও কথা লিপিবদ্ধ করেছিলেন, তা-ই পরবর্তীকালে ‘কথামৃত’-র রূপ পেয়েছে। সে যে জাতি, বর্ণ বা ধর্মের মানুষ হোক না কেন, কলিযুগের এই ঘোর অন্ধকারে ‘শ্রীশ্রীরামকৃষ্ণ কথামৃত’ গ্রন্থখানি যেন দিকভ্রান্ত পথিককে আলোর দিশা দেখায়।
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https://www.ramakrishnavivekananda.info/kathamrita/unicodekathamrita/kathamrita_contents.html
‘Initiation ” Swami Bhuteshanandaji Maharaj
Mantra Diksha –
₹ 10
Swami Bhuteshananda
You can Buy Online from Here – https://shop.advaitaashrama.org/product/mantra-diksha/
Additional Reading
Spiritual Practice
₹ 30
Swami Ashokananda
Buy Online at https://shop.advaitaashrama.org/product/spiritual-practice/
Or Get your soft copy here
Much Material on Basic Books is available here ( But at the Level of Initiation , Above are the recommended Books )
https://www.ramakrishnavivekananda.info/ (
PS ( Please Note )
Mantra Diksha is given by Senior Monks only , authorised by Belur Math and Mission
Each Guru may have specific suggestion or additional reading material suggestion
But usually above are the basic ones.
Posts Before 2022
If you desire to take Spiritual Initiation from a Guru, you need to approach a centre of Ramakrishna Math & Mission.They will guide you about the process. Usually In the Ramakrishna Order, in India, Only the Revered President Swamiji and the Vice-President Swamijis, initiate devotees into Spiritual Life. However, there are other Senior monks abroad who initiate or give दीक्षा, but there are sometimes exceptions.
It it recommended to have some initial preparation if one desires to take Initiation (दीक्षा). Don’t be reckless or casual about it. In time you will know why some prior preparation is beneficial.
One good starting point is to read this book
Spiritual Initiation – What It Is : Revered Swami Bhuteshananda ji Read Here Online
The Books recommended by RK Math & Mission
1.Sri Ramakrishna – Life and Teachings Here
2.Sri Sarada Devi – Life and Teachings – Here
3.Swami Vivekananda – His Life and Legacy Here
4.The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (minimum one volume is to be read) Here
Hindi
A. गुरु और मंत्र दीक्षा – स्वामी भूतेशानन्द Online
1. श्री रामकृष्ण : संक्षिप्त जीवनी तथा उपदेश – स्वामी अपूर्वानन्द – पुस्तक क्रमाँक – H100
2. श्री सारदा देवी : संक्षिप्त जीवनी तथा उपदेश – स्वामी अपूर्वानन्द – पुस्तक क्रमाँक -H101
3. स्वामी विवेकनन्द : संक्षिप्त जीवनी तथा उपदेश – स्वामी अपूर्वानन्द – पुस्तक क्रमाँक – H103
4. श्री रामकृष्ण वचनामृत – श्री “म” ( दो खण्डों का सेट )- पुस्तक क्रमाँक – H1A
श्री रामकृष्ण वचनामृत – श्री “म” ONLINE ( तीन खण्डों में : भाग १, भाग २, भाग ३ )
( आप नागपुर मठ से संपर्क कर हिंदी की पुस्तकों / ग्रंथों को मंगवा सकते हैं या रामकृष्ण मिशन , मठ के कोई भी केंद्र के पुस्तक विक्रय केंद्र या पुस्तकालय से प्राप्त कर सकते हैं ) पुस्तक सूची यहॉं संलग्न है
Hardcopy Editions available through eStore, Bookstalls, Library or Mission and Math Centre
Chennai Math iStore : Ramakrishna iStore Chennai
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna Volume – 1
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna Volume – 2
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (Royal Edition) Hardcopy
Advaita Ashrama : Guru aur Mantra-Diksha (Free ebook)
Nagpur Math Book Publication and Store.
List of Hindi Books पुस्तक सूची यहॉं संलग्न है
1. श्री रामकृष्ण : संक्षिप्त जीवनी तथा उपदेश – स्वामी अपूर्वानन्द – पुस्तक क्रमाँक – H100
2. श्री सारदा देवी : संक्षिप्त जीवनी तथा उपदेश – स्वामी अपूर्वानन्द – पुस्तक क्रमाँक -H101
3. स्वामी विवेकनन्द : संक्षिप्त जीवनी तथा उपदेश – स्वामी अपूर्वानन्द – पुस्तक क्रमाँक – H103
4. श्री रामकृष्ण वचनामृत – श्री “म” ( दो खण्डों का सेट )- पुस्तक क्रमाँक – H1A
Brahmavadin Library : Main Books are also available here
1.श्री रामकृष्ण वचनामृतसार – श्री “म” : ONLINE Part 1 , Part- 2 Part -3
2.Sri Ramakrishna – Life and Teachings Here
3.Sri Sarada Devi – Life and Teachings – Here
4.Swami Vivekananda – His Life and Legacy Here
Or You may read the BOOKS Online :
A. Spiritual Initiation – What It Is Swami Bhuteshananda ji Google Books
B. Main Books
1.Sri Ramakrishna – Life and Teachings Here
2.Sri Sarada Devi – Life and Teachings – Here
3.Swami Vivekananda – His Life and Legacy Here
4.The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna By Swami Nikhilananda
5.श्री रामकृष्ण वचनामृतसार – श्री “म” : ONLINE Part 1 , Part- 2 Part -3
Other Good Online Sources or Library
ePustakalay , Internet Archive , Online Reading Room Belur Math
Some Quick References