{VSC-IISc} Gentle reminder for VSC Session today(Monday, 9th June 2025)

[MOHIT SINGH]

The VSC session will be held in person and online mode today from 6.30-8.30PM at the Warden room in A block hostel(near hall above A mess, I floor). If you are not able to find the classroom kindly call to the number below. Anyone interested in joining the session online can use the following google meet link: https://meet.google.com/zfw-ahfa-qyp . Today we will continue SWAMI VIVEKANANDA A Biography by His Eastern and Western Disciples

Meeting minutes of last week:-

1. As Shri Ramakrishna neared the end of his life, he taught his disciples to give up all attachment and focus on God. Many became emotional and confused feelings with real spiritual growth.

2. Narendra Nath saw the danger in this emotional behavior and spoke out against it. He taught the other disciples to be strong, think clearly, and follow the Master’s true teachings.

11. COSSIPORE AND THE PASSING OF THE MASTER

1. Ramakrishna, though seriously ill, remained spiritually radiant and focused on guiding his young disciples. Narendra grew rapidly in spiritual strength and emerged as the leader of the group. The disciples served Ramakrishna with full dedication.

2. Ramakrishna entrusted Narendra with the responsibility of continuing his mission, preparing him to lead a new spiritual movement. Despite his illness, Ramakrishna shared deep mystical insights seeing the divine in all beings and speaking of the unity of God and creation. He expressed detachment from his physical suffering.

3. He guided Naren on the path of renunciation and self-realisation, stressing the need to see beyond body and mind. Inspired by Buddha’s life and teachings, Naren and two fellow disciples went to Bodh Gaya in April 1886 to perform intense austerities, committing to attain Enlightenment or die trying.

4. Narendra and his companions visited Bodh Gaya, where Naren was deeply moved by Buddha’s life and teachings. This intensified his longing for spiritual realisation, which culminated in a profound experience of Nirvikalpa Samadhi under Shri Ramakrishna’s guidance.

5. As Shri Ramakrishna’s end neared, he transferred all his spiritual powers to Naren, making him the bearer of his mission. He recognized Naren as the future teacher who would spread the essence of Vedanta and serve humanity through selfless work and spiritual leadership. Shri Ramakrishna passed away on 16 August 1886, entering Mahasamadhi. This moment marked the beginning of the Ramakrishna Order and Vivekananda’s pivotal role in shaping modern spiritual thought.

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