Ramakrishna Mission
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For other uses of the abbreviation RKM, see RKM.
Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission (RKM) is a spiritual and philanthropic organisation headquartered in Belur Math, West Bengal.[1][2] The mission is named after the Indian Hindu spiritual guru and mystic Ramakrishna.[1] The mission was founded by Ramakrishna's chief disciple Swami Vivekananda on 1 May 1897.[1] The organisation mainly propagates the Hindu philosophy of Vedanta–Advaita Vedanta and four yogic ideals – Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, and Raja yoga.[3][1] The mission bases its work on the principles of Karma Yoga, the principle of selfless work done with a dedication to God.[1]
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Abbreviation | RKM |
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Formation | 1 May 1897; 127 years ago (1897-05-01) Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India (present-day Kolkata, West Bengal, India) |
Founder | Swami Vivekananda |
Type | Religious organisation |
Legal status | Foundation |
Purpose | Educational, philanthropic, religious studies, spirituality |
Headquarters | Belur Math, West Bengal, India |
Location | |
Coordinates | 22.37°N 88.21°E / 22.37; 88.21 |
Area served | Worldwide |
Swami Gautamananda | |
Affiliations | Advaita Vedanta |
Website | belurmath |
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