Sri Ramkrishna' Nirman

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This book explores the idea of seeking God within human beings, a tradition in Indian history where, at times, humans themselves have become divine by dissolving into the everyday joys, sorrows, pains, and loves of ordinary people, and it is within this continuum that Gadadhar emerged as Sri Ramakrishna, becoming a deeply empathetic, intimate presence who spoke the language of the heart in simple terms; debates have arisen over whether the term “construction” is appropriate in describing Ramakrishna’s emergence within the socio-economic context of his time, and drawing on extensive research, the author engages with this debate by using “construction” in its literal sense of “form,” arguing that in the intellectual climate of reason-based social reform initiated during the time of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, the multidimensional flow of history allowed figures such as Keshab Chandra Sen, Sri M, and Swami Vivekananda to each give Sri Ramakrishna a distinct “form” of their own; the book traces the historical and social contexts behind these differing constructions and their appeal, offering a present-day reading of history that will resonate with readers, especially in today’s unsettled times, as it highlights Ramakrishna’s plural paths of love, respect for differing views, and the idea of finding God through service to humanity.