The term "Alvars" refers to a group of twelve ancient Tamil poet-saints in South India who were devoted to the worship of Lord Vishnu. The Alvars lived between the 5th and 9th centuries CE and played …
Vaishnavcharan Goswami
Vaishnavcharan Goswami—Famous Vaishnava scholar of his times, leader of the contemporary Vaishnava community, acknowledged authority on Bhakti text including the Bhagavata. Son of the reputed sadhaka …
The Story of Prahlada
The story of Prahlada is a prominent narrative from the Bhagavata Purana that showcases the unwavering devotion of a young boy towards Lord Vishnu, despite facing persecution from his own father, the …
Sarvamangala: Youngest sister of Sri Ramakrishna
Sarvamangala - Youngest sister of the Master. Born in 1839, married to Ramsaday Banerjee of Gourhati village at the age of 9. In his boyhood the Master had once visited her at Gourhati and was pleased …
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Ramlal Chattopadhyay
Ramlal Chattopadhyay (1860-1934) - Eldest son of the Master’s second brother Rameshwar. Appointed priest at the Kali temple at Dakshineswar after the expulsion of Hridayram (June 1881), held the post …
Ramana Maharshi
Ramana Maharishi : 30th Dec 1879 – 14th Apr 1950 In 1896, at the age of 16, he had a “death-experience” where he became aware of a “force” which he recognized as his true “self” . He …