Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, Chandigarh

Smt Mitra Ghosh Ji, First Lady of Haryana

Swami Atmashraddhananda Ji Maharaj, Trustee, Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission

Swami Bhitiharananda Ji, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, Chandigarh

Revered Monks, Distinguished Guests, Dear Devotees and Ladies And Gentlemen!

It fills me with immense spiritual pleasure to join you all blessed souls in celebrating the Annual Day of Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama as Sri Ramakrishna Day.

Sri Ramakrishna Paramhans explored multiple paths such as Hinduism, Brahmanism, Islam and even Christianity, not as a philosopher but as a seeker. He wanted to experience God in every form.

His story is not just about religious devotion but about breaking barriers and showing that the essence of all religions is the same – that is, love, compassion, brotherhood, equality, inclusion, humanity, humility and well being of all.
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There are multiple reasons which make Sri Ramkrishna Paramhans different from many other enlightened beings. He never sought to establish a new doctrine or movement.

Instead, he lived in a way that proved the existence of the divine. His words were simple, his stories often humorous, but they carried a depth that touched even the most skeptical minds.

In a world grappling with conflict, uncertainty and the challenge of ensuring human safety and well-being, the teachings of Swami Ramakrishna Paramhans remain profoundly relevant.

His message of universal love, harmony among religions and direct realization of truth offers a path towards inner peace and collective coexistence. He emphasized compassion, simplicity and seeing divinity in every human being – values that can counter hatred and division today.

By embracing his ideals, humanity can move toward mutual respect, spiritual balance and a more humane world rooted in understanding, tolerance and shared responsibility.

Friends,

The teachings of Swami Ramakrishna Paramhans remain deeply relevant for us aspiring to become an inclusive Viksit Bharat by 2047. His message of universal acceptance, spiritual harmony and respect for all religions reinforces the ideal of unity in diversity.

By emphasizing that all paths lead to the same truth, he nurtured mutual respect and social cohesion. In a rapidly modernizing nation, his values encourage compassion, tolerance and ethical living, which is essential for sustainable progress.

Embracing his philosophy can strengthen India’s social fabric, ensuring that development is not just economic but also deeply humane and inclusive. Let us imbibe his teachings in our lives, which must also reflect in our day to day life.

God Bless You All! Thank You!