Ramamkrishna Math, Naora, the birthplace of Swami Trigunatitananda, a monastic disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. Ramakrishna Math Naora is a branch centre of the Ramakrishna Mission, headquartered at Belur Math. Located in Naora, West Bengal, the centre works to spread the spiritual and humanitarian ideals of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda. The Mission at Naora is engaged in various educational, cultural, and social welfare activities for the upliftment of the local community. It conducts regular worship, spiritual discourses, youth programmes, and value-education initiatives to inspire moral and character development among students and devotees. Like other centres of the Ramakrishna Mission, Naora follows the motto: “Atmano Mokshartham Jagat Hitaya Cha” — For one’s own liberation and for the welfare of the world. Through its dedicated monks and volunteers, Ramakrishna Mission Naora continues to serve society with a spirit of selfless service and spiritual harmony.Swami Trigunatitananda : a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna
Swami Trigunatitananda (1865–1915) was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and a dedicated monk of the Ramakrishna Order. His pre-monastic name was Sarada Prasanna Mitra. He was born in 1865 in Bengal and, from an early age, showed a deep inclination toward spiritual life.
As a young student, he came into contact with Sri Ramakrishna at Dakshineswar. Inspired by the Master’s teachings and divine personality, he renounced worldly life and joined the group of young disciples who later formed the Ramakrishna Order under the leadership of Swami Vivekananda.
Swami Trigunatitananda was known for his intense austerity, strong will, and uncompromising spiritual discipline. He played an important role in the early activities of the Order. Notably, he served as the first editor of Udbodhan, the Bengali journal founded by Swami Vivekananda to spread the ideals of Sri Ramakrishna.
In 1902, he was sent to the United States to continue the Vedanta work. He became the head of the Vedanta Society of San Francisco and worked tirelessly to spread the message of Vedanta. In 1906, he established the first Hindu temple in the Western world in San Francisco, which stands as a historic milestone in the global spread of Hindu spirituality.
In 1914, he was seriously injured in a bomb attack during a lecture. Despite his suffering, he remained calm and forgiving. He passed away in 1915, leaving behind a legacy of courage, dedication, and deep spirituality. He is remembered with reverence as a heroic and selfless monk of the Ramakrishna Order.
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