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What journals, books, and publications are produced by the Ramakrishna Mission?

Genial, soul-stirring reading flows steadily from the presses of Belur Math and its affiliated ashramas. A few highlights:

  1. Prabuddha Bharata
    • Launched in 1896, this English monthly ranks among India’s oldest surviving journals.
    • Explores Vedanta, interfaith dialogue and contemporary social issues. Recent issues have shone a spotlight on climate action and the International Day of Yoga (June 21), truly hitting the nail on the head when global harmony is at stake.

  2. Udbodhan
    • Rolling off the Kolkata press since 1899, this Bengali monthly brims with commentaries on Ramakrishna, Vivekananda and Vedantic philosophy.
    • Special supplements often feature essays by young thinkers, keeping tradition fresh as a daisy.

  3. Vedanta Kesari
    • A Tamil-periodical staple since 1926, its pages mirror modern concerns—2024’s “Green Vedanta” issue dove into eco-spirituality.
    • Packed with sermons, short stories and current-event perspectives, it bridges age-old wisdom with 21st-century life.

  4. Book Imprints and Series
    • Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda (nine-volume set): the cornerstone for every seeker’s shelf.
    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna: beloved eyewitness narrative by “M.” (Mahendranath Gupta).
    • Sri Ramakrishna the Great Master (Swami Saradananda): an intimate portrait straight from early disciples.
    • Advaita Ashrama editions: crisp translations of Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita commentaries and monographs on meditation, service and social uplift.

  5. Digital Outreach and Annual Bulletins
    • E-newsletters, podcasts and archived back-issues accessible via the Mission’s official website and archive.org.
    • Yearly reports spotlight relief work—recently covering flood-relief in Assam and COVID-19 support drives.

Every publication carries the Mission’s signature blend of heart and mind, making lofty Vedantic ideals feel as down-to-earth as a friendly chat.