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was not in tune with the ideology put forward by Ramakrishna. His contention was that the energy of a monk should be spent wholly for the perusal of spiritual practices. However he loved and respected his leader and hence these incidents never became a bone of contention. He respected and admired Sarada Devi, whom he served devotedly whenever she was in Calcutta. Despite his preference for a contemplative life, he had great organizational skills. Thus, he formed a deep impression on many young generation monks of the Ramakrishna Order.
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by his master. Another time, Ramakrishna rebuked him when he heard that Yogin had not protested against a group of fellow passengers on a boat when they maligned Ramakrishna. On another occasion he asked Yogin to return the goods bought from a shop which had given him lesser quantity. This was a part of Ramakrishna's method to develop his disciples holistically, as he often said, "A man may aspire to be religious, but he need not be a fool."
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in search of a job, as one of his relatives stayed there. However, he was unsuccessful in getting employment and instead devoted his time to a contemplative life. He shunned the company of people. Therefore, his parents decided to marry him off, in order that he might resume the life of a householder
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to further his spiritual aspirations. Even after his marriage, Yogin was indifferent to worldly affairs, and hence that became the prime focus of the teaching of Ramakrishna towards him. Once, when Yogin bought a faulty cooking pan from market by trusting the shopkeeper, he was severely reprimanded
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While soft-spoken and gentle, he was strong and independent minded. He was often direct with his criticisms, and in this matter he did not even spare Vivekananda. When the latter introduced the ideology of selfless philanthropic work, Yogananda objected to the concept because, according to him, it
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when he returned to Calcutta in 1897. On both occasions he influenced many young men and organised and coordinated the activities. Yogananda was elected as the vice-president of the Ramakrishna Mission upon its formation in 1897, and he successfully steered the organisation through its formative
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Yogin also tested Ramakrishna in his own way as he was critical and analytical in nature, but every time he was proved wrong and these incidents finally established his unwavering faith on his master. Afterwards when Ramakrishna was ill, he was one of the regular attendants by his bedside.
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Yogananda died on 28 March 1899 after prolonged illness. He was the first to pass away among the direct monastic disciples of Ramakrishna and Sarada Devi. During his illness he was served by Kalyanananda, a direct disciple of Vivekananda.
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in 1891 and stayed in a solitary garden house, living an austere life. His health broke down with the severe strain of the austerities and spiritual practices, and he came back to Calcutta, to the newly formed
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and its adjoins. Yogindranath was contemplative in nature from his childhood. He was simple in his habit and did not hanker after any luxury. He spent much of his time in meditation and worship. Yogin met
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during her stay in Calcutta after Ramakrishna paramhangsha's death. He was one of the disciples whom Ramakrishna paramhangsha referred to as "Iswarakoti" or the "ever perfect soul".
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The buildings and dormitories of residential schools under Ramakrishna Mission are named after the direct disciples of Sri Ramakrishna and in many cases other monks also.
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and looked after her when she stayed in various places in Calcutta, from 1888 to 1899. Sarada Devi used to call him affectionately as "Chhele Yogen" or the "boy Yogen".
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in 1887, and took the name "Swami Yogananda" (Yoga – communion (with God), ananda – bliss), signifying his love for contemplation and meditation. He traveled to
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was one of the witnesses to his death, and she had described the moments of his passing away in one of her letters to
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Yogananda was the first to organise the public celebration of Ramakrishna's birthday anniversary on a large scale in
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After his marriage, Yogin met Ramakrishna again when the latter called him, and he once again began to frequent
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when he was seventeen years of age. He was then studying for his school-leaving examination, then under the
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Asamanya Patralekika Nivedita, by Pravrajika Shraddhapraana, published by Sarada Math, 2008, page 40
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years. In 1898 Yogananda organised the birthday anniversary of Ramakrishna in the newly formed
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Yogin took the monastic vow along with his other brother disciples under the leadership of
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Yogindranath Roy Choudhury was the eldest son of Navin Chandra Choudhury and was born near
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village on 30 March 1861. Navin Chandra was a poor descendant of the local aristocrat
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Sri Ramakrishna Leela Prasanga, by Swami Saradananda, volume 2, Udbodhan publishers
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temple premises. Yogananda was also instrumental in providing a grand reception to
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The disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, published by Advaita Ashram, Mayawati, page 119
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After the passing away of Ramakrishna, Yogin accompanied the widow
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Calcutta
Bengal Presidency
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Hinduism
Advaita Vedanta
Ramakrishna
Bengali
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Ramakrishna Paramahansa
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Sarada Devi
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