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'''Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service''' was started in 1900 by a group of young men at [[Varanasi]](commonly known as [[Banaras]]) inspired by the teachings of Swami [[Vivekananda]] in a very modest way with 4 annas (25paise) as capital which they got by begging. The [[Swami]], when he visited Varanasi in February, 1902, was immensely pleased to see the dedicated service of those poor but determined youth and wrote an appeal for funds.Eventually the present land was purchased in 1908. The home had the unique privilege to be blessed by the visit of Holy Mother Sri [[Sarada Devi]] and most of the direct disciples of Sri [[Ramakrishna]]. As the years rolled by the Home of Service grew in all proportions. New service wings were added. Today this multi-dimensional institution of service (a 230 bedded General Hospital) sprawls into an area of 13 acres and specially caters to the needs of the rural poor and underprivileged patients. |
'''Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service''' was started in 1900 by a group of young men at [[Varanasi]](commonly known as [[Banaras]]) inspired by the teachings of Swami [[Vivekananda]] in a very modest way with 4 annas (25paise) as capital which they got by begging. The [[Swami]], when he visited Varanasi in February, 1902, was immensely pleased to see the dedicated service of those poor but determined youth and wrote an appeal for funds.Eventually the present land was purchased in 1908. The home had the unique privilege to be blessed by the visit of Holy Mother Sri [[Sarada Devi]] and most of the direct disciples of Sri [[Ramakrishna]]. As the years rolled by the Home of Service grew in all proportions. New service wings were added. Today this multi-dimensional institution of service (a 230 bedded General Hospital) sprawls into an area of 13 acres and specially caters to the needs of the rural poor and underprivileged patients. |
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==Motto== |
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*To render selfless service as means to purification of mind, which leads to spiritual realization. |
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*To look upon all men, women and children, irrespective of caste, creed, colour or nationality as the veritable manifestations of the lord, as taught by Sri Ramakrishna and worship them as such by trying to remove their wants and sufferings. |
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*To serve those who have none to help when dark days of disease, old age and starvation overtake them and make them feel the want of a friendly hand more then ever before. |
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*To give all possible relief to the destitute lying in the streets and bathing ghats by admitting them into the Home and giving them medicine aid, diet etc., till their recovery. |
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Key people | Swami Vivekananda |
History
Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service was started in 1900 by a group of young men at Varanasi(commonly known as Banaras) inspired by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda in a very modest way with 4 annas (25paise) as capital which they got by begging. The Swami, when he visited Varanasi in February, 1902, was immensely pleased to see the dedicated service of those poor but determined youth and wrote an appeal for funds.Eventually the present land was purchased in 1908. The home had the unique privilege to be blessed by the visit of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi and most of the direct disciples of Sri Ramakrishna. As the years rolled by the Home of Service grew in all proportions. New service wings were added. Today this multi-dimensional institution of service (a 230 bedded General Hospital) sprawls into an area of 13 acres and specially caters to the needs of the rural poor and underprivileged patients.
Motto
- To render selfless service as means to purification of mind, which leads to spiritual realization.
- To look upon all men, women and children, irrespective of caste, creed, colour or nationality as the veritable manifestations of the lord, as taught by Sri Ramakrishna and worship them as such by trying to remove their wants and sufferings.
- To serve those who have none to help when dark days of disease, old age and starvation overtake them and make them feel the want of a friendly hand more then ever before.
- To give all possible relief to the destitute lying in the streets and bathing ghats by admitting them into the Home and giving them medicine aid, diet etc., till their recovery.