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The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna as translated by Swami Nikhilananda offers the reader a penetrating view into the spiritual wisdom of India. On account of his deep mystical experiences and constant absorption in God, Sri Ramakrishna (1836 - 1886) is regarded as being of the stature of Krishna, Buddha, and Christ. The Gospel is the record of his conversations, which are unique in their breadth and depth. Profound spiritual truths are here described in simple words and vivid stories, revealing the divinity of man and the spiritual foundation of the universe.
This abridged edition of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (ISBN 0-911206-01-9) will be found useful for daily devotional reading and especially convenient to carry. The original work has been reduced by the Swami Nikhilananda to less than one-third of the its size by eliminating repetitions and unfamiliar references. This has been done without affecting the continuity or the completeness of the teaching. This 640 page edition retains the biographical introduction from the unabridged edition, as well as, a glossary, and index.
