My Life as an Ascetic and Belur-Math

My Life as an Ascetic and Belur-Math 

Swami Someshwarananda 

My Life as an Ascetic and Belur Math is a profound exploration of the author’s relentless quest for life’s fundamental questions. From a young age, the author’s curiosity and intellectual drive led him on a path of self-discovery and spiritual inquiry. This journey ultimately guided him to the Ramakrishna Mission, where he embraced the life of a monk, finding the environment and companionship necessary to seek the answers he had longed for.

The book delves into the transformative experience of monastic life within the Ramakrishna Mission by vividly portraying the training centres where monks are molded and shares enlightening anecdotes about the revered Maharajas of the past and present. These stories and teachings are not just historical accounts but serve as guiding lights for anyone on a spiritual journey.

Originally published in Bengali as Amar Sanyas Jiban o Belur Math by Swami Someshwarananda, the book’s massive success has led to this English translation by Himangshu Ranjan Banerjee, a devoted follower of Swami Someshwarananda and the Ramakrishna Mission.