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(1836 – 1886) Sri Ramakrishna is regarded by millions all over the world as a divine incarnation. His early life was devoted to the practice and testing of spiritual disciplines including those of Hinduism, Christianity, Islam as well as the various subsets of Hinduism. After realizing God in each of those paths, he declared that all faiths, if followed with earnestness, lead to the same final goal.

(1853-1920) Sri Sarada Devi, known as the Holy Mother, was Sri Ramakrishna's spiritual consort and first disciple. After his passing, she continued his spiritual work, blessing many devotees. Her final message was: "My child if you want peace of mind, then do not find fault with others. Learn to make all your own. No one is a stranger my child … the whole world is your own."

(1863-1902) Swami Vivekananda, Sri Ramakrishna's chief disciple, founded the Ramakrishna Order. In 1893, he brought Vedanta to the West, representing Vedanta at the Parliament of World's Religions in Chicago. He reshaped Vedanta's ancient wisdom to help humanity realize God as Truth.