General Report - 1976

THE GENERAL REPORT

OF

Ramakrishna Math

&

Ramakrishna Mission

For April, 1974 — March, 1975

The national ideals of India are Renunciation and Service. Inten­sify her in those channels, and the rest will take care of itself.

—Swami Vivekananda

INTRODUCTION

History

Shortly after the passing away of Sri Ramakrishna, the prophet of the harmony of all religions, in August, 1886, a monastic Order bearing his name was organized with a monas­tery (Math) at Baranagore, a northern suburb of Calcutta, by his Sannyasin disciples headed by Swami Vivekananda. It gradually set up a twofold ideal before it: To create a band of Sannyasin teachers of Vedanta; and, in conjunction with the lay disciples to carry on missionary and philanthropic work, looking upon all, irrespective of caste, creed or colour, as veritable" manifestations of the Divine. For some time the latter work was carried on through an association called the Ramakrishna Mission Association, started by Swami Viveka­nanda in May, 1897, shortly after his return from the West. In 1899 he transferred the Math, which had changed places by now, to its present site at Belur, across the Hooghly (Ganga), about six km. north of Calcutta, where it set itself more vigo­rously to the task of training a band of monks inspired with the twin ideals of Self-realisation and service to the world. Soon after this, the Math authorities took upon themselves the work of the Mission Association.

Though the Ramakrishna Math was registered as a Trust in 1901, for the efficiency of the work of the Mission Association

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and for giving it a legal status, a society named the Rama-krishna Mission was registered in 1909 under Act XXI of 1860 (see Appendices A and B). Its management vested in a Governing Body. Both the Math and the Mission gradually extended their spheres of activity as a result of which a number of branches in different parts of the country and abroad came into existance.

The Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission

Though the Ramakrishna Mission and the Ramakrishna Math, with their respective branches, are distinct legal entities, they are closely related, inasmuch as the Governing Body of the Mission is made up of the Trustees of the Math; the administrative work of the Mission is mostly in the hands of the monks of the Ramakrishna Math; and both have their Headquarters at the Belur Math. The Math organization is constituted under a Trust with well-defined rules of procedure. The Mission is a registered society. Though both the organi­zations take up charitable and philanthropic activities, the former lays emphasis on religion and preaching, while the latter is wedded mainly to welfare service of various kinds. This distinction should be borne in mind, though the 'Rama­krishna Mission' is loosely associated by people with Math activities also. It is necessary, moreover, to point out that the appropriation of the name of Sri Ramakrishna or Swami Vivekananda by any institution does not necessarily imply that it is affiliated either to Ramakrishna Math or to Ramakrishna Mission.

The Math and the Mission own separate funds and keep separate accounts of them. Though both the Math and the Mission receive grants from the Central and State Governments and public bodies for their social welfare activities, the other activities of the Math are financed from offerings, publications, etc., and the Mission is supported by fees from students, public dona­tions, etc. Both the Math and the Mission funds are annually audited by qualified auditors.

Summary of Activities

Both for some difficulties and hardships here and there the year 1974-75 was more or less peaceful for our activities in India and abroad.

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During the year under review a new Prayer Hall was declared open at Midnapore and the Universal Temple at the Institute of Culture, Calcutta, was reopened. At Narottam Nagar foundation of the school building was laid. The sixth storey was added to the Nurses' Hostel building at Seva Pratish-than, Calcutta, and the new building for Out-Patient Clinic was inaugurated at Trivandrum. At Mysore the Institute of Moral and Spiritual Education started functioning.

Foundation of the Silver Jubilee Commemmoration building was laid at Nadi in Fiji island and a new building was dedicated at Ganges Town monastery of Chicago centre.

The effort to purchase a portion of Swamiji's ancestral home is still continuing; but as this entails prolonged litiga­tion, the Mission has approached the West Bengal Government for the compulsory acquisition of a few plots, including the place where Swamiji was born.

Centres

Excluding the Headquarters at Belur, there were in March, 1975, 119 branch centres in all, of which 54 were Mission cen­tres, 21 combined Math and Mission centres, and 44 Math centres. These were regionally distributed as follows : two Mission centres, five combined Math and Mission centres and three Math centres in Bangladesh ; one Mission centre each in Burma, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Fiji, Mauritius and France ; one Math centre each in Switzerland, England and Argentina ; 12 Math centres in the United States of America ; and the remain­ing 46 Mission centres, 16 combined Math and Mission centres and 26 Math centres (88 in all) in India. The Indian centres were distributed as follows : 29 in West Bengal, 11 in Uttar Pradesh, 12 in Tamil Nadu, seven in Bihar, five in Kerala, four in Karnataka, three each in Orissa, Andhra Pradesh and Assam, two each in Maharashtra, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh, and one each in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Chandigarh. Moreover, attached to the branch centres there were over twenty sub-centres where monastic workers re­sided more or less permanently.

Types of Work

Medical Service : The Math and the Mission institutions under this head served the public in general, irrespective of

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creed, colour or nationality. Prominent of these are the indoor hospitals in Calcutta, Varanasi, Vrindaban, Lucknow, Kankhal, Trivandrum and Ranchi. In 1974-75 there were altogether 13 Indoor Hospitals with 1,588 beds which accommodated 46,541 patients and 74 Outdoor Dispensaries which treated 38,45,428 cases including the old ones. Besides, some centres had provi­sion for emergency or observation indoor wards attached to their dispensaries. The Veterinary section of the Shyamala Tal Sevashrama treated 346 cases. The Sanatorium at Ranchi and the Clinic at New Delhi treated T.B. cases alone, while large sections of Seva Pratishthan, Calcutta, and the hospital at Trivandrum were devoted to maternity and child-welfare work. At Trivandrum there was also a department of Psychiatry. Research on different branches of medical science as also Post Graduate training in D.G.O. and D.C.H. courses were conduc­ted at Seva Pratishthan, Calcutta.

Educational Work : The twin organizations ran, during the period, five Degree Colleges of general education at Madras, Rahara (24 Parganas), Coimbatore, Belur (Howrah), and Narendrapur (24 Parganas) with 4,287 students on their rolls. The last two were wholly residential, and the colleges at Madras and Coimbatore had attached hostels for residing stu­dents. In addition, there were three B.Ed. Colleges at Belur, Coimbatore and Mysore with 407 students, one Basic Train­ing School at Coimbatore with 29 students, one Post-graduate Basic Training College at Rahara with 99 students, four Junior Basic Training Institutes at Rahara, Sarisha and Sar-gachhi with 313 students, a College for Physical Education, another for Rural Higher Education, an Institute of Commerce and a School of Agriculture with 109, 56, 10 and 168 students respectively at Coimbatore, four Polytechnics at Belur, Bel-gharia, Madras and Coimbatore with 1,173 students, 8 Junior Technical and Industrial Schools with 681 boys and 14 girls, six Vocational Training Centres with 278 students, 90 Students' Homes or Hostels, including some orphanages with 8,984 boys and 540 girls, 14 Multipurpose Higher Secondary Schools with 6,551 boys and 541 girls, 25 High, Secondary and Higher Secon­dary Schools with 12,311 boys and 8,298 girls, 26 Senior Basic and M.E. Schools with 2,654 boys and 1,823 girls, 53 Junior

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Basic, U.P., and Elementary Schools with 10,710 boys and 7,630 girls, and 102 L.P. and other grades of Schools with 4,856 boys and 2,079 girls. The Seva Pratishthan, Calcutta, and the Math Hospital at Trivandrum trained nurses and midwives, the number of trainees being 235. The Institute of Culture in Calcutta conducted a School of Humanistic and Intercul-tural Studies and a School of Languages for teaching diffe­rent Indian and foreign languages with 132 and 1,667 students respectively. The Ashrama at Narendrapur conducted a Blind Boys' Academy, an Institute of Commerce and a Village-Level Workers' Training Centre with 113, 51 and 113 students respectively. The centres in Raipur and Ranchi (Morabadi) ran a 'Panchayati Raj Training Centre' and a training centre in farming (Divyayan) respectively with 2,448 and 291 stu­dents. The centre at Rahara conducted a Rural Librarianship Training Centre (residential) with 25 students. Thus there were altogether 57,601 boys and 22,075 girls in all the educa­tional institutions run by the Math and the Mission in India, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Fiji.

Recreational activities : Some of the Math and the Mission centres have been providing scope for recreational, cultural and spiritual activities to youngsters at stated periods outside their school hours. The Vivekananda Balaka Sangha of the Banga­lore Ashrama has a fine building of its own. At the Mysore Ashrama also a number of boys take advantage of the various kinds of facilities provided for them, and the youth section of the Janashiksha Mandir, Belur, is engaged in similar activities.

Work for Women : The organization has ever been conscious of its duties to the women of India. Typical of the work done for them are the Maternity Sections of the Seva Pratishthan, Calcutta and the Hospital at Trivandrum; the Domiciliary and Maternity Clinics at Jalpaiguri and Khetri ; the women's sections of the Hospitals at Varanasi and Vrinda-ban; the attached Invalid Women's Home at Varanasi; the Sarada Vidyalaya at Madras ; the Girls' High Schools at Jamshed-pur; the Sarada Mandir at Sarisha and the two Training Schools for nurses in Trivandrum and Calcutta. Moreover, there are special arrangements for women in other hospitals, dispensaries and schools; and some institutions are conducted

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especially for them. The Madras Math also conducts a High School and a Primary School for girls.

Rural Uplift and Work among the Labouring and Back­ward Classes : The twin organizations have all along tried their best to serve the unfortunate countrymen who have fallen back culturally or otherwise. In addition to the more promi­nent village Ashramas like those at Cherrapunji, Raipur, Sari-sha, Ramharipur, Manasadwip, Jayrambati, Kamarpukur, Sar-gachhi, Along, Narottam Nagar, Coimbatore, Kalady, Trichur and Nattarampalli, a number of rural sub-centres—both perma­nent and semi-permanent—are run under the branch centres at Belur, Rahara, Sarisha, Tiruvalla, Kankurgachhi (Calcutta), Malda, Ranchi, Narendrapur and Cherrapunji. Of these, special mention may be made of the numerous village sub-centres started for educating the hill tribes in Meghalaya and a farming centre at Ranchi, specially meant for Adivasis and Scheduled Castes. Welfare work of various kinds was done among the Kukis and Mizos by the Silchar Ashrama. Our edu­cational and cultural activities in Arunachal Pradesh are also proving very useful and popular. During the year, the organi­zation ran in the rural and backward areas nine Multipurpose Higher Secondary Schools, four High Schools, 47 Senior Basic, M.E. and U.P. Schools, 45 Primary Schools, 35 night Schools for adults, six Vocational Training Centres, a Rural Librarian-ship Training Centre, a Panchayati Raj Training Centre, a Village-Level Workers' Training Centre, a School of Agricul­ture, a College of Rural Higher Education and an institute for training village youths in farming—with a total of 20,391 students. The organization also conducted 18 Outdoor Dis­pensaries treating 3,10,363 patients and five Mobile Dispen­saries serving 90,123 patients, besides running 108 Milk-distri­bution centres and a number of libraries with three mobile units—all located in the rural and backward areas. In addi­tion to such varied activities, preaching and educative tours with magic lanterns, movie-films and such other means were also undertaken frequently. For the labouring classes in the industrial areas, the Mission conducted several night schools, community centres, etc.

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Mass Contact : From the foregoing account it will be evident that the organization's activities are not concentrated in urban areas alone ; they are spread over other fields as well. The message of Ramakrishna-Vivekananda is steadily spreading in all parts of India, which is evident from the participation of innumerable people during the annual celebrations. The Ashramas and temples also draw thousands of people through­out the year. Over and above these, there are a number of medical institutions where lakhs of people get free medicines, and thousands are treated in the indoor departments. In the educational institutions also, a considerable number of poor students get free education, board, or lodging. The organiza­tion is also running a good number of free libraries in the rural areas. The publication centres sometimes sell booklets at nominal price to suit the pocket of the masses.

Spiritual and Cultural Work : Both the Math and the Mission centres laid emphasis on the dissemination of the spiri­tual and cultural ideals of India, and through various types of activity tried to give a practical shape to the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna that all religions are true. The centres estab­lished real points of contact among people of different faiths through public celebrations, meetings, classes, publications, etc. More than 115 Libraries containing vast number of books and journals were conducted by them. Attached to the libraries Reading Rooms were maintained in many places. One Sans­krit Chatushpathi too was run. At least ten centres pub­lished books on religious subjects and 12 journals in different languages. The Math centres at Mayavati, Baghbazar (Cal­cutta), Madras, Nagpur, Mysore, Rajkot, Trichur and Bhuba-neswar, in particular, have to their credit a considerable num­ber of useful publications. Some of our foreign centres too are publishing valuable books. Special mention should be made of the Institute of Culture, Calcutta, which has been trying to bring together eminent men and women of India and other lands in cultural fellowship. It may not be out of place to tell here of the continuous preaching of Vedanta through classes and lectures for quite a few years now, being carried on by Swami Nihsreyasananda in South Africa (Rhodesia) and East Africa, with Salisbury (35, Rhodes Avenue) as his centre.

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Relief and Rehabilitation Work : As usual the Mission undertook relief and rehabilitation work either directly through the Headquarters or in conjunction with some branch centres. Some works were also conducted by the branch centres them­selves.

The Bangladesh Relief and Rehabilitation was carried on through the branch centres at Dacca, Narayanganj, Bagerhat, Dinajpur, Barisal, Faridpur and Sylhet.

The following relief works were conducted in India :

A. Flood Relief—(1) in Midnapore by Contai Sevashrama,(2) in Cooch Behar by Rahara Boys' Home, (3) in West Dinaj­pur by Saradapitha, (4) at Manihari by Katihar Ashrama, (5) atDarbhanga and at Laherisarai by Patna Ashrama, and (6) atDhubri by the Headquarters.

B. Gruel Kitchen for drought-affected people—(1) inBankura district by Bankura, Jayrambati and Ramharipur cen­
tres, (2) in Cooch Behar by Rahara Boys' Home, (3) in Jalpai-guri by Jalpaiguri Ashrama, (4) in 24-Parganas by Manasa-dwip Ashrama, Narendrapur Ashrama, Sarisha Ashrama andRahara Boys' Home, (5) in Midnapore by Contai Sevashramaand Tamluk Sevashrama, and (6) in Purulia by Purulia Vidya-pith.

C. Scarcity Relief—(1) in Bankura district by BankuraSevashrama, (2) in 24-Parganas by Manasadwip Ashrama, (3) inRaipur by Raipur Ashrama, and (4) in Gujarat by the Mathcentre at Rajkot.

D. Cheap Canteen—(1) in Katihar by Katihar Ashramaand (2) in Malda by Malda Ashrama.

E. Fire Relief—in Orissa by Bhubaneswar Ashrama.

F. Test Relief—in Bankura district by RamharipurAshrama.

Annual Celebrations : Most of the Math and the Mission centres ceremonially observe the days sanctified by the advent of great saints and prophets. The general features of the cele­brations of the birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi (the Holy Mother) and Swami Vivekananda are : Special wor­ship, Homa (making offerings in the sacred fire), chanting of

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scriptural texts, Bhajan and Sankirtan (often in chorus), distri­bution of Prasad (sacramental food) to the devotees, feeding of the poor in large numbers, and lectures by eminent speakers, including the Swamis of the Order. Thus the message of Sri Ramakrishna and his direct associates is steadily spreading, and many young and ardent souls are coming into closer touch with the ideals of the Math and the Mission. In co-operation with the local public, some centres celebrate the more popular Hindu festivals, accounts for these being maintained separately.

The Plan of the Report

The activities of the Math and the Mission have been des­cribed in this Report in five Sections. Section I deals with the Math and the Mission Headquarters, Section II : with Mission centres only, classified into (A) Institutions mainly medical, (B) Institutions mainly cultural and educational, and (C) Ins­titutions of general services, Section III : with combined Math and Mission centres, Section IV : with Math centres in India, and Section V : with centres outside India. We shall take them up in order. The descriptions given in this Report are very short, since most of the centres publish Reports of their own, to which reference may be made for details.

SECTION I

THE MATH & THE MISSION HEADQUARTERS

Ramakrishna Math, Belur (Howrah)

It was the aim of Swami Vivekananda to found an institu­tion where thousands of young men would be provided with the means of attaining their own liberation and of preparing themselves for the service of humanity. The chief Math centre started for this purpose has long been situated at Belur (Phone : 66-3619), on the western bank of the Ganga, six kilo­metres north of Howrah Railway Station. Associated with the holy lives of Swami Vivekananda and his worthy brother-disciples, Ramakrishna Math, Belur, or the Belur Math as popularly called, with its spacious grounds and serene atmos­phere, is a place of pilgrimage for many sincere seekers of Truth.

The course of spiritual life in the Math went on without break, and a number of selected young men, both Indian and foreign, were initiated into Brahmacharya and Sannyasa. In the attached Training Centre for the Brahmacharins of the Order, there were regular classes on philosophy and religion under qualified monastic teachers. With the gradual increase in the number of trainees, the need of more accommodation is being keenly felt. The Sannyasins of the Math conducted regular religious classes for the public at and around the Head­quarters, and undertook many successful lecture tours. The Math has a decent Library containing 14,798 books. An attrac­tive feature of the Math is the magnificent stone temple of Sri Ramakrishna with its spacious Natmandir (prayer hall), beautiful domes, etc., built in 1938. It is the most remarkable temple of its kind in eastern India. There are also small temples and shrines in memory of the Holy Mother (Sri Sarada Devi) and Swamis Vivekananda, Brahmananda and Shivananda. The room where Swami Vivekananda lived and attained Maha-samadhi is also preserved.

The need of further increasing the accommodation in the Guest House for the devotees and admirers, who want to pass a few days with their families near the precincts of the Math, is

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felt much. So far the ground floor only could be constructed. The construction of the upper storey could not be started for want of funds.

Ramakrishna Mission Headquarters

The Headquarters of the Mission as also of the Math (P.O. Belur Math, Dt. Howrah, West Bengal, PIN 711-202 ; Phone : 66-2391 ; Telegraphic address : Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, Howrah), located at the Belur Math, regulates the activ­ities of all the different Math and Mission branches. In addi­tion to this work of administration, the Mission conducted the following activities :

1. ramakrishna mission charitable dispensary, belur

This Outdoor Dispensary with free Allopathy and Homoeo­pathy departments was founded in 1913, and had its own build­ing in 1938. During the year it treated 2,52,825 cases. The big increase in the number of patients in recent years proves the popularity of the institution and underlines the urgent need for more space and better medical facilities. A scheme of development at an estimated cost of Rs. 5,00,000/- has, there­fore, been taken in hand. We hope this money as well as funds for meeting the recurring expenses will come forth from the generous public.

2. help to the poor

The Mission Headquarters helped 80 families and 332 students regularly, and 247 families and 210 students tempo­rarily with a total outlay of Rs. 54,582/-. Ill garments, 7 warm wrappers, 52 blankets, 86 dhotis and saris were also distributed.

3. relief and rehabilitation

The Mission and the Math undertook three major relief operations serving thousands of distressed people affected by various calamities in several parts of Bangladesh and India. In all Rs. 20,28,690/- was spent and the value of gifts was over Rs. 43,00,000/-.

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The relief operations are detailed below :

(1) Relief Work in Bangladesh : The relief and rehabilita­tion activities started in Bangladesh in February, 1972 continuedduring the year, the nature of work being construction ofhouses, sinking of tube-wells, distribution of clothings and food­-stuff, medical assistance, etc. The work was carried on throughthe Math and the Mission centres at Dacca, Narayanganj, Bagerhat, Dinajpur, Barisal and Sylhet. In all, approximately 3,09,430 persons of 77,922 families received relief of various kinds with a total outlay of Rs. 5,91,069/-.

The following articles valued approximately at Rs. 32,81,605/- were distributed among the needy people : Rice 302.5 kg., Milk Powder 1,48,397.5 Ibs., Baby Food 61,200 kg., Biscuit 640 kg., Blanket 3,149 pcs., Children's Garment 1,737 pcs., Dhoti 2,068 pcs., Sari 28,175 pcs., Lungi 6,303 pcs., Sweater 7,910 pcs., Shirt 4,121 pcs., Napkin 132 pcs., Mosquito Net 1,041 pcs., Old clothing 13,355 pcs., Utensil 441 pcs., Soap 531 pcs. and 75.6 kg., Book 25 pcs., Lantern 2 pcs., Shoe 2,518 pairs, Spade 481 pcs., Cobblers’ Implements 56 sets, Carpentry sets 4 and Yarn for fishing net 3,225 bundles. As also two tube-wells were sunk, 17 houses were constructed and 1,65,917 patients were treated through the centres mentioned above.

(2) Flood, Scarcity and other reliefs in India : Flood Relief was conducted in Midnapore by Contai Sevashrama, in CoochBehar by Rahara Boys' Home, in West Dinajpur by SaradPitha, at Manihari by Katihar Ashrama, at Darbhanga and Laheri Sarai by Patna Ashrama and at Dhubri by the Head-quarters. Gruel Kitchens for drought-affected people were run in Bankura district by Bankura, Jayrambati and Ramharipur centres ; in Cooch Behar by Rahara Boys' Home ; in Jalpaiguri by Jalpaiguri Ashrama; in 24 Parganas by Manasadwip Ashrama, Narendrapur Ashrama, Sarisha Ashrama and Rahara Boys' Home ; in Midnapore by Contai Sevashrama and Tamluk Sevashrama; and in Purulia by Purulia Vidyapith. In all, 46,000 persons were fed daily in these Gruel Kitchens. Scarcity-Relief was conducted in Bankura district by Bankura Sevashrama, in 24 Parganas by Manasadwip Ashrama, in Raipur by Raipur Ashrama and in Gujarat by the Math centre at

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Rajkot. Cheap Canteen was conducted in Katihar by Katihar Ashrama, Fire Relief was conducted in Orissa by Bhubaneswar Ashrama and Test Relief was conducted in Bankura district by Ramharipur Ashrama.

The total expenditure of these relief operations was Rs. 14,37,620/- benefiting 2,17,299 recipients of 83,907 families who received Rice 23,438 kg., Wheat 3,40,824.5 kg., Atta 16,651 kg., Chira and Gur 1,091 kg., Maize 3,271 kg., Dal 1,26,940.3 kg., Vegetables 40,703 kg., Mustard Oil 2,107 kg., Chhatu 1,099 kg., Milk Powder 600 kg., Baby Food 1,667 kg., Blanket 12,940 pcs., Sari 14,012 pcs., Dhoti 8,242 pcs., Children's Garment 12,281 pcs., Napkin 1,779 pcs., Lungi 748 pcs., Shirting 1,168 metres, Chadar 51 pcs., Old Clothing 4,200 pcs., Utensil 4,021 pcs., Match Box 2,210 pcs., and Gunny Bag 138 pcs.

Besides these seven wells were repaired in Purulia district by Purulia Vidyapith.

SECTION II MISSION CENTRES

A. INSTITUTIONS MAINLY MEDICAL

Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthaii Calcutta

This institution, formerly known as Shishumangal Pratish-than (99 Sarat Bose Road, Calcutta 26, PIN 700-026; Phone : 47-3636, five lines ; Telegraphic address : SISUMANGAL), was started on a modest scale in 1932 for maternity and child wel­fare. It gradually grew up into a first grade maternity hospital with a School of Nursing for Junior and Senior Midwifery courses. In 1956-57 it was converted into a General Hospital. The hospital, with its Medical, Surgical, Paediatric, Public Health, Radio-therapy, Radiology, Urology, Gynaecology, Obstetric, Eye, E.N.T., Orthopaedic, Dental, Skin and Family Planning departments, had 475 beds. With highly qualified and competent staff, it had four well-equipped laboratories, a blood bank, eight modern air-conditioned Operation Theatres, five X-ray units, one deep X-ray unit, a Coronary Care unit having two monitors, a Heart Care unit, a Physiotherapy unit and an all-electric laundry plant.

Housed in its own multistoreyed buildings on 1.6 acres of land, the hospital has also a Nurses' Hostel and three other staff quarters, accommodating more than 400 inmates. The Pratishthan has in addition a Training School for both Auxiliary and General Nursing-cum-Midwifery (roll strength : 205). 48 Auxiliary Nurse-Midwives and 26 General Nurse-Midwivcs passed their final examinations during the year, and were readily absorbed in different outside institutions.

Its activities were : Indoor Department—Admissions 16,529, confinements 6,367, major operations 1,794, minor operations 3,351. Outdoor Department—total cases 1,81,155, new cases 88,380. All the outdoor cases and nearly 59% of the indoor ones were free.

The Pratishthan has been recognized for teaching the D.G.O. and D.C.H. courses by the University of Calcutta from the session 1974-75.

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Ramakrishna Mission Tuberculosis Sanatorium Ranchi

The Sanatorium (P.O. Ramakrishna Sanatorium, PIN 835-221 ; Phones : 8148 and 8149; Telegraphic address : RECOVERY) is situated on a picturesque plot of land of a vast area, at an altitude of 2,100 ft., 14 km. from the Ranchi Rail­way Station and six kilometres from Hatia Railway Station. Opened in 1951 with 32 beds, it has 280 beds now.

Advanced Chest Surgery, an air-conditioned Operation Theatre and a Recovery Room, four X-ray plants (including one of 500 m.a. with tomograph attachment), a well-equipped Laboratory, a Laundry Plant, a Recreation Hall with a perma­nent stage and auditorium, projector for showing films, a Dairy, Agricultural Farms for the Sanatorium, an After-care Colony with a Rehabilitation Centre having a Tailoring Department are some of the prominent features of the institution.

Of the 810 patients (old 267, new 543) treated in the Sana­torium, 564 were discharged. 33 Surgical Operation including Lobectomy and Thoracoplasties were done. 51 cases were treated free of all charges and 12 at concessional rate, while 5,278 patients were given medical advice and assistance in the Out-patients Depart­ment. The After-care Colony had 27 ex-patients.

The free Outdoor Homoeopathic Dispensary treated 13,132 cases (new 5,405).

There is one U.P. School in the Mission compound with 176 pupils.

Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service Varanasi

Started in 1900, this Home has been occupying since 1910 its own premises on the Ramakrishna Road at Luxa (Varanasi 1, PIN 221-001 ; Phones : 62475, 62604 and 54736). An Outdoor Dispen­sary has been working since 1931 at Shivala in the city.

The activities of the Home were (1) Indoor General Hospital with an Operation Theatre-cum-Surgical Block : beds 186; admissions 2,997 ; surgical cases (including eye operations)

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1,129 (about 50% of the Indoor cases were treated free); (2) Outdoor Dispensary with Homoeopathy, eye, E.N.T., Dental, X-ray, Electrotherapy, Cardiology and a pathological and clinical Laboratory (including Shivala) : Total cases 2,39,365, new cases 58,728, Laboratory, X-ray and E.C.G. cases 14,423, 848 and 84 respectively; (3) Two Invalids’ Homes for men and women─Inmates : 22 men and 28 women; (4) Outdoor help to invalids, poor middle class women and poor students : Rs. 1,799/-, (5) Distribution of blankets worth Rs. 845/- among the poor.

Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrania, Kankhal (Saharanpur)

Founded in 1901, the activities of the Sevashrama (PIN 249-408 ; Phone : Hardwar 141) were (1) An Indoor Hospital : beds 65, admissions 1,765, surgical cases 735 ; (2) Outdoor Dis­pensary : total cases 80,678, new cases 22,350, surgical cases 2,664 ; laboratory tests 27,714, X-ray cases 4,844, Electro-therapy 67 and E.C.G. 207 ; (3) Blood Bank ; (4) Mobole Dispensary : total cases 53,731, new cases 28,415 ; (5) Observance of the birthdays of saints and prophets.

Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama Lucknow

This Sevashrama, started in 1914 and located since 1924 at Aminabad, was completely shifted in January, 1967 to Viveka-nanda Puram at Chandganj, Lucknow 7 (PIN 226-007 ; Phone : 81694). The newly constructed magnificent Vivekananda Poly-clinic (Phone : 81233 and 81277) conducted works through its multifarious Sections. The Indoor Department with 100 beds treated 1,646 patients. The other activities were (1) Outdoor Dispensary : total cases 6,27,562 (new 24,886), surgical 21,037, Dental 7,177, X-ray 12,642, Pathology 53,544, Ophthalmic 7,923, Gynaecology 13,497, E.N.T. 4,258, Special Investigations 3,113 and Physiotherapy 2,750 ; (2) A Library and Reading Room : books 13,276, newspapers and periodicals 138 ; (3) Occasional religious classes and lectures ; (4) Birthday anniversaries of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda ; (5.) Fortnightly Ramnam and Shyamnam kirtans.

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Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Jalpaiguri

Founded in 1923, the activities of the Ashrama (PIN 735-101 ; Phone : 344) were (1) An Outdoor Allopathic-cum-Homoeopathic Dispensary : total cases 16,605 (new 5,523); (2) A Domiciliary Maternity and Child Welfare Clinic : expectant mothers treated 514, home visits 2,390, clinic attendance 1,581 ; (3) Distribution of baby-food : recipients 263 ; (4) A Students' Home : inmates 15 ; (5) A Library and free Reading room : books 2,557, newspapers and periodicals 21 ; (6) Regular reli­gious classes in and outside the Ashrama; (7) Birthday celebra­tions of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda; (8) Durga Puja, Kali Puja, etc.

The Ashrama conducted Drought Relief work at Jorpakri.

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Salem

The Ashrama situated on the Ramakrishna Road, Siva-swamipuram Extension, Salem 7 (PIN 636-007 ; Phone : 5377) was affiliated in 1941. It conducted (1) A Charitable Dis­pensary : total cases 54,937 (new 22,825); (2) An Operation Theatre—minor operations 514 and major operations 4 ; (3) An Observation Ward with six beds; (4) A Library : books 1,800, periodicals 15; (5) Daily worship, weekly religious classes, fortnightly Ramnam Kirtan, and Bhajan on Wednesday and Saturday; (6) Celebrations of the birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother, Swami Vivekananda and others, and other religious festivals; (7) Distribution of fresh milk to the poor and undernourished children : recipients 1,472.

B. INSTITUTIONS MAINLY CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL

Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture Calcutta

This Institute, established in 1938 and housed later in its own commodious building at Gol Park, Calcutta 29 (PIN 700-029; Phone: 46-3431, four lines; Telegraphic address: INSTITUTE), has a threefold aim : (a) a proper interpreta­tion and appraisal of Indian culture, (b) the promotion of mutual knowledge and understanding between India and other countries, and (c) the promotion of the study of the cultural

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heritage of India and of the mankind as a whole. From a modest beginning the Institute has now grown into a centre of learning and research, recognized by the University of Calcutta and has drawn the interest of the public and also many leading scholars of India and abroad.

The Institute conducted (1) A General Library and read­ing Room : books 72,655 (issued 1,48,086), journals etc. 366 ; (2) A Children's Library : books 4,993 (issued 9,588); (3) A Junior Library for the age group of 13 to 16 years : books 2,014 (issued 2,822); (4) The Universal Temple—a Meditation Hall and a Shrine ; (5) 115 public lectures and 87 scriptural discourses by eminent scholars; (6) Educational and cultural film shows, music recitals, dramas, seminars, symposia and various other functions of cultural interest; (7) A School of Languages (German, French, Russian, Japanese, Arabic, Persian, spoken English, Spanish, Bengali, Sanskrit, Urdu and Hindi) : roll strength 1,667; (8) Publication of a monthly Bulletin (26th year) and one booklet; (9) An International Scholars' Residence which accommodated 703 persons; (10) The International Guest House : guests 897; (11) A School of Humanistic and Inter-cultural Studies with 132 students; (12) A School of World Religions with 118 students.

Ramakrislma Mission Sarada Fit ha Belur

Started in 1941, this centre (P.O. Belur Math, Dt. Howrah; PIN 711-202; Phone: 66-3292) had the following activities :

1. The Vidyamandira (Phone : 66-3349), a residentialthree-year degree college in Arts and Science with 308 boys,had its own N.C.C, and N.S.S. units of which the latter con­ducted a few literacy centres in the slum area. Religiousclasses for the students were regularly conducted.
2. The Shikshanamandira (Phone : 66-3695), a residentialB. Ed. College, had 109 students. An Extension Service Unit,attached to the College, conducted several seminars.
3. The Shilpamandira (Phone : 66-3308), a Govt.-sponsoredPolytechnic, providing four-year Licentiate courses in Civil,Electrical and Mechanical Engineering had 402 students.

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4. The Shilpayatana (Phone : 66-4124), a free Junior Tech­nical School for boys of 14 years and above, with three-yearintegrated course in Humanities, Science, Engineering Studiesand Workshop Practice, had 154 students.
5. The Shilpavidyalaya, a school with free training coursesfor one to two years in Electric wiring, Auto-mechanics,Carpentry, etc., had 70 students.
6. The Production-cum-Publication Section • Apart frommanufacturing small articles and equipments, it had its own
   Photography and Publication departments. The products were
   displayed and sold through a sales-cum-showroom.
7. The Janashikshamandira (Phone : 66-3643), a unit ofSocial (aduit) Education, organized three night schools for adults(students 61), arranged 136 educative film and slide showswith the help of a mobile audiovisual unit and conducted afree Library (books : 17,907; issued 18,487) as well as a MobileLibrary unit lending books out to village readers at theirhomes. It also organized 42 free meal distribution centres(total beneficiaries 11,200), several cultural functions, sportsand games, and five different crafts training, free of charge, forabout 180 children. Free tiffin was supplied to them daily.
8. The Tattwamandira (Phone : 66-3292), an institutionwhere religious classes for the public and scriptural classes forthe monastic inmates were held regularly.

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Coimbatore

Started in 1930 and affiliated in 1934 this Vidyalaya, at Perianaickenpalayam (P.O. Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalaya, Coim­batore 20; PIN 641-020; Phone : 23655 ; Telegraphic address : KALVI), is a comprehensive educational institution spread over extensive lands on the Ootacamund Road, 18 km. from the town, and had the following principal activities :

1. A residential High School : students 186.
2. A Basic Training Institute : students 29.
3. Swami Shivananda High School, mainly for the villageboys : students 242 including 48 girls.

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4. A Senior Basic School ; Roll strength 532 of whom 179were girls. Free midday meal was provided for 160 students.
   A Pre-Basic (Nursery) school is attached to it.
5. A Teachers' Training College offering Diploma inEducation, B.Ed., Shortened B.Ed., M.Ed., and Ph.D. courses :students 226. An Extension Service unit conducted variousseminars attended by 773 teachers. The attached ResearchDepartment conducted educational research and a quarterlyjournal.
6. A Degree College, offering Pre-university, Degree andPost-graduate courses in Arts and Science, had a roll strengthof 779.
7. A College of Physical Education : students 109.
8. A Polytechnic, offering a three-year Diploma course inCivil and Rural Engineering and two six-months' courses in
   Automobile Engineering, Agricultural Engineering and TractorServicing : students 196.
9. The Rural Institute had the following wings : (a) ASchool of Agriculture offering a two-year certificate course :students 168 ; (b) A College of Rural Higher Education, withExtension and Research Departments, having a three-yearDiploma course in Rural Services, and a Post-graduate Diplomacourse in Agricultural Economics and Co-operation : students 56.

10. The Industrial Institute, which provided a two-yearcourse in Fitting, Turning and Moulding, and a one-yearcourse in Composing, Proof-reading and Printing : students 66.
11. The Rural Dispensary : cases treated 19,656.
12. The Industrial Section imparted practical trainingto Engineering students and manufactured electric motors,pumps etc.
13. The Central Library, with open access system : Books43,195 (issued 15,686).
14. An Institute of Commerce : students 7.
15. A Primary School for poor children : 70 students towhom free lunch and tiffin were provided.
16. Hostels: The 11 hostels had 1,245 inmates.

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Ramakrislma Mission Boys' Home, Rahara (24 Parganas)

This Home (PIN 743-186; Phone : 58-2850), started in 1944 in Calcutta and later shifted to Rahara, 18 km. 10 the north of Calcutta, is mainly a residential educational institu­tion for orphans and poor boys, though some day scholars attend its various schools and colleges. It conducted :

1. An Orphanage where various types and grades of edu­cation were provided : roll strength 670.
2. One Pre-Basic (Nursery) School with 55 children.
3. Five units of Junior Basic School with 1,099 students.
4. Four units of Junior High School with 525 students.
5. A Junior Basic Training Institute and one Post­graduate Basic Training College (both residential) respectivelywith 77 and 99 trainees.
6. A Multipurpose Higher Secondary School with Science,Technology, Commerce and Humanities streams : rollstrength 717.
7. One three-year Degree College, offering Pass andHonours courses in Science subjects, with 673 students.
8. A Junior Technical School and a Vocational Schoolwith a total of 175 students.
9. A well-equipped District Library : 53 Unit Librarieshad 30,343 books.

10. Eight Adult Education Centres and an up to dateAudiovisual Service Unit.
11. One Rural Librarianship Training Centre (residential)with 25 trainees.
12. A Hostel for the Multipurpose school boys : inmates139. The three-year Degree College and the Junior TechnicalSchool had their own hostels.
13. An Outdoor Dispensary which treated 7,539 patientsfree of charge.

The Home had four N.C.C. troops under three officers and one instructor. It conducted Drought and Flood Relief work in Cooch Behar district.

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Ramakrislina Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur (24 Parganas)

Started in 1943 in Calcutta and later shifted to Narendra­pur (PIN 743-508 ; Phone : 619-201, four lines), 18 km. to the south-east of Calcutta, this institution had the following activities :

1. A residential Degree College (Phone : 619-205) withHonours courses in Arts and Science subjects had 337 studentsof whom over 50% received monetary help.
2. A residential Multipurpose Higher Secondary School(Phone : 619-206) with six streams had 516 students. Consideredby the Govt. of India as a model school, it had two media ofinstruction, English and Bengali. About 21% of the studentsgot scholarships from the School.
3. One residential Senior Basic School with English andBengali media had 293 students of whom 20% were given
   financial assistance.
4. One non-residential Primary School with 90 children.
5. The Social Education and Community Development
   Unit had the following wings : (a) The Institute of SocialEducation and Recreation which, through 23 of its villagecentres, conducted adult education and rural uplift as also
   published Samaj Siksha, a monthly in Bengali; (b) ChildWelfare and Medical Care which, through 63 milk distributioncentres, served 15,450 children and 2,350 expectant mothersregularly with UNICEF milk and nutritious food, besides
   providing other facilities like periodic health examination,recreational activities and supply of text books; (c) A Village-Level Workers' Training Centre offering four training courseswith 113 students; (d) Rural Development Unit which pro­vided irrigational facilities to 50 farmers, ran a Craft Training-cum-Production Centre for village boys; (e) The VivekanandaSocial Welfare Centre, meant mainly for the Harijans living
   in the slums of Rambagan in northern Calcutta, conducted :(i) two Pre-Basic Nursery Schools with 80 children, (ii) twoJunior Basic Schools with 331 pupils, (iii) Tutorial Classes for80 children, (iv) a Charitable Dispensary _: cases treated 12,500,(v) Vocational Training Centre with 45 women, (vi) a Social

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Education Centre for 30 women, and (vii) a special Nutrition Programme under which 3,200 children were given free bread and milk daily; (f) a Hostel mainly for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe boys with 15 students.

6. The residential Blind Boys' Academy offering generaleducation as well as training in music and several crafts had113 boys majority of them enjoying freeship. The Academyalso trained teachers for the blind and printed text booksin Braille.
7. The Central Library _: books 38,722 (issued 18,603),journals and periodicals 60.
8. The Department of Technical and Vocational Educa­tion had the following units : (a) A Junior Technical Schoolwith 170 free students of whom 37% received stipend formaintenance ; (b) The School of Automobile Engineering with29 students all of whom received stipend ; (c) A Regional Pre-Vocational Training Centre offering free general educationand technical training to 50 students; (d) A Commercial
   Institute offering shorthand and typewriting courses to 51
   students.
9. The Dispensary treated 88,338 outdoor cases.

The Ashrama conducted Gruel Kitchen and Food Relief work in 24-Parganas.

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Sarisha (24 Parganas)

Started in 1921, this institution (PIN 743-368; Phone : Diamond Harbour 29) successfully devoted itself to the task of village reconstruction through proper education. Its main activities were :

1. A Boys' Multipurpose Higher Secondary School withHumanities, Technology and Science streams had 624 students.The School had two N.C.C. Troops.
2. An attached Hostel with 177 inmates, of whom IIwere maintained free and 16 enjoyed concession.
3. A Girls' Multipurpose Higher Secondary School with
   Humanities, Science, Home Science and Fine Arts streams had541 students.
4. The attached Hostel had 74 inmates of whom 19
   enjoyed concession.

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5. Four units of Junior Basic School with a total of 358boys and 348 girls.
6. Two Pre-Basic (Nursery') Schools ; boys 40, girls 45.
7. Two units of Junior Basic Training Institute for womenteachers : trainees 116.
8. A Technical Section trained 14 women in Weavingand Embroidery.
9. One Area Library with six branches, a Text BookLibrary, a Sub-Divisional Library with two branches and aChildren's Library had respectively 8,247, 1,793, 5,433 and1,612 books.

(10) A Pre-Vocational Training Centre (students 36), offer­ing general education and technical training to boys (age group
11 to 14) in Fitting, Turning, Sheet metal work, Smith-craft,Moulding and Carpentry.

The Ashrama had two Audiovisual Mobile Units which screened 204 films during the year.

Uamakrishna Mission Vivekananda Society Jamshedpur

Started in 1920 and affiliated in 1927, the centre, located at Bistupur, Jamshedpur 1 (PIN 831-001 ; Phone : 3795), conducted the following : (1) Five Higher Secondary Schools (of which two were for boys, two for girls and one for both in separate shifts) with 1,480 boys and 1,914 girls. (2) Four Middle Schools with 2,221 boys and 1,982 girls. (3) Two U.P. Schools with 319 boys and 257 girls. Out of the total strength, 600 poor students were granted free studentship and concession amounting to Rs. 22,244/-. While one U.P. School is for Hindi-speaking children only, there are Hindi sections in the two Higher Secondary Schools, the four Middle Schools and the one U.P. School in all classes, along with Bengali sections. (4) The 11 School Libraries had a total of 31,693 books. (5) Two Students' Homes with 22 inmates, particularly of backward communities from rural areas, had provision for free board and lodging for a few meritorious poor students. (6) A Public Library and a free Reading Room with 4,153 books and 11 periodicals and dailies. (7) Weekly classes and occasional lectures. (8) Occasional audiovisual instructions with the help

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of a 16 mm. projector. (9) Excursions, picnics and seasonal games and sports. (10) Celebration of the birth anniversaries of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda, and religious festivals like Durga Puja, etc.

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College Madras

Started in 1946, this Degree College (Mylapore, Madras 4 ; PIN 600-004; Phone : 73057), had 2,190 students. Admissions in the College were made on the basis of merit, except for Harijan and backward class students, for whom a percentage of seats was reserved. The College, which also offered Post-gra­duate courses in certain Arts and Science subjects, had a Hostel with nearly 300 inmates. The departments of Chemistry, Eco­nomics, Philosophy and Sanskrit had research wings with scholars working for Ph.D. degrees. 1,390 scholarships awarded by the College amounted to Rs. 3,23,668/-. There were about 52,750 books and 132 periodicals in the College Library. The College N.C.C. had a company of 100 cadets.

The evening section of the College was opened with 137 students on the roll.

The College observed the birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda and Swami Ramakrishnananda. Besides, ethical and moral instruction formed an integral part of the College curriculum.

Ramakrishna Mission Students' Home Madras

Started in 1905 and affiliated in 1918, this Home moved into its own building in 1921 (Mylapore, Madras 4; PIN 600-004 ; Phone : 73064). It comprised three distinct sections :

1. a Hostel for boys studying in the Vivekananda College,
2. a Technical Institute which is mainly residential, and (3) aresidential High School. The three Sections had 44, 115 and165 students respectively on their rolls. The Hostel providedfree board and lodging for the inmates. The TechnicalInstitute offered Diploma course in Mechanical Engineering.

The Sri Ramakrishna Centenary Primary School, Myla­pore, and the Ramakrishna Mission Upper Primary School at Malliankaranai near Uttiramerur in Chingleput district, with

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408 and 185 children respectively, were also managed by the centre.

Ramakrishna Mission Boys' Schools Madras

Started in 1932, this centre at Thyagarayanagar (Madras 17 ; PIN 600-017; Phone : 442551) conducted three High Schools, three Primary Schools and a Hostel. The High Schools had 4,803 students, and the Primary Schools had 1,494 boys and 1,468 girls, while the Hostel (20, Doraiswamy Road) had 94 boys.

Ramakrishna Mission Sarada Vidyalaya Madras

Started in 1921, the Sarada Vidyalaya (27 Usman Road, Thyagarayanagar, Madras 17; PIN 600-017; Phone: 443153) had the following activities : (1) A Girls' High School with 2,558 students. (2) One Girls' Middle School with 1,394 pupils. (3) A Model High School with 833 pupils. (4) The Model Primary School had 744 students. (5) Three Hostels with 152 boarders. (6) Two Libraries for the students : total books 20,900.

The Vidyalaya made provision for the moral and religious instruction, group singing, special worship, Bhajana and physi­cal training as also for other useful extra-curricular activities.

Ramakrishna Mission Calcutta Students' Home Belgharia (24 Parganas)

Started in 1916 in Calcutta and finally shifted to its present permanent site at Belgharia (Calcutta 56; PIN 700-056; Phone : 58-1564), this Home conducted : (1) A Hostel, specially meant for poor but meritorious college students, with Library, Prayer Hall, and a small workshop to train the inmates in domestic handicrafts. Out of 91 boarders, 56 were free and 11 enjoyed concession. A few outside students were given financial assistance. Nearly 47% of the year's subscriptions came from the ex-inmates of the Home. (2) The Shilpa-pitha (Phone : 58-1650), a government-sponsored Polytechnic, offer­ing four-year Diploma courses in Civil, Mechanical and Elec­trical Engineering : students 460. (3) The Vivekananda Cen­tenary Library (books 5,351)-cum-Assembly Hall for the hostel

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inmates and the local public. (4) Observance of Kali Puja, Saraswati Puja and some other celebrations.

Ramakrishiia Mission, Chingleput

Started in 1936, this institution (Chingleput 1 ; PIN 603-001 ; Phone : 217) had (1) A High School for boys : strength 605 ; (2) A High School for girls : strength 590 ; (3) A Junior Basic Elementary School with 420 boys and 365 girls; (4) A Kindergarten School with 70 children; (5) A Library with 12,277 books ; (6) A Hostel with 48 boys. It also observed the birthdays of a few religious celebrities and screened films of educative value.

Ramakrishiia Mission Ashrama Cherrapunji (Khasi Hills)

Started in 1931, this centre (PIN 793-111; Phone: 42) conducted the following activities : (1) A High School with 302 boys and 259 girls. (2) Three Primary Schools. (3) A small Vocational School for teaching Weaving, Tailoring, Type­writing and Carpentry. (4) A Hostel : 100 boys. (5) One mobile Audiovisual Unit. (6) Weekly religious classes in Khasi langu­age. (7) Publication of books in Khasi. (8) Celebration of the birthdays of religious celebrities, (9) Occasional help in cash and kind.

At Sohbar, about 13 km. down, it had a Junior Basic School, one M.E. School with a vocational section and two separate hostels with 15 boys and 20 girls.

At Sheila, 20 km. down, it ran one M.E. School, a Primary School and an Ashrama with a Library and a Community Hall where Durga Puja was held.

At Nongwar, 15 km. below Cherrapunji, it had a free Primary School and one M.E. School. At other places scattered all over south Khasi Hills, it conducted eight M.E. Schools and 26 Primary schools. Altogether 1,025 boys and 1,018 girls stu­died in the 11 M.E. Schools and the 29 Primary schools.

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith

Deoghar (S.P.)

Started in 1922, this institution (P.O. Vidyapith; PIN 814-112; Phone : 333) conducted the following : (1) A residential

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Higher Secondary School (roll strength 353) recognized by the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, with Science, Commerce and Humanities streams and English as the medium of instruction. The School had provision for teaching various handicrafts, music, painting, tailoring, gardening, etc. The School Library had 11,446 books. (2) A Charitable Dispensary : cases treated 10,082 (new 3,551). (3) A free U.P. school for Hartjans (roll strength 200) who were supplied with midday meal, uniforms, books etc. free of cost.

Samakrishna Mission Vidyapith Purulia

Started in 1958, this institution (P.O. Vivekananda Nagar; PIN 723-147 ; Phone : 209) conducted the following : (1) A residential Multipurpose Higher Secondary School (roll strength 603), offering Humanities, Science, Technology, Fine Arts and Agriculture courses, having provision for teaching music, tailor­ing, woodcraft, scientific gadgets, ceramics, photography, etc. Considered as a model school by the Govt. of India, the school offered stipends and scholarships to about 40% of the students. As an adjunct to the Agriculture Stream, dairy and a poultry were conducted. The school Library had over 16,000 volumes. (2) A small Pre-Basic (Nursery) School with 55 children. (3) One mobile Audiovisual unit. (4) Religious discourses, observance of the birthdays of religious celebrities.

The Vidyapith conducted Gruel Kitchen in Purulia district.

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Barsaagore Calcutta

Started in 1912, this centre (Calcutta 36; PIN 700-036; Phone : 56-2624) had (1) A Multipurpose Higher Secondary School with four streams (roll strength 863); (2) Two units of Junior High School with 197 boys; (3) Two units of Junior Basic School with 431 students; (4) A Primary School with 264 children ; (5) An Area Library (books 6,638, periodicals 5) with a free Reading Room; (6) Film shows by the mobile Audio­visual unit of the Ashrama ; (7) A Charitable Homoeopathic Dispensary : patients treated 25,481 (new 3,439).

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Kamakrisluia Mission Ashrama, Asansol (Burdwan)

Started in 1926, this Ashrama on the Grand Trunk Road (PIN 713-301 ; Phones : 2937 and 3776) conducted (1) A Multi­purpose Higher Secondary School with Science, Technology and Humanities streams (roll strength 909); (2) Two Urban Junior Basic Schools with 352 boys ; (3) A Hostel with 30 in­mates ; (4) A Library and Reading Room : books 2,731 ; (5) Regular religious classes, occasional lectures and observance of the birthdays of religious celebrities and some festivals.

Kamakrisliiia Mission Ashrama Taki (24 Parganas)

Established in 1931, this Ashrama (PIN 743-429; Phone : 25) ran (1) A Multipurpose Higher Secondary School with Humanities and Science streams (roll strength 399); (2) Three U.P. Schools (one for boys, one for girls, and the other for both) : total roll strength 420 ; (3) A Students' Home with 62 inmates; (4) A small Library; (5) A Charitable Homoeopathic Dispensary : total cases 78,929 (new 10,273).

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Manasadwip (24 Parganas)

Started in 1928, this Ashrama (PIN 743-347) on the Sagar Island conducted (1) A Multipurpose Higher Secondary School with Science and Humanities streams (roll strength 216) ; (2) A Junior Basic School with 173 boys, and a special cadre Primary School with 121 girls; (3) A Students' Home with 14 boys;

4. Occasional religious classes and discourses in the Ashrama;
5. Birth anniversaries of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Motherand Swami Vivekananda ; (6) Philanthropic work among thelocal distressed.

The Ashrama conducted Scarcity and Flood relief work in different parts of the island.

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Midnapore

Started in 1914 and affiliated in 1931, the activities of this Ashrama (PIN 721-101) were (1) A Multipurpose Higher Secondary School (Phone : 260) with Science, Technology,

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Humanities and Commerce streams (roll strength 492); (2) Two units of Junior Basic School with 241 boys and 153 girls; (3) A Pre-Basic (Nursery) School with 50 children ; (4) A Stu­dents' Home with 63 boys ; (5) A Circulating Library and free Reading Room : books 3,590 (issued 6,500); (6) An Outdoor Dispensary with Allopathic and Homoeopathic departments : cases treated 95,957 (new 44,609); (7) Regular religious classes, occasional lectures, birth anniversaries of religious Teachers and some festivals.

A Prayer Hall was inaugurated in the year under review.

Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama Silchar (Cachar)

Started in 1924 and affiliated in 1938, this institution (Silchar 4 ; PIN 788-004 ; Phone : 280) conducted (1) A Stu­dents' Home with 76 inmates including 66 tribal boys; (2) A Library and Reading Room : books 2,240 (issued 1,800) ; (3) Regular religious classes in the Ashrama; (4) Tribal wel­fare work among Nagas, Kukis, Khasis, Mizos, Reangs and Tipras ; (5) Durga Puja, Kali Puja, and birthday celebrations of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda.

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Puri

Started in 1944, this Mission branch (PIN 752-001 ; Phone : 207) had the following activities : (1) A Library and free Reading Room, with a Children's Section : books 10,222 (issued 20,024), newspapers and periodicals 99. (2) A Students' Home (inmates 63, including 60 tribal and backward class boys) pro­viding free board and lodging, coaching and facilities for general education in recognized institutions. It had a text-book library with 1,432 books. (3) Fortnightly Ramanam kirtan, observance of religious meetings and festivals, and the birthday celebrations of Sri Ramakrishna, The Holy Mother, Swami Vivekananda, and other great Teachers.

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ramharipur (Bankura)

Started in 1952 as a sub-centre of Bankura and functioning since 1966 as an independent centre, it (PIN 722-133) ran (1) A Multipurpose Higher Secondary School with Science, Huma-

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nities and Agriculture streams : roll strength 370; (2) Two units of Junior Basic School with 157 boys and 72 girls; (3) A Library with 2,581 books; (4) A Hostel with 54 boys; (5) A Homoeopathic Dispensary : patients treated 16,329 (new 7,393). The Ashrama conducted Test Relief work benefiting 500 persons daily, and distributed clothes and blankets among the needy.

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Sargachhi (Murshidabad)

Started in 1897 by Swami Akhandananda, this oldest Ashrama of the Mission (P.O. Sargachi Ashrama; PIN 742-134) had (1) A Multipurpose Higher Secondary School with Science, Humanities and Agriculture streams : roll strength 437, of whom 105 enjoyed concession; (2) Three units of Junior Basic School with 353 boys and 155 girls, to whom all midday tiffin was given; (3) A residential Junior Basic Teachers' Training Institute : trainees 100; (4) A Charitable Allopathic Dispensary : cases treated 9,434 (new 6,122); (5) Seven Libra­ries with Reading Rooms: books 13,025 (issued 4,169); periodicals and newspapers 53; (6) Daily worship at the Ashrama Shrine, and observance of the birthdays of Sri Rama-krishna and other religious celebrities; (7) Weekly religious class at the Berhampore sub-centre; (8) A Hostel with 24 inmates ; (9) Occasional help to the poor and needy.

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Visakhapatnam

Started in 1938 and situated on the Vivekananda Road in full view of the sea, this Ashrama at Maharanipeta (Visakha-patnam 2; PIN 530-002; Phone : 2561) conducted (1) A Cultural and Recreational Centre with a small library for children ; (2) A Library and free Reading Room : books 954, newspapers and periodicals 26 ; (3) Daily scriptural discourse ; (4) A Primary School (Phone : 3855) in a different locality with English as medium of instruction : roll strength boys 236, girls 189 ; (5) A Charitable Homoeopathic Dispensary : cases treated 5,220 (new 1,508); (6) Celebration of the birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna and other religious celebrities.

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Kamakrisfuia Mission Ashrama, Along (Siang, Arunachal Pradesh)

Started in 1966 and situated in a beautiful valley of the Siang division, this centre (PIN 791-001 ; Phone : 49), conduc­ted (1) An English medium school upto standard VIII for the tribals : roll strength 252 including 57 girls, all of whom were given midday meals; (2) A Hostel with 95 non-paying boys; (3) A Library with 2,500 books and 12 journals; (4) Excur­sions and educative tours for the students; (5) Film shows for the local people (mostly documentaries); (6) Observance of religious and cultural functions.

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Gauhati (Kamrup)

Affiliated in 1969, this Ashrama on Chhatribari Road (Gauhati 8; PIN 781-008 ; Phone : 5621) had (1) One M. E. School with 87 boys; (2) A Circulating Library and a Reading Room : books 2,973 (issued 3,121) and periodicals 25 ; (3) A Students' Home : inmates 19 (free 7); (4) Daily worship, weekly religious class and observance of occasional festivals in and out­side the Ashrama.

The Ashrama helped the flood-victims of Goalpara district during the year under report.

Kamakrishna Mission, Narollam Nagar (Tirap)

Started in 1971 for providing educational facilities to the tribals of Arunachal Pradesh, the activities of this centre (P. O. Narottam Nagar, via Naharkatia, Dist. Tirap; PIN 786-610 ; Phone : Deomali 37 and 38 ; Telegraphic Address : NAROT­TAM, Naharkatia) were (1) A residential free Primary School with 155 boys; (2) A centre for Vocational Training in Carpen­try, Smithy, Tailoring, Woodcraft, Canework, Painting and Drawing; (3) A Library; (4) A Mobile Dispensary : cases treated 6,870. (5) Celebration of local and national festivals.

The centre conducted relief work among the famine-stricken people with foodgrains etc.

C. INSTITUTIONS OF GENERAL SERVICE

(Medical, Cultural and Educational)

Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi

Started in 1927 and affiliated in 1930, this Ashrama on the Ramakrishna Ashrama Marg (New Delhi 55; PIN 110-055; Phone : 52-7110) conducted (1) A Homoeopathic Dispensary : cases treated 67,344 (new 4,725); (2) A Library with separate sections for children and university students : books 27,235 (issued 19,254), newspapers and periodicals 122, University students' section : text books 4,867 (issued 400 daily on average) ; (3) 175 religious discourses on Saturdays and Sundays in the Ashrama and outside as also regular Sunday class at the Delhi University; (4) 125 occasional lectures in various local colleges and cultural institutions ; (5) Birthday celebrations of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother, Swami Vivekananda and other religious celebrities at the Ashrama and other localities of Delhi; (6) The Sarada Mandir which organized religious and moral instruction classes for children aged 6 to 12 years ; (7) A multistoreyed modern T. B. Clinic (Phone : 56-1707) at Karolbagh with 28 indoor observation beds; outdoor cases 1,72,022 (new 2,366) and indoor cases 234. Under the Home Treatment Scheme, the Clinic extended its medical service to patients unable to attend in person.

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Kanpur

Started in 1920 and affiliated in 1931, this institution at Ramakrishna Nagar (Kanpur 12 ; PIN 208-012 ; Phone : 40673) conducted (1) An Outdoor Allopathic-cum-Homoeopathic Dis­pensary with Pathology, Dentistry, Opthalmology and Radio­logy departments : total cases treated 1,63,342 (new 42,448); (2) A Higher Secondary School with 716 boys ; (3) A Library and free Reading Room : books 4,097 (issued 5,334) and perio­dicals and newspapers 69; (4) Religious classes, Bhajan and observance of the birthdays of religious celebrities, and other festivals.

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Ramakrislma Mission Ashrama, Patna

Started in 1922 and affiliated in 1926, this Ashrama on Ramakrishna Avenue (Patna 4; PIN 800-004; Phone : 50815) conducted (1) A Charitable Dispensary with Homoeopathic and Allopathic sections : cases treated 1,47,344 (new 14,811); (2) A Library and free Reading Room : books 11,365 (issued 7,101), newspapers and periodicals 76; (3) Regular scriptural classes and lectures in and outside the Ashrama; (4) Durga Puja, Kali Puja and the birthday celebrations of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother, Swami Vivekananda and other religious cele­brities.

The Ashrama conducted Flood Relief work at Darbhanga and Laherisarai.

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Shillong

Started in 1937, this Ashrama at Laitumkhrah (Shillong 3 ; PIN 793-003; Phone : 3676) conducted (1) A Charitable Dis­pensary with Pathology, X-ray and Electrotherapy sections as also a Homoeopathic department : cases treated 30,760 (new 20,259); (2) A Mobile Dispensary serving 40 neighbouring vil­lages treated 14,404 patients; (3) A Library and free Reading Room : books 8,036 (issued 2,241) and newspapers and perio­dicals 41 ; (4) A Hostel with 25 tribal boys; (5) 192 religious discourses in and outside the Ashrama, public meetings and fortnightly Ramnam; (6) Birth anniversaries of religious cele­brities, and some festivals; (7) A small publication section for books in Assamese, Bengali, Garo and Khasi.

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Chandigarh

Started in 1947, this Ashrama on Madhya Marg (Sector 15B, Chandigarh 17 ; PIN 160-017 ; Phone : 23787) had (1) Regular religious discourses on Saturdays and Sundays, fortnightly Ramnam, and occasional lectures in and outside the city; (2) A small Library and Reading Room with 1,610 books and 18 periodicals; (3) Birthday celebrations of Sri Ramakrishna, the

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Holy Mother, Swami Vivekananda and other saints and pro­phets ; (4) A Students' Home for college boys : inmates 40 ; (5) A Charitable. Homoeopathic Dispensary : cases treated 3,634 (new 910).

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Ranchi

Affiliated in 1930 the activities of this Ashrama at Morabadi (11 & 12, Swami Vishuddhananda Road, Ranchi 8; PIN 834-008 ; Phones : 21215 and 20821) were (1) A Charitable Homoeo­pathic Dispensary: cases treated 7,311 (new 3,267); (2) A Feeding Centre which distributed milk to 100 (daily average) children some of whom were also supplied with eggs; (3) A Library and Reading Room : books 6,017 (issued 9,478) and newspapers and periodicals 75 ; (4) Regular worship and observ­ance of the birthdays of religious celebrities of diverse faiths; (5) Occasional religious discourses and lectures in and outside the Ashrama ; (6) Divyayan, a residential Institute for training village youths, particularly Adivasis, in agriculture, animal husbandry, poultry and social service with 291 trainees; (7) Specialised courses in Agriculture, Dairy, Poultry, Bee­keeping and Use of Farm-machineries for 32 ex-trainees of Divyayan; (8) A mobile audiovisual unit which screened 117 films.

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, KaVihar

Started in 1926 and affiliated in 1931, this Ashrama (PIN 854-105 ; Phone : 449) conducted : (1) A Homoeopathic-cum-Allopathic Dispensary : cases treated 16,366 (new 9,112); (2) A Library and free Reading Room : books 1,895 and perio­dicals and dailies 4 ; (3) A Secondary School, recognized by the Board of Secondary Education, West Bengal with 599 boys and 84 girls ; (4) A Students' Home with three inmates ; (5) Regular religious classes, occasional lectures in and outside the Ashrama, and observance of the birthdays of religious celebrities.

The Ashrama conducted Flood Relief work at Manihari.

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Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Smriti Mandir Khetri (Rajasthan)

This Centre, started in 1959, (PIN 333-503) is housed in the mansion where Swami Vivekananda stayed twice as the honoured guest of the Raja. It had (1) A Library and Reading Room : books 5,409 (issued 2,843), dailies and periodicals 45 ; (2) Occasional scriptural classes and lectures in and outside the centre; (3) Celebration of the birth anniversaries of Sri Rama­krishna, the Holy Mother, Swami Vivekananda, and a few other local religious festivals; (4) A Nursery-cum-Primary School with 278 children ; (5) A free Maternity and Child Welfare Centre, away from the Ashrama ; cases handled 137, besides 3,678 home visits.

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Ashrama, Raipur

Affiliated in 1968, this Ashrama on the Great Eastern Road (P.- O. Vivekananda Ashram; PIN 492-001 ; Phone : 4589) con­ducted (1) A Charitable Allopathic-cum-Homoeopathic Dis­pensary with X-Ray, E.C.G., Dental, Eye, E.N.T., Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Pathological sections as also a Health Centre: cases treated 71,621 (new 14,182); (2) A Hostel for college students : inmates 17; (3) A public Library and Reading Room : books 18,532 (issued 28,622) and news­papers and periodicals 125; (4) Panchayali Raj Training Centre, a govt. aided institution for the training of Panchayat officials, etc. : total trainees 2,448 ; (5) Regular religious classes and public lectures in and outside the Ashrama; (6) Publica­tion of Vivek-Jyoti, a quarterly journal in Hindi (13th year).

The construction of Sri Ramakrishna Temple was nearing completion. The Ashrama conducted Drought Relief in Rai­pur and Durg districts.

Ramakrishna Mission (Relief) Madras

This centre, located at the premises of the Ramakrishna Mission Students' Home at Mylapore (Madras 4; PIN 600-004) undertakes relief works as and when necessary.

SECTION III

COMBINED MATH & MISSION CENTRES

Ramakrishna Mission and Ashrama, Bombay

Started in 1923 and situated on the Ramakrishna Mission Marg at Khar, Bombay 52 A. S. (PIN 400-052; Phone : 53-2442), the Ashrama conducted (1) Daily worship and Bhajan; (2) 260 religious classes in and outside the Ashrama; (3) Celebration of festivals like Kali Puja and Durga Puja, and observance of the birthdays of religious celebrities.

Opened in 1932, the Mission branch had (1) A Charitable Dispensary-cum-20 bedded Hospital (Phone : 53-4119) with Allopathic and Homoeopathic Sections : Outdoor cases 1,28,756 (new 24,054); Indoor cases 759 (surgical 579); (2) A Library and Reading Room : Books 19,793 (issued 13,806), periodicals and dailies 148 ; (3) A Students' Home : inmates 70 ; (4) Mobile Medical Relief : total patients 12,961 (new 9,590).

In the year under review the Ashrama celebrated its Golden Jubilee in a befitting manner.

Ramakrishna Ashrama and Mission Sevashrama Vrindaban (Mathura)

Started in 1907 and later shifted to its present home on the Mathura Road (PIN 281-121 ; Phone : Vrindaban 10) this Sevashrama had (1) An Indoor Hospital with Medical, Surgical, Eye, E. N. T., Cancer, Dental, Physiotherapy, Gynaecology, Radiological and Pathological departments : beds 103, admis­sions 4,569, surgical cases 3,173. The well-equipped Eye Depart­ment is a special feature of the hospital. (2) An Outdoor Allopathic-cum-Homoeopathic Dispensary : cases treated 2,51,925 (new 43,198).

A fortnightly outpatient Eye Clinic was conducted at Kosi : total patients 2,157 (new 866).

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Started in 1965, the Math branch observed certain religious festivals and the birth anniversaries of Sri Ramakrishna and other spiritual celebrities through various programmes.

Ramakrishna Mission and Ashrama Mangalore (South Canara)

Started in 1947 and later shifted to its present premises, this Ashrama, situated on Mangaladevi Road (Mangalore 1 ; PIN 575-001 ; Phone : 3412) organized, besides conducting daily worship, Bhajan and the celebration of the birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda, weekly classes, occasional lectures in and outside the Ashrama, and bi­monthly spiritual retreats for the devotees. The Ashrama had a Library with 3,119 books.

Opened in 1951, the Mission branch conducted (1) A Boys' Home with 48 inmates; (2) A Charitable Allopathic Dispen­sary : cases treated 38,683 (new 5,4

Ramakrishna Math and Mission, Rajahmundry (East Godavari)

Started in 1951, the Math at Veerabhadrapuram (Rajah­mundry 4; PIN 533-104; Phone : 112) held regular worship and Bhajan, religious discourse, a Library and Reading Room (books 5,253 ; newspapers and periodicals 31), and celebrated the birthdays of religious leaders.

Opened in 1951, the Mission branch in the town, on the bank of Godavari, conducted weekly religious discourses and a Charitable Homoeopathic Dispensary : cases treated 4,537 (new 352).

Ramakrishna Math and Mission, Bhubaneswar

Founded by Swami Brahmananda in 1919, this monastery on Vivekananda Marg (Bhubaneswar 2 ; PIN 751-002 ; Phone : 50228) conducted daily worship, regular religious classes and discourses in and outside the Math, and celebrated the Kalipuja and the birthdays of great saints. It has a publication depart­ment for books in Oriya.

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Started in 1920, the Mission branch had (1) One U. P. School with 140 boys and 109 girls ; (2) One M. E. School with 82 boys ; (3) A Charitable Allopathic Dispensary : cases treated 35,262 (new 18,211); (4) A Library and free Reading Room : books 11,548 (issued 13,203) and periodicals etc. 96; (5) Provi­sion for occasional pecuniary help to the needy and some regular financial help to the poor and meritorious students.

Ramakrishna Math and Mission Sevashrama Bankura

Started in 1917, the Math (PIN 722-101 ; Phone : 231) con­ducted (1) Daily worship and regular religious classes and lectures in and around the town; (2) A number of public religious celebrations; (3) A Library and Reading Room : books 4,467 and periodicals etc. 34.

The Mission Sevashrama had (1) Two Charitable Homoeo­pathic Dispensaries: cases treated 38,917 (new 10,538); (2) A Junior Basic School with 118 boys and 77 girls.

Ramakrishna Math and Mission Ashrama Malda

Started in 1924, this Math (PIN 732-101 ; Phone : 479) held, besides daily worship, regular scriptural classes and Bhajan as also occasional lectures in and outside its premises. More­over, it celebrated Durga Puja, Kali Puja and the birthdays of saints and prophets.

Opened in 1942, the Mission branch conducted (1) A Higher Secondary School with 648 students; (2) An Urban Junior Basic School with 273 boys and 29 girls ; (3) A Rural Junior Basic School with 88 boys and 75 girls; (4) Two Nur­sery Schools with 98 children ; (5) A Students' Home : inmates 29; (6) A Library and Reading Room : books 3,653 (issued 6,662); (7) Two Charitable Homoeopathic Dispensaries at Dighalbar and Malda town : total cases treated 11,890 (new 4,837).

The Ashrama conducted Scarcity Relief on a moderate scale.

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Ramakrishna Ashrama and Mission Sevashrama Tamluk (Midnapore)

Started in 1914 and affiliated in 1929, the activities of the Mission branch (PIN 721-636 ; Phone : 5) were (1) A three-year course Industrial School with a carpentry section : stu­dents 17 ; (2) A Junior Basic School with 108 boys and 80 girls; (3) A Primary School with 106 boys and 93 girls ; (4) A free Hostel with five inmates; (5) A Library and Reading Room : books 7,404 (issued 6,708) and periodicals and dailies 24 ; (6) A Charitable Outdoor Dispensary : cases treated 28,131 (new 6,392); (7) An audiovisual unit; (8) Occasional pecuniary help to the needy.

The Ashrama held daily worship and Bhajan, and cele­brated the birthdays of some great saints.

Ramakrishna Math and Mission Kamarpukur (Hooghly)

Started in 1947, the Math centre (PIN 712-612 ; Phone : Kamarpukur 21) preserves the sacred place where Sri Rama­krishna was born, as also his ancestral home.

It conducted daily worship and religious class, and ob­served certain festivals and birthdays of religious celebrities.

The Mission branch had (1) A Multipurpose Higher Secondary School (three streams) with 426 boys; (2) A Junior Basic School with 178 boys and 91 girls; (3) A Pre-Basic School with 51 children ; (4) A Pre-vocational Training Centre with 112 students; (5) A Hostel with 119 boys; (6) A mobile audiovisual unit; (7) An Area Library with 7,113 books ; (8) A Charitable Homoeopathic Dispensary : cases treated 14,178.

Matrimandir and Ramakrishna Mission Sarada Sevashrama Jayrambati (Bankura)

The Matrimandir (PIN 722-141 ; Phone : Kamarpukur 22) established in 1920 in memory of Sri Sarada Devi, the Holy Mother, at her birth-place, conducted daily worship and reli­gious classes and also some festivals. It had a small Library.

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Its Math sub-centre, the Ramakrishna Yogashrama, Koal-para (P. O. Dehuapara), eight kilometres away, is a quiet re­treat associated with the life of the Holy Mother.

Opened in 1930, the Mission Sevashrama had (1) A Chari­table Homoeopathic Dispensary : cases treated 20,625 (new 5,581); (2) A Junior High School with 88 boys and 37 girls; (3) Two Junior Basic Schools with 209 boys and 127 girls ; (4) Two Pre-Basic (Nursery) Schools with 49 boys and 40 girls.

Ramakrishna Math and Mission Sevashrama Contai (Midnapore)

Started in 1913, the Sevashrama (PIN 721-401 ; Phone : 55) conducted (1) A Library and Reading Room : books 5,601 (issued 3,800) and periodicals etc. 20; (2) A Charitable Homoeopathic Dispensary : cases treated 33,912 (new 8,884); (3) A free Students' Home with three inmates; (4) Occasional pecuniary help to the needy; (5) Flood relief work in Contai Thana.

The Math held daily worship and organized regular classes and public lectures in and outside the Math, besides observing the birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda.

Ramakrishna Math and Mission Sevashrama Allahabad

The Math on Vijnanananda Marg (Muthiganj, Allahabad 3 ; PIN 211-003 ; Phone : 53856) was founded in 1908 and the Mission Sevashrama in 1910 by Swami Vijnanananda. The Math conducted (1) Daily worship, fortnightly Ramnam Kirtan ; (2) Regular religious classes and occasional lectures in and outside the premises; (3) Birth anniversaries of spiritual celebrities.

The Sevashrama had (1) A Charitable Homoeopathic Dispensary : cases treated 49,474 (new 14,107); (2) A Library and Reading Room : books 11,042 (issued 12,266) and news­papers and periodicals 66.

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Ramakrishna Ashrama and Mission Seva Samiti Karimganj (Cachar)

Started in 1917 and affiliated in 1929, the Seva Samiti (PIN 788-710; Phone : 272) conducted (1) A Students' Home with 22 inmates; (2) A Library and Reading Room : books 4,433 (issued 10,536), dailies and periodicals 16 ; (3) Doling of rice and occasional monetary help to the needy.

The Ashrama conducted (1) Daily worship and religious classes in and outside the Ashrama ; (2) Birth anniversaries of Prophets.

Ramakrishna Math and Mission Sevashrama Garbeta (Midnapore)

Started in 1915, the Sevashrama (P. O. Amlagora; PIN 721-121) had (1) A Charitable Homoeopathic Dispensary : cases treated 1,042 ; (2) A Junior Basic School with 279 students ; (3) A Library : books 1,604.

The Math held daily worship and observed the birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother, Swami Vivekananda and other religious celebrities.

Ramakrishna Ashrama and Mission Sevashrama Kozhikode

Started in 1930 and affiliated in 1943, the Sevashrama at Kallai (Kozhikode 18 ; PIN 673-018 ; Phone : 2471) conducted (1) A Secondary School with 674 boys and 683 girls; (2) A Primary School with 241 boys and 224 girls ; (3) A Students' Home with 78 inmates ; (4) An Allopathic Dispensary : cases treated 26,303 (new 11,660); (5) Daily worship, weekly Bhajan and discourse ; (6) Religious and cultural meetings.

The Ashrama branch at Quilandy, 25 km. away, observed the birthdays of a few religious celebrities, in addition to conducting regular worship, Bhajan etc.

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Ramakrishna Ashrama and Mission Kishanpur (Dehra Dun)

Started in 1916 and situated in a picturesque locality, the Ashrama (P. O. Rajpur; PIN 248-009) on the Rajpur (Mussoorie) Road, six kilometres up Dehra Dun, conducted daily worship and a Library : books 2,072, journals 11. It also observed the birth anniversaries of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother, Swami Vivekananda and some religious cele­brities.

Started in 1974 the Mission branch conducted a Charit­able Dispensary : total cases treated 5,067.

SECTION IV

MATH CENTRES

Ramakrishna Math, Madras

Started in 1897, and located on Sri Ramakrishna Math Road (Mylapore, Madras 4; PIN 600-004; Post Box : Myla-pore 635 ; Phone : 71231), this Math principally conducted (1) Daily worship of Sri Ramakrishna and fortnightly Ramanam Kirtan ; (2) Regular religious classes and lectures in and outside the Math; (3) Occasional lectures by distinguished scientists ; (4) A monthly spiritual retreat at the Math premises ; (5) Cele­bration of the birthdays of Prophets and other festivals ; (6) A Public Library with a Children's Section : books 17,077 (issued 7,000), newspapers and periodicals 259; (7) Three monthly journals : The Vedanta Kesari (English, 62nd year), Sri Rama­krishna Vijayam (Tamil, 55th year), and Sri Ramakrishna Prabha (Telugu, 30th year); (8) Publication of books : new 1, reprints 36 ; (9) A Primary School with 715 pupils ; (10) A Girls' High School : strength 691—both (8) & (9) at George Town, Madras 1 ; (11) A Charitable Allopathic-cum-Homoeo-pathic Dispensary with Dental, Eye, E.N.T., X-ray, Tuber­culosis Clinic, Diabetic Clinic, Laboratory and Surgical sec­tions : cases treated 1,44,349 (new 73,748).

Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati (Pithoragarh)

Founded in 1899 under the inspiration of Swami Viveka-nanda, this Ashrama (P. O. Mayavati, via Lohaghat; PIN 262-524) in the solitude of deep Himalayan forests, commands a magnificent view of the snow-range covering some 380 km. in length. It maintained a Library (books : 7,600), and a 23-bed Hospital which treated 693 indoor and 21,511 outdoor cases (new 8,319). The guest house provided opportunity for spiri­tual culture to a limited number of aspirants.

The Ashrama's branch at 5 Dehi Entally Road, Calcutta 14 (PIN 700-014; Phone : 44-2898 ; Telegraphic address : VED­ANTA) undertook the following activities : (1) Publication of

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5 new books and reprint of 17 old titles; (2) Publication of an English monthly, the Prabuddha Bharata (79th-80th year); (3) Religious classes and public lectures in its auditorium and outside; (4) A Library and Reading Room : books 10,743 (issued 23,809), newspapers and periodicals 87; (5) Fortnightly distribution of doles, clothes, etc. to 130 persons, and monetary help to different institutions (Rs. 1,977/-).

Ramakrishna Math, Baghbazar (Calcutta)

Started in 1899 and later shifted to its present home, this Math at 1 Udbodhan Lane (Calcutta 3; PIN 700-003; Phone : 55-0056), is also known as the "Mother's House" (the Calcutta residence of the Holy Mother). In addition to the usual routine of a monastery it conducted (1) A Library : books 3,063 ; (2) Regular scriptural classes and occasional lectures in and outside the Math; (3) A Publication Department (Phone : 55-2447) : new 3 and reprint 17 books; (4) Publication of the Bengali monthly Udbodhan (76th year).

The Library, Auditorium and Publication Department were conducted from the nearby new building at 24 Nayan Krishna Sana Lane.

Ramakrishna Ashrama, Nagpur

Started in 1928, this Ashrama at Dhantoli (Nagpur 12; PIN 440-012 ; Phone : 23422), its main feature being the publi­cation of Ramakrishna-Vivekananda literature in Hindi and Marathi, conducted (1) A Publication Department which brought out 24 books as reprints; (2) Publication of the Marathi monthly Jivan Vikas (19th year); (3) A Library and free Reading Room : books 28,164 (issued 20,786), newspapers and periodicals 108; (4) A Students' Home with 32 college boys; (5) A Study Circle which organized debates, public meetings and magic lantern lectures; (6) Regular worship and observance of the birth anniversaries of religious celebrities; (7) Weekly scriptural discourses, and lectures in and outside Nagpur; (8) A Charitable Dispensary at Indora, a backward locality : cases treated 1,06,728 (new 13,183).

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Ramakrishna Ashrama, Rajkot

Established in 1927, this Ashrama at Jagnath Plot (PIN 360-001 ; Phone : 24407) conducted (1) Regular worship, and religious discourses in the Ashrama, and occasional lectures in Rajkot and outside ; (2) A Charitable Dispensary with Ayur-vedic and Homoeopathic departments : cases treated 36,313 (new 3,814); (3) A Students' Home with 79 boys; (4) A Library and free Reading Room : books 21,602 (issued 16,918), news­papers and periodicals 127 ; (5) A Publication Department which brought out the Gujarati versions of Ramakrishna-Vivekananda literature ; (6) Birth anniversaries of religious cele­brities ; (7) Inter-school and Inter-college elocution and essay competitions.

The Ashrama conducted Drought Relief work at Kutch district where cooked food was served to about two lakhs of people. 550 blankets were given to poor and needy people of Kutch and Panchmahal districts. Over 32,500, kgs. of wheat were distributed among the middle-class families of Rajkot.

A temple of Sri Ramakrishna was under construction.

Ramakrishna Ashrama, Trichur

Started in 1924 and recognized in 1929, this Ashrama at Vilangan (P. O. Puranattukara; PIN 680-551 ; Phone : Tri­chur 646), six kilometres away from the town, conducted (1) A Gurukula with 87 orphans; (2) A High School with 846 boys; (3) One L.P. School with 782 children ; (4) Daily worship, and Bhajan as also regular religious classes for the public in and outside the Ashrama ; (5) Birth anniversaries of religious cele­brities, besides festivals; (6) Monthly spiritual retreat for the devotees; (7) A Publication Department which brought out 5 new books and 8 reprints; (8) Publication of Prabuddha Keralam, a Malayalam monthly (60th year); (9) A Printing Press; (10) A Charitable Dispensary : cases treated 7,780 (new 3,621); (11) One Hospital (17 beds) which treated 496 patients free of charges.

The town branch at Punkunnam had (1) A Library and Reading Room : books 4,710, dailies and periodicals 17 ; (2) Free Sanskrit classes for 117 students.

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Ramakrishna Ashrama, Bangalore

Founded in 1903 by Swami Ramakrishnananda and moved to its present home in 1909, this Ashrama on Bull Temple Road (Bangalore 19; PIN 560-019; Phone : 62681) conducted (1) Daily worship, Bhajan, bi-weekly discourse, and occasional lectures outside ; (2) A Library and Reading Room : books 7,553 (issued 5,245), periodicals etc. 20; (3) A Publication section for Kannada books; (4) Vivekananda Balaka Sangha, a cultural and recreational centre for boys aged 7 to 15 years ; (5) Monthly spiritual retreat for youths; (6) A Hostel for University students (Phone : 62464) : inmates 81 ; (7) Birth anniversaries of religious celebrities.

Its sub-centre called Vivekananda Ashrama at Ulsoor (Bangalore 8 ; PIN 560-008 ; Phone : 50966) held daily Puja, Bhajan, and monthly spiritual retreats for devotees, as also observed the birthdays of some religious personages.

Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore

Started in 1925 and located since 1931 at its present pre­mises on the Vrindaban Gardens Road at Vani Vilas Mohalla (Mysore 2; PIN 570-002 ; Phone : 20535) this Ashrama has an attractive temple and prayer hall. It conducted (1) Daily wor­ship and Bhajan; (2) Regular classes and occasional lectures in and outside the city ; (3) A Publication Department for books in Kannada, which brought out 28 reprints; (4) Birth anni­versaries of religious celebrities ; (5) A Library : books 6,292 (issued 1,105).

On an extensive land a little away from the Ashrama stood Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala, a residential Primary and Higher Secondary School (Phone : 22954) with 340 students, where also classes in typewriting, drawing, painting, music etc. were held.

The Ramakrishna, Institute of Moral and Spiritual Educa-tion for students, teachers, and the public in general, an all-India Centre, housed in an impressive and very commodious building near the Ashrama, started the one-year B.Ed, course with moral and spiritual subjects (students 72). Short term

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courses were also conducted for college boys as well as general public.

Ramakrishna Ashrama, Trivandrum

The original Ashrama was started in 1924 on a hillock at Nettayam, nine kilometres away from the town.

The town centre (Sasthamangalam, Trivandrum 10; PIN 695-010; Phones : 61988 and 2551), whereto the centre of activity was shifted later, conducted (1) A 241-bed Hospital (free beds 130) with X-ray, Cardiography, Pediatrics, E.N.T., Den­tistry, Maternity, Psychiatry, Clinical and Bio-chemical Laboratories, and Surgical departments : cases treated—Indoor 10,224 ; Outdoor 50,588 (new 33,789); (2) An Auxiliary Nurse-Midwifery Training Centre : trainees 30.

The new building for Out-patient Clinic was inaugurated in the year under review. An Intensive Care Unit with five beds was also added to the hospital.

The Nettayam sub-centre conducted (1) Daily worship and 300 religious classes and discourses; (2) Public lectures, inter-religious group discussions, etc. ; (3) Celebration of the birth-days of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother and Swami Viveka-nanda, and some festivals, (4) A monthly spiritual retreat; (5) An Ayurvedic Dispensary, a little away : cases treated 8,299 (new 4,841).

Ramakrishna Advaita Ashrama, Kalady

(Ernakulam)

Started in 1936 and recognized in 1941, this Ashrama (PIN 683-574; Phone : 345) conducted (1) Daily worship, weekly scriptural classes, and occasional public lectures in and outside the Ashrama; (2) A High School with 364 boys and 288 girls; (3) A Sanskrit U.P. School with 322 boys and 202 girls; (4) A Junior Basic School with 138 boys and 130 girls; (5) A Stu-dents' Home with 112 inmates including 70 tribal and Scheduled Caste boys; (6) A Library and Reading Room: books 6,750, newspapers and periodicals 18 ; (7) A Publication department for books in Malayalam ; (8) An Ayurvedic Dispensary : cases treated 4,289 (new 3,254); (9) Birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother, Swami Vivekananda and other religious

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Teachers as also various religious festivals; (10) A Nutrition Programme : 200 recipients daily; (11) A Community Hall for the Harijans.

The construction of Sri Ramakrishna Temple was nearing completion.

Ramakrishna Saradashrama, Ponampet (Coorg)

Started in 1927, this Centre (PIN 571-216) conducted (1) Daily worship and periodical Bhajan; (2) Occasional lec­tures in and outside the Ashrama; (3) An Indoor Hospital with 35 beds : admissions 1,051 ; (4) A Charitable Outdoor Dis­pensary : cases treated 14,940, all the patients being new; (5) A Library and Reading Room : books 2,500, newspapers and journals 7 ; (6) Birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda, and some festivals.

Vivekananda Ashrama, Shyamala Tal (Pithoragarh)

Founded in 1915, this Ashrama (P. O. Sukhidhang, via Pilibhit; PIN 262-523) amid Himalayan scenery is a fine resort for study and meditation. It conducted a 15-bed Charitable Hospital and an Outdoor Dispensary : cases treated—Indoor 101 and Outdoor 12,012 (new 6,156). The Veterinary Section treated 346 cattle. In addition, it maintained a library con­taining 2,402 books and 16 periodicals. The birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother, and Swami Vivekananda were observed.

The Ashrama's guest rooms offered accommodation to a limited spiritually-bent visitors.

Ramakrishna Yogodyana, Kankurgachhi, Calcutta

This Math (7 Yogodyana Lane, Calcutta 54; PIN 700-054 ; Phone : 35-2928), founded in 1883 by a distinguished disciple of Sri Ramakrishna (Ram Chandra Datta), was sanctified by the Master's visit. It enshrines part of the sacred relics of

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Sri Ramakrishna. Recognized as a Math branch since 1943, it conducted (1) Daily worship and regular religious classes;

2. A library : books 1,501, newspapers and periodicals 10 ;
3. Celebration of the birthday of Sri Ramakrishna and observ­
   ance of some religious festivals.

The Math's two village sub-centres at Kumirmari and Manasadwip in 24-Parganas conducted at each place a Charit­able Dispensary and a Primary School : total patients treated 20,353 (new 7,472) and total roll strength 113 respectively.

Gadadhar Ashrama, Calcutta

Started in 1921, this Ashrama at 86-A Harish Chatterjee Street (Bhowanipore, Calcutta 25; PIN 700-025; Phone : 47-9779) carried on its religious activities consisting of daily worship and periodical Bhajan, the observance of some annual festivals besides regular classes and occasional discourses. The Library had 2,500 books and 12 journals.

Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore, Calcutta

Established in 1946 at the garden-house (90 Cossipore Road, Calcutta 2; PIN 700-002; Phone : 56-2568) sanctified by the stay of Sri Ramakrishna with his disciples during the last few months of his life, as also by his Mahasamadhi, this Math conducted daily worship. Weekly religious classes in and out­side the Math, occasional meetings and the annual celebration of the Kalpataru Utsava were the main activities of the centre, which has a small Library too.

Ramakrishna Advaita Ashrama, Varanasi

Started by Swami Shivananda in 1902, the Ashrama on Ramakrishna Road (Varanasi 1 ; PIN 221-001) has all along served as a retreat for the old and retired monks of the Order. Besides daily worship and periodical Bhajan and the celebra­tion of the birthdays of Incarnations and Saints, it held 250 religious classes, and ran a Library and free Reading Room : books 10,047 (issued 589), journals etc. 15.

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Ramakrishna Ashrama, Ootacamund (Nilgiris)

Started in 1926 and situated at a beauty spot of the famed hill station, the Ashrama at Ramakrishnapuram (PIN 643-001 ; Phone : 2873) conducted /(I) Daily worship, and congrega­tional Bhajan on Sundays; (2) Weekly indoor and outdoor reli­gious discourses besides occasional lectures outside the town; (3) Free distribution of Ramakrishna-Vivekananda literature to the interested and deserving people ; (4) A monthly spiri­tual retreat for devotees in the surrounding villages; (5) A Library and Reading Room : books 3,112, and newspapers and journals 16; (6) Birth anniversaries of Sri Ramakrishna and other religious celebrities, as also a few religious festivals.

Ramakrishna Ashrama, Tiruvalla (Alleppey)

Started in 1913, this Ashrama at Thukalassery (PIN 689-101) conducted, besides regular worship, Bhajan and weekly classes at the Ashrama and in some temples nearby, the celebration of the birthdays of some religious celebrities, and also maintained a small Library and a Students' Home with 10 inmates.

Its sub-centre at Palai (Kottayam) had, besides daily wor­ship and weekly religious classes, a Students' Home with 10 inmates and a small library.

Ramakrishna Math, Kanchipuram (Chingleput)

Started in 1933, this monastery at 70 Nellukara Street (Kanchipuram 2 : PIN 631-502) conducted (1) Daily worship, weekly religious classes, Bhajan, and occasional public lectures in the Math; (2) A public Library and Reading Room : books 7,020, newspapers and magazines 44; (3) Navaratri festival and the celebration of the birthdays of Divine Teachers.

Ramakrishna Math, Nattarampalli (North Arcot)

Started in 1908, this rural monastery (PIN 635-852) con­ducted daily worship, weekly Bhajan, and religious classes. Moreover, it celebrated the birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, the

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Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda in the Math and also organized such celebrations at different places in the district. Arrangement was made in the Math for holding free coaching classes for about 150 local school children, to whom were dis­tributed notebooks, slates, ink, garments, etc. Free tiffin was distributed to a limited few. Films of religious value were screened in different parts of Southern India.

Ramakrishna Math, Purl

The Math, established in 1932, on the beach at Chakra-tirtha (PIN 752-002) is a quiet spot for contemplation. In addition to daily worship and occasional Bhajan, it celebrated some birthdays and a few festivals. Religious discourses were held in the premises off and on.

Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora

Founded in 1916 by Swamis Shivananda and Turiyananda, this centre (PIN 263-601) serves as a retreat for our monks. Besides occasional discourses and Bhajan, the Kutir maintained a Library : books 4,310, periodicals 20. Accommodation was provided to a few spiritually inclined guests.

Ramakrishna Ashrama, Chandipur (Midnapore)

Started in 1916, the Ashrama (P. O. Math Chandipur; PIN 721-633) conducted (1) Daily worship and regular religious classes ; (2) A Charitable Dispensary : cases treated 33,250 (new 14,951); (3) One U. P. School : boys 92, girls 60 ; (4) A Library with 1,100 books; (5) Occasional help in cash and kind to the poor and needy; (6) Observance of the birthdays of Sri Rama­krishna, the Holy Mother, Swami Vivekananda and other great religious Teachers.

Ramakrishna Ashrama, Kalimpong (Darjeeling)

Started in 1944, this Ashrama (PIN 734-301), commanding an enchanting view of snow-range, served as an excellent

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retreat for our monks. It ran a small Library (books : 1,800), and observed the birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda.

The Ashrama has been closed since April, 1976.

Ramakrishna Ashrama, Jamtara (Santhal Parganas)

Started in 1921, this monastery (PIN 814-301), besides serving as a place of change and rest for our monks, conducted

1. A Charitable Dispensary : cases treated 7,250 (new 6,336);
2. A tiny Library with nearly 500 books; (3) Regular worship,occasional Bhajan, and the birth anniversaries of Incarnationsand also a few religious festivals; (4) Supply of drinking waterwith sweets and biscuits to the thirsty pedestrians in summer.

Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad

Affiliated in 1973 and located at 74/B, Market Street, Secunderabad, Hyderabad 3 (PIN 500-003 ; Phone : 73973) this Math conducted (1) Daily worship, Bhajan and weekly dis­courses ; (2) Lectures in and around the twin cities as also outside; (3) A free Reading Room ; (4) A Charitable Homoeo­pathic Dispensary : cases treated 13,512 (new 7,106); (5) Observ­ance of the birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda.

SECTION V

CENTRES OUTSIDE INDIA IN BANGLADESH

A. MISSION CENTRES

Ramakrishna Mission, Barisal

Started in 1904 and affiliated in 1911, this centre, besides maintaining a shrine, conducted (1) A Text Book Library and a General Library; (2) A Homoeopathic-cum-Allopathic Dispen­sary : cases treated 4,077 ; (3) Weekly religious classes ; (4) A Milk Distribution Centre : recipients 2,45,800; (5) Relief activities.

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Faridpur

Started in 1921 and affiliated in 1934, this Ashrama had (1) A Library; (2) A Students' Home with 16 inmates; (3) A Chatushpathi : students 14; (4) A Primary School with 100 children ; (5) A Homoeopathic Dispensary : cases treated 6,384 ; (6) A Milk Distribution Centre : recipients 1,600. It also conducted relief activities.

B. COMBINED MATH & MISSION CENTRES Ramakrishna Math and Mission, Dacca

Started in 1899 and affiliated in 1914 the Math celebrated religious festivals like Durga Puja, Nabi Day, Ramjan Bid, Christmas Eve, Buddha Purnima, etc. Cultural activities through exhibition, symposium, conversations, etc. were highly appreciated by the people.

The birthday celebrations of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda were attended by large number of people belong­ing to different religious faiths.

Started in 1916, the Mission branch (Phone : 250054), besides conducting a large-scale, relief operation, had (1) Weekly

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religious classes; (2) A Library : books 3,396, newspapers and periodicals 26; (3) An Allopathic Dispensary : cases treated 49,922; (4) A Junior High School with 450 students; (5) A number of Milk Feeding Centres for children : recipients 10,89,238.

In the year under review the Students' Home building was extended and a building for the Library was under construction.

Ramakrishna Mission and Ashrama Narayanganj (Dacca)

Started in 1909 and affiliated in 1922, this centre con­ducted (1) A Library; (2) An Allopathic Dispensary : cases treated 34,568; (3) A Milk Distribution Centre : recipients 1,88,234 ; (4) Relief and rehabilitation work.

Ramakrishna Ashrama and Mission Seva Samiti Sylhet

Started in 1916 and affiliated in 1926, the Ashrama con­ducted (1) Daily worship and Bhajan; (2) Weekly religious classes and occasional lectures; (3) Birth anniversaries of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda; (4) Durga Puja, Kali Puja, etc.

The Seva Samiti had (1) A Library and Reading Room : books 5,000 ; (2) A Students' Home with three inmates; (3) A Homoeopathic-cum-Allopathic Dispensary : cases treated 5,650 ; (4) A Milk Feeding Centre for children : recipients 12,000. Relief activities were also conducted.

Ramakrishna Ashrama and Mission Seva Samiti Habiganj (Sylhet)

Started in 1921, the Ashrama conducted regular worship and religious classes as also celebrated the birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda.

Affiliated in 1926, the Seva Samiti had (1) A small Library; (2) A Students' Home; (3) A Homoeopathic Dispensary. It also conducted some relief activities.

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Ramakrishna Ashrama and Mission Sevashrama Baliati (Dacca)

Started in 1910, the Ashrama conducted daily worship, Bhajan and observed some religious festivals.

Affiliated in 1925, the Sevashrama had a Homoeopathic Dispensary.

C. MATH CENTRES Ramakrishna Ashrama, Dinajpur

Started in 1923 and affiliated in 1942, the Ashrama, be­sides its relief and rehabilitation activities, had (1) An Allopathic Dispensary: cases treated 25,143; (2) A Students' Home: inmates 9; (3) A Library; (4) A Milk Feeding Centre : reci­pients 2,98,147. Birth anniversaries of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda were observed.

Ramakrishna Ashrama Bagerhat (Khulna)

Started in 1926, this Ashrama (Phone : 153) conducted (1) A Library; (2) A Dispensary with Allopathic and Homoeo­pathic sections : total cases treated 61,893; (3) A Students' Home with 30 inmates ; (4) A Milk Distribution Centre : reci­pients 5,31,567; (5) Observance of the birth anniversaries of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda ; (6) Relief and rehabilitation activities.

Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mymensingh

Started in 1922, this Ashrama, besides conducting daily worship and Bhajan, had a Library and a Students' Home with 30 inmates.

BURMA

Ramakrishna Mission Society, Rangoon

Affiliated to the Mission in 1921 and housed in a three-storeyed building at 230 Botataung Pagoda Road (Phone : 11626), the Society conducted (1) A free Open-access Lending

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and Reference Library and Reading Room : books 40,000 (issued 10,000), newspapers and periodicals 59, daily average attendance 225; (2) Religious classes, lectures and symposia on educational and cultural topics; (3) Fortnightly Ramanam Sankirtan; (4) Birthdays of world Teachers of diverse faiths.

As permits for the permanent residence of Indian monks are not granted, the work of the Society is conducted by some local friends of the Mission.

SRI LANKA (CEYLON)

Ramakrishna Mission (Sri Lanka Branch) Colombo

Though the Mission started functioning in the island in 1924 with the management of a few schools, the Ashrama at Colombo, by the beach on Ramakrishna Road (Colombo 6; Phone : 88253), was established in 1930. During the year under review it conducted (I) Daily worship, weekly classes, occa­sional lectures and festivals; (2) A free Library (books 2,580) and Reading Room (33 newspapers and periodicals); (3) A Sunday School for children: average attendance 420; (4) Regular religious classes for juvenile delinquents at Wathupitiwela Training School, about 44 km. away; (5) The International Cultural Centre with guest rooms, library, etc. ; (6) Swami Vivekananda Centenary Memorial Hall, one of the biggest auditoriums in Colombo; (7) Observance of the birth­days of great religious Teachers.

At the Batticaloa branch, besides running three orphanages with a total of 91 boys and 59 girls, regular classes were held for, the inmates of Mantivu Lepers' Asylum and the prisoners of Batticaloa Jail.

The capacious and popular Madam (Pilgrims' Rest House) at the holy seat of Kataragama, about 290 km. from Colombo, served all sections of people. As in the earlier years, the Madam daily supplied free meal to about 9,000 pilgrims for 18 days during Esala Festival.

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SINGAPORE Ramakrishna Mission, Singapore

The main Mission Centre, located at 179 Hartley Road, Singapore 19 (Phone : 889077), conducted (1) A Students' Home : inmates 50; (2) Weekly scriptural classes and lessons on the rudiments of Sanskrit (average attendance : 10), and occasional lectures; (3) Birth anniversaries of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother, Swami Vivekananda and other religious celebrities, as also several festivals, besides daily worship in the Ramakrishna Temple and periodical Bhajan. A spiritual retreat was organized.

The Swami Vivekananda Centenary Memorial Building, which was used for meetings, spiritual retreat and classes on Upanishads, had a Library and Reading Room with 2,681 books and 11 newspapers and journals.

The town branch, which formed the nucleus of Mission work in 1928, at 9 Norris Road, Singapore 8 (Phone : 361971) managed (1) A Library and Reading Room : books 5,349, periodicals and dailies 36; (2) A Girls' High School (Tamil medium) with 139 pupils ; (3) An Adult Night School with 58 sutdents; (4) The Kalaimagal Tamil School, 11 km. away, with 56 pupils, and an Adult Night School in the same build­ing with 50 students.

FIJI

Ramakrishna Mission, Nadi

Started in 1937, the Ashrama, situated amid sylvan sur­roundings in Nadi town (Post Box 9 ; Phones : 70016 and 70786), held, apart from daily worship, weekly religious classes and occasional congregational prayers, and the celebration of a few festivals. A new building was dedicated in the year under review.

It also conducted the Vivekananda High School (Phone : 70340) with 407 boys and 350 girls.

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MAURITIUS Ramakrishiia Mission, Vacoas

Started in 1941, this centre (Phone : 313) conducted (1) Weekly religious classes and occasional discourses at different places of the island; (2) A Secondary School with 520 students on the roll; (3) A Library for the members; (4) Birth anni­versaries of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda. Weekly classes were held at the sub-centre in St. Julien.

A temple of Sri Ramakrishna was under construction. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Vedanta Society, New York

This first Vedanta Centre, started by Swami Vivekananda in 1894, is housed at 34 West 71st Street, New York, N.Y. 10023 (Phone : Trafalgar 4-8691). Swami Pavitrananda, the Minister-in-charge, conducted the Sunday Service, and held every Tuesday a class on the Bhagavad-Gita. Birthdays of Sri Rama­krishna, the Hoy Mother, Swami Vivekananda, Bhagavan Buddha as also Christmas and Easter were celebrated. The annual 'Vivekananda Festival' took place as before. The visiting Swamis conducted several classes and attended some special functions. Groups of students from colleges and churches attended a number of services and classes.

Ramakrishiia-Vivekanamla Centre New York

Founded in 1933 and located at 17 East 94th Street, New York, N.Y. 10028 (Phones : 212-289-1710 and 212-534-9445; Cable address : RAMAVIVEK, New York), this Centre had the following activities : Swami Adiswarananda, the Minister-in-charge, conducted the Sunday Service. The Swami read and explained the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna on Tuesday and the Bhagavad-Gita on Friday. Groups of students from various

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institutions came to the Services, talks and lectures at the Centre. On invitation, the Swami spoke at various places viz. Falls Church (Virginia), Sarah Lawrence College (Bronxville, New York), Temple Emanu-El (Long Island, New York), University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia). Special Services were held for the Christmas, Good Friday, Easter, Divine Mother Durga, and the birthdays of Buddha, Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother, and Swami Vivekananda.

The house at Thousand Island Park (New York State), where Swami Vivekananda lived and gave his "Inspired Talks" in 1896, named 'Vivekananda Cottage', served as usual as a re­treat for spiritual culture in summer. Daily worship, medita­tion and scriptural classes were conducted during the period, attended by students and guests.

The Centre's Publication Department has to its credit a number of valuable volumes.

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Vedanta Society, Providence (R. I.)

Started in 1928, this Society at 224 Angell Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02906 (Phone : 401421-3960) has been in the charge of Swami Sarvagatananda. He conducted regularly a Sunday Service and a Tuesday class on the Bhagavad-Gita. He also gave lectures in Brown University and spoke to a meeting of Roman Catholic Fathers, as well as to other church groups and colleges.

The birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda and other great religious teachers as also some festivals like Durga Puja, Christmas, Easter were celebrated.

Ramakrishna Vedanta Society

Boston (Massachusetts)

Started in 1941, this Society located at 58 Deerfield Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02215 (Phone : 617-536-5320) was also under the charge of Swami Sarvagatananda. The Sunday Service and Thursday evening class on the Bhagavad-Gita were held

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regularly. The birthdays of some religious celebrities ot diverse faiths as well as a few festivals sucii as Durga Puja, Christmas, Easter etc. were duly celebrated.

As one of the religious counsellors of the Massachusetts Ins­titute of Technology, the Swami regularly conducted the Friday Service in the Institute's chapel. Invited, he also delivered lec­tures at different places, including the Harvard University Memorial Church, Boston University, University of Vermont, Tufts University and Curry College.

The Society's Sarada Ashrama, 60 km. to the south-east at Marshfield held, during the summer, meditation classes and religious talks for the devotees from far and near.

Vivekananda Vedanta Society Chicago (Illinois)

Started in 1930, this Society under the Ministership of Swami Bhashyananda moved its headquarters to 5423, South Hyde Park Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60615 (Phone : 312-363-0027). Besides daily worship in the shrine, Sunday Service and two week-day classes were held. The Swami gave a number of lectures at various schools, colleges and churches in the United States and Canada. The birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother, Swami Vivekananda and some other religious celebrities as also special worships and Services were observed.

The Society conducted in another building of its own a Book-shop, a Library containing nearly 4,000 books and a Sunday School for children.

The Society has a monastery-retreat, named after Swami Vivekananda, at 122nd Avenue (via Route 2), Ganges Town­ship, Fennville, Michigan 49408 (Phone : 616-543-4545), across the Lake (north-east), about 200 km. by road, together with a large fruit orchard. Brahmananda Dham, a residential building for monastic workers, was dedicated here in the year under report.

Vedanta Society, St. Louis (Missouri)

Started in 1938 by its present head Swami Satprakashananda^ this Society is located at 205 South Skinker Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63105 (Phone : 721-5118). Assisted by Swami

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Yuktananda from time to time the Swami lectured on Sundays on various subjects, conducted meditation classes, expounded Hindu scriptures on Tuesdays and also gave interviews to students and spiritual aspirants. He explained the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna on the first Thursday of every month. The Society has a Library and a Book-shop.

Several religious festivals such as Durga Puja, Good Friday, Christmas as also the birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother, Swami Vivekananda and Swami Brahmananda were specially observed.

Vedanta Society of Southern California Hollywood

Started in 1930 by Swami Prabhavananda, this Society has its main centre of activity at 1946 Vedanta Place, Holly­wood, California 90068 (Phone : 213-465-7114). Being assis­ted by Swamis Asaktananda and Chetanananda, Swami Prabha­vananda remained its leader till his passing away in July, 1976. At Santa Barbara, 135 km. north of Los Angeles, the Society has a temple, a convent and a monastery. At Trabuco, 104 km. to the south it has a shrine and a monastery.

In all the three establishments morning meditation, noon worship and vesper service were conducted. At Hollywood, Ramnam, twenty-four hour vigil, and Kirtan were held once a month. Religious festivals and the birthdays of the Teachers of different faiths were celebrated. At Hollywood and Santa Barbara, weekly evening discourses and Sunday lectures were given. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna was read at weekly membership meetings. The two Assistant Swamis, on invita­tion, lectured at various churches and colleges.

The house in South Pasadena, where Swami Vivekananda lived for a period in 1900, is maintained by the Society as a shrine.

The Vedanta Press, the Society's Publication Department, has brought out a number of useful publications.

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Vedanta Society of Northern California San Francisco

This Society, established by Swami Vivekananda in 1900, has now Swami Frabuddhananda as the Minister-in-charge, assisted by Swami Chidrupananda.

The headquarters of the Society works in the spacious New Temple at 2323 Valiejo Street, San Francisco, California 94123 (Phone : 415-922-2323). Here, besides daily worship and medi­tation, lectures were delivered by the Swamis on Sundays and Wednesdays. A Saturday evening class on the Works of Swami Vivekananda was also held.

The birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda as also of Sri Krishna, Bhagavan Buddha and Lord Jesus were celebrated. The Library and Reading Room had about 5,000 books and several journals.

In the Old Temple, built by Swami Trigunatitananda, at 2963 Webster Street, San Francisco, California 94123 (Phone : 346-1265) scripture class was held every Friday evening as in the past years. A Sunday School for children and Sanskrit classes for women were also conducted.

The monastery of the Society has an additional establish­ment at Olema, a retreat in Marin County. There is also a convent at San Francisco.

The Society has three retreats : the Shanti Ashrama in San Antonio Valley gifted to Swami Vivekananda in 1900, the 200-acre retreat at Lake Tahoe at the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the 2,000-acre forest retreat at Olema. In the last there is a permanent establishment.

The Annual June Reception by and for members of the Society was held in the New Temple.

Vedanta Society, Berkeley

Started in 1939 and located near the University, at 2455

Bowditch Street, Berkeley, California 94704 (Phone : 415-848-

8862), this Society has Swami Swahananda as its head. Lecture

on Sundays, class on Wednesdays and Thursdays, regular

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worsnip, meditation, group singing, special celebrations, main­tenance of a library and interviews by the Swami were its normal activities.

The Swarai conducted two monthly classes, one at Ei Cerrito and the other at Los Gatos (in San Jose area;, and a bi-monthly class at Modesto (80 miles away) lor the devotees.

Invited by outside organizations, colleges, churches and Divinity Schools the Swami delivered 26 lectures in the neighbourhood and several other cities of the United States.

Yedanta Society, Sacramento

Started in 1949 and affiliated in 1952, this Vedanta Society at 1337 Mission Avenue, Carmichael, Sacramento, California 95608 (Phone: 916-489-5137) is under the charge of Swami Shraddhananda.

The Swami conducted the Sunday Service, Wednesday evening scripture class and Saturday evening class on the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda. Sanskrit classes were also conducted by him twice a week. Daily worship in the Chapel, Vesper Service on Sundays and group meditation on Wednesdays were held as usual. During the year he had to give several lectures in the Universities of Sacramento and Fresno as also in a number of colleges and schools.

During the summer recess he went on a tour to Hawaii and Canada where several talks on religion and philosophy of India were delivered.

The Society has a Library, a Reading Room, and a Sunday School for children. The birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda and also a few festivals were celebrated with special programme. The Santodyan (garden of saints), a beautiful four-acre retreat located at the rear of the Society, was extensively used by the devotees.

Vedanta Society, Portland (Oregon)

Started in 1925, the Society under the leadership of Swami Aseshananda has its spacious home and temple at 1157 S.E- 55th

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Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97215 (Phone : 235-3919) in the attractive Mt. Tabor district. It conducted daily worship and meditation, maintained a library, and celebrated the birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna and some others besides a few religious festivals. The Swami held scriptural classes and gave interviews to spiritual seekers, and also enlightened student groups of various schools and colleges including Clark College and Willamette University.

The Society has a retreat in a very large wooded area over­looking the Columbia River Valley, 40 km. away. It attracted the members of the Society for a peaceful vacation. The Mahasamadhi day of Swami Vivekananda was celebrated here.

Ramakrishna Vedaiita Centre, Seattle (Washington)

Started in 1938 by Swami Vividishananda who continues to be its head, this Centre stands at 2716 Broadway East, Seattle, Washington 98102 (Phone: 323-1228). The Swami gave interviews to spiritual seekers and conducted Fridays meditation classes. Swami Bhaskarananda, his assistant, held Tuesday classes on the Bhagavad-Gita and the Sunday Service. On invitation, he spoke before school and church groups. The birthdays of a few Divine Personages as well as some religious festivals were observed. The Centre has a library with nearly 4,000 volumes.

ARGENTINA

Ramakrishna Ashrama, Buenos Aires

Founded in 1933, this Ashrama has Swami Paratparananda as its leader. It has a fine home at 1149 Caspar Campos, Bella Vista 1661 (Phone: 656-0098), about 30 km. from the city.

The Swami read and explained Sri Ramakrishna : the Great Master at the Ashrama on Sundays and gave a series of lectures in the city. He also gave talks and interviews to earnest spiritual seekers.

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The birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna and a few other Spiritual Teachers as also some religious festivals were observed in the Ashrama which has to its credit the publication of some books in Spanish.

ENGLAND

Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre, London

Started in 1948 and with Swami Bhavyananda as the present Minister-in-charge, this Centre is housed in a commodious build­ing at 54 Holland Park, London W 11 3RS (Phone: 01-727-4910; Cable address: VEDANTA, London W 11).

The Centre conducted regular Sunday Service, besides a number of lectures outside London. Swami Bhavyananda, on invi­tation, spoke at various places, gave interviews to spiritual seekers and conducted spiritual retreats. Vedanta for East and West, the bi-monthly organ of the Centre, entered its 24th year.

The birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother, Swami Vivekananda and other religious Teachers as well as some sacred festivals were observed.

A house at Colyton (Devonshire), about 280 km. South-West of London, meant as a retreat for the monks, is maintained by the Centre.

SWITZERLAND

Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre, Geneva

Started by Swami Nityabodhananda in 1958, this Centre moved in November 1972 into its own commodious house by the Geneva Lake, nine kilometers from the town (Chemin des Gravannes, CH-1246, CORSIER, Geneva; Phones: 022/51-22-25; 022/51-16-61). The Swami conducted two spiritual retreats, one at Munich (Germany) and the other at Bordeaux (France) as also regular classes on the Bhagavad-Gita and the Upanishads both in French and in English. On invitation,

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he gave a series of talks on Vedanta and comparative philo­sophy at the University of Geneva, and participated in the International Inter-religious Congress held in Paris and Rome. The birthday of Sri Ramakrishna and Durga Puja were celebrated at the Centre. Two books in French were published in the year under report.

FRANCE

Centre Vedantique Ramakrichna, Gretz

Started at Paris 1937 and later shifted to its own home on Boulevard Remain Rolland, 77220-Gretz (Phone : 407-03-11), 29 km. from Paris, this Centre has as its head Swami Ritaja-nanda, who is assisted by Swami Vidyatmananda. The Swami--in-charge, besides conducting regular worship and meditation in the shrine and the observance of special holy days, held the Sun­day lecture and frequent classes as also gave interviews to people seeking spiritual advice. Moreover, he conducted a study group at Fulda in Germany. At 6 Place des Etats-Unis, Paris, where Swami Vivekananda styed in 1900, classes were held twice a month. The Centre brought out the Vedanta, a quarterly magazine in French, for the 14th year. A book con­taining series of lectures on Indian thought and Carmelite mysti­cism by Swami Siddheswarananda, the founder of the Centre, was also published.

FUNDS THAT NEED LIBERAL HELP

The Ramakrishna Math and the Mission afford opportuni­ties for the wider public to co-operate with the Ramakrishna Order in carrying on various types of work chalked out by Swami Vivekananda for serving mankind. Such co-operation may consist in active participation in the work of the Mission as its members or associates, or in contribution to the different funds of the Math and the Mission. Persons who are in sym­pathy with the objects of the organization, but are unable to take part in its activities, are cordially invited to help it by contributing to one or more of the following funds, which need their active support. Donations to the Ramakrishna Math and the Mission are exempt from income-tax.

(i) The General Fund, for defraying the administrative and other general expenses of the Mission.

(ii) The Provident Relief Fund, to meet disasters like famine, flood, cyclone, pestilence, riot and earthquake through­out the country.

(iii) The Welfare Fund, for alleviating individual distress of various kinds.

(iv) The Mass Education Fund.

(v) The Mission Workers Fund, for the medical care of workers who fall sick, or retire in old age.

(All the above are Mission Funds)

(vi) The Math General Fund, similar to the Mission General Fund, mentioned above.

(vii) Funds for the maintenance of any of the permanent institutions described in the Report.

(viii) Funds for the maintenance of old and sick monks.

Contributions may kindly be sent to the General Secretary, Ramakrishna Math or Ramakrishna Mission (as the case may be), P.O. Belur Math, Dt. Howrah, with a clear specification of their purpose; or they may be sent direct to the branch centres concerned. Cheques, drafts or postal orders should be drawn in favour of Ramakrishna Math, Belur or Ramakrishna Mis­sion, as the case may be, and crossed to ensure safety.

APPENDIX A

EXTRACTS FROM THE MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIA-TION OF THE RAMAKRISHNA MISSION

registered on the 4xn may, 1909, under act XXI of 1860 registration No. S/1917 of 1909-10

revised according to west bengal act XXVI of 1961

1. (a) The name of the Association is THE RAM-KRISHNA MISSION. It may also be spelt as RAMAKRISHNA MISSION.

2. The objects of the Association are :

1. To impart and promote the study of the Vedanta andits principles as propounded by Sri Ramakrishna and practicallyillustrated by his own life, and of Comparative Theology in itswidest form.
2. To impart and promote the study of the arts, scienceand industries.
3. To train teachers in all branches of knowledge above
   mentioned and enable them to reach the masses.
4. To carry on educational work among the masses.
5. To establish, maintain, carry on and assist schools,colleges, universities, orphanages, workshops, laboratories, hos­pitals, dispensaries, houses for the infirm, the invalid and theafflicted, famine-relief works, and other educational and/orcharitable works and institutions of a like nature.

(/) To print and publish and to sell or distribute, gratui­tously or otherwise, journals, periodicals, books or leaflets that the Association may think desirable for the promotion of its objects.

(#) To carry on any other work which may seem to the Association capable of bein^ conveniently carried on in con­nection with and calculated directly or indirectly to promote any of the beforementioned objects.

APPENDIX B

EXTRACTS FROM THE RULES AJND REGULATIONS OF THE RAMAKRISHNA MISSION

1. The Association is established for the purposes expressedin the Memorandum of Association; and its Headquarters aswell as the registered office is at Belur Math, District Howrah,

Members and Associates

2. (a) All followers, whether lay or monastic, of the Para-mahamsa Ramakrishna may be members of the Association, ifelected at a meeting of the Association or nominated by theGoverning Body hereinafter mentioned, provided that all theTrustees for the time being of the Indenture of Trust datedthe 30th day of January, 1901, usually called the Trust Deed ofthe Belur Math, shall be ex-officio members of the Association.

(b) A person intending to be a member shall sign the declaration form annexed herewith and submit to the General Secretary an application, in a form prescribed by the Associa­tion and he shall be proposed by a member of the Association and seconded and supported by at least two members of the Governing Body.

Members' Declaration Form

(i) I look upon Sri Ramakrishna as an illustration and embodiment of the Religion Eternal, whose life and teachings help one to understand the plan and purpose of all the reli­gions of the world and their underlying truth and harmony.

(ii) I look upon all religions as paths to God, and shall try to live in peace and fellowship with the followers of all reli­gions.

(iii) I have full sympathy with all the objects of the Rama­krishna Mission as set forth in the Memorandum of Association and I will actively co-operate with the work of the Mission.

(c) AH persons irrespective of colour, creed or caste, sym­pathising with all or any of the objects of the Association, may

be associates, if elected at a meeting of the Association or nominated by the Governing Body.

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4. Monastic members shall not be required to pay anyadmission fee or any subscription.
5. Every lay member and every associate, unless exemptedtherefrom in writing by the Governing Body, shall pay anadmission fee of Rs. 5/- and an annual subscription of Rs. 12/-payable in advance. The Governing Body may exemptmember or associate from payment of all or any fees or 5criptions.
6. The annual subscription may be commuted byGoverning Body on payment of Rs. 350/-.
7. (a) Connection of members and associates withAssociation shall cease by resignation, death, removal or :
   payment of dues for two years, but shall be capable of reniin such manner as the Governing Body may from time to idecide.

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8. Members shall be entitled to : —

1. Vote at all meetings of the Association, use the Libattached to the Math at Belur in the district of Howrahreside at the Math temporarily subject to rules and regulatprescribed by the Math authorities.
2. Attend all classes formed by the Association for
   instruction of its members and receive individual instrucwhenever practicable.
3. Receive all publications of the Headquarters at a sp(discount of 25 per cent on the published price.

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(e) Mofussil members shall be entitled to receive the ceedings, reports and leaflets published by the Association application.

9. Associates shall have all the privileges of members cept the right to vote at meetings.

DISTRIBUTION OF BRANCH CENTRES

(as in September, '76)

West Bengal : Calcutta (7 centres), Belgharia, Narendrapur, Rahara, Sarisha, Taki, Manasadwip, JBelur (Saradapitha), Tamluk, Chandipur, Midnapore, Garbeta, Contai, Ram-haripur, Bankura, Jayrambati, Kantarpukur, Asansol, Sar-gachhi, Malda, Jalpaiguri and Purulia.

Tamil Nadu: Madras (6 centres), Kanchipuram, Chingleput, Nattarampalli, Coimbatore, Ootacamund and Salem.

U.P. : Allahabad, Varanasi (2 centres), Lucknow, Kanpur, Vrinda-ban, Almora, Shyamala Tal, Mayavati, Kankhal and Kishanpur.

Bihar: Patna, Katihar, Ranch! (2 centres), Jamshedpur, Deo ghar and Jamtara.

Kerala: Trivandrum, Tiruvalla, Kalady, Trichur and Kozhi-kode.

Karnataka: Bangalore, Mysore, Ponampet and Mangalore.

Andhra Pradesh : Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry and Hydera­bad.

Assam: Karimganj, Silchar and Gauhati.

Orissa : Bhubaneswar and Puri (2 centres).

Maharashtra : Bombay and Nagpur.

Arunachal Pradesh : Along and Narottam Nagar.

Meghalaya : Shillong and Cherrapunji.

Delhi: New Delhi. Gujarat : Rajkot. Rajasthan : Khetri.

Punjab and Haryana: Chandigarh. M.P. : Raipur.

outside india

Bangladesh: Dacca, Narayanganj, Baliati, Mymensingh, Farid-pur, Barisal, Bagerhat, Dinajpur, Sylhet and Habiganj.

United States of America : New York (2 centres), Boston, Pro­vidence, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco, Hollywood, Berkeley, Portland, Seattle and Sacramento.

Burma: Rangoon. Sri Lanka : Colombo.

Fiji: Nadi. Singapore : Singapore.

Mauritius: Vacoas.

England: London.

France: Gretz.

Switzerland: Geneva.

Argentina (South America}: Buenos Aires.

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS

AUDITOR'S REPORT

I have examined the Annexed Balance Sheet of the Ramakrishna Mission as at 31st March, 1975, and the attached Income & Expenditure Account for the year ended on that date which are in agreement with the books of account.

I have obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of my knowledge and belief were necessary for the purposes of the audit. In my opinion, proper books of -account have been kept by the Headquarters and the Branch Centres in India of the abovementioned Trust visited by me so far as appears from my examination of the books and audited returns adequate for the purposes of audit have been re­ceived from the other Branch Centres in India not visited by me.

In my opinion and to the best of my information and according to the explanations given to me the said accounts give a true and fair view—

1. in case of the Balance Sheet of the state of affairs of the above-named Trust as at 31st March, 1975, and
2. in case of the Income & Expenditure Account of the Surplus ofits accounting year ending on that date.

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The 21st October, 1975. Chartered Accountant