Sri Ramakrishna: A Prophet for the New Age [Paperback]

Robert Schiffman (Author)

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• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: Paragon House; First Edition edition (June 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557782083
• ISBN-13: 978-1557782083
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,796,174 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Spiritually uplifting, March 16, 2000

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George Schaefer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sri Ramakrishna: A Prophet for the New Age (Paperback)

This book was a fascinating read. I have always held an interest in spiritual matters. I try learn about all the different religions and dogmas. This book is a good introduction to an extraordinary prophet of the Hindu faith. The tale of young Gadadhar transforming into Sri Ramakrishna is very uplifting and inspirational. It is interesting to read of his methods of teaching and encouraging his young disciples. He seemed to be an amazing, charismatic individual. I also liked the part where Schiffman compared Ramakrishna to St. Francis of Assissi. It illustrates the kinship that exists between great spiritual leaders of all faiths. Most of us seek spiritual answers and there are many paths to the same end. This is a book that will probably stir doubt in some but could also help promote a greater degree of understanding and compassion among different faiths.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent biography of Sri Ramakrishna, February 17, 2007

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This review is from: Sri Ramakrishna: A Prophet for the New Age (Paperback)

This was the first book I read about Sri Ramakrishna; though I had heard about Sri Ramakrishna a lot while I was growing up. I first borrowed it from a library just to see if it's interesting and I bought it after reading it once!

I believe this book is very well written and will be equally interesting to everyone, irrespective of their upbringing or backgrounds. Schiffman makes it very very interesting to the reader. I have already read this book twice! And going to start reading it again soon. Every time I read it, I feel I have learnt something new. I am inspired to read more books about Sri Ramakrishna in the near future.

The part from this book that I love the most is from the chapter "The Coming of Rakhal and Naren". It describes the vision that Sri Ramakrishna had before meeting with Swami Vivekananda on page 143. The book is worth keeping just for that one chapter, and of course the whole book is simply a delight to read.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Schiffman Brings The Spirit of Sri Ramakrishna To Life, April 1, 2004

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CPTScott - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sri Ramakrishna: A Prophet for the New Age (Paperback)

This book by Richard Schiffman about the life of Sri Ramakrishna was one of the most well written and enjoyable books I have ever read. I will certainly read this again and again!

He really brings the story of this remarkable saint to life. I felt as if I was there watching Ramakrishna's life unfold before my eyes. It was actually like a viceral experience which kept me captivated from the first to the last word.

This was the first book I had ever read about Sri Ramakrishna and I'm so fascinated and moved by what I read in this book that I've already started another book about him called "Great Swan".

Ramakrishna was without a doubt one of the greatest living spiritual masters of all time bar none (and I mean none), a teacher who embraced all faiths as paths to the one supreme God. If all people had his openess, his genuineness and true spiritual sincerity and passion this world would be transformed and transformed peacefully.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who would like to experience the life of this great master.

Namaste.