ANSWER: The word Paramahamsa applies to a person who has experienced God and knows the difference between what is “real” and what is not “real.” According to the Vedantic/Hindu tradition, God alone is real. Literally, the word Paramahamsa means “the Supreme Swan.” Such a mythological swan can drink the cream part of milk, separating it from the whey. Similarly, a Paramahamsa experiences Divinity, which is the essence of this world, rejecting the non-real, sensual world.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Talks
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DEVENDRA NATH MAJUMDAR part 3: The Householder Disciples of Sr Ramakrishna by Swami Satyamayananda 7 pm in person and live streamed on Youtube.
June 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm -
MEDITATION TAPOVAN RETREAT PROGRAM 1 pm to 5 pm with Swami Satyamayananda
June 10 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm -
KARMA YOGA: LIBERATING THE MIND, BODY & SOUL a talk by Swami Brahmatmananda 10 am in person and live streamed on YouTube
June 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Quote of the day
What the world wants is character. The world is in need of those whose life is one burning love, selfless. That love will make every word tell like a thunderbolt.
— Swami Vivekananda