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Name:
Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa
Born: Gadadhar Chattopadhyaya
Dates:
Born: February 20, 1834 in Bengal
Died: 1886
Biography:
Ramakrishna was a key figure in what became known as the Hindu renaissance of the
19th century. Eager to learn about religion from a young age, Ramakrishna had
an enomrous impact on the people around him. Over time he manage to draw around
himself a band of educated disciples who regarded him as a living incarnation of their
ancient religious traditions and as a sign of how those traditions could acquire the vitality
necessary for modern life. Some even thought he was the most recent avatar of God.
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