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Meditation
is
an
art
to
forget,
forgive
and
thereby
connect
with
the
supreme
power
–
the
Almighty.
It
works
like
a
magic
wand
and
brings
peace
and
positive
energy,
rejuvenating
mind
and
soul.
Sri
Ramakrishna
Math
in
Chennai
provides
the
right
ambiance
and
silence
that
is
essential
for
meditation.
Inspired
from
the
teachings
of
Sri
Ramakrishna,
Holy
Mother
Sarada
Devi
and Swami
Vivekananda,
the
Ramakrishna
Math
preaches
secularism
and,
thus,
is
also
called
the Universal
Temple.
The
magnificent
architecture
reflects
a
blend
of
traditional
Dravidian,
Hindu,
Buddhist
and
Jain
styles
of
architecture.
From
its
60-feet
tall
gateway,
one
can
possibly
see
the
central
tower
(Vimanam)
and
the
sanctum
sanctorum
(Garbha
Mandira).
The
forecourt
of
the
Ramakrishna
Math
is
very
Mughal
in
its
styling
with
wide
lawns,
broad
and
colourful
pathways
and
ornamented
parapets.
The
white
marble
statue
of
Sri
Ramakrishna
seated
over
a
lotus,
in
the Garbha
Mandira looks
elegant.
There
are
also
shrines
of
Sri
Sarda
Devi
and
Swami
Vivekananda
on
either
side
of
the Garbha Mandira. There
is
also
an
auditorium
dedicated
to
Swami
Ramakrishnananda
where satsang (spiritual
talks)
and bhajans (spiritual
songs)
are
conducted.
The
central
stairway
adds
to
the
beauty
of
the
temple
and
lands
in
a
wide
portico
(Mukhamandapam)
that
is
supported
by
four
columns,
each
of
which
is
intricately
decorated.
The
main
prayer
hall
has
adequate
provisions
for
light
and
air
with
large
windows
and
doors.
The Vimanam is
at
a
height
of
102
feet
and
thus
dominates
the
entire
structure.
Besides
this,
the
Math
offers
charitable
medical
and
rehabilitation
services.
The
temple
is
open
to
people
from
all
religions,
sect
or
creed
and
thus
is
universal
in
the
true
respect.
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