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Question
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa was a priest in the temple of Goddess Lakshmi at Calcutta.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is False.
Explanation:
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa was a priest in a temple of Goddess Kali at Dakshineshwar near Calcutta. He did not receive any formal education but clearly understood Vedantic philosophy. His teachings were simple but had a profound impact on the people. He regarded all religions as different paths to reach the one true God. According to him, service to humanity was service to God.
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