Seal of the Order

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Ramakrishna

Vivekananda

Sarada Devi

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The emblem depicts the four paths to God:

• The wavy waters—unselfish work.
• The lotus—love of God.
• The rising sun—knowledge.
• The encircling serpent—awakening of
spiritual power.

The swan represents the Supreme Being or Godhead. By the union of these four paths, the vision of God is obtained.

The goal of the Ramakrishna Order is written in Sanskrit on the emblem: May the Supreme Spirit illumine us.