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Samvit: Knowledge that Leads to Enlightenment

Samvit is the semi-annual journal of Sri Sarada Math, Dakshineswar, Kolkata, India. We are grateful for the permission to regularly post selected articles on this Sri Sarada Mahila Samiti website.

The object (of the journal) is to disseminate the great truths of Vedanta, the spiritual teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda and also those of the founders of all faiths, from the most ancient times to the present age, and thus spread knowledge of the mystical insight and experiences of the world's exalted company of teachers, those who are torchbearers of light and truth.

("Reflections". Samvit. Volume 1. pages 2,3.)

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Cover of "Samvit" magazine, March 1983 issue, featuring a logo with a swan inside a snake outline, lotus flowers, and the text "Sri Sarada Math" on an orange background.

Samvit Journal Cover, Sri Sarada Math

About Samvit

Samvit is the semi-annual journal of Sri Sarada Math, Dakshineswar, Kolkata, India. The editorial and publication office is located in New Delhi at the Sri Sarada Mission. The Editor is Revered Pravrajika Atmapranaji and the Assistant Editor is Pravrajika Bhavapranaji.

The March 1980 Samvit announced this new journal.

Sri Sarada Math, a monastic organization of sannyasinis of the Ramakrishna Order, is the outcome of the spiritual awakening effected by the dynamic teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda. It is a symbol of women's rise to strength, strength that is born through faith, 'strength that comes from touching the feet of God'. And it is in the tradition of the Vedic Dharma as the law-giver Hrita says: 'Among women there are two classes, those who are seekers of Brahman and those who marry straightaway.

Sri Sarada Math has completed twenty-five years of its existence and it is now bringing out a journal of its own. The object is to disseminate the great truths of Vedanta, the spiritual teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda and also those of the founders of all faiths, from the most ancient times to the present age, and thus spread knowledge of the mystical insight and experiences of the world's exalted company of teachers, those who are torchbearers of light and truth. Its purpose will also be to spread knowledge of the different philosophies and the history and culture of this ancient land, India.

The journal is named Samvit. Samvit means 'knowledge which leads to enlightenment'. While science and philosophy seek truth through the analysis of facts and experiences, spirituality seeks truth through the directness of its awareness. It is a straight path to enlightenment...

("Reflections". Samvit. Volume 1. pages 2,3.)

Person wearing a pale orange robe sitting indoors near a window.

Editor, Revered Pravrajika Atmapranaji

Person seated wearing orange robes and a head covering

Assistant Editor Pravrajika Bhavapranaji

Magazine cover titled "Samvit" with a logo of a swan and a snake. The text indicates Sri Sarada Math, Dakshineswar, Calcutta, with a date of March 1989. The logo features a swan on water, surrounded by a cobra, with a rising sun in the background and lotus flowers.

Samvit Journal Cover, Sri Sarada Math