A valuable, ‘essential-knowledge’ excerpt from a 2023 Times of India article.

Excerpt from a 2023 Media release in the Times of India, issued by the Ramakrishna Mission, Chennai.

Ramakrishna Math and Mission anti-disinformation platform.

The Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission (RKMM) launched an official, searchable, digital platform.

Live Link: publications.rkmm.org

(It is) designed to combat the spread of misinformation, fabricated quotes and distorted teachings regarding Sri Ramakrishna, [Holy Mother] Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda.

Key Features of the Platform. Authentic Resource Hub: The platform offers free access to a curated, verified collection of digital resources, including books, magazines, souvenirs, videos, and photos.

Countering Misinformation: It directly addresses the rapid spread of fake news on social media by providing a searchable database to verify the authenticity of quotes and stories attributed to the ‘Holy Trio’.

Core Literature: Users can access foundational texts, including The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, and Vivekananda – a Biography.

Language Support: The content is available in English and major Indian languages.

Context for the Platform. Rise in Fabricated Content. Senior monks noted that misinformation on social media, such as fabricated stories about Swami Vivekananda’s voice or Photoshopped images, necessitated an authoritative digital repository.

Official Digital Presence: The site is intended to be the single source of truth for researchers, devotees and the general public, launched under the direction of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission headquarters in Belur Math.

Accessible Content: The initiative includes a comprehensive search feature allowing users to immediately verify if a quote or anecdote is genuine or fabricated.

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