Become a Monk/Nun
Many youngsters when they come across the inspiring life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda, feel an urge to embrace monastic life in the Ramakrishna Order. For others, the urge to renounce the world may come as a result of their listening to a well-articulated talk on Vedanta, perhaps on YouTube. Disillusionment with worldly attainments and relationships also drive quite a few to the doors of a monastery. Then there are Good Samaritans who are impressed by the work done by the monks of Ramakrishna Order and want to dedicate themselves to the service activities of the Order. Whatever may be the immediate trigger, they need to carefully consider quite a few factors before taking a leap into the Ramakrishna Order. To help such would-be monks to arrive at a well-informed decision, the subject is discussed here through crisp questions and answers