{"title":"Sages, Saints \u0026 Seekers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAdorn your walls with the presence of humanity's greatest spiritual guides. This curated collection brings together museum-quality posters and prints of revered gurus, saints, philosophers, and modern-day motivators whose wisdom has shaped generations. From timeless mystics to contemporary teachers of mindfulness and self-mastery, each piece is designed to inspire reflection, calm, and purpose in any space—be it your meditation corner, study, yoga studio, or living room. Bring home the energy of enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"swami-vivekananda-smiling-historical-portrait-18-24-in-poster","title":"Swami Vivekananda Smiling - Historical Portrait (18 × 24 in Poster)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFine Art Reproduction Print (Historical Photograph)\u003cbr\u003eSubject \/ Date: Swami Vivekananda | August 1894 | Green Acre, Maine\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis rare and luminous historical photograph captures Swami Vivekananda-the towering spiritual figure who introduced the philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world-standing in serene repose beneath a pine tree at Green Acre, Maine, in the summer of 1894, in the months following his historic address at the 1893 Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDressed in his characteristic robe and turban, his arms folded with quiet assurance, Vivekananda gazes outward with a gentle, knowing smile that radiates both warmth and profound inner stillness. One of three photographs taken beneath his beloved pine at Green Acre, this image was among the treasured possessions of his American disciples, and was poignantly described by Sister Gargi as showing him \"with folded arms, his eyes looking as eyes look when the whole world is seen as permeated by Divinity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGreen Acre held special significance in Vivekananda's American years-a gathering place for spiritual seekers where he taught, discoursed, and inspired those drawn to his message of universal religion and the divinity inherent in all beings. It was during one of these outdoor meetings beneath the open sky that Swamiji, in an inspired mood, gave voice to the profound Advaitic vision at the heart of his teaching-declaring himself beyond form, beyond space and time, the very basis of the universe, Existence Absolute, Bliss Absolute, Knowledge Absolute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis photograph stands as a cherished and intimate record of one of modern India's greatest spiritual luminaries-capturing not the fiery orator of the Parliament, but a quieter, contemplative moment of a master at peace, his very presence radiating the boundless serenity of one who beholds the Divine in all things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum-Grade Poster Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSize: 18 × 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePaper: 350 GSM archival matte paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePrint Quality: High-resolution reproduction preserving the fine tonal detailing and rich contrast of the original 1894 photograph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Non-glare museum matte finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIdeal For: Followers of Swami Vivekananda and Vedanta, admirers of India's spiritual heritage, meditation and study spaces, and collectors of rare historical portraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA rare and luminous 1894 photograph-Swami Vivekananda at peace beneath his pine at Green Acre, radiating serenity and the vision of the Divine in all things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBring home Swami Vivekananda Smiling, a cherished and intimate portrait of one of modern India's greatest spiritual luminaries. Available in 18 × 24 inches, with framed and unframed options, exclusively at The Soma Store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somarasa","offers":[{"title":"Unframed","offer_id":53965235224892,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":53965235257660,"sku":null,"price":2700.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas","offer_id":53965235290428,"sku":null,"price":5100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tapestrey","offer_id":53965235323196,"sku":null,"price":4100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/9232\/5692\/files\/VivekanandaSmiling18X24.svg?v=1785932252"},{"product_id":"swami-vivekananda-chicago-photo-signed-historical-portrait-18-24-in-poster","title":"Swami Vivekananda Chicago Photo (Signed) - Historical Portrait (18 × 24 in Poster)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFine Art Reproduction Print (Historical Photograph)\u003cbr\u003eSubject \/ Date: Swami Vivekananda | September 1893 | Chicago (Harrison Studio)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis iconic and historically significant photograph captures Swami Vivekananda in the celebrated pose that would become one of the most recognizable images in modern Indian history-arms folded, turbaned, gazing outward with serene confidence-taken at the Harrison studio in Chicago in September 1893, during the momentous days of the Parliament of the World's Religions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt was at this very Parliament that the young monk from India rose to address the assembled delegates and electrified the world with his historic speech, opening with the now-legendary words \"Sisters and Brothers of America.\" In that single address, Vivekananda introduced the wisdom of Vedanta and the spirit of Hindu universalism to the West, proclaiming the essential unity of all religions and earning international renown as one of the great spiritual voices of his age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat makes this particular image especially treasured is Vivekananda's own handwritten inscription, penned in both Bengali and English across the photograph: \"One infinite pure and holy—beyond thought beyond qualities I bow down to thee,\" followed by his signature. This personal benediction, in his own hand, transforms the portrait into an intimate testament of his profound Advaitic vision-a direct salutation to the formless, infinite Divine that lay at the very heart of his teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRadiating poise, strength, and spiritual magnetism, this Chicago portrait embodies the exact moment Vivekananda stepped onto the world stage. It stands as a cherished and inspiring image for all who revere his legacy-a lasting reminder of the man who, as his own words affirm, helped proclaim to all quarters of the globe that the Lord is present in every religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum-Grade Poster Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSize: 18 × 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePaper: 350 GSM archival matte paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePrint Quality: High-resolution reproduction preserving the fine tonal detailing, handwritten inscription, and rich contrast of the original 1893 photograph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Non-glare museum matte finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIdeal For: Followers of Swami Vivekananda and Vedanta, admirers of India's spiritual heritage, meditation and study spaces, offices and institutions, and collectors of iconic historical portraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA rare and iconic signed 1893 Chicago photograph-Swami Vivekananda in his most recognizable pose, inscribed in his own hand with a salutation to the infinite Divine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBring home the Swami Vivekananda Chicago Photo (Signed), a cherished and inspiring portrait from the historic moment he stepped onto the world stage. Available in 18 × 24 inches, with framed and unframed options, exclusively at The Soma Store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somarasa","offers":[{"title":"Unframed","offer_id":53965239976252,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":53965240009020,"sku":null,"price":2700.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas","offer_id":53965240041788,"sku":null,"price":5100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tapestrey","offer_id":53965240074556,"sku":null,"price":4100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/9232\/5692\/files\/SwamiVivekanandaChicagoPhoto-Signed1893-0918X24.svg?v=1785933059"},{"product_id":"swami-vivekananda-meditating-london-historical-portrait-18-24-in-poster","title":"Swami Vivekananda Meditating (London) - Historical Portrait (18 × 24 in Poster)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eFine Art \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eReproduction Print \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e(Historical Photograph)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eSu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003ebject \/ Date: Swami Vivekananda | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eDecember 1896 | London (Alfred Ellis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eStudio)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis profoundly serene and iconic photograph captures Swami Vivekananda in his celebrated meditation pose-seated in tranquil repose, eyes gently lowered, hands resting in his lap-a portrait so revered that it is worshipped in shrines of the Ramakrishna Order across the world. Taken in London in December 1896 by the professional photographer Alfred Ellis, it remains among the most cherished and spiritually resonant images of the great Vedanta master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe photograph owes its existence to Miss Emmeline Souter, a devoted admirer and one of Vivekananda's most valued English friends. As the time for his departure from England drew near, Miss Souter-\"as though to stay the sun in its passage\"-arranged for the professional Ellis studio to make a series of studio portraits of Swamiji before he returned to India. Of the several poses taken, this meditation image (no. 48) became by far the most beloved and widely venerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA cherished oral tradition, preserved within the Ramakrishna Mission, holds that this very photograph was taken at the moment Swamiji spontaneously entered samadhi-the state of deep meditative absorption-while demonstrating asanas during a Raja Yoga class in London. Whether captured in the studio or in that spontaneous moment of transcendence, the image radiates an unmistakable stillness and inner depth, capturing the master fully absorbed in the Infinite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe portrait beautifully embodies the very heart of Vivekananda's teaching-that the pursuit of the Infinite, the striving to grasp the boundless and evolve the spiritual man, is the grandest and most glorious struggle a human being can make. This serene meditation portrait stands as a timeless icon of that spiritual aspiration, offering an image of profound peace and contemplative grace treasured by seekers the world over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum-Grade Poster Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSize: 18 × 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePaper: 350 GSM archival matte paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePrint Quality: High-resolution reproduction preserving the soft tonal gradients, fine detailing, and rich contrast of the original 1896 photograph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Non-glare museum matte finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIdeal For: Followers of Swami Vivekananda and Vedanta, meditation and yoga spaces, prayer rooms and shrines, study and contemplative spaces, and collectors of iconic spiritual portraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA rare and profoundly serene 1896 London photograph-Swami Vivekananda in his revered meditation pose, radiating stillness, depth, and absorption in the Infinite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBring home Swami Vivekananda Meditating, a timeless and deeply revered portrait of the master in contemplative repose. Available in 18 × 24 inches, with framed and unframed options, exclusively at The Soma Store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somarasa","offers":[{"title":"Unframed","offer_id":53965240992060,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":53965241024828,"sku":null,"price":2700.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas","offer_id":53965241057596,"sku":null,"price":5100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tapestrey","offer_id":53965241090364,"sku":null,"price":4100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/9232\/5692\/files\/SwamiVivekanandaMeditation18X24.svg?v=1785933329"},{"product_id":"swami-vivekananda-at-belgaum-historical-portrait-18-24-in-poster","title":"Swami Vivekananda at Belgaum - Historical Portrait (18 × 24 in Poster)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFine Art Reproduction Print (Historical Photograph)\u003cbr\u003eSubject \/ Date: Swami Vivekananda | October 1892 | Belgaum (S. Mahadev \u0026amp; Son Studio)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis rare and dignified photograph captures a young Swami Vivekananda during his stay in Belgaum in October 1892-in the years before his historic journey to the West-seated in composed elegance in the wandering monk phase of his life, when he traversed the length and breadth of India as a parivrajaka (itinerant ascetic). It stands among the earliest surviving photographs of the great Vedanta master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe image owes its existence to Haripada Mitra, one of Swamiji's hosts in Belgaum, who was deeply moved upon first meeting him. In his reminiscences, Haripada recalled encountering \"a serene figure with his eyes flashing like lightning,\" clad in an ochre robe, Maharashtrian sandals strapped upon his feet, and an ochre turban upon his head-a figure so impressive that it remained vivid in his memory for the rest of his life. So profound was the encounter that Haripada and his wife accepted Swamiji as their guru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNotably, Swamiji was reluctant to be photographed. It was only after Haripada's persistent and earnest requests-\"a long-drawn tussle,\" as he described it-that the young monk finally consented, and this treasured portrait was made at the studio of S. Mahadev \u0026amp; Son, photographed by Govinda Shrinivas Welling. The small wooden stand visible at the left of the frame was long preserved at the studio, a quiet relic of this historic sitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRadiating the poise, intensity, and magnetic presence that would soon captivate audiences across the globe, this Belgaum portrait offers an intimate glimpse of Vivekananda on the eve of his world-changing mission. It stands as a cherished and rare record of the wandering monk whose vision and voice would go on to awaken a spiritual renaissance for India and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum-Grade Poster Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSize: 18 × 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePaper: 350 GSM archival matte paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePrint Quality: High-resolution reproduction preserving the fine tonal detailing, studio composition, and rich contrast of the original 1892 photograph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Non-glare museum matte finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIdeal For: Followers of Swami Vivekananda and Vedanta, admirers of India's spiritual heritage, study and contemplative spaces, offices and institutions, and collectors of rare early historical portraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA rare and dignified 1892 Belgaum photograph-one of the earliest portraits of the young Swami Vivekananda as a wandering monk, radiating poise and magnetic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBring home Swami Vivekananda at Belgaum, a rare and treasured early portrait of the master from his wandering monk years. Available in 18 × 24 inches, with framed and unframed options, exclusively at The Soma Store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somarasa","offers":[{"title":"Unframed","offer_id":53965243711804,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":53965243744572,"sku":null,"price":2700.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas","offer_id":53965243777340,"sku":null,"price":5100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tapestrey","offer_id":53965243810108,"sku":null,"price":4100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/9232\/5692\/files\/VivekanandaSitting18X24.svg?v=1785933677"},{"product_id":"swami-vivekananda-with-chennai-devotees-historical-group-portrait-18-24-in-poster","title":"Swami Vivekananda with Chennai Devotees - Historical Group Portrait (18 × 24 in Poster)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFine Art Reproduction Print (Historical Photograph)\u003cbr\u003eSubject \/ Date: Swami Vivekananda and Disciples | 1897 | Madras (Chennai), Castle Kernan\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis rare and historically significant group photograph captures Swami Vivekananda seated among his fellow monks, disciples, and devoted followers in Madras (present-day Chennai) in early 1897, shortly after his triumphant return to India from his celebrated mission to the West. Taken at Castle Kernan, where Swamiji stayed during his visit, this warm and dignified assembly preserves a treasured moment among the community that had eagerly awaited his homecoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSeated at the center of the group is Swami Vivekananda himself, flanked by his brother-monks of the Ramakrishna Order and his disciples. Seated in the chairs beside him are Swami Shivananda and Swami Niranjanananda-fellow disciples of Sri Ramakrishna-along with Swami Sadananda, his own devoted disciple who had been drawn to him during his wandering years, and Tarapada, a monk from another order. These companions had journeyed to Colombo to receive Swamiji upon his return and to present him with fresh ochre robes befitting an Indian sannyasin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStanding among the assembly are several of Vivekananda's most devoted followers, including Alasinga Perumal-the tireless Madras disciple who had helped raise funds for Swamiji's journey to the Parliament of the World's Religions-and J.J. Goodwin, the Englishman who became Vivekananda's faithful stenographer, recording his lectures in America and devotedly following him thereafter. The front row includes esteemed local devotees such as Biligiri Iyengar and M.C. Nanjunda Rao, representing the fervent community of Madras admirers who had championed his cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis group portrait offers an intimate and moving glimpse into the circle of monks and devotees who surrounded Vivekananda at a pivotal moment in his life-his return to a homeland that received him as a hero. It stands as a cherished historical record of the fellowship, devotion, and shared purpose that would soon give rise to the Ramakrishna Mission and a global spiritual movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum-Grade Poster Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSize: 18 × 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePaper: 350 GSM archival matte paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePrint Quality: High-resolution reproduction preserving the fine tonal detailing, group composition, and rich contrast of the original 1897 photograph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Non-glare museum matte finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIdeal For: Followers of Swami Vivekananda and the Ramakrishna Order, admirers of India's spiritual heritage, study and institutional spaces, and collectors of rare historical group portraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA rare and historically significant 1897 group photograph-Swami Vivekananda among his monks and devotees in Madras, capturing a treasured moment after his triumphant return to India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBring home Swami Vivekananda with Chennai Devotees, a rare and cherished historical portrait of the master among his fellowship of monks and followers. 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