The Lineage of Sri Ramakrishna's Brothers: A Modern Exploration

The life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa have left an indelible mark on spiritual and philosophical history. A common question that often arises is who are the modern descendants of his brothers. To answer this, we delve into the lineage of Ramkumar and Rameswar, Sri Ramakrishna's brothers, examining their progeny and their journey through time.

Introduction to the Documentary

The documentary titled “A Walk through Kamarpukur and Jayrambati,” published by the Kālī Temple in Southern California, sheds light on the descendants of Sivaram Ramakrishna, one of the brothers. Through the personal accounts and footage provided by Usha Harding, a prolific western student and disciple, viewers can follow the thread of the Ramakrishna lineage to the present day.

The Genealogy of Ramlal and His Offspring

Ramkumar and Rameswar were the two brothers of Sri Ramakrishna. Ramkumar did not have any direct descendants, but his son, Akshay, unfortunately passed away at a young age without leaving any offspring. However, Rameswar left behind a more vibrant lineage.

Starting with Ramlal, the son of Rameswar, we see the following family tree:

Ramlal Bhavatarini Krishnamayi Radharani Shaileshwar Nakuleshwar Jagadishwar, married to Renuka, who gave birth to Panchugopal, Nandagopal, and Mohan Harihar, married to Vibhavati, who gave birth to Kamalakanta, Shyamal, Gopal, Subal, Sita, Sabita, and Lalita (only Harihar and Gopal have surviving children)

Genealogy of Gopal's Lineage

From Gopal, we follow the genealogy to understand the current descendants:

Harishwar, who had two sons, Devashish and Shubhashish Subal, married to Swapna, who had two children, Shouvik and Sudeshna Gautam, who had one surviving son, Pritesh Harihar’s descendants do not have any surviving offspring

The Descendants of Shivaram

Shivaram, the other brother of Ramkumar and Rameswar, had three children: Durgamani, Parvatinath, and Ramlal. Durgamani had two children, Surya Ghosal and Shiva, while Parvatinath had two children, Kamala and Shiva. Here is the detailed genealogy of their descendants:

Durgamani, married to Surya Ghosal, had two children: Chandi and Kanai Chandi had three children: Balai, Bhajahari, and Archindra Parvatinath, married to Kamala, had a son, Shiva, who then had a daughter, Nirmala Nirmala, married to Gurudas, had two children: Shashanka and Gautam Shivaram's grandson, Kanai, had four children: Ashok, Tarak, Alok, and Pulok Gurudas had two sons, Dharmadas and Taradas, while Shashanka had one daughter, Sumanta, and Gautam had one son, Raja

Conclusion

The journey of tracing the descendants of Sri Ramakrishna's brothers, Ramkumar and Rameswar, offers a fascinating glimpse into the continuity of a spiritual lineage that has spanned generations. Despite the passing of time and changes in the world, the descendants continue to carry the legacy of their revered ancestors through their actions and lives.

The documentary by Usha Harding provides an invaluable resource for understanding the modern descendants of these great men, bridging the past with the present and Offering a look into the future of this spiritual lineage.