Sri Ramakrishna - Samadhi Group Photo (Kalpataru Pose) - Dakshineswar

This profoundly historic photograph presents Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna in an extraordinary state of samadhi, captured during his lifetime at Dakshineswar. He is depicted in the celebrated "shrine pose," also known as the Kalpataru posture, with his body slightly inclined, indicating his complete absorption in the Divine. This rare group photograph, preserving an authentic moment of his spiritual ecstasy, became a seminal image for countless devotees. It encapsulates his living presence and the highest spiritual realization, serving as a powerful visual aid for meditation and worship. The Kalpataru pose, particularly associated with his New Year's Day blessings, conveys his boundless compassion and readiness to fulfill spiritual aspirations. This iconic image remains a cherished testament to Sri Ramakrishna's divine consciousness and continues to inspire profound devotion and spiritual aspiration within the Ramakrishna tradition worldwide.