Section 4: Objects of Mission

4. Objects of Mission The objects of the Mission shall be to— (a) impart and promote the study of Hinduism and all its scriptures in the light of the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda; (b) promote the study of comparative theology and philosophy in their widest form, and assist in bringing about the harmony of religions; (c) impart and promote the study of the arts, sciences and industries; (d) train teachers in all branches of knowledge and enable them to reach the masses; R5 – 1 [Issue 1] Ramakrishna Mission (Mauritius Branch) Act (e) carry on educational work among the masses; (f) establish, maintain and otherwise assist— (i) maths or monasteries (with temples) and prayer halls; and (ii) schools, colleges, students’ homes, orphanages, workshops, agricultural schools and farms, clinics, dispensaries, houses for the infirm, the invalid and the afflicted, temporary relief works to alleviate distress caused by scarcity of any kind, by cyclone and other natural disasters, by pestilential diseases, and other educational and charitable works and institutions of a like nature; (g) incorporate institutions, societies, or associations having objects in whole or in part similar to any of those of the Branch, and to co-operate with any person or persons in aid of such objects; (h) print, publish, sell or distribute, gratuitously or otherwise, journals, periodicals, books or leaflets that the Branch thinks desirable for the promotion of its objects; and (i) undertake and carry on all such works as appear necessary to attain the aims and objects of the Branch, and to do all such things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of any of them.