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Swami Subodhananda (8 November 1867 - 9 December 1932) born as Subodh Chandra Ghosh, was a direct monastic disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, the 19th century saint and mystic from India. Being youngest of all direct monastic disciples, he was affectionately known by his brother monks, whose leader was Swami Vivekananda
, as "Khoka" (Bengali for little boy). He played a pioneering role in establishing the Ramakrishna Math
and the Ramakrishna Mission
. He was one of the first group of trustees of the Belur Math appointed by Swami Vivekananda
in 1901, and was afterwards elected Treasurer of the Ramakrishna Mission Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Swami Subodhananda
temple in Thanthania in the north. He was thus born in a well to do family in a religious environment conducive to the enquiry beyond material realm. The disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, published by Advaita Ashrama, Mayawati, 1943, page 276 As per the prevailing customs he was supposed to get married after passing his class examinations. However, apparently because of a disinclination to marry, he failed in the examination.
Swami Subodhananda (Bengali: স্বামী সুবোধানন্দ), (8 November 1867 - 9 December 1932) born as Subodh Chandra Ghosh, was a direct monastic disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, the 19th century saint and mystic from India. Being youngest of all direct monastic disciples, he was affectionately known by his brother monks, whose leader was Swami Vivekananda
, as "Khoka" (Bengali for little boy). He played a pioneering role in establishing the Ramakrishna Math
and the Ramakrishna Mission
. He was one of the first group of trustees of the Belur Math appointed by Swami Vivekananda
in 1901, and was afterwards elected Treasurer of the Ramakrishna Mission Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Swami Subodhananda
temple in Thanthania in the north. He was thus born in a well to do family in a religious environment conducive to the enquiry beyond material realm. The disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, published by Advaita Ashrama, Mayawati, 1943, page 276 As per the prevailing customs he was supposed to get married after passing his class examinations. However, apparently because of a disinclination to marry, he failed in the examination.
Swami Subodhananda (Bengali: স্বামী সুবোধানন্দ), (8 November 1867 - 9 December 1932) born as Subodh Chandra Ghosh, was a direct monastic disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, the 19th century saint and mystic from India. Being youngest of all direct monastic disciples, he was affectionately known by his brother monks, whose leader was Swami Vivekananda
, as "Khoka" (Bengali for little boy). He played a pioneering role in establishing the Ramakrishna Math
and the Ramakrishna Mission
. He was one of the first group of trustees of the Belur Math appointed by Swami Vivekananda
in 1901, and was afterwards elected Treasurer of the Ramakrishna Mission Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Swami Subodhananda
temple in Thanthania in the north. He was thus born in a well to do family in a religious environment conducive to the enquiry beyond material realm. The disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, published by Advaita Ashrama, Mayawati, 1943, page 276 As per the prevailing customs he was supposed to get married after passing his class examinations. However, apparently because of a disinclination to marry, he failed in the examination. Budhhistlibrary.com, Swami Subodhananda Subodh was at first a student of the Hare School and was then admitted into the school founded by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
, a notable social reformer and educationist of Bengal
in 19th century.
While studying there he came across a Bengali book called The Teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, authored by Suresh Chandra Datta. He was impressed and decided to meet Sri Ramakrishna who resided in Dakshineswar
temple. He was received very cordially by the saint who asked him to visit him on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Subodh came to him despite obstacles raised by his parents. As part of his practices there under the tutelage of Sri Ramakrishna, he was helped into deep meditation by the latter, which benefited him in his spiritual pursuits. RKM Chennai, Swami Subodhananda
Subodhananda, when asked by Sri Ramakrishna what he thought of him, replied that, "Many persons say many things about you, I would not believe them unless I myself find proof." The disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, published by Advaita Ashrama, Mayawati, 1943, page 278
Sri Ramakrishna advised him to visit Mahendranath Gupta
, also known as "M", who later became famous as the author of the original Bengali version of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna
, known as Ramakrishna Kathamrita.
. Subodh's monastic name was Swami Subodhananda, but he was more popularly called "Khoka" or the child, being the youngest among the brother disciples. Ibid. page 280
Towards the end of 1889, along with Swami Brahmananda, Swami Subodhananda went to Benaras where he practised austerities. In 1890 they together went for a pilgrimage to the Western and Central India including Omkar, Girnar
, Bombay, Dwarka
and to Vrindaban where they stayed for sometime. He also went to the Himalayas for spiritual quest, went as far as Kedarnath and Badrinath. He also travelled to South India as far as Cape Comorin or Kanya Kumari.
After Swami Vivekananda
's return from the West, when the leader exhorted the brother disciples to work for the welfare of the humanity, Swami Subodhananda pledged his service and was put under various capacities for the cause of the newly founded Ramakrishna Math
and Ramakrishna Mission
. He was initially placed in charge of the management of the monastery in 1899. When the great plague broke out in Calcutta, Swami Subodhananda worked hard for arranging relief and rehabilitation along with Swami Sadananda and Sister Nivedita
. Ibid. page 281
During the famine of 1908 in the Chilka islands of Orissa he worked alongside fellow monks of the Ramakrishna Mission to provide relief to the affected people.
In his later years, even though he was not able to get engaged in active work, he would inspire people to work for the cause of welfare. During the last years he made extensive tours of Bengal and Bihar to spread the message of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda
. He initiated a large number of people including children. In making disciples he made no distinction in terms of social position, caste, sex or age.
Swami Subodhananda was one of the first group of trustees of the Belur Math
appointed by Swami Vivekananda
, and was later appointed as the treasurer.
or "M", he responded that the latter being a householder would not be able to teach him about God. When young Subodh went to meet "M" he narrated this conversation verbatim to "M" who appreciated his openness. Ibid. page 280
He also would be found near sick beds nursing people, often at risk to his own health. One of such instances was his nursing of a young student who was suffering from a contagious and malignant type of small pox Ibid. page 281 He would beg money from others to help poor patients with diet and medicine. He helped many poor families with the money donated by devotees for his personal needs.
He was self reliant and did not accept personal service from others, even during his illness. He had very few things as personal belongings. In personal conduct as well as in conversation he put much emphasis on self surrender to God as the means of salvation. Ibid. page 287
One of his famous lectures was in Madras in 1897 to an audience belonging to the Young Mens' Hindu Association, where he talked on Sannyasa
(Renunciation) and Brahmacharya
(Celibacy). Swami Subodhananda's lecture in Madras
and the latter loved him as well. He was also childlike in his simplicity and singularly unassuming in his behavior and for this reason was loved and respected by his brother disciples. The disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, published by Advaita Ashrama, Mayawati, 1943, page 284 On an occasion in 1897 he was persuaded by Swami Vivekananda
to deliver a lecture in the Alambazar monastery, despite his inhibitions with public speaking. When he rose to speak tremors were felt on account of an earthquake. Swami Vivekananda then joculously remarked that "Khoka's was an earth-shattering speech" and everybody enjoyed at his expense.
Swami Subodhananda was addicted lifelong to his morning cup of tea and when Sri Ramakrishna was ill in Cossipore garden house, the young Subodh prescribed tea as a remedy for the sore throat of the Master. However it was rejected by the attending doctor. Ibid. page 285
The young ascetics and monks of the Ramakrishna Math
found him to be a source of great help as he would enquire about their troubles and difficulties, would be their mouthpiece to the seniors, would mediate for them and shield them when they inadvertently committed something wrong. He would also guide and mentor them in performing their day to activities and in other spiritual matters. Ibid. page 286
Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda , born Narendranath Dutta , was the chief disciple of the 19th century mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission...
, as "Khoka" (Bengali for little boy). He played a pioneering role in establishing the Ramakrishna Math
Ramakrishna Math
Ramakrishna Math is a religious monastic order, considered part of the Hindu reform movements. It was set up by Swami Vivekananda to follow the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna...
and the Ramakrishna Mission
Ramakrishna Mission
Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission are twin organizations which form the core of a worldwide spiritual movement known as Ramakrishna Movement or Vedanta Movement. The Ramakrishna Mission is a philanthropic, volunteer organization founded by Ramakrishna's chief disciple Swami Vivekananda on...
. He was one of the first group of trustees of the Belur Math appointed by Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda , born Narendranath Dutta , was the chief disciple of the 19th century mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission...
in 1901, and was afterwards elected Treasurer of the Ramakrishna Mission Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Swami Subodhananda
Early Years
Subodh Chandra Ghosh was born in Calcutta on 8 November 1867 to the family of Shankar Ghosh, who was also the founder of a famous landmark in Calcutta, the KaliKali
' , also known as ' , is the Hindu goddess associated with power, shakti. The name Kali comes from kāla, which means black, time, death, lord of death, Shiva. Kali means "the black one". Since Shiva is called Kāla - the eternal time, Kālī, his consort, also means "Time" or "Death" . Hence, Kāli is...
temple in Thanthania in the north. He was thus born in a well to do family in a religious environment conducive to the enquiry beyond material realm. The disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, published by Advaita Ashrama, Mayawati, 1943, page 276 As per the prevailing customs he was supposed to get married after passing his class examinations. However, apparently because of a disinclination to marry, he failed in the examination.
Swami Subodhananda (Bengali: স্বামী সুবোধানন্দ), (8 November 1867 - 9 December 1932) born as Subodh Chandra Ghosh, was a direct monastic disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, the 19th century saint and mystic from India. Being youngest of all direct monastic disciples, he was affectionately known by his brother monks, whose leader was Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda , born Narendranath Dutta , was the chief disciple of the 19th century mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission...
, as "Khoka" (Bengali for little boy). He played a pioneering role in establishing the Ramakrishna Math
Ramakrishna Math
Ramakrishna Math is a religious monastic order, considered part of the Hindu reform movements. It was set up by Swami Vivekananda to follow the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna...
and the Ramakrishna Mission
Ramakrishna Mission
Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission are twin organizations which form the core of a worldwide spiritual movement known as Ramakrishna Movement or Vedanta Movement. The Ramakrishna Mission is a philanthropic, volunteer organization founded by Ramakrishna's chief disciple Swami Vivekananda on...
. He was one of the first group of trustees of the Belur Math appointed by Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda , born Narendranath Dutta , was the chief disciple of the 19th century mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission...
in 1901, and was afterwards elected Treasurer of the Ramakrishna Mission Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Swami Subodhananda
Early Years
Subodh Chandra Ghosh was born in Calcutta on 8 November 1867 to the family of Shankar Ghosh, who was also the founder of a famous landmark in Calcutta, the KaliKali
' , also known as ' , is the Hindu goddess associated with power, shakti. The name Kali comes from kāla, which means black, time, death, lord of death, Shiva. Kali means "the black one". Since Shiva is called Kāla - the eternal time, Kālī, his consort, also means "Time" or "Death" . Hence, Kāli is...
temple in Thanthania in the north. He was thus born in a well to do family in a religious environment conducive to the enquiry beyond material realm. The disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, published by Advaita Ashrama, Mayawati, 1943, page 276 As per the prevailing customs he was supposed to get married after passing his class examinations. However, apparently because of a disinclination to marry, he failed in the examination.
Swami Subodhananda (Bengali: স্বামী সুবোধানন্দ), (8 November 1867 - 9 December 1932) born as Subodh Chandra Ghosh, was a direct monastic disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, the 19th century saint and mystic from India. Being youngest of all direct monastic disciples, he was affectionately known by his brother monks, whose leader was Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda , born Narendranath Dutta , was the chief disciple of the 19th century mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission...
, as "Khoka" (Bengali for little boy). He played a pioneering role in establishing the Ramakrishna Math
Ramakrishna Math
Ramakrishna Math is a religious monastic order, considered part of the Hindu reform movements. It was set up by Swami Vivekananda to follow the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna...
and the Ramakrishna Mission
Ramakrishna Mission
Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission are twin organizations which form the core of a worldwide spiritual movement known as Ramakrishna Movement or Vedanta Movement. The Ramakrishna Mission is a philanthropic, volunteer organization founded by Ramakrishna's chief disciple Swami Vivekananda on...
. He was one of the first group of trustees of the Belur Math appointed by Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda , born Narendranath Dutta , was the chief disciple of the 19th century mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission...
in 1901, and was afterwards elected Treasurer of the Ramakrishna Mission Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Swami Subodhananda
Early Years
Subodh Chandra Ghosh was born in Calcutta on 8 November 1867 to the family of Shankar Ghosh, who was also the founder of a famous landmark in Calcutta, the KaliKali
' , also known as ' , is the Hindu goddess associated with power, shakti. The name Kali comes from kāla, which means black, time, death, lord of death, Shiva. Kali means "the black one". Since Shiva is called Kāla - the eternal time, Kālī, his consort, also means "Time" or "Death" . Hence, Kāli is...
temple in Thanthania in the north. He was thus born in a well to do family in a religious environment conducive to the enquiry beyond material realm. The disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, published by Advaita Ashrama, Mayawati, 1943, page 276 As per the prevailing customs he was supposed to get married after passing his class examinations. However, apparently because of a disinclination to marry, he failed in the examination. Budhhistlibrary.com, Swami Subodhananda Subodh was at first a student of the Hare School and was then admitted into the school founded by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar CIE , born Ishwar Chandra Bandopadhyaya , was an Indian Bengali polymath and a key figure of the Bengal Renaissance....
, a notable social reformer and educationist of Bengal
Bengal
Bengal is a historical and geographical region in the northeast region of the Indian Subcontinent at the apex of the Bay of Bengal. Today, it is mainly divided between the sovereign land of People's Republic of Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal, although some regions of the previous...
in 19th century.
While studying there he came across a Bengali book called The Teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, authored by Suresh Chandra Datta. He was impressed and decided to meet Sri Ramakrishna who resided in Dakshineswar
Dakshineswar
Dakshineswar is a town in Barrackpore subdivision of North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal.-History:In 1847, Rani Rashmoni of Bengal began the construction of the famous Dakshineswar Kali Temple. Rani, who was a rich and pious widow of colonial Bengal had a divine revelation ordering her to...
temple. He was received very cordially by the saint who asked him to visit him on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Subodh came to him despite obstacles raised by his parents. As part of his practices there under the tutelage of Sri Ramakrishna, he was helped into deep meditation by the latter, which benefited him in his spiritual pursuits. RKM Chennai, Swami Subodhananda
Subodhananda, when asked by Sri Ramakrishna what he thought of him, replied that, "Many persons say many things about you, I would not believe them unless I myself find proof." The disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, published by Advaita Ashrama, Mayawati, 1943, page 278
Sri Ramakrishna advised him to visit Mahendranath Gupta
Mahendranath Gupta
Mahendranath Gupta , , was a disciple of Ramakrishna—a 19th century mystic and the author of Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita,a Bengali classic...
, also known as "M", who later became famous as the author of the original Bengali version of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna translated by Swami Nikhilananda is an English translation of the Bengali religious text Sri Sri Rāmakrishna Kathāmrita...
, known as Ramakrishna Kathamrita.
Life of a Monk
After the passing away of Sri Ramakrishna in 1886, Subodh left his home and joined the monastery in Baranagar, started by Narendranath Dutta, who later became famous as Swami VivekanandaSwami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda , born Narendranath Dutta , was the chief disciple of the 19th century mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission...
. Subodh's monastic name was Swami Subodhananda, but he was more popularly called "Khoka" or the child, being the youngest among the brother disciples. Ibid. page 280
Towards the end of 1889, along with Swami Brahmananda, Swami Subodhananda went to Benaras where he practised austerities. In 1890 they together went for a pilgrimage to the Western and Central India including Omkar, Girnar
Girnar
Girnar is a collection of mountains in the Junagadh District of Gujarat, India, situated near Junagadh at a distance of 327 km from Ahmedabad. It is a holy place and an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Jains. There are a number of temples located here. Amidst the lush green Gir...
, Bombay, Dwarka
Dwarka
Dwarka also spelled Dvarka, Dwaraka, and Dvaraka, is a city and a municipality of Jamnagar district in the Gujarat state in India. Dwarka , also known as Dwarawati in Sanskrit literature is rated as one of the seven most ancient cities in the country...
and to Vrindaban where they stayed for sometime. He also went to the Himalayas for spiritual quest, went as far as Kedarnath and Badrinath. He also travelled to South India as far as Cape Comorin or Kanya Kumari.
After Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda , born Narendranath Dutta , was the chief disciple of the 19th century mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission...
's return from the West, when the leader exhorted the brother disciples to work for the welfare of the humanity, Swami Subodhananda pledged his service and was put under various capacities for the cause of the newly founded Ramakrishna Math
Ramakrishna Math
Ramakrishna Math is a religious monastic order, considered part of the Hindu reform movements. It was set up by Swami Vivekananda to follow the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna...
and Ramakrishna Mission
Ramakrishna Mission
Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission are twin organizations which form the core of a worldwide spiritual movement known as Ramakrishna Movement or Vedanta Movement. The Ramakrishna Mission is a philanthropic, volunteer organization founded by Ramakrishna's chief disciple Swami Vivekananda on...
. He was initially placed in charge of the management of the monastery in 1899. When the great plague broke out in Calcutta, Swami Subodhananda worked hard for arranging relief and rehabilitation along with Swami Sadananda and Sister Nivedita
Sister Nivedita
- A benediction to Sister Nivedita by Swami Vivekananda Sister Nivedita ; ; , born as Margaret Elizabeth Noble, was a Scots-Irish social worker, author, teacher and disciple of Swami Vivekananda. She met Vivekananda in 1895 in London and travelled to Calcutta, India in 1898...
. Ibid. page 281
During the famine of 1908 in the Chilka islands of Orissa he worked alongside fellow monks of the Ramakrishna Mission to provide relief to the affected people.
In his later years, even though he was not able to get engaged in active work, he would inspire people to work for the cause of welfare. During the last years he made extensive tours of Bengal and Bihar to spread the message of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda , born Narendranath Dutta , was the chief disciple of the 19th century mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission...
. He initiated a large number of people including children. In making disciples he made no distinction in terms of social position, caste, sex or age.
Swami Subodhananda was one of the first group of trustees of the Belur Math
Belur Math
' or Belur Mutt is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, a chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Calcutta...
appointed by Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda , born Narendranath Dutta , was the chief disciple of the 19th century mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission...
, and was later appointed as the treasurer.
Character and Legacy
One of the hallmarks of Swami Subodhananda's character was frankness. When Sri Ramakrishna had asked him to interact with Mahendranath GuptaMahendranath Gupta
Mahendranath Gupta , , was a disciple of Ramakrishna—a 19th century mystic and the author of Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita,a Bengali classic...
or "M", he responded that the latter being a householder would not be able to teach him about God. When young Subodh went to meet "M" he narrated this conversation verbatim to "M" who appreciated his openness. Ibid. page 280
He also would be found near sick beds nursing people, often at risk to his own health. One of such instances was his nursing of a young student who was suffering from a contagious and malignant type of small pox Ibid. page 281 He would beg money from others to help poor patients with diet and medicine. He helped many poor families with the money donated by devotees for his personal needs.
He was self reliant and did not accept personal service from others, even during his illness. He had very few things as personal belongings. In personal conduct as well as in conversation he put much emphasis on self surrender to God as the means of salvation. Ibid. page 287
One of his famous lectures was in Madras in 1897 to an audience belonging to the Young Mens' Hindu Association, where he talked on Sannyasa
Sannyasa
Sannyasa is the order of life of the renouncer within the Hindu scheme of āśramas, or life stages. It is considered the topmost and final stage of the ashram systems and is traditionally taken by men or women at or beyond the age of fifty years old or by young monks who wish to renounce worldly...
(Renunciation) and Brahmacharya
Brahmacharya
Brahmacharya is one of the four stages of life in an age-based social system as laid out in the Manu Smrti and later Classical Sanskrit texts in Hinduism. It refers to an educational period of 14–20 years which starts before the age of puberty. During this time the traditional vedic sciences are...
(Celibacy). Swami Subodhananda's lecture in Madras
Relationship with monks and Brother Disciples
Swami Subodhananda was an ardent follower of Swami VivekanandaSwami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda , born Narendranath Dutta , was the chief disciple of the 19th century mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission...
and the latter loved him as well. He was also childlike in his simplicity and singularly unassuming in his behavior and for this reason was loved and respected by his brother disciples. The disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, published by Advaita Ashrama, Mayawati, 1943, page 284 On an occasion in 1897 he was persuaded by Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda , born Narendranath Dutta , was the chief disciple of the 19th century mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission...
to deliver a lecture in the Alambazar monastery, despite his inhibitions with public speaking. When he rose to speak tremors were felt on account of an earthquake. Swami Vivekananda then joculously remarked that "Khoka's was an earth-shattering speech" and everybody enjoyed at his expense.
Swami Subodhananda was addicted lifelong to his morning cup of tea and when Sri Ramakrishna was ill in Cossipore garden house, the young Subodh prescribed tea as a remedy for the sore throat of the Master. However it was rejected by the attending doctor. Ibid. page 285
The young ascetics and monks of the Ramakrishna Math
Ramakrishna Math
Ramakrishna Math is a religious monastic order, considered part of the Hindu reform movements. It was set up by Swami Vivekananda to follow the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna...
found him to be a source of great help as he would enquire about their troubles and difficulties, would be their mouthpiece to the seniors, would mediate for them and shield them when they inadvertently committed something wrong. He would also guide and mentor them in performing their day to activities and in other spiritual matters. Ibid. page 286
External links
- The Disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, published by Advaita Ashrama, Mayawati, 1943
- Swami Subodhananda
- Swami Subodhananda's lecture in Madras
- God Lived with them by Swami Chetanananda
See also
- Swami Advaitananda (Buro Gopal)Swami Advaitananda (Buro Gopal)Swami Advaitananda, one of the direct disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, the mystic saint from Bengal in late nineteenth century, was also known as Buro Gopal or the aged Gopal. He was senior to Sri Ramakrishna in age and took monastic vows at an advanced age...
- Swami Turiyananda (Hari Maharaj)Swami Turiyananda (Hari Maharaj)You are Hari-das, the servant of Hari . Is it possible for you to exist without remembering the Lord? -- Sri Ramakrishna to HarinathHe is a Yogi according to the Gita -- Sri Ramakrishna...
- Swami RamakrishnanandaSwami RamakrishnanandaSwami Ramakrishnananda is one of 16 apostles or direct disciples of Sri Ramakrishna* Pre-monastic name : Shashi Bhushan Chakravarty* Date of Birth : 13 July 1863* Place of Birth : Ichapur in Hooghly district, West Bengal...
- Swami Yogananda (Yogin Maharaj)Swami Yogananda (Yogin Maharaj)Swami Yogananda was a direct monastic disciple of Ramakrishna Paramhansa, the 19th century saint and mystic, although he took his formal initiation from Sarada Devi, the holy mother of Ramakrishna Order and spiritual consort of Ramakrishna. He was the first vice president of Ramakrishna Mission...
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- Swami Brahmananda
- Swami Niranjananda (Niranjan Maharaj)
- Swami AbhedanandaSwami AbhedanandaSwami Abhedananda was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, who Swami Vivekananda sent to the West to head the Vedanta Society, New York in 1897, and spread the message of Vedanta, a theme on which he authored several books through his life, and subsequently founded the Ramakrishna Vedanta Math,...
- Swami Vijnanananda
- Swami TrigunatitanandaSwami TrigunatitanandaSwami Trigunatitananda, premonastic name Sarada Prasanna Mitra, was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, the 19th century Indian mystic and saint. He established the monthly Bengali magazine Udbodhan of Ramakrishna Math and later at the behest of Swami Vivekananda, he went to America in 1902 and...
- Swami NirmalanandaSwami NirmalanandaSwami Nirmalananda, born as Tulasi Charan Dutta in Calcutta, was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa, the 19th century mystic and saint from India, and Swami Vivekananda, the great philosopher monk from India who established the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission...
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