Swami Saradananda
- Born:
- December 23, 1865, at Amarpur, West Bengal, India
- Died:
- August 19, 1927, at Calcutta, India
- Nationality:
- Indian
- Profession(s):
- Monk of the Ramakrishna Order, Writer, Religious Leader
Early Life and Education
- Born as Sarat Chandra Chakraborty.
- Received his early education in his village school.
- Studied at the Metropolitan Institution in Calcutta.
- Joined the Baranagar Math, the first monastery of the Ramakrishna Order, in 1887.
Career and Major Achievements
- Initiated into monastic life by Swami Vivekananda.
- Served as the General Secretary of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission for many years.
- Played a crucial role in establishing and managing various Ramakrishna Mission centers.
- Supervised the construction of the Belur Math temple.
- A significant contributor to the propagation of Ramakrishna Vedanta.
Notable Works
- Sri Ramakrishna, the Great Master (Sri Ramakrishna Lilaprasanga) - A comprehensive and authoritative biography of Sri Ramakrishna.
- Authored numerous articles and essays on Vedanta and the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna.
Legacy and Impact
Swami Saradananda, through his organizational skills, leadership, and literary contributions, played a vital role in solidifying the Ramakrishna Math and Mission and disseminating the message of Sri Ramakrishna. His book, Sri Ramakrishna, the Great Master, remains a definitive work on Sri Ramakrishna's life and teachings. This entry serves as a concise Swami Saradananda biography, highlighting his most important contributions.