Akhandananda
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For the late 20th century Swami in Satyananda's ashram, see Swami Akhandananda (Satyananda).
Swami Akhandananda (1864–1937) was a swami and direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, a 19th-century mystic. He was the third president of the Ramakrishna Mission.
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Swami Akhandananda | |
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Personal | |
Born | Gangadhar Ghatak (Gangophadyay) (1864-09-30)30 September 1864 |
Died | 7 February 1937(1937-02-07) (aged 72) |
Religion | Hinduism |
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Philosophy | Advaita Vedanta |
Religious career | |
Guru | Sri Ramakrishna |
Honors | 3rd president of Ramakrishna math and mission |
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The poor, the illiterate, the ignorant, the afflicted - let these be your God. Know that service to these is the highest religion.