Eknath Ranade

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Eknath Ramakrishna Ranade
Born	19 November 1914 Timtala, Central Provinces and Berar, British India
Died	22 August 1982(1982-08-22) (aged 67) Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality	Indian
Alma mater	Dr. Hari Singh Gour University
Known for	Indian Social and Spiritual Reformer

Eknath Ramakrishna Ranade (19 November 1914 – 22 August 1982) was a social activist and right-wing leader. He joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) when in school and was its general secretary from 1956 to 1962.

Ranade was greatly influenced by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, and compiled a book of Vivekananda's writings. He played a significant role in the construction of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Vivekananda Kendra at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.