Swami Sadananda | |
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 Swami Sadananda, the direct monastic disciple of Swami Vivekananda | |
| Born | Sharat Chandra Gupta 6 January 1865 |
| Died | 18 February 1911 (aged 46) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Gupta Maharaj |
| Occupation | Monk |
| Known for | Spiritual work |
Swami Sadananda (6 January 1865 - 18 February 1911), born Sharat Chandra Gupta, popularly known as Gupta Maharaj in the Ramakrishna Order, was a direct monastic disciple of Swami Vivekananda.[1] He was the first disciple according to some sources.[2] He took his monastic vows and joined Baranagar Math to serve the other disciples of Sri Ramakrishna in 1888–89 and subsequently joined the Belur Math when it was established.[1] He was one of the leaders of early Ramakrishna Mission in its relief work. One of his significant contributions was providing relief to the citizens of Calcutta during the plague epidemic of 1898–99.[3] He traveled to Japan in 1903. His later days were spent in company of Sister Nivedita as her protector and guide. His notable contribution in the later part of his life was preaching the message of Swami Vivekananda, especially among youth.[4]
- ^ a b Virajananda, Swami (1947). Life of Swami Vivekananda by His Eastern and Western Disciples. Mayavati: Advaita Ashrama. p. 186. ISBN 9788180902253.
- ^ Banhatti, Gopal Shrinivas (1989). Life and Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda. New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers and Distributors.
- ^ Prabhananda, Swami. The Early History of Ramakrishna Movement. Chennai: Ramakrishna Math. p. 350. ISBN 817823226X.
- ^ Abjajananda, Swami (2003). Monastic Disciples of Swami Vivekananda. Mayavati: Advaita Ashrama. p. 223. ISBN 9788175052468.