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About Swami Niranjanananda
Swami Niranjanananda (Senior) born as Nitya Niranjan Ghosh, usually called by the shortened name of Niranjan, was one of the foremost monks of Ramakrishna Mission and was one of the direct monastic disciples of Ramakrishna. Swami Niranjanananda was one of those few disciples, whom Sri Ramakrishna termed as "Nityasiddhas" or "Ishwarakotis" - that is, souls who are ever perfect. [Swami Niranjanananda (Senior)is termed Senior since there was another Swami Niranjanananda (Junior) also known as Pandalai Maharaj, later in the Ramakrishna Mission who died in 1972]. Even though his tenure with the newly formed Ramakrishna Mission was short lived owing to his early death, he left an indelible mark in spiritual and philanthropic activities. He had a majestic appearance, being tall with broad shoulders and strong physique.
Early life
Swami Niranjanananda was born as Nityaniranjan Ghosh and he was called by the short name of Niranjan. Little is known about his early life except that he came from a village called Rajarhat-Bishnupur in 24 Paraganas of Bengal province. He lived in Calcutta with his maternal uncle Kalikrishna Mitra. In his boyhood he became associated with a group of spiritualists and was considered as a successful medium. He was very frank and open minded, a trait which was appreciated by Sri Ramakrishna. He had an abhorrence for married life and a relatively short temper, even though he was tender in nature. He later took up job with an indigo planter in the district of Murshidabad.
Swami Niranjanananda (Senior) born as Nitya Niranjan Ghosh, usually called by the shortened name of Niranjan, was one of the foremost monks of Ramakrishna Mission and was one of the direct monastic disciples of Ramakrishna. Swami Niranjanananda was one of those few disciples, whom Sri Ramakrishna termed as "Nityasiddhas" or "Ishwarakotis" - that is, souls who are ever perfect. [Swami Niranjanananda (Senior)is termed Senior since there was another Swami Niranjanananda (Junior) also known as Pandalai Maharaj, later in the Ramakrishna Mission who died in 1972]. Even though his tenure with the newly formed Ramakrishna Mission was short lived owing to his early death, he left an indelible mark in spiritual and philanthropic activities. He had a majestic appearance, being tall with broad shoulders and strong physique.
Early life
Swami Niranjanananda was born as Nityaniranjan Ghosh and he was called by the short name of Niranjan. Little is known about his early life except that he came from a village called Rajarhat-Bishnupur in 24 Paraganas of Bengal province. He lived in Calcutta with his maternal uncle Kalikrishna Mitra. In his boyhood he became associated with a group of spiritualists and was considered as a successful medium. He was very frank and open minded, a trait which was appreciated by Sri Ramakrishna. He had an abhorrence for married life and a relatively short temper, even though he was tender in nature. He later took up job with an indigo planter in the district of Murshidabad.
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