Swami Ramakrishnananda - Standard Photo

Swami Ramakrishnananda, originally named Shashi Bhushan Chakravarty, was a revered direct monastic disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, distinguished by his unparalleled devotion and profound commitment to ritual worship. Upon Swami Vivekananda's instruction, he spearheaded the establishment of the Ramakrishna Movement in South India, notably founding the Madras Math in 1897. His entire life exemplified pure service to the Guru, performing daily worship to Sri Ramakrishna with an extraordinary level of sincerity and adherence. He meticulously formulated the daily devotional routines that are still faithfully observed throughout the Ramakrishna Order, ensuring the continuous reverence of Sri Ramakrishna's divine presence. This standard photo embodies his saintly dedication and spiritual gravitas, reflecting the deep veneration he inspired and his foundational contribution to spreading the Holy Trio's universal ideals, particularly across Southern India, laying the vital groundwork for numerous Ramakrishna Math and Mission centers.