Swami Saradananda

Swami Saradananda (1865–1927) was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and the author of the authoritative biography Sri Sri Ramakrishna Lilaprasanga.

Background

Born as Sarat Chandra Gupta, Swami Saradananda was one of the chief monastic disciples of Sri Ramakrishna. He traveled to England and the United States, establishing the Ramakrishna Vedanta centers in the West. He was a scholar of Sanskrit and Bengali literature.

Spiritual Contribution

Swami Saradananda authored the monumental Sri Sri Ramakrishna Lilaprasanga (The Great Story of Sri Ramakrishna), the most comprehensive and authoritative biography of Sri Ramakrishna. He served at the Vedanta Society of New York in the late 1890s, helping bring the teachings of Ramakrishna to the West.

Legacy and Impact

His biography of Ramakrishna remains the definitive source for the life and teachings of the master. The Vedanta centers he established in the West continue to this day, forming the international network of the Ramakrishna Order.

Verification Notes

• 1865–1927
• Direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna