Swami Smaranananda a pioneer of India's spiritual consciousness

AMIDST the hustle and bustle of the grand festival of Lok Sabha elections, the news of the demise of Srimat Swami Smaranananda Ji maharaj brought my mind to a standstill for a few moments.

- NARENDRA MODI

Srimat Swami Smaranananda Ji maharaj was a pioneer of india’s spiritual consciousness and his demise is like a personal loss. A few years ago, the demise of Swami Atmasthananda Ji and now the departure of Swami Smaranananda Ji on his eternal journey has left many people bereaved. my heart, like that of crores of devotees, saints and followers of ramakrishna math and mission, is deeply saddened.

During my visit to Kolkata earlier this month, i had gone to the hospital to enquire about Swami Smaranananda Ji’s health. Just like Swami Atmasthananda Ji, Swami Smaranananda Ji too dedicated his entire life for spreading the ideas of Acharyaramakrishna Paramahamsa, mata Sharada Devi and Swami Vivekananda across the world. While writing this article, the memories of meetings and conversations with him are getting refreshed in my mind. 

in January 2020, during my stay at Belur math, i meditated in the room of Swami Vivekananda. During that visit, I had a long conversation about Swami Atmasthananda Ji with Swami Smaranananda Ji.