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Swami
Hiranmayanandaji
He served as secretary from
Dec. 1983 to March 1985
Swami Hiranmayananda
Born as Vijayananda Roy at Malda
in West Bengal. Initiated by Swami Shivananda in 1929. Joined at Belur
Math in 1933 and had his sannyasa from Swami Virajanandaji in 1943. Came
in touch with Swami Akhandanandaji, Subodhanandaji, Abhedanandaji and
Vijnananandaji. Served in the Bhubaneswar, Belur Math, Madras Math,
Institute of Culture (Golpark) and Mysore. He was the head of the Rangoon
Sevashrama, Deoghar, Vrindaban, Baghbazar (Udbodhan), Bombay and Delhi
centres. He was the founder-secretary of Purulia centre. He became Trustee
in 1973 and General Secretary of the order from April 1985-February 1989.
Passed away 18 May 2001 at the age of 92. He authored many books which
were well received by the public. He was well-read in Sanskrit, Bengali
and English literatures. Remained active till his last and was known for
his large heartedness.
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