Eknath Ranade
Eknathji Ramkrishna Ranade (Marathi: एकनाथजी रामकृष्ण रानडे) (November 19, 1914 – August 22, 1982) was an Indian freedom fighter, a revolutionary. He had completed his M.A.(Philosophy) from Nagpur University and an L.L.B. from Sagar University. Eknathji was greatly influenced by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda. He believed that leading the youth towards righteous conduct and dedicated service would help rebuild a stronger India. With this vision in mind, he founded the Vivekananda Kendra in Kanyakumari in 1972. Until his demise in 1982 he relentlessly worked towards achieving that goal.[1]
Chronology of Eknath Ranade's Life
- 19.11.1914 – Born at Timtala, Amaravati District, Maharastra.
- 1920 – Came to Nagpur: Had primary education in Pradanavispura School.
- 1926 - Joined RSS(Ratriya Swayam Sevak Sangh) as a Swayamsevak
- 1932 – Passed Matriculation examination from New English High School, Nagpur.
- 1938 – Passed B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy (equal to M.A.)
- 1938 – Became a Pracharak of RSS at Jabalpur.
- 1946 – Passed L.L.B. From LAW collage, Jabalpur. Prant Pracharak of Mahakoshal and Madhya Bharat.
- 1948 – Went underground during the ban on RSS. Also worked for lifting of the ban. Held negotiations with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and others.
- 1949 – Was in Jail for about a month.
- 1950 – Kshetra Pracharak for Poorvanchal Kshetra comprising Bengal, Orissa, and Assam. Did outstanding work for the refugees coming from Pakistan by establishing a very effective Vastuhara Sahayata Samiti.
- 1953 – Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh.
- 1955 – Sarkaryavah (General Secretary) of RSS.
- 1962 – All India Baudhik Pramukh of RSS.
- 17.01.1963 – Compiled Rousing call to Hindu Nation, containing the thoughts of Swami Vivekananda, on the eve of his birth centenary.
- 18.08.1963 – Organising Secretary of Vivekananda Rock Memorial Committee.
- 1972 – Founded “Vivekananda Kendra”- a Spiritually Oriented Service Mission.
- 1973 – Founded Editor of Yuva Bharati, Kendra Bharati, Vivekananda Kendra Patrika. Editor of revived Brahmavadin.
- 28.05.1975 – General Secretary of Vivekananda Kendra.
- 1978 – President of Vivekananda Kendra.
- 1982 – President of Vivekananda Kendra International.
- 22.08.1982 – Nirvana at Madras.
- 23.08.1982 – Cremated at Vivekanandapuram, Kanyakumari.
References
- ^ "Seva Sadhana" Eknath Ranade, Vivekananda Kendra, 1989, back cover
See also
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Ranade, Eknath Ramkrishna |
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| Date of birth |
November 19, 1914 |
| Place of birth |
Timtala, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India |
| Date of death |
August 22, 1982 |
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