order. He occupied the position until his death in October 1938. Literary accomplishments He is renowned in literary and cultural circles as the translator of most of Vivekananda's works into Bengali, and as the best exponent of his thoughts and ideals. His translations played a major role in spreading Vivekananda's ideas in Bengal. He along with Saradananda edited Sri Sri Mayer Katha, which was subsequently translated into English under the title The Gospel of Holy Mother. He succeeded Saradananda as the General Secretary of Order in 1927. He became the president of the Ramakrishna Mission after the death of Vijnanananda in 1938 and continued in this position until his death. He also encouraged Arupanananda to pen his reminiscences of Sarada Devi (called the "Holy Mother") and worked with him in compiling and editing the book. Final Days Shuddhananda suffered from ill health owing to the spiritual practices and hard work. In 1934 he spent sometimes in Shyamala Tal on being invited by Virajananda, a brother disciple. He also came to Kankhal in 1935 to spend sometime in solitude with another brother disciple, Swami Kalyanananda. In 1937, he suffered a mild paralytic stroke and recovered from the same. His health deteriorated from 18 October 1938. He died on 23 October 1938 at the age of 66 In Belur Math. References Related links RKM: President's site - Swami Shuddhananda Bengali book "Swamijir Padaprante" by Swami Abjajananda translated into English by Mrs. Chhaya Ghosh and published by Advaita Ashrama under the title "Monastic Disciples of Swami Vivekananda : Inspiring life stories of some principal disciples of Swami Vivekananda" Presidents of the Ramakrishna Order City College, Kolkata alumni University of Calcutta alumni Monastic disciples of Swami Vivekananda Monks of the Ramakrishna Mission