Swami Vishuddhananda (1882-1962), born Jitendranath Rai, was the eighth president of the Ramakrishna Mission, a Hindu reformist organisation adhering to the Vedanta philosophy. Early life From his early life, he came in contact with Sarada Devi, spiritual consort of Sri Ramakrishna and direct disciples of Ramakrishna. Monastic Life In 1906, at the age of 24, he received his initiation from Sarada Devi and 1907 he joined the Ramakrishna Order, and he was noted for his love of solitude and contemplative life. In 1947, he became the Vice President of the Order and in 1962 he became the President of the Order. He died on 16 June 1962 (at the age of 80) after an operation of prostate. References Rama Krishna Math and Mission: President's site - Vishuddhananda (archived 16 January 2008) Presidents of the Ramakrishna Order 20th-century Hindu religious leaders Monks of the Ramakrishna Mission 1882 births 1962 deaths