Monastic Name: Swami Brahmananda

Pre-Monastic Name: Rakhal Chandra Ghosh

January 1863
Born on 21st January and was named Rakhal (meaning a 'cowherd boy' - playmate of Krishna)

Middle of 1881
Met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time. In this year, he married an 11 year sister of Manomohan Mittra who was a devotee of Sri Ramakrishna, who took Rakhal to Sri Ramakrishna, and who also later made it possible for him to renounce the world.

January 1886
Got ochre cloth (monastic robes) and rosaries distributed by the Master among 12 of his disciples.

January 1887
Took final monastic vows with other brother disciples by performing the traditional viraja homa in front of the Master's picture.

March 1888 - 1892
Travelled and went on pilgrimages spending a lot of time practising meditation, relying solely on God for all needs - including the next meal.

May 1897
Formed the Ramakrishna Mission with Swami Vivekananda and other disciples. Swami Vivekananda became general president and Swami Brahmananda - the president of the Kolkata Centre. Handled accounts, kept the monastery's diary, supervised the monastery and gave spiritual instructions to the novices.

1904
Became the President of the Mission after the passing away of Swami Vivekananda.

During his presidency
Over saw the development of The Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission into a strong and vibrant institution with numerous centres.

10 April 1922
Passed away at Belur Math.

Compiled from various sources

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