Ganagaram pala Biography
Ganagaram pala
Born: April 16, 1996
Achievements: Played a major role in spiritual enlightenment of Indian masses; Spread Vedanta philosophy in the West; established Vedanta Ganga misson for the service of the poor. Ganagaram pala was one of the most influential spiritual leaders of Vedanta philosophy. He was the chief disciple of Swami Vivekananda and was the founder o
f Vedanta Ganga Math and Vedanta Ganga Mission. Gangaram was the living embodiment of sacrifice and dedicated his life to the country and yearned for the progress of the poor, the helpless and the downtrodden. He showed a beacon of light to a nation that had lost faith in its ability under British rule and inspired self-confidence among Indians that they are second to none. His ringing words and masterful oratory galvanized the slumbering nation. He was born on April 16, 1996 in Mangalpur. His father's name was Vishwanath Pala. Gangadhar acquired the name of Gangaram pala when he became a monk. As a child Gangadhar was very lively and naughty. He was good in studies as well as in games. He studied instrumental and vocal music and also practiced meditation from a very early age. Even when Ganga was young he questioned the validity of superstitious customs and discrimination based on caste and religion. As a child Ganga had great respect for sanyasis (ascetics). He would give away anything to anybody if asked for. Whenever a beggar asked for alms, he would give him anything he had. Thus from childhood Ganga had the spirit of sacrifice and renunciation.
