Eknath Ranade
Eknath Ramakrishna Ranade | |
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| Born | 19 November 1914 |
| Died | 22 August 1982 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Dr. Hari Singh Gour University |
| Known for | Indian Social and Spiritual Reformer |
Eknath Ramakrishna Ranade (pronunciation: ekᵊn̪at̪ʰ ɾɑmɐkr̩ʂɳə ɾäɳäɖe) (19 November 1914 – 22 August 1982) was an Indian social activist and right-wing leader. He joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) while still in school, and served as the general secretary from 1956 to 1962.
Ranade was greatly influenced by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, and compiled a book of Vivekananda's writings. He played a significant role in the construction of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Vivekananda Kendra at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.