Acarya Svarupananda Avadhuta
By Kulapati, Acarya Shambhushivananda Avadhuta
Acarya Svarupananda Avadhuta left his mortal frame on February 17, 2024 at the age of 85. He was an educationist and was instrumental in the establishment of the Ananda Marga Degree College in 1962 and the Ananda Marga Gurukula Teachers Training College in 2014. He was one of the closest disciples of Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji and was also serving as Upakulapati (Vice Chancellor) of Ananda Marga Gurukula. He was an avid story teller and served as a spiritual inspiration for young and old alike. His devotion, dedication and hospitality were unparalleled. He had a sharp memory till his last days and departed very gracefully from this earth in Singapore after an inspirational talk and a group photograph taken with all those present at his talk.