Born as Vijayananda Roy at Malda in West Bengal. Initiated by Swami Shivananda in 1929. Joined at Belur Math in 1933 and had his sannyasa from Swami Virajanandaji in 1943. Came in touch with Swami Akhandanandaji, Subodhanandaji, Abhedanandaji and Vijnananandaji. Served in the Bhubaneswar, Belur Math, Madras Math, Institute of Culture (Golpark) and Mysore. He was the head of the Rangoon Sevashrama, Deoghar, Vrindaban, Baghbazar (Udbodhan), Bombay and Delhi centres. He was the founder-secretary of Purulia centre. He became Trustee in 1973 and General Secretary of the order from April 1985-February 1989. Passed away 18 May 2001 at the age of 92. He authored many books which were well received by the public. He was well-read in Sanskrit, Bengali and English literatures. Remained active till his last and was known for his large heartedness.
