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{{Short description|Indian monk, author, teacher}}
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'''Swami Samarpanananda''' is an Indian author and a [[monk]] of the [[Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math]].

== Early life ==
He came in contact with the monks of the [[Ramakrishna Order]] as a young student. Inspired by them, he joined the organization in 1980 at the age of twenty and became [[Sannyasa|sannyasin]] (monk) on 2 September 1990 at the age of thirty, as per the norm of the Ramakrishna Mission.

== Career ==
Since his joining the order as a monk, he has worked at various centres of the Ramakrishna Mission, viz. [[Deoghar]], [[Advaita Ashrama]], [[Aalo|Aalo (Arunachal Pradesh)]], [[Narendrapur]], [[Kanpur]], [[Chhapra|Chapra (Bihar)]]. He was Principal of [[Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Deoghar]], and was the head of Ramakrishna Mission, Chapra, [[Bihar]]. Presently he teaches ancient and modern scriptures at [[Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vidyamandira.ac.in/links/seminars/2010to11.html|title=Seminars|website=www.vidyamandira.ac.in|access-date=2017-07-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ish.rkmvu.ac.in/post-for-home/|title=Certificate Courses in Indian Spiritual and Cultural Heritage|website=Certificate Courses in Indian Spiritual and Cultural Heritage|language=en-US|access-date=2018-03-23}}</ref>

His work experience ranges from teaching to management through a lot of other responsibilities.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Anup Mohan|date=2015-04-25|title=IMPLICATIONS OF BHAGAVAD GITA IN MANAGEMENT|url=https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/anupmohan1/bhagavad-gita-and-management-anoop}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rkmissionkhetri.org/news/?page_id=880|title=Some good Discourses in Hindi Language {{!}} News @ Ramakrishna Mission, Khetri|website=www.rkmissionkhetri.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-03}}</ref> He writes regularly for newspapers, journals and magazines like [[Prabuddha Bharata]] and [[Vedanta Kesari]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://imedia.chennaimath.org/category/magazines|title=Ramakrishna Math Media Gallery {{!}} Magazines - Chennaimath.Org|website=imedia.chennaimath.org|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.advaitaashrama.org/pbarchive|title=Advaita Ashrama: A Publication Centre of Ramakrishna Math & Mission|website=www.advaitaashrama.org|access-date=2018-06-14|archive-date=14 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614045525/http://www.advaitaashrama.org/pbarchive|url-status=dead}}</ref> He has been invited as guest lecturer at various institutions like [[Indian Institutes of Technology|IITs]] and [[Indian Institutes of Management|IIMs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rkmvu.ac.in/|title=Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University|website=Rkmvu.ac.in|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ramakrishnalucknow.org/news.php|title=Ramakrishna Math & Mission, Lucknow|website=Ramakrishnalucknow.org|access-date=2017-05-21|archive-date=27 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170527230153/http://www.ramakrishnalucknow.org/news.php|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sanskrit.rkmvu.ac.in/|title=RKMVU Sanskrit Dept.|website=Sanskrit.rkmvu.ac.in|access-date=2017-05-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/archive/campus-roundup/553612|title=Campus Roundup|work=The Financial Express|access-date=2017-05-21|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boomlive.in/many-critiques-of-hinduism-have-never-even-studied-it-swami-samarpanananda/|title=BOOM {{!}} Many Critiques Of Hinduism Have Never Even Studied It: Swami Samarpanananda|last=Sengupta|first=Hindol|website=Boomlive.in|date=28 October 2016 |language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/iimindore-s-corporate-solutions-lessons-from-the-bhagavad-gita/ |title=Archive |website=Archive.indianexpress.com |date=2014-01-15 |access-date=2017-05-31}}</ref> He is well known as an author<ref>{{Cite book|title=Living Hinduism : scriptures, philosophy, practices|last=Samarpan|isbn=9789385285806|location=New Delhi, India|oclc=1005136718|date = 11 May 2018}}</ref> and a speaker.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Samarpanananda|first=Swami|date=2010–2011|title=Annual report|journal=Annual Report, IIM Indore|page=53}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://old.thebookreviewindia.org/articles/archives-4270/2014/november/11/forests-for-humans-and-beasts-othering-mothering-and-smothering.html|title=Forests for Humans and Beasts: Othering, Mothering and Smothering|website=old.thebookreviewindia.org|access-date=2017-06-26|archive-date=4 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204061231/http://old.thebookreviewindia.org/articles/archives-4270/2014/november/11/forests-for-humans-and-beasts-othering-mothering-and-smothering.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news18.com/news/books/junglezen-sheru-by-samarpan-is-a-delightful-read-705875.html|title='Junglezen Sheru' by Samarpan is a delightful read|date=2014-08-03|work=News18|access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/review-book-review-junglezen-sheru-1991079|title=Book Review: Junglezen Sheru {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=2014-05-25|work=dna|access-date=2017-06-26|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-times/toi-crest-quick-review/articleshow/5452340.cms|title=TOI Crest - QUICK REVIEW - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref>

His first book, [[Tiya-A Parrot's Journey Home]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1100409/jsp/calcutta/story_12320307.jsp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100412144812/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100409/jsp/calcutta/story_12320307.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 April 2010|title=The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) {{!}} Metro {{!}} Timeout|website=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=2017-07-13}}</ref> was published in 2009. Dr. [[APJ Abdul Kalam]] highly appreciated the book, and recommended it freely as one of the top five must-read books.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1091002/jsp/opinion/story_11471560.jsp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091006043651/http://telegraphindia.com/1091002/jsp/opinion/story_11471560.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 October 2009|title=The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) {{!}} Opinion {{!}} Paperback Pickings|website=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.biharbrains.org/scienceconference/dr-kalam-speech.php|title=Bihar Science Conference : Former President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam speech at Gaya|website=www.biharbrains.org|access-date=2017-06-26|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201042721/http://biharbrains.org/scienceconference/dr-kalam-speech.php|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview-be-unique-dr-apj-abdul-kalam-to-youth-1639077|title=Be unique: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam to youth {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=2012-01-18|work=dna|access-date=2017-06-26|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> It is a suggested read for English for Class XI-XII under [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]] Curriculum. (Circular No.03/2012, CBSE/ACAD/DIR (TRG)/2012 dated 11.04.2012).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cbseacademic.in/circulars2012.html|title=CBSE {{!}} Academics Unit : Latest Circulars|website=www.cbseacademic.in|access-date=2017-06-26|archive-date=14 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170614164912/http://cbseacademic.in/circulars2012.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is also available in Hindi, Bengali, Bhasa Indonesian and as an audiobook.
[[File:Swami Samarpanananda with Srimat Swami Suhitananda.jpg|thumb|'Veda Vihangam-The Essential Veda' print being presented to Srimat Swami Suhitananda, Vice Present, Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission by Swami Samarpanananda ]]
The prime focus of his works is one's growth against all odds through struggle.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Samarpanananda|first=Swami|date=October 2008|title=Frames and their fills|journal=Prabuddha Bharata|volume=113| issue = 10|pages=547–550}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Samarpanananda|first=Swami|date=January–March 2013|title=Perspective-Swami Vivekananda, bridging the cartesian divide of science and religion|journal=IMJ|volume=4| issue = 4|pages=40–46}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Samarpanananda|first=Swami|date=January 2014|title=Vivekananda's new religion : The Yoga of Virat Worship|journal=Prabuddha Bharata|volume=119| issue = 1|pages=57–64}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Samarpanananda|first=Swami|date=April 2010|title=The Tantras : An overview|journal=Prabuddha Bharata|volume=115| issue = 4|pages=269–275}}</ref> His teachings are based on Vidya—growth in knowledge, Sampad—creating wealth for the society, Seva—serving others as a way of life, Tyaga—giving up all for God.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2024-05-11 |title=An infinity of promise for our country |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2024/May/11/an-infinity-of-promise-for-our-country |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Bibliography ==
*[[Tiya-A Parrot's Journey Home]] (HarperCollins, 2009. English Print, Ebook)
*Param (Harper Element, 2012. English Print, Ebook)<ref>{{Cite web|last=Devgan|first=Kavita|date=2014-05-25|title=Book Review: Junglezen Sheru|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/review-book-review-junglezen-sheru-1991079|access-date=2021-01-03|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Junglezen Sheru]] (Pan Macmillan, 2014. English Print, Ebook)
*Carving a Sky-A Perspective on Life (Harper Element, 2016, English Print, EBook)
*Living Hinduism-Scriptures Philosophy Practices<ref>{{Cite book|last=Samarpan|title=Living Hinduism : scriptures, philosophy, practices|date=12 September 2017 |isbn=978-93-85285-80-6|location=New Delhi, India|oclc=1005136718}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=IANS|date=2017-12-29|title=A bit of philosophy and some love (IANS Books This Weekend)|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/a-bit-of-philosophy-and-some-love-ians-books-this-weekend-117122900236_1.html|access-date=2020-11-23}}</ref> (Niyogi Books, 2018. English Print, Ebook)
*The World of Religions<ref>{{Cite book|last=Samarpan|title=The world of religions|others=Sengupta, Jayalakshmi.|year=2018 |isbn=978-93-86906-46-5|location=New Delhi, India|oclc=1046613732}}</ref> (Niyogi Books, 2018. English Print, Ebook)
*The Hindu Way-Freedom to Oneness (Pan Macmillan, 2019 English Print, Ebook)
*Kratu-A Novel (Pan Macmillan, 2021)
*Veda Vihangam (Pan Macmillan, 2023)
*Arohan: Ascent with Gita (Pan Macmillan, 2024)
*Failing Upward (Pan Macmillan, 2025)
*[[iarchive:@swami_samarpanananda|Articles]]

== References ==
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