Mahasamadhi of Rev. President Mataji
With deep sorrow we inform the passing away of most Revered President Mataji, Pravrajika Anandapranaji, age 97, at the headquarters on Tuesday, 30th April 2024 at 9.54 am.
She was admitted to the Ramakrishna Mission Seva Prathishthan on 1st October 2023 and was released on the 10th November. She remained at the headquarters under close medical observation of eminent doctors. Due to her age, in spite of all care, her condition gradually deteriorated. Lately, she suffered congestive cardiac failure and type II respiratory failure. Since the last two weeks, she required continuous Oxygen support and her intake considerably reduced. On the 30th morning, surrounded by monastic members, amidst chanting of Hari Om Ramakrishna, Mataji passed away peacefully.
A disciple of Swami Sankaranandaji, Mataji joined the Order at Nivedita School in 1957, where she served at different times till 1970. She received Brahmacharya in 1962 and Sannyasa in 1967 by Pravrajika Bharatipranaji, the first President of Sri Sarada Math. In 1970 she came to stay at the headquarters from where she was sent to the Khonsa centre for a short time in 1978. She was in charge of the Nivedita Vidyapeeth, the school at Dakshineswar for many years, and guided the students with all dedication and devotion for which she will be remembered.
Appointed a trustee of Sri Sarada Math and a member of the Governing Body of the Ramakrishna Sarada Mission in April 2017 and elected Vice President in April 2018. Revered Mataji was elected President from 14.1.2023.
Revered Anandaprana Mataji leaves an example of complete dedication to the ideal of Swamiji for the uplift of women and children. May her soul rest in peace!
