Venkatesananda Saraswati

Venkatesananda Saraswati
Born29 December 1921
Tanjore, Tamil Nadu
Died2 December 1982(1982-12-02) (aged 60)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Occupation(s)Saint, Monk, Teacher, Author, Biographer

Venkatesananda Saraswati (or Swami Venkatesananda; 29 December 1921 in Tanjore, South India – 2 December 1982 in Johannesburg, South Africa), known previously as Parthasarathy, was a disciple of Sivananda Saraswati. He received his spiritual training at the Divine Life Society in Rishikesh, India, and disseminated his master's teachings in South Africa, Mauritius, Australia, and New Zealand.

Venkatesananda said that he had been specially commissioned by his master, Sivananda, to spread the gospel of goodness – the four words: "Be good, do Good".

Swami Venkatesananda is also referred to as Siva-Pada-Renu (dust of Siva's feet), a title conferred to him by Swami Sivananda, his guru.

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