Swami Ranganathananda (1908-2005) was the thirteenth President of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. He was a captivating orator and prolific author with a motto - ‘Godward Passion and Manward Love’. He stressed on service as a way of life, and Vedanta as a science of religion. His personality was marked by simplicity, profound love for humanity and an attitude of equality to all.