Brahmānanda

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Brahmānanda. In Hinduism.
1. The absolute, undifferentiated bliss of Brahman.

2. Disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. Born Rakhal Chandra Ghosh, he became head of the order when Ramakrishna died. He was a close friend of Svārni Vivekānanda who also became a disciple.

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