Swami Ramakrishnananda popularly known as Shashi Maharaj as the torch-bearer of the message of Sri Ramakrishna worked tirelessly to spread the ideal of renunciation and service in different parts of South India. This book will help the reader to know about his life and how he was able to establish a firm base for Ramakrishna Math and Mission by preaching the message of Sri Ramakrishna in South India. The reader can also find the reminscences by various disciples and devotees of the Swami published as the second part of this book are both interesting and important in themselves.