I learnt with a heavy heart, the passing away of Swami Chetana Nanda Saraswati. I have always known him as a Chakrapani Mausa. Since my earliest days of recollection, I remember the friendship between him and my father Dr. Damodar Satpathy. When the two of them would discuss on subjects, it was easy to discern that two intellectuals were in conversation. He was a tall handsome man who spoke with a deep baritone voice. He not only had a commanding presence but when he spoke he could easily attract your attention to him no matter your preoccupations. What I always admired in him was his capacity to be so highly erudite yet so easily understandable too. I remember listening to him as a child and being able to understand his point of view and then debating with him as an adult, when the discussions would be more complex, and still understanding easily what he wanted to convey. I cannot believe he is not with us now anymore. He and my father will continue their lively discussions in the heaven. As a professor and scientist he won much admiration. In his later years he embraced sprituality and won even more admiration. People would listen to him for his guidance on life and his philosophy and would easily see the simple reasoning behind his dealing with complex subjects. He was an icon, both of intellectual capacity as well as absolute humility. I was always struck by his kindness, ability to relate to the other person, his empathy, his knowledge and absolute respect for the human being in you. Today when I write down these thoughts I can still see him vividly in my imagination with the same smile, poise, confidence and kindness that always evoked in me, a respect that came not simply because he was my father's colleague but from his sheer persona. You could see a towering personality in him, yet communicating with you with the humility, empathy and understanding of a very wise and kind soul. May his soul rests in peace. May his family find the courage to deal with his passing away while also rejoicing with the knowledge that wherever he is now after life, he will be a source of joy and encouragement to those around him.
Om Shanti!

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A true human being, a genuine family man and an ideal professor… when such a person is suddenly not amongst us, the sky is removed from over our heads!! The protection we experienced, the guidance we received, and the affection we felt in his presence, have all evaporated now… This vacuum is hard to endure. Time will purge only the catharsis, but a faint pain will linger silently in our hearts, of missing his blessings on a daily basis... Today, this rare son, who transcended the boundaries of wisdom to reach the levels of consciousness by mastering concerned detachment, has left an indelible lesson for us to emulate: protect nyaya-dharma-satya…

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Dear Sir
Thank you very much for your invitation. I shall join the program as scheduled. I was the last MSc(Ag) student of Dr. Chakrapani Mishra. I have visited your house several times during my thesis writing. Sir was a blend of great intelligence and great humanitarian values. It was a personal loss to me. May the departed soul of Sir rest in peace. May God give you and your family enough strength to bear this irreparable loss.
Om Shanti.
With respectful regards

Kalikinkar Bandyopadhyay
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Dr K.K. Bandyopadhyay
Principal Scientist (Soil Physics and Soil Water Conservation)
Division of Agricultural Physics
Indian Agricultural Research Institute

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Thanks a lot for the message. I was not able to find words to express my feelings when I got this news.
Routine condolence messages are so inadequate! There is nothing called Death for a liberated soul like him. He had moved ahead disengaging himself from the world much earlier and has moved further dropping off his physical body to attain the goal. We need to celebrate his upward journey and sing the name of the Lord. Om Shanti.

Swaraj Mishra, Ama Odisha

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I had the unique privilege of meeting the illustrious Swami Chetanananda who who had a unique personality both in spiritual as well as temporal world . I convey my deep regards for him and consolation to his near and dear ones
Dhirendra Roy

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I got to read about the passing away of your Dad. I knew him as a great Professor. When I was Collector, Nabarangpur, I visited the Ashram nearby and ensured some infra works. Dr Gopalkrushna Rath was there with him, as I recall. Our prayers!

Dr Arabinda Padhi, IAS
Director, Country Relations and Business Affairs
International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)

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Pranam Baba;

We celebrate your life as best as possible and try not to grieve for you leaving the physical world. Please continue to bless us and show us the right path towards fulfilling your lifelong mission to help oneself by helping society. We miss your physical presence yet can feel your spirit present within us. Do accept our humble tribute.

Jaiguru.
Dhanada

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My condolences on the passing of Swami Chetanananda. I am deeply saddened by the loss. He was an enlightened soul. May my condolences bring comfort to all the member of Ashram and Gurukul. May my prayers ease the pain of this loss. I offer you my thoughts, prayers and well-wishes during this dark time. Swati

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