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Subhas Chandra’s father, Sri Janakinath Bose and his mother, Prabhavati Devi. Subhas often turned to his dearest mother for spiritual strength and consolation.

Sri Janakinath Bose, the father of Subhas, passed away in January 1935. In accordance with Indian tradition, Subhas shaved his head. This photograph shows him performing his father’s Shraddha (memorial services.)

Subhas in mourning for his father, whom he called Gurudev.

From:Sri Chinmoy,Mother, Your 50th Independence-Anniversary! I am come. Ever in Your Eternity's Cries and Your Infinity's Smiles, Subhas, Agni Press, 1997
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