Education
He studied at Columbia University, New York, where he played on Columbia"s United States Champion intercollegiate chess team
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Mahamandaleshwar Swami Shankarananda
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Career
He emphasises spiritual practice (sadhana), especially meditation, mantra and self-inquiry. He has also participated in interfaith dialogue. Born Russell Michael Kruckman, son of artist Herbert ("Herb") (1904–1998) and school teacher Selma (1908–1998).
In 1970 he went to India where he met his guru, Swami Muktananda Paramahamsa, the disciple of Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri.
They established a residential ashram on the Mornington Peninsula. In 2015 he admitted to engaging in secret sexual relationships with female students, and apologised.
Interfaith
Shankarananda has participated in interfaith events.
