Background
He was born in Imphal, Manipur in 1922.
He was born in Imphal, Manipur in 1922.
In 1942, he took part in Quit India Movement. He joined Indian defence services after his graduation from Institute of Engineering Technology, Calcutta. He participated in the World World War II after which he resigned to find truth and freedom.
He became a monk in 1948.
He also established schools, hostels, hospitals and an artificial limb centre for the society. He had written 150 books and published two periodicals.
He was honored with Abhidhaja Aggamaha Saddhammajotika award by the Myanmar government. He died at Maha Bodhi Society, Banglore, on 23 September 2013.