One rarely finds men like our Alasinga in this world -- one so unselfish, so hard working, and devoted to his guru, and such an obedient disciple is indeed very rare on earth. -- Swami Vivekananda

When Alasinga Perumal first met Swami Vivekananda, it was when Swamiji was an anonymous wandering monk, shortly before he became world-renowned. It was a fateful meeting -- Alasinga immediately perceived Swamiji's greatness and became his ardent supporter, eventually playing a pivotal role in Swami Vivekananda's visit to the West and his subsequent participation in the World’s Parliament of Religions.

Please see also: Alasinga Perumal: An Illustrious Disciple of Swami Vivekananda.