Swami Siddheswarananda (1897-1957) was a respected monk of the Ramakrishna Mission.

He was a prince of the House of Cochin, Kerala in his pre-monastic days. He was initiated by Swami Brahmananda and popularly called Gopal Maharaj. A charming person, he served as the President of Mysore branch of Ramakrishna Math. During this time, he was instrumental in shaping the career of Puttappa, legendary kannada poet Kuvempu. He had great regard for Sri Ramana Maharshi. He founded the Ramakrishna Ashrama in Gretz (Centre Vedantique Ramakrichna), France in 1947 and spread the message of Vedanta in French language. He became well known in France as an author and lecturer. He passed away in 1957.

Some of his writings are:

• Hindu Thought and Carmelite Mysticism ISBN 8120815106
• Some Aspects of Vedanta Philosophy ( Lectures given at the University of Toulouse in 1942) ISBN 08002
• Meditation According to Yoga- Vedanta
• Metaphysical Intuition
• Rambles in Religion