Shri Alak Kumar Talukdar was born during 1938 in a rich zamindar family of Rangpur (now in Bangladesh). During the partition the family was forced to migrate to India and settle in Suri, Birbhum.

He witnessed the degradation of humanity in the aftermath of partition. Thousands were rendered homeless and destitute. This had a marked effect on him. He came to the conclusion that love and compassion is what defines us as human beings. He strongly believed the teaching of Ramakrishna that God is in every being and it is our duty to serve them selflessly.

He studied at Benimadhav school at Suri. He was deeply influenced by his headmaster. Later he completed Bachelor of Science from Vidyasagar College, Suri.

After doing some odd jobs as disburser of doles for refugees in camp and as headmaster, he found employment in the newly opened Fertilizer Factory in Sindri as chemist....