| Name | Pramukh Swami Maharaj |
| Date of Birth | December 7, 1921 |
| Place of Birth | India |
About
Pramukh Swami Maharaj was born on December 7, 1921 in India. He died on Aug 13, 2016 (age 94). Guru in the Hindu religion and a leader in the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) organisation, which operates on a global scale. Over a million people in a variety of nations became part of the religious community as a result of his leadership and the group’s subsequent expansion.
At the age of seventeen, he began devoting his life to a religious path and accepted the monastic vows of nissneh (non-attachment) and nishkam, both of which are associated with the Hindu religion (celibacy). In his role as President of BAPS, which he assumed at the young age of twenty-nine, he was a staunch supporter of religious harmony and mutual respect among adherents of many faiths and traditions. His parents, Diwaliben and Motibhai Patel, were devout followers of religion, and he was born in the state of Gujarat in the Indian town of Chansad.
Net Worth
Pramukh Swami Maharaj was an Indian spiritual leader who was estimated to have a net worth of $100 million. He was the founder and head of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a worldwide Hindu organization. Maharaj was born on December 7, 1921, in the village of Chansad, Gujarat, India. He was orphaned at a young age and raised by his maternal uncle. He left home at the age of 18 to join the Swaminarayan fellowship. In 1950, he was appointed acharya (spiritual leader) of the Swaminarayan fellowship by its founder, Yogiji Maharaj. He later succeeded Yogiji Maharaj as the leader of BAPS. Maharaj was known for his work in propagating the Swaminarayan faith, as well as his humanitarian work. He established over 1,100 temples, including the Akshardham temple in Gujarat, and built hospitals, schools, and universities. He died on August 13, 2016, at the age of 94.
Books
Pramukh Swami Maharaj is the spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, a worldwide Hindu organization. He is also the author of several books on Hinduism, spirituality, and self-improvement. In his books, Pramukh Swami Maharaj shares his wisdom and knowledge on how to live a happy, fulfilling, and meaningful life. He teaches his readers how to develop a strong relationship with God, how to overcome life’s challenges, and how to find inner peace and happiness. Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s books are an inspiration to all who read them and are a great resource for anyone seeking guidance on their spiritual journey.
