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Pramukh Swami Maharaj writing letters to devotees in Gujarat, India. Pramukh Swami Maharaj counseling a young devotee in Gujarat, India. Pramukh Swami was approached by many followers for guidance in all aspects of life. [37]: 144 Devotees frequently took to him matters of personal, family, and business affairs and seek his guidance.
In 1971, after the death of Yogiji Maharaj, he dedicated himself to Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the new guru, as he had to guru Yogiji Maharaj. His exposure to Pramukh Swami Maharaj had begun in 1951, when he first met him. Since 1971, as per the wishes and instructions of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, he has travelled throughout India and abroad to ...
Pramukh Swami Maharaj [32] [33] (born 7 December 1921 – 13 August 2016) Pranavananda, also known as Yugacharya Srimat Swami Pranavananda Ji Maharaj (29 January 1896 – 8 February 1941) Pranavanda Saraswati (28 August 1908 – 28 August 1982) Prem Rawat, also known as Maharaji, Guru Maharaj Ji, and Balyogeshwar (born 10 December 1957)
Pramukh Swami Maharaj. After Yogiji Maharaj's death, Pramukh Swami Maharaj became both the spiritual and administrative head of BAPS [63] in 1971. [64] He was the fifth spiritual guru of the BAPS. [65] Under his leadership, BAPS has grown into a global Hindu organization and has witnessed expansion in several areas.
The Akshardham campus was initiated by BAPS' fifth spiritual leader, Pramukh Swami Maharaj, in 1984. [6] [16] His vision was to create a place of worship in North America for followers that could also enable visitors of different backgrounds to experience Hindu spirituality, architecture, and peace. [17]
In 1972, at the behest of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, a small group of devotees in Chicago began gathering in homes to hold spiritual assemblies. [6] The number of followers grew after Pramukh Swami Maharaj visited Chicago in 1974, 1977, and 1980. The growing attendance necessitated a larger permanent space for worship.
Shastriji Maharaj (right) with the young Narayanswarupdas Swami (Pramukh Swami Maharaj) (left). Shastriji Maharaj's most enduring legacy is the founding of BAPS. [1] [2]: 22 His unwavering belief in the Akshar-Purushottam upasana was the chief reason for his departure from Vadtal [6] and is an indication of his conviction towards this ...
Kalam was inspired by Pramukh Swami throughout their numerous interactions. He cites one specific incident, which galvanized him to write the book. The incident occurred on the day following the terrorist attack on the Akshardham, Gandhinagar complex in September 2002. Kalam was moved by Pramukh Swami's equanimity in the aftermath of the attack ...