Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swami

Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swami
Swami in 2017
Born	(1981-03-12) 12 March 1981 (age 43) Sircaim, Goa, India
Known for	Prominent of Spirituality
Awards	Padma Shri

Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swami ^[1] (born 12 March 1981) is an Indian spiritual guru. Referred to as "Sadguruji" or "Sadgurudev", he received Atmadnyan diksha and advaita vedanta as per guru–shishya tradition of Datta Padmanabh Peeth from Sadguru Brahmanandacharya Swami.

Early life

Brahmeshanand Acharya Swami was born on 12 March 1981 in Sircaim, Goa and was attracted to meditation and spirituality from childhood. He displayed various qualities by the age of seven. He could play the pump organ, read, and recite the bhagwad geeta with confidence. When in school, he was attracted to asceticism and aspired for a life of 'dhyan', 'sadhana', and 'tapasya'. Finally, he left home and adopted the life of an ascetic, dedicated to studying and practicing rigorous spiritual paths.^{[citation needed]}

His predecessor Brahmanandacharya Swami, the then chief of the Datta Padmanabh Sampradaya,^[2] took him under his wings. At the age of 21, Brahmeshanandacharya Swamiji was appointed the fifth 'Peethadish' of the Padmanabh Shishya Sampradaya to succeed Brahmanandacharya Swamiji.

Peethadhishwar of Datta Padmanabh Peeth

Swami is a "Peethadhishwar", the supreme authority of the Shree Datta Padmanabh Peeth Goa – India, a spiritual organization, having thousands of years of immortal Guru Shishya Parampara (Master Disciple Tradition) which operates at Tapobhoomi Ashram, carry Vedic, Sanskrit, spiritual and educational activities.^{[citation needed]}

Peace and humanitarian work

Swami is an Internationally acclaimed spiritual master, ambassador of peace,^[3] interfaith leader,^[4] international speaker, spiritual and social reformer,^[5] vedic, and Sanskrit scholar. He is the founder and head of the International Sadguru Foundation working worldwide to unite the world as one big family for world peace and harmony. Swami attended the opening plenary of the Parliament of World's Religions at Chicago.^[6][7][8][9] Under his guidance, thousands of Hindus adorn janeu (Sacred Thread) at Tapobhoomi Gurupeeth and set the Asia Book of record for maximum number of people wearing janeu at the same time.^[10]

References

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5. "'Mutual respect is prime requisite for coexistence'". The Times of India. 2022-05-20. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
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7. "HSS USA participates at the Parade of Faiths Aug. 13". Daily Herald. 2023-08-17. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
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9. "Spirituality path to world peace:Brahmeshanand swami in Chicago". The Times of India. 2023-08-21. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
10. "Sacred-thread ritual at Tapobhoomi sets Asia, nat'l records". The Times of India. 2023-08-31. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-02.