My spiritual master, His Holiness Vishvaguru Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda.
My spiritual master, His Holiness Vishvaguru Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, was born on 15 August 1945, in the village of Rupawas, Pali district, Rajasthan, India. Since he was a young boy, he spent most of his time in prayer and meditation. As a teenager, he was initiated as a swami by his guru, Hindu Dharmsamrat Paramhans Sri Swami Madhavanandaji, with whom he stayed for several years in the ashram, where he performed rigorous anushtana – spiritual practice. He came to Europe in 1970. There, he recognized the needs of modern people, which inspired him to combine the ancient teachings of yoga and the discoveries of modern science with his rich experience. This is how he created a scientific and internationally recognized system of exercises called System of Yoga in Daily Life, which spread from Europe to the whole world. This system brings well-being to humanity and all living creatures and has become an inspiration to hundreds of thousands of people. Over the last 50 years, Vishvaguru Maheshwarananda has been travelling extensively all over the world, tirelessly spreading the message of Sat Sanatan Dharma and yoga according to the teachings of Bhagwan Sri Dip Narayan Mahaprabhuji. Wherever he goes, he teaches people to understand and love themselves and others, helping them to know and realize the meaning and purpose of their lives. His message is one of understanding, respect and tolerance between peoples, cultures and religions, non-violence, protection of nature and the environment and a vegetarian way of life. On 10 April 1998, Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda was initiated by the Parliament of the World's Religions as “Sarvabhaum Sanatan Dharma Jagadguru”. At the Maha Kumbha Mela in Haridwar, India (13 April 1998), he was appointed as Mahamandaleshwar of Maha Nirvani Akhara. In 2001, on the occasion of the Maha Kumbha Mela in Prayagraj (Allahabad), he was awarded the highest spiritual title of Vishvaguru (Master of the Universe). Vishvaguruji’s spiritual and humanitarian work provided great moral support to people from Eastern European countries, Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Yugoslavia, especially during the communist era. For his outstanding charitable, humanitarian, religious and environmental work, for his tireless efforts for tolerance and peace in the world, Vishvaguru Maheshwarananda has been honoured by senior social, health, religious and political leaders in many different parts of the world. Recognizing the urgent need to spread and develop people’s awareness of world peace, Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda has initiated global interfaith dialogues and prayers for world peace with representatives of world religions and public figures, and is an active participant in international congresses and conferences. In his home country, India, he has initiated and implemented several humanitarian projects in the field of health and education, such as the Gyan Putra project, which supports children from the poorest families and provides them with the opportunity to go to school. His other projects include the construction of hospitals and schools for girls from underserved rural areas, and the construction and establishment of the University for Ayurveda, Naturopathy and Yoga. One of the biggest spiritual projects involves the construction of Om Ashram at Jadan in Pali district. Vishvaguru Maheshwarananda is respected and appreciated worldwide by statesmen, scientists, doctors and eminent persons of different religions for his continuous spiritual and humanitarian work and efforts for the welfare and health of human beings, nature, environment and world peace. For his service to the science of yoga and the spread of physical, mental, social and spiritual health, he was awarded the honorary titles of Doctor of Yoga and Professor of the Spiritual Science of Yoga. As a disciple and successor of Hindu Dharmsamrat Paramhans Sri Swami Madhavananda, he is part of one of the oldest spiritual lineages in India, the Om Sri Alakhpuriji Siddha Pith Parampara, the holy incarnations and self-realized Masters, starting with Param Mahasiddha Avatar Sri Alakhpuriji and going to Param Yogeshwar Swamiji Devpuriji, Bhagwan Sri Deep Narayan Mahaprabhuji and Hindu Dharmsamrat Paramhans Sri Swami Madhavanandaji.
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