Swami Prakarshananda, an alumni of Sandeepandy Sadhanalaya, Powai, Mumbai,

comes to Delhi with an illustrious record of service to the Chinmaya Mission. A Masters
in Veterinary Science, he worked seven years, as an Assistant Professor at the Bombay
Veterinary Collage. During this period he mastered the principles of Yoga by
undergoing an Advanced course from the Mumbai University.

Exposure to the Bhagawad Geeta during his Yoga training, was a life transforming
moment. Subsequently, Swamiji joined the Chinmaya Mission’s Vedanta Course to
undergo an intensive two-year monastic training through the study of the Scriptures.

His strong commitment to devote his life to propagate Vedanta, resulted in his
initiation as Brahmachari Prahlad Chaitanya. From 2004 to 2016, he served as
Acharya in Madgaon, Goa and endeared himself to the members there. In 2014, on
Shivaratri, he received Sanyasa Deeksha with a new name  Swami Prakarshananda.

Swami Prakarshananda’s tenure in Madgaon (2004 – 2016) witnessed growth in all

grassroot activities of the Mission. In addition Swamiji:

 Conducted Vedanta sessions for priests at the Christian Rachol Seminary,

Rachol.
 Pioneered and lead a Bhagawad Geeta Course from 2007-2016, at the prestigious
BITS Pilani, Goa Campus.
 Led a pilgrimage to Kailash Manasarovar, and authored a much acclaimed
Travelogue on the Yatra (in Hindi).

In May 2016 Swami Prakarshananda took charge as Acharya of the Delhi Centre.
In true missionary zeal, he crisscrossed NCR, met devotees and took the power of
satsang to their home turf. Many of these have turned to regular classes.

Swamiji’s meditation modules in English and Hindi, applicable to all age groups
broke fresh ground and are well received, as the sessions aim to enhance will
power and increase confidence levels.

His talks on various texts like Tattvabodha, Sadhana Panchkam, Bhaja Govindam,
Bhagawad Gita are available in ACD and DVD formats. The author of books in
English and Marathi  Magic of Love, Secret of Success, My Promise, Yogakshema
Vahamyaham, Bhakt-Bhakti-Bhagawan, Swamiji’s melodious voice is also
available on Gurusmaranam and Puja Vidhi CD’s.
 Some Highpoints of the Year:

1. Duty Is Worship – Workshop for Officials in Dasna Jail.

2. Serve And Deserve – Keynote address at Rotary Conference of NE Circle India.
3. Journey To Inner-Self – 10 week Bhagawad Gita based program for doctors of
Max Hospital.
4. Relevance of Bhagawad Gita in Day to Day Life – Seminar for Senior
Managerial Staff of Aditya Birla Group.
5. Participation in Several Interfaith Religious Meets – Strong message of love
and peace to improve harmony within and without.
6. Message of Scriptures to Improve Faith and Efficiency – Seminar at Modi
University Premier Girls School, Laxmangarh, near Jaipur.
7. Talk on Swachhta Hi Sewa at Department of Science and Technology.
8. Talk on Ethics In Life at Metals And Minerals Trading Corporation of India.
9. Talk on Stress & Anger Management for Doctors at Pediatric Conference of
North India
10. Talk on ‘Work As Worship’ at Hero MotoCorp Ltd.
11. Talk on ‘Spirituality In Life And At Work’ at Institute of Management
Technology Ghaziabad.
12. Series of Talks on topics like Mental Hygiene, Life Management Skills and
Magic of Love etc. at IIT Delhi.

Swami Prakarshananda conducts regular Vedanta classes and discourses with equal
ease on the Upanishads, Bhagawad Geeta, Bhagawatam, Sri Ramcharitmanas and
other Scriptural texts.

A dynamic, spiritual guide with command over Hindi, English, Marathi and Sanskrit,
Swami Prakarshananda has a simple style and a practical approach to life. His
explanations adorned with examples from day-to-day living, make even difficult
subjects interesting, appealing and easy for all ages to understand. His easy manner
and open demeanor has endeared him to spiritual seekers in the capital.