My mission is to help people understand themselves, understand others, to love and protect all living beings, and ultimately to realize God.

- Sri Swami Paramhans Mahamandaleshwar Maheshwarananda

Biography

His Holiness Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Puri of Panchayati Maha Nirvani Akhara, respectfully known as Vishwaguruji, is the disciple and successor of Hindu Dharmsamrat Paramhans Sri Swami Madhavananda.

Since 1970 he has been living and working in Europe. Through his longlasting activities in the West, Vishwaguruji has become familiar with the way of life and the many problems people face in the modern world, with psycho-somatic consequences of a detrimental lifestyle, stress, fears and mental illness. He has developed a comprehensive master system called Yoga in Daily Life, based on original yoga tradition and specially directed to the situation and needs of modern civilization. The system can be lived and practiced regardless of age, social status, nationality or denomination.

Vishwaguruji's selfless service, his tireless care and love for all living beings, his lectures and satsangs, are a source of inspiration for thousands of people around the globe, who are striving for spiritual realization.

In recognition of his humanitarian and spiritual merits, Vishwaguruji has received much thanks, many awards and numerous honoring titles from all over the world.

On 10th April1998, Paramhans Swami Maheshwaranandaji was inaugurated by the World Religious Parliament as "Sarva­bhaum Sanatan Dharma Jagadguru".

At the Maha Kumbha Mela in Haridwar, India on 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 with the highest spiritual title of "Vishwaguru" (Master of the Universe) in the presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shankaracharya Sri Swami Narendranandaji Sarasvati, by the Vidvat Samaj.

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Activities and initiatives

My teaching is Mahaprabhuji’s teaching, the teachings of the Vedas and the Upanishads. My aim is not only to make you stay healthy and beautiful through yoga, the disease from which I would like to cure you is the disease of rebirth and death. The operation that I want to perform on you is the one that removes all karma. I would like to be your lawyer before the highest Law. My aim and my wish for you is that at the end of your lives you do not remain empty-handed, but that you carry in yourselves the knowledge and the light of Reality.

Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Sri Swami Maheshwarananda

The main points of Swamiji's teachings are:

  • Physical, mental, social and spiritual health
  • Respect for life
  • Tolerance for all religions, cultures and nationalities
  • Global peace
  • Protection of human rights and values
  • Protection of the environment and preservation of nature

  • The realization of the fundamental principles of life leading man to spiritual development, Self-Realization and Realization of God.

Guruvakya

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Publications 

Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda: Yoga in Daily Life - The System

Yoga in Daily Life - The System

Comprehensively presented master system of Yoga in Daily Life, rooted in the authentic tradition of classical yoga and designed to meet the needs of modern times. It can be practiced and utilized by all people in most of life's circumstances - regardless of one's age, gender, profession, education, health, culture or belief.

The Hidden Power in Humans

The book on Chakras and Kundalini by Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda contains a comprehensive overview and insight into the workings of the energy centers found within us, and the dormant powers that influence our destiny.

Step by step, the author leads us on the journey towards our own Self.

Meetings With A Yogi

The author of this book, a descendant of a long line of respected yogis, guides us through the deeply human world of Yoga Vedanta Philosophy. The book is based on recordings of his various seminars in Europe from 1982 to 1986.

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