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Swami Avdheshanand
Swami Avdheshanand (born November 24th, 1962) usually known as Swami Avdheshanande Giri Ji is a Hindu spiritual leader and acharya mahamandleshwar i.e. the chief religious authority of sri panchdasham juna akhada, the largest and most prestigious order of saints in India, since 1998. Swami ji was born in Khurja, Bulandsher (Uttar Pradesh, India) and is a disciple of Swami Satyamithranand giri.

Sri Avdheshananda Giri Maharaj, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of the Juna Akhara, received the 2008 Hindu Renaissance Award from Hinduism Today. He founded Prabhu Premi Sangh and directs it under his patronage, spreading the message among his disciples of tolerance for all religions, service to mankind and peace.

Early life
Swamiji was born near the beginning of Kartik Purnima and he belongs to a Brahmin family. Starting At a very early age, In Himalayas, he passed his most of years as a “Hermit”. Swamiji’s first encounter of witnessing the accomplishment of a Sage in the field of Yoga was when he was in ninth grade of High School. During the summer that year, he visited an Ashram to spend some time practicing spiritual studies and Yoga. While he was in the College, he actively participated in the debates, composing and recitation of poems and Prayers. After the morning assembly, he would give the current news on topics of interest to the masses. He was fond of organizing and participating in the relief camps for mitigating the hardship of flood and famine victims, people suffering from contagious diseases and other physical ailments. Dr. Swami Avdheshanand Giri is a learned writer. He has penned down most of his spiritual teachings. His discourses along with chanting of Vedic Mantras rendered soulfully with melody to meet the Divine are a deep spiritual experience. With understanding, spellbound oratory, love, humour and touching clarity, Swamiji guides his audience through the verses of the mystics and saints. He explores the secret of surrender to God – the ultimate aim of our being.

Acharya Mahamandaleshwar & World Council of Religious leaders
A great yogi, a scholar, and a well-recognized authority on Vedanta, Swami Avdheshanand relates equally to his two worlds, that of the Naga Sanyassis, who he initiates, and that of an international public he serves with spiritual discourses, teachings, and a number of social projects ranging from hospitals to water harvesting. In addition to his position as Head Trustee of the Acharya Mahasabha, the organization of all of India’s traditional religious leaders, he is a member of the World Council of Religious Leaders, he has appeared at the United Nations on many occasions, and he is a close friend of the Dalai Lama. H.H. Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj was made the Acharya or Spiritual preceptor of the prestigious and acclaimed Sri Panch Dasnaam Juna Akhara, designating him as PRIME SAINT in 1998 at the Haridwar Maha Kumbh. Thousands of saints across India and elsewhere have been initiated by the Acharya, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdeshanand Giri Ji.

The Great Philosopher
Swamiji is a Great Philosopher – a great thinker. Science is not the end for him. Science can only create a better world – bereft of poverty, illness and unfair disparities. He thinks beyond science. He creates a world of universal oneness - integrated with religion, science and art. He is the ‘confluence’ in which many streams converge and reflect an individual’s quest for meaning. Swamiji is a member of the World Council of Religious Leaders. He is honoured with D.Lit. for social upliftment and promotion of culture.

Other projects
Swamiji has launched various projects for rural development and has initiated in bringing reforms and helping the poor and the needy. Swamiji has established many hospitals, schools and centers for physically disabled, also has launched many projects like “Shivganga” for this purpose.

Some of his books

 * Sagar Ke Moti
 * Atmanusandhan
 * Atam Avbodh
 * Satyam Shivam Sundram
 * Muktipath
 * Sawaren Apna Jeevan
 * Jeevan Darshan
 * Sadhna Mantra
 * Prerna Ke Pushp
 * Swarnim Suktiya
 * Amrit Ganga
 * Kalapvriksh Ki Chhav
 * Gyan Sutra
 * Journey To Self
 * Atam Anubhav
 * Purnata Ki Aur
 * Adhyatamik Kathayain
 * Sadhna Path
 * Amrit Prabachan
 * Bramh Hi Satya Hai
 * Samhuik Sapthik Satsang
 * Dristhaant Mahasagar
 * Atam Alok
 * Gharisth Gita