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Amiya Roy Chowdhury was born (January 13, 1906) in the small remote village of Fultoli in Comilla district (now in Bangladesh). His father, Dr. Haranath Roy Chowdhury was a well known physician and his mother, Saratkamini, was very kind hearted and magnanimous. Before the birth of the baby, she felt a divine presence of a saint who predicted the supreme being was going to be incarnated in her womb.When the baby was born, a divine aroma surrounded the entire house.The baby boy was named as Amiya Madhab meaning nectar of the Lord.

As Amiya grew up, there were often congregations of saints and renunciates in the family home. Amiya was curious why they had matted hair, wore ashes on their bodies and saffron robes. The young boy asked, “Are these the means of finding God?” Such questions posed by the youngster left them speechless and often embarrassed. Over the years, mysterious incidents took place. Although Amiya did not apply himself to school lessons, he was at the top of the class in all subjects. His profound knowledge amazed everyone. He recited Sanskrit verses, explaining them elaborately and brilliantly. At the age of six, Amiya explained the Bhagavad Gita (classic Indian epic spiritual poem) to his father.

At about that time, he once dined at the house of his Muslim neighbor. It caused a great commotion in the orthodox Hindu community. Amiya insisted that social inequity between people was abominable. As a young child he spoke what was to become his message to the world, “All the scriptures and rituals are a matter of the mind and laden with superstitions. Forsake all these social customs and prejudices and devote your mind to God. He is within you, do not forget it. He makes no distinctions between one person and another. Try to remember Him and become aware of Truth. Eternal Religion preaches that Truth is One, language is One. There is but one human race. God is all-pervading and Eternal.”

The boy did not pursue conventional education for long. At nine years of age Amiya left home. He was completely unconcerned with the comforts available in his wealthy parents’ home. Over the years he disappeared on many occasions. Amiya wandered in the dense forests and jungles of India, and in the cold mountainous regions of the Himalayas for the purpose of extricating Yogis, Sadhus and renunciates from the false path of penance they had undertaken. He asked, “Why are you people doing all these things? What’s the use? That is nothing, all false. Go home and marry, because you have come with natural desires. Go and work.” Returning from their so-called religious retreats to live a natural life, only then were they free to realize Truth. This natural way to God becomes clear as one becomes acquainted with Dadaji’s simple message.

As Amiya grew into adulthood, he developed his inclination for music. When his music studies were completed, he performed concerts throughout India. His handsome appearance and sweet, sonorous voice soon brought him great popularity. From 1929 to 1940, he was associated with All India Radio in Calcutta. In the 1940’s, he was active as a producer in the world of theater and the movie industry, and was known for his fashionable style and magnetic personality.

During those years it was reported that Amiya was seen simultaneously in different places by various people. He was playing different roles, in the same physical form, and was known by different names in different localities. For several years, he was seen off and on in Varanasi living in a small cell of a Mosque where both Muslims and Hindus used to pay Amiya their respects. The simultaneous sightings (bi-location) of Amiya, or later Dadaji, at far distant places has been well documented over the years.

In 1946, Amiya Roy Chowdhury married Miss Amita Dasgupta. On the day of the bridal feast, after the ceremony, he disappeared from home. He appeared again briefly after somewhat more than two years and went away again. Within a year of his departure, his daughter, Ivy was born. He did not return for four years, and within the year of his return a son, Abhijit, was born. During the years he was away from home, he appeared in many places confronting Sannyasins and priests. He told them, “Privation and ritualistic practices should not be undertaken as the path for realization of Truth.”

After working as a musician and movie producer, in the early 1950’s Amiya changed fields and became very successful in banking and insurance. During the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s, until it was destroyed in a fire, he owned a small toy shop in the New Market in Calcutta. Over the years he freely changed his field of activities, not for earning money, for he had enough family wealth and property, but to demonstrate that normal work is a must, and to live a natural life is the only way to Truth.

In 1967, Amiya Roy Chowdhury, became known as Dadaji (Da’da-jee; Beloved Elder Brother) and began traveling around the world. Paying his own expenses, Dadaji did not allow an organization to be built around him, collected no money, refused donations and gifts. He said, “There are so many people who told me they would give me an Ashram (land and living quarters for a religious community) and properties. All the universe is my Ashram. No need for all these things. Why should I go for buildings? Ashram is also one kind of cheat. In the name of Him we have no right to take anything. Is there anybody who can challenge that in the world?”

Dadaji spoke strongly against the people who make a business out of God and take advantage of innocent people seeking Truth. He said, “I want to tell you, do not accept me as your Guru. God is in you. Do not seek a guide or instrument. No mortal being can ever be a Guru. All these God-men, all, each and every one are bluff, full of bluff. Their only interest is to collect money and make institutions. God alone is the Guru. Don’t bother running after Gurus, Yogis or priests. No person can initiate or guide you to God. Look within.” From 1970 through 1990, Dadaji traveled throughout India, Europe, Great Britain, and the United States. He stayed in private homes where in the morning and late afternoon he met privately with those who came to see him. In the evening there were small gatherings where he occasionally spoke or, in the later years, sang lovely Indian devotional songs.

Annually in October in Calcutta, a large hall was rented and hundreds of people gathered from around the world to see Dadaji and experience Utsav. Lasting three days, people came to Somnath Hall in the late morning and early evening to sing and hear brothers and sisters share their experiences with Dadaji and Truth. Dadaji often talked casually with those gathered near him. He made it clear that Utsav is not limited by time or space. Utsav happens anytime, anywhere, because it is the personal, inner experience of rejoicing in intimate communion with the unity of life. The essence of Utsav is expressed in Dadaji’s message: “Almighty is One, Humanity is One, Religion is One, language is One and Truth is One.” Dadaji is known worldwide for a distinctive Fragrance, a beautifully unique aroma hinting of roses and sandalwood. It comes from no discernible source, becomes quite strong and as quickly as it manifests, it disappears. Occasionally it appears as fragrant Nectar, which lingers for years. Those who met Dadaji often experienced the Fragrance or the Nectar in his presence or at far distances from him. Those who meet Dadaji through books, friends or relatives may experience the same Divine Fragrance and immediately associate it with Dadaji. They have no doubt about their recognition of Dadaji’s Fragrance, even though they have not met him personally and may have no rational frame of reference. They remain mystified, yet somehow comforted by the experience. Dadaji said, “It is the Fragrance that reminds one of Him. This all happens by His Will.”

Over the years, thousands of people came year round to meet Dadaji wherever he stayed. They came from all parts of the world and all walks of life. In the various countries he traveled, hundreds of articles were written by highly respected, well-known scientists, politicians, educators, and by professionals in law, medicine, and business. Published in books, journals and newspapers, they tell personal accounts of extraordinary experiences, unimaginable manifestations and inexplicable phenomena occurring with Dadaji.

Sayings of Dadaji
1. God is the easiest - the nearest - the dearest. 2. Don't worry, for worry makes you the doer.

3. Do not hanker after anything but Him. 4. You can't hanker after things and realize God. 5. Do not forget that we cannot be separated. 6. I am in you, you are in me - do not forget that together we are in Him. We cannot be separated. 7. No person can be a Guru - each person has within Guru. 8. Want nothing - get everything. Have Him -have everything. Have everything and not Him, you have nothing.

9. Anyone who tells you they can take you to God is simply not telling the Truth. 10.You can make your business God. Don't make a business out of God. 11.Meditation, asceticism, solitude are self-centered behaviors. 12.Remember Him, do your duty. Enjoy. 13.Everything other than remembering Him is useless distracting nonsense - only one thing - to realize Him. 14.Even yoga and meditation and bhajan (religious songs) can be distractions - don't believe anyone. 15.If you are devoted to only one form of Deity you are tightening the bonds of Maya (illusion). 16.God does not fill, but instead takes away craving for material and sensual needs. 17.Don't look to Gurus, and Yogis, and Babas, and Saints...look within. 18.This time of the body is temporary - we are actors and are paid according to our performance. 19.God says, "Don't try to understand Me – Just Remember." 20.God's Name is the only yoga. Remember Him - that is enough. 21.All paths to God other than Name are of the mind. 22.You can't realize God intellectually, until He has been realized of the Spirit. 23.Remove intellectual obstacles to Truth. The question is always in error, the answer is always in error. 24.The symbols outside are of what is truly within - even remove the symbols. 25.His Name is your own real being - you are His Temple. 26.Nothing to discard or acquire. Take Name and all will take care of itself. 27.Theory of negation is absolutely wrong - positive thinking is absolutely wrong. Life is both negative and positive to bring about creative results. 28.The Truth reveals through Love. 29.Truth is your only companion in this life and even after. 30.In remembering god and realizing his Love there is no room for mental and physical acrobatics. 31.Just perform the duties with which you are entrusted, sincerely, faithfully, accepting His Will. 32.Recite Mahanam (God's Name within: Gopal Govinda) casually, in the midst of your daily life. The rest leave to Him, the Doer. 33.God is the sound of your heartbeat, making love to you 24 hours each day. 34.When your heartbeat (He) leaves the body - it becomes useless. 35.If devoted to God you can have anything you want as long as He wants you to have it. This is Grace. If not devoted, you can have anything you want whether it is good for you or not. 36.God's Name is constantly being chanted within you, but you can't hear it. 37.About God be careful. 38.You can't fool Him. Sometimes He lets you think you are fooling Him, in order to make a fool of yourself. 39.Unhappiness is a part of the ego - beyond it no such thing exists. 40.In worship the worshipper and the worshipped are identical. When you have realized, He come and worships you as Himself.

Sri Sri Satyanarayan Portrait
In 1965, a group of people came to Dadaji and one of them said, “You say that He is in everything and everyone.” Dadaji replied, “That is correct.” They protested, “That is not possible, only you can do miracles. We want to take your photo.” Actually, they wanted to prove that Dadaji would give his photo for worship and that he was a Guru.Dadaji said, “Bring the photographer, I don’t mind. But there is one condition. The first photo that comes out you can do whatever you like with that. . . you can pray, offer flowers, and do whatever you like. But the rest of the pictures, you will treat them as photos of one of your family.” They were very happy to have succeeded in their ulterior purpose, and the photographer took pictures of Dadaji sitting on a small table in his home. The photo session took fifteen minutes because the photographer had difficulty with his flash equipment.The film was developed. After viewing the prints, the people hurried back to Dadaji. Showing him the first picture they exclaimed, “This is not you!” “You don’t have a beard and you weren’t wearing those clothes.” “How did this happen?” The rest of the pictures taken that day were clear images of Dadaji. Dadaji said, “That I don’t know, but remember your promise. I said you can do anything with the first photo.” Someone asked, “Who is this?” Dadaji replied, “This is Sri Satyanarayan, the image of Divine Truth within everything and everybody. Remember Dada’s photos are not for worship.” Later, referring to the image in the photo, Dadaji said, “The manifestation of Truth within consciousness has been personified in the image of Satyanarayan. This brings Truth within the reach of human conception.”