Quick Info
| Profession | Spiritual Leader |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Village Akhri, Sarsaul Block, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Date of Birth | 30/03/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Aniruddh Kumar Pandey |
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| Full Name | Shri Hit Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj, Vrindavan Parikrama Marg, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh |
| Sect | Radha Vallabh Sampradaya |
| Guru | Shri Hit Gaurangi Sharan Ji Maharaj |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | 9th Standard |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Shambhu Pandey |
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| Mother | Rama Devi |
Career
| Overview | Premanand Ji Maharaj has led a significant spiritual journey, starting from a young age. He was deeply influenced by his family's spiritual zeal and embarked on a quest for truth very early in life. After years of seeking and experiencing various spiritual practices, he became a renowned spiritual leader, emphasizing continuous chanting of God's holy name. In 2016, he founded the Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Trust to support saints and work for societal upliftment. His teachings have gained him a substantial following both in India and globally. |
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| Spiritual Initiation | Initiated into Naisthik Brahmcharya as AnandSwaroop Brahmchari, later accepted Sanyasa and was named Swami Anandashram. Subsequently initiated into Radha Vallabh Sampradaya through the Sharanagati Mantra by his guru Gaurangi Sharan. |
| Key Milestones | Spent formative years on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi and Haridwar, living austerely on alms. Pivotal spiritual awakening occurred in Vrindavan after witnessing Raas Leela, leading to his deeper engagement with Radha-Krishna devotion and establishment of his ashram. Founded Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Trust in 2016 to provide lodging, food, clothing, and medical care for saints and support societal upliftment. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/premanandjimaharaj/ | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@PremanandJiMaharaj |
| https://www.facebook.com/SatsangBabaji/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Premanand Ji Maharaj comes from a family traditionally focused on spirituality, with a grandfather who was a Sanyasi. | |
| 2. He started chanting prayers at a very young age and showed an early determination to pursue spiritual knowledge. | |
| 3. At 13, he left home to delve deeper into spiritual truths, marking the beginning of his lifelong journey as a seeker. | |
| 4. He has a rigorous daily routine that includes multiple Ganges baths and meditative practices. | |
| 5. Despite suffering from a genetic kidney disease requiring dialysis, Premanand Ji Maharaj maintains a strict schedule and continues his spiritual activities. | |
| 6. He was initiated into Naisthik Brahmcharya and named AnandSwaroop Brahmchari, later accepting Sanyasa as Swami Anandashram. | |
| 7. He spent much of his early spiritual life on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi, living austerely on alms. | |
| 8. He adopted Aakashvriti (accepting only what is offered by divine grace without personal effort) for his sustenance during his years in Varanasi. | |
| 9. He opposed hierarchical ashram life and chose to live independently as a spiritual seeker. | |
| 10. His teachings emphasize that spirituality is the essence of life, existence, and truth, and that the guru holds great importance in everyone's spiritual journey. | |
| 11. He has a rigorous daily routine that includes waking at 3:30 AM for Vrindavan Parikrama, followed by Satsang at 4:30 AM, and sleeping only 4 hours per night. | |
| 12. In September 2024, he declined an honorary PhD degree from Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University, Kanpur, stating that any title bestowed upon a saint is inadequate. | |
| 13. He meets devotees daily between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM by appointment to ensure orderly interaction. |