Quick Info
| Profession | Self-styled Godman, Author, Professor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Odisha, India |
| Date of Birth | 25/12/1947 |
| Age | 78 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Swami Chaitanyananda
28/09/2025
Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati was arrested in Agra after being accused of sexually harassing at least 17 women students at a Delhi management institute. Police also alleged that fake identity documents, forged diplomatic-style plates, and financial irregularities were linked to the investigation. A Delhi court later remanded him to police custody in connection with the broader case involving harassment, forgery, and misappropriation of funds.
24/09/2025
Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati was booked after multiple women students accused him of sexual harassment, including sending obscene messages and making unwanted physical contact. The allegations triggered a wider police investigation, and the institute and its parent institution moved to distance themselves from him.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Parthasarathy |
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| Full Name | Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Bald |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Chicago |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
Family
| Father | Gahananandji Puri |
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Career
| Overview | Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati is a self-styled godman and former director of the Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management in Vasant Kunj, South Delhi, where he served for 12 years. He is affiliated with the Sri Sri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Mahasamsthanam Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham and claims to be a senior disciple of Swami Dayananda Saraswati of Arsha Vidya, having studied the Rashtanatraya of Shastras (Upanishads, Brahma Sutras, and Bhagavad Gita) under his tutelage for over 12 years. He has authored 28 books and is described as a noted professor. |
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| Notable Works | 28 published books on spiritual and management topics |
| Recognition | Distinguished Fellow of All Indian Management Association, Nominated as Permanent Representing Member of India to an important UN Forum, Editor-in-Chief of international research journals Abhinava Prabandhan and The Politieconomy |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Originally from Odisha, he has been a monk of the Santana Vedic Tradition and is a senior disciple of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati ji. | |
| 2. He has accumulated several postdoctoral degrees and received seven honorary Doctor of Literature degrees from various universities. | |
| 3. For over a decade, he has been linked to the Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management in New Delhi. | |
| 4. He has recently faced serious allegations regarding inappropriate conduct towards female students, which have led to an ongoing police investigation. | |
| 5. In past years, he faced multiple allegations of fraud and molestation. | |
| 6. He studied the Rashtanatraya of Shastras (Upanishads, Brahma Sutras, and Bhagavad Gita) under Swami Dayananda Saraswati for more than 12 years. | |
| 7. He is known for his work on Indian Wisdom for Leadership & Management and classifications of Indian scriptures for modern thought and needs. | |
| 8. Originally from Odisha, he adopted the monastic name Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati following formal Sannyasa initiation, renouncing his birth name. | |
| 9. He is a monk of the Santana Vedic Tradition of Arsha Vidya Order, Shankara Lineage. | |
| 10. He has a documented history of legal issues, with molestation and fraud complaints filed against him in 2006, 2009, and 2016. | |
| 11. He has faced serious allegations of sexual harassment, with over 15 women students accusing him of abusive language, unwanted physical contact, and sending obscene messages. | |
| 12. Authorities have pursued him across multiple states including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand. |
