Quick Info
| Profession | Self-styled Godman, Author, Professor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Odisha, India |
Latest News about Swami Chaitanyananda
24/09/2025
Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, a 62-year-old self-styled godman and former director of the Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management in Delhi, was booked for sexually harassing multiple female students. Over 15 women students on EWS scholarships accused him of abusive language, unwanted physical contact, and sending obscene messages, with 17 of 32 recorded statements specifically detailing obscene messages and threats of academic failure used to coerce compliance. The ashram distanced itself from him, police issued a Look-Out Notice, and he remains at large across multiple states.
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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. |