The charismatic Swami Mukundananda is a worldrenowned teacher of Spirituality, Yoga and Meditation. What sets him a class apart is his intellect, commitment and true devotion to become a guiding light for millions worldwide. His training as an engineer and management graduate appeals to the intelligentsia who like to learn spirituality with a scientific approach.
Swamiji has pioneered a holistic system of Yoga known as JKYog, or Yoga for the Mind, Body and Soul. His charitable organization – JKYog, runs many initiatives for the comprehensive development of humankind, and he is constructing the Jagadguru Kripalu University in rural India to further this endeavour.
He is widely considered an authority on Mind Management and is a sought after Motivational Speaker and Best-selling Author. He tells us, “Popular definitions of success emphasize enhancement of material luxuries and comforts. However, widespread evidence reveals it as a misnomer. Real success and true fulfillment is experienced when you strive to live a life of purpose aligned with your higher values.”
An alumnus of two of the finest world-class universities – IIT-Delhi and IIM-Calcutta, Swamiji realized that the purpose of education is greater than making money or earning fame and status. He thus renounced his professional career from India’s topmost industrial houses, and gravitated to the call of God which took him to the feet of his spiritual teacher – Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. This quest embarked him on his spiritual journey and he has since dedicated over four decades of his life to human welfare.
He believes there is a need for people to understand Spiritual Science and implement it in their lives. This inspired him to establish a non-profit, philanthropic organization called JKYog (Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog), with a focus on education and healthcare projects.
JKYog helps transform minds through immersive experiences at spiritual retreats and workshops offered in India and US round the year. These include activities like chanting, yoga and meditation sessions, cultural programs, outdoor activities, Q&A sessions, and Swamiji’s enchanting discourses. It is sowing the seeds for the planet’s better future through its specially designed character-building program for children, known as Bal Mukund, and personality development programs for the youth.
With over 10 million followers on social media, Swamiji’s discourses on Youtube, social media presence, and best-selling books, are replete with inspiration, practical wisdom, and tools for guiding millions on the path of ever-lasting happiness and true fulfillment in modern lives. His profound teachings are intertwined with stories, humor, and witty anecdotes, thereby presenting a one-stop resource that people turn to for answers to the questions that confound them.
To multiply this impact manifold, Swamiji is presently constructing the Jagadguru Kripalu University in rural India. The uniqueness of this world-class educational institution will be its parallel focus on imparting love for higher values, leadership training, and building inner strength and character.
They say, ‘It is in giving that we receive’. Swamiji’s life exemplifies this adage in various ways:
- He is the founder of the forthcoming Jagadguru Kripalu University (JKU), a charitable hospital, and one-of-a-kind JK Yoga & Naturopathy Centre in rural India.
- He has established many spiritual centres across India and USA, including temples and Ashrams. These centres conduct many social welfare programs including the largest International Festival of Yoga, camps for mental health rejuvenation, and life-transformation programs for Fortune 500 corporations such as Google, Apple, Oracle, Verizon, Amazon, Microsoft; non-profit organizations such as United Nations and DRDO; and Ivy League institutions including IIT, MIT, Yale, Stanford and more.
- Conferred Ambassador for Peace Award by Universal Federation for Peace, Arizona, USA, in May 2023.
- Granted an Honorary 6th Dan Silambam Black Belt by Malaysian Silambam Porr Kalai Council, in March 2023.
- Awarded ‘Most Fabulous Global Happiness Leader’ by World HRD Congress (WHRDC) in Mumbai, India, in 2020.
overcomes the challenges by being disciplined about intake of a balanced diet and an hour of daily yoga practice. Nature walks and the practice of laughter keeps worries at bay and empowers him to live in the present.