Nirmalananda Swamiji

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Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Dr.
Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Dr. Nirmalanandanatha Mahaswamiji
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Title72nd Pontiff of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math
Personal life
Born (1969-07-20) 20 July 1969 (age 55)
Cheernahalli, Gubbi taluk, Tumkur district, Karnataka, India
NationalityIndian
Notable work(s)Founder of SAMVIT residential school; Key figure in the establishment of Adichunchanagiri University; Advocate for the integration of science and spirituality; Leader in expanding educational access.
EducationDiploma in Engineering, Government Polytechnic College, Tumkur; BE in Civil Engineering, National Institute of Engineering, Mysore; M.Tech, IIT Chennai; Ph.D. in Philosophy, Gulbarga University
Other namesNagaraj (birth name)
Religious life
ReligionHinduism
SectAdichunchanigiri Math
Senior posting
GuruParampoojya Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Dr. Balagangadharanatha Swamiji
Website Adichunchanagiri University

Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Dr. Nirmalanandanatha Mahaswamiji (born Nagaraj on 20 July 1969) is the 72nd and current Pontiff of the Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math, a significant religious and educational institution in Karnataka, India. [1] He also holds the positions of Chancellor of Adichunchanagiri University [2] and President of the Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust®, which manages a substantial network of educational institutions. [3] Mahaswamiji is noted for his efforts to bridge modern scientific understanding with traditional spiritual teachings, [4] and for his role in increasing educational opportunities, particularly for underserved communities in India.

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Mahaswamiji's academic qualifications include a Diploma in Engineering, a BE in Civil Engineering, an M.Tech from IIT Chennai, [5] with a Gold Medal, and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Gulbarga University. [2] He has received honorary doctorates from the University of Mysore, Rajiv Gandhi University, and Visvesvaraya Technological University.

Early life and education

Born in Cheernahalli, Gubbi taluk, Tumkur district, Karnataka, [6] Mahaswamiji (birth name Nagaraj) completed his engineering education before volunteering as a teacher at a school for the blind in Ramanagar district, Karnataka. In 1998, he renounced worldly life to follow a spiritual path under the guidance of his guru, Parampoojya Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Dr. Balagangadharanatha Swamiji. [7]

Leadership in education

As Chancellor of Adichunchanagiri University [2] and President of the Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust®, [3] Mahaswamiji oversees a network of over 500 educational institutions. [2] His leadership has focused on expanding educational access, especially for disadvantaged individuals and communities. [8]

A notable initiative under his leadership was the establishment of SAMVIT in 2013. [2] This residential school provides free, quality education to talented students from underprivileged backgrounds, integrating academic learning with spiritual and ethical values. Mahaswamiji was also a key figure in the establishment of Adichunchanagiri University. [2]

Spiritual leadership

He was the 72nd Pontiff of the Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math. [1]

Public engagements

Mahaswamiji has spoken on the connection between spirituality and modern science. [4]

Mahaswamiji has also engaged with social issues, including discussions on community reservations in Karnataka, [9] [10] and has met with political leaders such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi. [11] He has participated in community events like the Udyami Vokkaliga entrepreneurs meet. [12]

References

  1. 1 2 "Nirmalanandanatha Swami to head Adichunchanagiri Math". The Hindu. 14 January 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Chancellor Profile". Adichunchanagiri University. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji's Leadership in Education and Spirituality". Daijiworld. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Where Dharma meets Discovery: Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji's ode to science and India's rise". DNA India. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  5. ↑ "Mutt's new pontiff is an IIT graduate". Bangalore Mirror. 14 January 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  6. ↑ "Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji is the new successor of BGS Adichunchanagiri Mutt" (in Kannada). Oneindia.com. 14 January 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  7. ↑ "Nirmalananda anointed successor". The New Indian Express. 15 January 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  8. ↑ "Skill development helps students progress, opines Adichunchanagiri seer Dr. Sri Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji". Star of Mysore. 6 January 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  9. ↑ "Vokkaliga community in Karnataka divided over reservation hike, D K Shivakumar extends support". India Today. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  10. ↑ "DKS spearheads fight for Vokkaliga reservation". Sunday Guardian Live. 4 December 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  11. ↑ "Adichunchanagiri seers' meeting with Modi sparks off speculation". The Hindu. 27 October 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  12. ↑ "Two-day Udyami Vokkaliga meet begins in city". Star of Mysore. 27 January 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
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