Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj | |
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![]() Sudhanshu Maharaj at New Delhi Airport-2018 | |
Personal life | |
Born | Sudhanshu Maharaj May 2, 1955 Haripur, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
Children | 2 |
Citizenship | Indian |
Occupation | Spiritual leader |
Religious life | |
Religion | Hinduism |
Founder of | Vishwa Jagriti Mission (VJM) |
Website | www |
Acharya Sudhanshu Maharaj (born 2 May 1955 ) is an Indian spiritual leader, preacher [1] [2] [3] and the founder of Vishwa Jagriti Mission (VJM). According to the organization, he has an estimated following of around 10 million devotees worldwide. [4] The mission operates several ashrams across India and has international presence in countries including Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, and the United States. [5]
Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj was born on 2 May 1955 in Haripur, near Usand, [6] in the Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India. [7] The region is located between the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in the sub-Himalayan Shivalik range in northern India. He pursued his education through various stages, beginning with school, followed by time spent in a Gurukul, and later attending university. At the age of 20, Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj studied under Professor Nandkishore, a philosopher in Haridwar. [8] After completing his university education at the age of 22, he traveled across India, visiting the four major religious pilgrimage sites and numerous places of worship. [9] Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj practiced meditation under the guidance of Yogi Shri Sadanandji Maharaj. [10]
The Vishwa Jagriti Mission was established on 24 March 1991 by Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj in Delhi. [11] The organization conducts activities related to spirituality, education, healthcare, and social welfare. [12] According to the organization, It has over 80 branches across India and internationally [13] and runs more than four educational institutions with more than 2,500 students enrolled. One of these institutions, Gyandeep School, is reported to provide education to over 1,000 girls annually. [14]
The mission operates several ashrams in India and has international presence in countries such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, and the United States. [15] [16]