Biography

A biography usually tells us about a persons’ experience so that we can learn about the person in a short text. In order to understand Swami Purohit’s message it is not necessary to know his training or qualifications, as his words are so full of wisdom that our hearts will accept them.

Sri Purohit Swami is one of the most eminent yogis of our time. A master and teacher of all yoga disciplines, his most important task is that of transmitting the true concept of yoga as a way of life in these increasingly difficult times. Yoga is simplicity and excellence in life, within each and every one of our actions.

His message is that of achieving inner peace. The method is very simple, if we meditate correctly, we connect to our real selves.

Sri Purohit Swami was born in 1964, in the north of India near the Himalayas, into a very spiritual family. At the age of fourteen, during a pilgrimage along the River Ganges, he felt an intense inner experience that affected him deeply.

He has a degree in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from Delhi University and later taught Calculus to Engineering students.

Swami studied under the most important yogis and spiritual masters of India for more than 20 years; his main master was Swami Sundar Giri, and Swami was his assistant until his death. Sundar Giri took him to another 9 masters of different traditions and he was initiated by each one, receiving knowledge of each tradition. His last master has been Swami Dev Murti, currently 102 years of age and who has had students such as Indira Ghandi and many other members of the Indian Government. Swami Dev Murti introduced Swami Purohit to the Dalai Lama in 2002 and during their interview they shared opinions on the science of meditation and tantra techniques.

Swami Purohit is also a recognized Vedic astrologer and has great knowledge of Ayurvedic medicine,

Twelve years ago his master asked him to divulge the message of Yoga as a Path through Life throughout the world, in order to bring our deep-rooted human suffering to an end. Sri Purohit Swami continues to teach and spread the message so that others may reach self realization and internal peace.