Biography

A Life Anchored in Gnan, Bhakti, and Seva

A devoted disciple of Swami Shri Akhandanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj, guided in his early years by Shri Roti Ram Baba, and later receiving Sannyas Diksha from Swami Satyanand Ji Maharaj, who bestowed upon him the monastic name Paramhans Swami Girishanand Saraswati, Guruji’s life reflects an unbroken lineage of Guru-kripa and spiritual discipline.

From an early age, Guruji was destined for a life of spiritual pursuit. Endowed with an intense love for God and a profound thirst for true knowledge, he renounced worldly attachments at just fourteen and embarked on an inward and outward journey in search of the Divine.

Early Spiritual Awakening

While studying Sanskrit and the Shastras, Guruji came under the influence of several learned and enlightened Mahatmas, absorbing the depth of India’s spiritual wisdom. A defining phase of his formative years was the time he spent under the guidance of Shri Roti Ram Babaji, a revered saint who recognized Guruji’s inner preparedness and spiritual potential.

It was Babaji who directed him to Vrindavan, affirming that Swami Shri Akhandanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj was the sole Prakat Sant capable of guiding his spiritual evolution.

Discipleship and Scriptural Immersion

Obeying this divine instruction, Guruji reached Vrindavan and received shelter and grace at Anand Vrindavan Ashram under Param Pujya Swami Shri Akhandanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj. There, he immersed himself deeply in the study and contemplation of the Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana, Vedanta, and other foundational scriptures, assimilating not only their philosophy but their lived essence.

This period shaped Guruji into a disciple rooted in Guru-nishtha, scriptural purity, and inner discipline.

Kathas and Spiritual Outreach

By the blessings and command of Param Pujya Pandit Shri Ramkinkarji Maharaj, Guruji began delivering Bhagwat Kathas in 1996. His discourses, marked by a rare synthesis of scriptural depth, bhakti, and practical wisdom, quickly resonated with diverse audiences.

Over the years, Guruji’s Kathas and Saptahs have been conducted across India and abroad and broadcast through electronic and digital media, making profound spiritual truths accessible to householders, youth, and seekers alike.

Compassion in Action: Seva for All

Alongside spiritual discourse, Guruji has consistently emphasized seva as an expression of Dharma. On the sacred occasion of Mahashivratri, he personally facilitates the distribution of sewing machines to women to support self-reliance and cycles to children to aid education and mobility quiet yet powerful acts that translate compassion into action.

Sannyas Diksha and Saket Dham

In 2008, Guruji received Sannyas Diksha from Paramhansa Pujya Swami Satyananda Saraswati Ji Maharaj of the Bihar School of Yoga, who bestowed upon him the monastic name Paramhans Swami Girishanand Saraswati, reflecting his spiritual stature and realization.

The concluding Sannyas rituals were performed in 2009 by Paramhansa Swami Niranjananda Saraswati Ji Maharaj on the sacred banks of Maa Narmada at Saket Dham Ashram, Jabalpur. The Ashram is sanctified by Shri Rameshwaram Mahadev Mandir, established earlier under the guidance of Pujya Baba Kalyandasji Maharaj.

Maa Narmada Seva: Dharma in Action

Guruji’s spiritual vision extends beyond discourse into decisive action. Revering Maa Narmada as both divine mother and ecological lifeline, he has led several landmark initiatives combining Dharma with environmental responsibility, including:

• A High Court order prohibiting direct idol immersion in the Narmada
• Creation of dedicated kunds for Vedic rituals in Jabalpur
• Establishment of a natural filtration plant at Khandari Naala, reducing untreated wastewater inflow by nearly 60%
• Construction of jetties and dharamshalas at Beoharch, easing hardships for Narmada Parikrama pilgrims

These efforts stand as rare examples of spiritual leadership effecting systemic ecological change without compromising religious sentiment.

Living Legacy and Contemporary Relevance

Today, Paramhans Swami Girishanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj continues to play a vital role in preserving and propagating Sanatan Dharma in a contemporary context. Through regular satsangs, japa, seva, and scriptural study at Saket Dham Ashram, he has nurtured a space where Bhakti, Gnan, and Karma coexist in harmony.

His guidance bridges saints, scholars, administrators, and society, especially in matters of Dharma and environmental stewardship. Guruji has been invited to bless and inaugurate major temples and Dharmic institutions across the country, including the Birla Radha Krishna Mandir in Goa.

Yet, beyond institutions and milestones, Guruji’s true legacy lies in inner transformation. Countless devotees credit his guidance for restoring faith, discipline, humility, and devotion while remaining firmly rooted in family and social life.

Despite his far-reaching influence, Guruji remains untouched by acclaim, often attributing everything to divine grace with quiet humility: “Sab Thakurji aur Guruji ki kripa hai.”

Through unwavering Guru-nishtha, scriptural integrity, compassionate guidance, and tireless seva, Paramhans Swami Girishanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj continues to shape a legacy that is not merely remembered, but lived.