Acharya Sudhanshu Maharaj (born 2 May 1955 ) is an Indian spiritual leader, preacher and the founder of Vishwa Jagriti Mission (VJM). According to the organization, he has an estimated following of around 10 million devotees worldwide. The mission operates several ashrams across India and has international presence in countries including

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Biography

Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj was born on 2 May 1955 in Haripur, near Usand, in the Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India. The region is located between the

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Yamuna The Yamuna (; ) is the second-largest tributary river of the Ganges by discharge and the longest tributary in India. Originating from the Yamunotri Glacier at a height of about on the southwestern slopes of Bandarpunch peaks of the Low ...

rivers in the sub-Himalayan Shivalik range in

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. He pursued his education through various stages, beginning with school, followed by time spent in a

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, and later attending university. At the age of 20, Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj studied under Professor Nandkishore, a philosopher in Haridwar. 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. Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj practiced meditation under the guidance of Yogi Shri Sadanandji Maharaj.

Vishwa Jagriti Mission

The Vishwa Jagriti Mission was established on 24 March 1991 by Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj in Delhi. The organization conducts activities related to spirituality, education, healthcare, and social welfare. According to the organization, It has over 80 branches across India and internationally 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. The mission operates several ashrams in India and has international presence in countries such as

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Awards

* 2018: Received the Suryadatta National Award 2018.

References

External link

* {{Official website, https://www.sudhanshujimaharaj.net
Times Now Interview with Sudhanshu Maharaj Ji

Vishwa Jagriti Mission
1955 births Living people Indian Hindu missionaries 20th-century Hindu religious leaders 21st-century Hindu religious leaders