Swami Mukundananda
Personal
Born(1960-12-19)19 December 1960[1] (age 63)
India
ReligionHinduism
NationalityIndian
EducationIndian Institute of Technology, Delhi (B Tech)
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (MBA)
Founder ofJKYog, JKYog India, Radha Krishna Temple, Dallas
PhilosophyBhakti yoga
Religious career
GuruKripalu Maharaj
Websiteswamimukundananda.org

Swami Mukundananda is a spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, best-selling author,[2] and a world-renowned teacher of Spirituality, Yoga and Meditation from India. He is a senior disciple of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj and the founder of the yogic system called Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog, widely known as JKYog.[3] A proponent of the path of Bhakti, Swami Mukundananda is a sannyasi (monk), who has a distinguished technical and management background which complements his profound spiritual knowledge.

He lectures worldwide on various topics such as the Art of Mind Management, Good Health Through Yoga, Meditation, and Spirituality, Bhagavad Gita for Everyday Living, Patanjali Yoga Sutras and more. In addition, he writes books and commentaries, conducts programs at corporate houses and educational institutions, and guides a worldwide congregation of devotees.[4]

Biography

Early life and education

As a child, Swami Mukundananda spent long hours in meditation and contemplation.[5][6] He completed his undergraduate degree in B.Tech from the IIT Delhi.[7] He received a postgraduate degree from the IIM Calcutta.[8][9] Afterwards, he joined the order of Sannyas,[10] dedicating his time to devotional pursuits[5] and travelled throughout India as a Sanyasi.[11] Under the guidance of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj,[5][11] Swami Mukundananda studied the Vedic scriptures,[12] and became a well-known spiritual leader and published author. He has written a commentary on Bhagavad Gita.

JKYog

JKYog is a charitable organization established in 2008 in India as Jagadguru Kripalu Yog Trust[13] and later in 2009 in the USA as Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog.[14]

With headquarters at the Jagadguru Kripalu University Campus in Banara, Odisha, India, and the Radha Krishna Temple in Dallas, Texas, USA, JKYog shares teachings from the Vedic scriptures, including the Upanishads, Puranas, Ramayan, and Bhagavad Gita.

Teachings and Philosophy

Swami Mukundananda is the founder of the unique Yogic system, JKYog, “Jagadguru Kripalu Yog” also known as Yoga for the Body, Mind and Soul that incorporates physical, mental, intellectual, and spiritual well-being.[15]

Swami Mukundananda, in his discourses as well as books, presents deep esoteric concepts of the Vedic scriptures in an easy-to-understand and logical manner relevant to modern-day living.[16] Being a Bhakti Saint, his core philosophy is based on developing selfless devotion and service to God.[17]

Temples and Congregation Centres

Swami Mukundananda has established multiple satsang centers in India and USA. He has founded the Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas,[18] USA; Radha Krishna Temple, Bay Area, USA; and Radha Krishna Mandir, Cuttack, Odisha, India. He has also instituted the JKYog Ashram, Banara, Odisha, India; Purushottam Vatika, Puri, Odisha, India; and Shree Radha Nikunj Bihari Ashram, Sambalpur, Odisha, India.

Events

Swami Mukundananda conducts Life Transformation Programs (LTPs)[19][16] and Spiritual Retreats (Sadhana Shivirs)[20] as a part of his India and USA tour.

Swamiji's discourses

Swami Mukundananda Ji, was one of the speakers in the Bhagavad Gita Summit (from 10–14 December 2021) during Gita Jayanti at Dallas, Texas, US along with other notable personalities such as Dr. Menas Kafatos, Mr. Shiv Khera, Kiran Bedi, Brahmacharini Gloria Arieira, Dantu Muralikrishna and others.[21][22]

Jagadguru Kripalu University

The Jagadguru Kripalu University Act of 2020 was passed by the Odisha Legislative Assembly.[23] It was an outcome of an MoU signed between the Government of Odisha and JKYog, with the noble mission of promoting world-class education including emphasis on Spiritual Sciences, Yogic Sciences, and Naturopathy.[24][25] Swami Mukundananda is the President of the University, which is presently under construction. In the first phase, the university will offer higher learning in Sanskrit, Yoga, Naturopathy, Health Administration, Philosophy, Religion and Comparative Religion.[26]

Books

The Science of Mind Management

In 2020, Swami Mukundananda authored his second book on mind management, called The Science of Mind Management.[27][28][29][30]

He charts the four different aspects of the human mind and lays down a clear path towards mastering it. Through witty anecdotes, real-life accounts and stories from the Vedic scriptures, he gently guides readers on the road to winning their inner battle.[27][29]

The book was ranked second in the Hindustan Times Nielsen's bestseller list.[31]

Selected publications

  • Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God (English) ISBN 978-9355204455 (2013)
  • Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God (Hindi) ISBN 978-8193768976 (2020)
  • Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God (Telugu) ISBN 978-8192160580 (2017)
  • The Art and Science of Happiness ISBN 978-0143452348 (2023)
  • Golden Rules for Living Your Best Life ISBN 978-9355207883 (2022)
  • The Power of Thoughts ISBN 978-0143452331 (2022)
  • 7 Divine Laws to Awaken Your Best Self (English) ISBN 978-93-9032-708-9 (2020)
  • 7 Divine Laws to Awaken Your Best Self (Hindi) ISBN 978-9355210159 (2022)
  • The Science of Mind Management (English): With proper knowledge, training, and discipline, it is possible to unleash the mind's infinite potential ISBN 978-9355204523 (2020)
  • The Science of Mind Management (Gujarati) ISBN 978-9392536083 (2022)
  • The Science of Mind Management (Telugu) ISBN 978-9391019075 (2021)
  • 7 Mindsets for Success, Happiness and Fulfilment (English) ISBN 978-9355204387 (2019)
  • 7 Mindsets for Success, Happiness and Fulfilment (Hindi) ISBN 978-9390085675 (2020)
  • 7 Mindsets for Success, Happiness and Fulfilment (Gujarati) ISBN 978-9355430502 (2022)
  • 7 Mindsets for Success, Happiness and Fulfilment (Marathi) ISBN 978-9390085705 (2020)
  • 7 Mindsets for Success, Happiness and Fulfilment (Oriya) ISBN 978-9355430519 (2022)
  • 7 Mindsets for Success, Happiness and Fulfilment (Telugu) ISBN 978-8192349596 (2022)
  • Spiritual Dialectics (English): Answers to some of the challenging questions on spirituality ISBN 978-0-9826675-9-0 (2011)
  • Spiritual Dialectics (Hindi) ISBN 978-8193768914 (2018)
  • Yoga for the Body, Mind & Soul: Comprehensive book on yogasanas, pranayamas, subtle body relaxation, and meditation ISBN 978-8193768921 (2011)
  • Science of Healthy Diet ISBN 978-0996869317 (2017)
  • Essence of Hinduism: Principles of Hindu philosophy and traditions: A summary of the Vedic scriptures ISBN 978-0-9826675-8-3 (2011)
  • My Wisdom Book: Everyday Shlokas, Mantras, Bhajans and More ISBN 978-9355204509 (2021)
  • Ramayan: The Immortal Story of Duty and Devotion ISBN 978-0996869348 (2018)
  • My Best Friend Krishna: Captivating stories about Lord Krishna and His beautiful childhood ISBN 978-0996869300 (2016)
  • Healthy Body Healthy Mind: Yoga for Children ISBN 978-0983396703 (2011)
  • Inspiring Stories for Children, Vol. 1: ISBN 978-0-9826675-0-7 (2010)
  • Inspiring Stories for Children, Vol. 2: ISBN 978-0-9826675-1-4 (2010)
  • Inspiring Stories for Children, Vol. 3: ISBN 978-0-9826675-2-1 (2010)
  • Inspiring Stories for Children, Vol. 4: ISBN 978-0-9826675-3-8 (2010)
  • Bal-Mukund Festivals of India: All major festivals of India and their spiritual, cultural and religious significance ISBN 978-0-9826675-4-5 (2010)
  • Bal-Mukund Wisdom Book: Noble values for children's personality development: Verses and chants for children to learn ISBN 978-0-9826675-5-2 (2010)
  • Bal-Mukund Saints of India: Great saints of India and their influence on society ISBN 978-0-9826675-6-9 (2010)

References

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  2. ↑ Pioneer, Sunday (December 25, 2022). "Synthesizing Science and Spirituality, Sunday Pioneer Magazine" (PDF). Retrieved January 4, 2023.
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  7. ↑ "Offbeat route to success - An Article on IITJ Alumni". IIT Alumni News, By Janani Rajeswari S, 23 Oct 2010.
  8. ↑ Sohrabji, Sunita (May 2011). "Techie Swami Mukundananda Embarks On 7-Month US Tour". India – West. 36 (25): 13B.
  9. ↑ "Spiritual leader visits Rolling Meadows". ABC7 News. August 7, 2011
  10. ↑ " Swami Mukundananda Enlightens Devotees through Lecture Series Across America". Indo American News, August 2, 2012.
  11. 1 2 Mukundananda, Swami (2011). Essence of Hinduism. Plano, TX: Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog. pp. 7, 8, 9. ISBN 978-0-9826675-8-3.
  12. ↑ Indian Diaspora: Socio-Cultural and Religious Worlds. Brill. 2015. p. 105. ISBN 978-90-04-28806-5.
  13. ↑ "JKYog India - About - JKYog India". jkyog.in. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
  14. ↑ "Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog | JKYog". www.jkyog.org. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
  15. ↑ "The Body, Mind & Soul Relationship | Indo American News". Retrieved 2023-06-28.
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  24. ↑ BlitzIndiaMedia (2023-04-13). "Education with Best of the East and the West". Retrieved 2023-12-16.
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  27. 1 2 "The Science of Mind Management by Swami Mukundananda: An extract". indianexpress.com. The Indian Express. 20 September 2020. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  28. ↑ Mukundananda, Swami (14 September 2020). The Science of Mind Management. Westland Publications Private Limited. ISBN 978-9389648447.
  29. 1 2 "Excerpt: The Science of Mind Management by Swami Mukundananda". www.hindustantimes.com. Hindustan Times. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 2020-10-02.
  30. ↑ "Books For The Week". www.deccanherald.com. Deccan Herald. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
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