Gauranga Darshan Das, a disciple of His Holiness Radhanath Swami, is a distinguished educator, prolific speaker, and bestselling author of over forty books. He holds a master’s degree in Systems Science and Automation from the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India. His outstanding contributions have earned him accolades such as the ‘Visionary Leader: Spirituality’ Award from Brand Vision Inc. and the Spiritual Scientist Award from Andhra University. Before embracing monkhood in 2009, Gauranga Darshan Das had a brief yet impactful corporate career spanning two years. During this time, he conducted research at renowned organizations like TCS Innovation Labs, authored over ten technical papers, and filed a provisional patent for his research. Currently, he serves as the dean of Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha at ISKCON Govardhan Ecovillage (GEV), where he leads both residential and online spiritual education programmes. With his ability to present timeless wisdom in a lucid and contemporary style, he connects with diverse audiences, including children, teens, professionals, and educators. His speaking and teaching engagements span India, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Singapore, and other countries. He has addressed audiences in spiritual organizations, schools, colleges, and corporate sectors, and on prominent platforms like TEDx, ISRO, DRDO, and Hindustan Times. To date, he has delivered over 8,000 hours of lectures and conducted more than fifty online courses, available at www.vidyapitha.in. As an accomplished author, Gauranga Darshan Das has written forty-three books. His works include study guides (such as the Subodhini series), storybooks, self-enrichment titles (From Chaos to Calm, Dhruva, Disapproved but not Disowned, and more), and children’s literature (Mindful Me!, Bhagavatam Tales, and the Gita Wisdom Tales series). He also runs a monthly e-zine, Bhagavata Pradipika, and contributes thought-provoking articles to Back to Godhead magazines in India and internationally. Gauranga Darshan Das’s dedication to sharing spiritual wisdom has made him a highly respected figure in spiritual, educational, and corporate circles. Learn more about his inspiring work at