With the advent of time, many spiritual leaders have come into the limelight. It is believed that when the state of mind is negative, even the best of things fail to give a person happiness. However, if the mind is positive, even little things can give us joy. And over the years, many spiritual gurus have come into the limelight who have been a positive force in an individual’s life.
Be it Osho, Sadhguru or Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, these yogis have somehow helped many regain conscience and follow the path of spirituality. Many billionaires like the Ambanis or the Birlas have let spirituality guide them and walk on the paths led by their gurus. One of these spiritual gurus is Prabhu Gaur Gopal Das, an active member of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
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An engineer by profession, Gaur Gopal Das left everything behind in search of spirituality. Let us know more details about this lifestyle coach, who is quite popular among the masses.
Born in a middle-class Marwari Jain family in Vambori town in Maharashtra, Gaur Gopal Das was brought up in Pune. He is a disciple of Radhanath Swami. His father worked in the Meteorological Department. He passed away in 2009 after suffering from Parkinson’s disease.
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After his schooling, Prabhu Gaur Gopal Das received his diploma in electrical engineering from The Cusrow Wadia Institute of Technology in Pune. He also attended COEP Technology University in Pune and got his Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
After graduating, Prabhu Gaur Gopal Das began his career as an electrical engineer at Hewlett Packard (HP). However, he was not happy with the material gains and decided to quit his job to follow the path of spirituality.
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It was in the year 1996 when Gaur Gopal Das joined the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) and was given the name ‘Gaur Gopal Das’. At ISKCON, Gaur Gopal Das became a disciple of Radhanath Swami in a monastery in Mumbai and was highly influenced by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Gaur Gopal Das stayed in ISKCON for 22 years and learnt ancient philosophy and contemporary psychology to become a life coach.
Gaur Gopal Das believed that it was simple to mint money but difficult to stay content and happy. To raise awareness of spirituality and healing, he chose to become a monk to motivate spiritual thinking in people.
Ever since he became a life coach, Gaur Gopal Das has been giving lectures and advice on spirituality at various academic institutions and corporate firms across the globe. As time passed, his popularity grew, and he started getting invitations from various colleges and institutions. Gaur Gopal Das also partnered with institutions like Google, Salesforce, Bombay Stock Exchange, CII and YPO.
Not just this, he has also spoken at the United Nations and thrice at the British parliament. His topics mainly focus on happiness, success, and relationships. He once gave a speech on “The Monk Who Bought A Ferrari” at Ernst and Young in London. The spiritual leader has been associated with MNCs like Infosys, Barclays, Macintosh, Bank of America, Ford, and EY. Gaur Gopal Das has also received numerous accolades for his outstanding contribution towards spirituality.
In 2018, Gaur Gopal Das wrote his first book, Life’s Amazing Secrets: How To Find Balance And Purpose In Your Life. The book gave an insight into his learnings and experiences. In 2020, he wrote another book titled The Way Of The Monk: The Four Steps To Peace, Purpose, And Lasting Happiness. The third book written by Gaur Gopal Das was Energize Your Mind: A Monk’s Guide To Mindful Living.
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Gaur Gopal Das is one of the popular figures in the world of spirituality, so much so that his social media presence is untamable. The 49-year-old monk has a massive fan following on social media, which is around 6.8 million followers on Instagram and 4.87 million subscribers on his YouTube channel.
Gaur Gopal Das has been a driving force in many people’s life. However, not many people know that he is also the spiritual guru of billionaire, Yashovardhan Birla. Yash Birla, known as Yashovardhan Birla is the head of the Yash Birla Group and is also a fitness enthusiast. The business tycoon was often photographed with the spiritual leader.
One of the most famous monks in the world, Gaur Gopal Das has been conferred with several honours, including the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award and an honorary doctorate (DLitt) by KIIT University. As per multiple reports, Gaur Gopal Das' net worth is around 11.21 crores.
The Indian monk, Gaur Gopal Das changed many lives through his spiritual teachings and led them to the path of happiness. What are your opinions about him? Let us know.
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