Pramukh Swami Maharaj, born on 7 December 1921, was a highly influential Hindu spiritual leader and the fifth guru of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a major branch of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya. He was revered by his followers as a manifestation of Akshar, the eternal abode of Swaminarayan.
Born
Shantilal Patel in Chansad, Gujarat, India, he was initiated as a swami in 1940
and appointed president (Pramukh) of BAPS in 1950 at the young age of 28. He
dedicated his life to selfless service and inspired millions globally through
his simple, humble, and peaceful personality.
