Swami Parthasarathy
Swamiji
A. Parthasarathy, popularly known as Swamiji, is a pre-eminent philosopher. He is acclaimed as the greatest living exponent of Vedanta, the ancient philosophy of India. In a life of selfless service over six decades, Swamiji’s exceptional contribution has been the translation of subtle philosophical themes into a practical technique of living. An exercise that has brought about mental solace and material prosperity in society.
Swamiji’s stature and achievement has been profiled in four books:
101 Great Indians who have made India proud in the last century
101 Great Indian Authors and Poets
101 Great Indian Saints
The Mind of the Guru, as one of the twenty eminent gurus of the world.
A. Parthasarathy has a multi-disciplined academic base with post graduation from London University. Renouncing a lucrative shipping business early in life he has dedicated his life to study, research and propagation of Vedanta. His writings, discourses and corporate seminars have been widely acclaimed and featured in international press and television media including TIME, New Yorker, Businessweek, CNBC, Sky, Sunday Times London, the New York Post, The Times of India. While business, sport and film celebrities regularly seek his counsel.
Author
Swamiji has written twelve books presenting the timeless philosophy of life in contemporary thought and language. Three of them are bestsellers. The Vedanta Treatise: The Eternities, now in its 18th edition, has been extolled ‘The book of the planet’. The first nine books compiled in one volume entitled The Complete Works of Swami Parthasarathy is the first ever scripture written by a living saint. They comprise the purest form of spiritual literature structured for all seekers regardless of race or religion to attain the ultimate state of Enlightenment.
Speaker
To impart the knowledge of Vedanta and its practical application to life, Swamiji has been travelling ceaselessly for the last 60 years. He has covered the length and breadth of the globe addressing audiences across six continents. His discourses have been a revelation, profoundly impacting the lives of his audiences.
Corporate Guru
Swamiji’s pioneering lifetime research has formulated self-management courses for corporations worldwide. He has been acclaimed as one of the leading corporate gurus for international institutions such as the Young Entrepreneurs’ Organisation, Young Presidents’ Organisation, World Presidents’ Organisation, World Economic Forum and distinguished business schools.
Over the last 50 years, A. Parthasarathy has been addressing organisations and corporations in USA, UK, Europe, Russia, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, UAE, South Africa and India.
Founder
In 1988 Swamiji founded the Vedanta Academy in India, which serves as a world resource for Vedanta knowledge through its residential courses for the youth, professionals and businesspersons.
All publications of A. Parthasarathy cover the syllabus of the three-year residential course on Vedanta, the ancient philosophy which originated in the Himalayan ranges. The course is conducted at the Vedanta Academy, Malavli, India.
An inspiration at 96
“The law of life is that your mind should be at rest while your body is engaged in action.”
A. Parthasarathy, Vedanta Treatise: The Eternities