His Grace
Gauranga Das
Personal
Born
A.S.K. Anand

1971 (age 52–53)
ReligionHinduism
NationalityIndian
LineageBrahma-Madhva-Gaudiya Sampradaya
SectVaishnavism
(Gaudiya Vaishnavism)
Notable work(s)The Art of Resilience
The Art of Focus
Alma mater
Other namesGauranga Das Prabhu
Organization
TempleISKCON
PhilosophyAchintya Bheda Abheda
Religious career
TeacherRadhanath Swami
Period in office1993–present
InitiationDiksha: 1993
PostBrahmachari

Gauranga Das (IAST: Gaurāṅga dāsa) is an Indian Hindu monk, author, motivational speaker[1] [2], a leadership and corporate coach[3] based in Mumbai. He is a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).[4]

Early life and education

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Gauranga Das was born in Mumbai, India. He has a degree in engineering from IIT Bombay.[4]

Career

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He worked as an engineer at Kirloskar Group [3] for a brief period, before leaving the company in 1993 to become a monk in ISKCON.

In 1993, he joined the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) as a monk, where he was given the name "Gauranga Das". He became an initiated disciple of Radhanath Swami. He is currently the director of Govardhan Eco-Village in Wada, Maharashtra.[4] He has been speaking at various academic institutions and corporate firms in India and abroad.

He is the author of the books, The Art of Resilience and The Art of Focus.[2]

Published works

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  • Das, Gauranga (19 April 2021). The Art of Resilience: 40 Stories to Uplift the Mind and Transform the Heart. Penguin Random House. ISBN 9789390914999.
  • Das, Gauranga (9 May 2022). The Art of Focus: Through 40 Yoga Stories. Penguin Random House. ISBN 9789354925122.
  • Das, Gauranga (30 October 2023). The Art of Habits: 40 Stories to Uplift the Mind and Transform the Heart. Penguin Random House. ISBN 9789354925122.

References

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  1. ^ "Why we need a spiritual guide in life: Gaurang Das Prabhu". The Times of India. 16 February 2024. Archived from the original on 17 February 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b "5 tips to get rid of post-festive stress by Gauranga Das Prabhu". Moneycontrol. 18 November 2023. Archived from the original on 2 December 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Gauranga Das (at Penguin India)".
  4. ^ a b c "Just like we wear footwear, you can cover your mind': ISKCON leader Gauranga Das Prabhuji". The Indian Express. 2 November 2023. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
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