Portrait of His Divine Holiness Prabodhjivan Swamiji Maharaj

Spiritual lineage

His Divine Holiness Prabodhjivan Swamiji Maharaj

Spiritual leader of Hari Prabodham Parivar

His guidance focuses on positive living, spiritual balance, youth empowerment and service.

Teaching emphasis

Remembrance in action

Spiritual remembrance is carried into life through focus, good citizenship and care for the wider community.

Jeevan Charitra

A life carried through devotion.

Appearance
17 August 1953
Birth name
Narotambhai Patel
Name after initiation
Sadhu Prabodhjivan Swami
Birthplace
Vanthali, Gujarat, India
Principal life work
Leads Hari Prabodham Parivar and guides youth toward spiritually balanced, focused, addiction-free lives.
Spiritual succession
Sixth successor in the lineage of Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan

HDH Prabodhjivan Swamiji Maharaj was born as Narotambhai Patel in Vanthali in 1953. He received Parshadi Diksha on 1 June 1972 and Bhagvadi Diksha on 8 June 1972 from HDH Hariprasad Swamiji Maharaj.

For decades, he served his guru with sincerity, devotion and dasatva. His service has included spiritual discourse, writing, music, cooking, cleaning, administration and close personal care.

As the sixth spiritual successor and leader of Hari Prabodham Parivar, his guidance encourages young people to combine modern responsibilities with spiritual balance, freedom from addiction, focused living and contribution to society.