Swami Pranavananda

Swami Pranavananda Puri is a Dasanami Sanyasi and the Adhyaksha of Dakshinamurthy Math in Puri, Odisha. A prolific writer and spiritual teacher, Swamiji has authored over 100 books and has served as the Founder-Editor of the Odia spiritual monthly magazine Aumkar since 2004.

Swamiji’s teachings bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern life. He holds a unique academic background with Master’s degrees in Environmental Science and Yoga-Meditation, as well as an MBA in Chemical Sales. This diverse education allows him to articulate complex spiritual concepts with scientific clarity.

He received Sanyas Diksha from Kailash Ashram, Rishikesh, and follows the traditions of the Ramakrishna Order, Belur Math. Currently, he runs the Aum Foundation and guides students through the Gita Gyana and Yoga-Vedanta Balbodha courses. Swamiji travels extensively as a visiting faculty member to various universities, conducting workshops on Lifestyle Management and Vedanta.