Spiritual Lineage & Monastic Background:
Swami Samananda Giri Ji Maharaj is a highly respected monk in the Paramahamsa Parivrajaka tradition of Adi Shankaracharya. He received his sannyasa initiation from his guru, Pujya Swami Samvit Som Giri Ji Maharaj, at Shiv Bari Ashram, Bikaner. Swami Ji served for over 20 years under the mentorship of two legendary masters:
- Swami Ishwarananda Giri Ji Maharaj (Sant Sarovar, Mount Abu)
- Swami Samvit Som Giri Ji Maharaj, widely revered as the "Vivekananda of Bikaner"
Academic & Professional Qualifications:
- B.E. in Electrical Engineering (MDM Engineering College, Jodhpur)
- MBA (Management Sciences)
- M.Sc. in Yogic Sciences
- Advanced training in Applied Psychology, Life Coaching, and Spiritual Counseling
His rare blend of spiritual depth and academic excellence allows him to communicate eternal wisdom in a language modern minds can embrace.
Notable Spiritual Achievement:
- Successfully completed the Narmada Parikrama
- A sacred 3,500 km pilgrimage on foot around the Narmada River
- Completed in five months as a rigorous act of tapasya, devotion, and self-discipline
Current Roles & Leadership:
Swami Ji serves as the Mahant and Managing Trustee of:
- Shri Saptamatrika Narmadiya Ved Seva Math, Maheshwar (Madhya Pradesh)
- Samvit Gangayan Trust, Haridwar (Uttarakhand)
These ashrams offer:
- Vedic education, pilgrimage support, and Gita-based life guidance
- Youth camps, annual Vedic chanting rituals, and spiritual retreats
- Service to Narmada Parikrama pilgrims, including food, shelter, and health care
- Programs integrating Gau Seva, cultural restoration, and spiritual empowerment
He is also a core guide and contributor to the Acharya Sanskritik Ekata Nyas – a Madhya Pradesh government initiative promoting the legacy of Adi Shankaracharya in Omkareshwar.
Teaching & Outreach:
Swami Ji is an internationally engaged teacher, blending Vedantic philosophy, Bhagavad Gita insights, and life skills with contemporary methods. He has addressed and guided audiences at:
- National Hindu spiritual forums in Bhopal, Goa, Delhi
- Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) in Gandhinagar and Guwahati
- Universities, schools, and professional institutions across India
- Sports training academies, mentoring archers and air pistol athletes in yoga, meditation, and mindset training
Legacy of Service:
- Former full-time life worker with Vivekananda Kendra in Northeast India
- Worked extensively in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam on education, culture, and value-based development
- Deeply committed to character-building, spiritual education, and revival of Indian cultural identity among youth
Speaking Topics:
- The Bhagavad Gita in Daily Life
- Vedanta for the Modern Mind
- Yogic Psychology and Inner Mastery
- Dharma and Indian Cultural Renaissance
- Spiritual Success: Merging Mind, Body & Soul
- Youth, Leadership & Spiritual Identity
- The Legacy of Adi Shankaracharya in Contemporary India
Contact & Invitation:
Swami Ji is available for keynote addresses, retreats, conferences, and spiritual workshops across India and abroad. His presence brings clarity, depth, and inspiration to seekers from all walks of life.