Global Head Swami Swaroopananda
Introduction
Swami Swaroopananda currently holds the esteemed position of Global Head of Chinmaya Mission. This significant responsibility was bestowed upon him on 19 January 2017, following the passing of the baton from Swami Tejomayananda. He serves as the chairperson of the Central Chinmaya Mission Trust (CCMT), which serves as the supreme governing body for Chinmaya Mission Centres and Trusts worldwide. Additionally, he assumes the role of Chancellor at Chinmaya University (Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth) and holds the position of Chairman at the well-regarded Chinmaya International Residential School in Coimbatore, which is recognized as one of India’s top-performing residential schools.
Possessing adept administrative skills and dynamic leadership qualities, Swamiji remains vigilant and well-informed about significant developments across the vast expanse of over 300 Centres that fall under his purview. His decision-making and governance are profoundly guided by his unwavering devotion to his Guru, Swami Chinmayananda, and his steadfast adherence to his philosophy.
Spiritual Journey
Growing up in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai, the young individual who would later be known as Swami Swaroopananda had always held a deep-seated conviction that there existed something more enduring and fulfilling beyond the everyday joys and sorrows of life. During his childhood, his grandmother shared numerous religious tales rooted in the rich Indian epics and the histories of revered saints. These narratives, which had long been dormant, suddenly sprang to life with new significance and profoundness when he, as an adolescent, crossed paths with Swami Chinmayananda.
His heart was profoundly stirred and motivated by this encounter. In 1984, he made the remarkable decision to relinquish his family’s prosperous business in Hong Kong in order to embark on an intensive period of training under the guidance of Swami Chinmayananda and Swami Tejomayananda at Sandeepany Sadhanalaya in Mumbai. The culmination of this transformative journey came in 1992 when he was formally initiated into the monastic order by Swami Chinmayananda, receiving the name Swami Swaroopananda.
Works
Swami Swaroopananda possesses a rare ability to blend authenticity with approachability, combining theory with personal application, and infusing logic with compassion. His voice carries the wisdom of Vedanta and the universal unity of religions, resonating with diverse audiences, even including senior corporate executives. He has conceived and led numerous seminars on spiritual management, with the most notable being Make It Happen™ – a comprehensive program meticulously designed to unveil each individual’s distinct purpose, enabling them to uncover success, significance, and fulfillment across all facets of life.
Swami Swaroopananda’s literary contributions span several commentaries on significant spiritual classics such as ‘Ik Onkar’, ‘Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra’, and ‘Sankat Mochan’. In addition, he has authored numerous books addressing contemporary lifestyle subjects, including ‘Simplicity and Meditation’, ‘Storm to Perform’, ‘Managing the Manager’, and ‘Journey into Health’.