Gauranga Das is a graduate of IIT Bombay, a Visiting Faculty at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur, Director of UNWTO awarded Govardhan EcoVillage, Administrative Director of Bhaktivedanta Research Centre (BRC) affiliated to the University of Mumbai, United Nations Environment Program(UNEP)’s ‘Faith for Earth’ Counsellor and a member of ISKCON’s Governing Body Commission. Owing to his expertise of presenting Vedic Knowledge in a contemporary and enticing way, he has spoken in TEDx events and corporates like Intel, Salesforce, Google etc. He is also a mindful meditation expert, sustainability and climate warrior, and a social welfare catalyst who is actively involved in enhancing leadership effectiveness and governance of temples and communities globally.

“Seamlessly merging timeless principles of humanity with contemporary insights of modern life, this book by Gauranga Prabhu ji is a guide to building cohesive, respectful, and spiritually enriched communities.”

–  Mr. Vikas Sehgal, Partner, Global Head of Automotive and Executive Vice Chairman South-East Asia, at Rothschild & Co

“Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who lived most of his life in ध्यानावस्था, सजीव समाधि, is the embodiment of meditation itself and this book beautifully interprets Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s teachings, providing a roadmap for fostering unity and devotion in contemporary society.”

– Mr. Kailash Kher, Singer, Songwriter, Lyricist

“An enlightening guide that seamlessly bridges the ancient wisdom of Caitanya Mahaprabhu with modern principles of community-building, offering invaluable insights for today’s world.”

– Mr. Ashish Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)

“Legacy of Community Building in the Bhakti Tradition” explores Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s teachings on community development, emphasizing mutual respect, service, and devotion.  The book connects these principles with modern societal needs, offering insights from classical and contemporary philosophers.  It provides practical steps for fostering unity and harmony, making it a valuable guide for community organizers and spiritual seekers.

– Mr. Ajay Piramal, Chairman of the Piramal Group

“Insightful and practical, Gauranga Prabhu ji offers a profound understanding of societal harmony through Bhakti practices, making it essential for community organizers and spiritual seekers.”

– Ms. Aarthi Subramanian, Group Chief Digital Officer at Tata Sons Limited