By God’s Grace

The life and teachings of Pujya Swami Chidanand SaraswatiForeword By His Holiness the Dalai Lama Preface by Rabbi David RosenPractical wisdom a connection to the Divine and global action – these are the traits of Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati that have made him one of India’s most renowned and beloved spiritual teachers. His lessons are profoundly simple frequently wrapped in humor and applicable to all. By God’s Grace traces Pujya Swami’s story from the jungles of India to the company of various world leaders from Himalayan villages to the podiums of the United Nations the World Economic Forum and other venues of global exchange. His projects are unprecedented and include a clean-up of the 1560-mile-long Ganges River and a six-million-word encyclopedia of Hinduism.Accompanied by vivid photographs of various moments of his life this book is a fascinating portrait of the achievements and teachings of an acclaimed spiritual pioneer. A vibrant picture of an impassioned life By God’s Grace is a breathtaking tapestry of exotic journeys meetings with remarkable people and practical wisdom from his extraordinary life.American-born Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati PhD moved to India in 1996. She was officially ordained by Pujya Swamiji into the tradition of sanyas and lives at Parmarth Niketan Rishikesh where she serves Pujya Swamiji’s humanitarian projects teaches meditation gives discourses and counsels individuals and families.