Bhakti Charu Swami (भक्ति चारु स्वामी)

Bhaktmal: Bhakti Charu Swami
Other Names - Charu swami maharaj
Aradhya - Bhagwan Krishna
Guru - A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Born - 17 September 1945
Place - Kuti, Bangladesh
Died - 4 July 2020, Florida, United States
Education - University of North Bengal
Initiation - Harinama, Brahmana and Sannyasa Diksha
Marital Status - Unmarried
Language - Sanskrit, English, Hindi,Bengali
Renowned - ISKCON Guru, Member of the Governing Body CommissionBhakti Charu Swami was an Indian spiritual leader of ISKCON. He was also a disciple of ISKCON's founder A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Maharaj is known internationally for his expertise in Vaishnav behavior, his vast knowledge and his dedication to Srila Prabhupada and ISKCON.

After reading The Nectar of Devotion written by Srila Prabhupada, Swami joined the ISKCON in Mayapur, West Bengal, India. His first meeting with Srila Prabhupada took place in January 1977 during the 'Maha' Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj. Srila Prabhupada instructed him to translate all of his books into Bengali and become his Secretary for Indian Affairs.

Maharaj ji travels across India, US, UK, South Africa, the Middle East and Australia and holds spiritual retreats and seminars. Bhakti Charu Swami has on many occasions displayed his mastery and expertise in the field of leadership, community building, and strengthening relationships. He has delivered presentations as a keynote speaker at top management and engineering institutes of the world i.e. MIT, IIM’s and IITs.