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Gaur Gopal Das at an Event in 2017
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Lineage | Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya Sampradaya |
| Sect | Vaishnavism (Gaudiya Vaishnavism) |
| Temple | ISKCON |
| Philosophy | Achintya Bheda Abheda |
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| Other names | Gaur Gopal Prabhu |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | 24 December 1973 Vambori, Maharashtra, India |
| Religious career | |
| Period in office | 1996–present |
| Teacher | Radhanath Swami |
| Works | Life's Amazing Secrets: How to Find Balance and Purpose in Your Life The Way of the Monk: The Four Steps to Peace, Purpose and Lasting Happiness |
| Initiation | Diksha: 1996 |
| Post | Brahmachari |
Gaur Gopal Das (born on December 24, 1973) is a well-known Indian monk and speaker. He is very popular online and inspires many people. He used to be an electrical engineer before becoming a monk. He is a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
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Early Life and Education
Gaur Gopal Das was born in a town called Vambori. This town is in the Ahmadnagar District of Maharashtra, India. He studied electrical engineering. He earned a diploma from Cusrow Wadia Institute of Technology, Pune. Later, he got a degree from the College of Engineering, Pune.
Career as a Monk and Speaker
After finishing his studies, Gaur Gopal Das worked as an electrical engineer. He worked for a short time at a company called Hewlett Packard. But in 1996, he decided to change his path. He left his job to become a monk.
He joined ISKCON, which is a spiritual organization. There, he became a monk and was given the name "Gaur Gopal Das." For over twenty years, he studied ancient wisdom and modern ideas. He learned how to help people with their lives. He became a life coach, guiding others.
For more than two decades, he has given talks. He speaks at many schools, colleges, and companies. He has traveled to different countries for his talks. He has even spoken at important places like the United Nations. He has also spoken three times at the British Parliament. He often speaks at charity events too. These events help raise money for good causes. They support education and help develop villages.
In 2018, he wrote a book called Life's Amazing Secrets. This book shares his wisdom and advice. He also received an honorary doctorate from Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT). Today, he has over 17 million followers across social media.
Books and Publications
Gaur Gopal Das has written several books. These books share his thoughts and teachings.
- Revival (published in 2003)
- Life's Amazing Secrets: How to Find Balance and Purpose in Your Life (published in 2018)
- The Way of the Monk: The Four Steps to Peace, Purpose and Lasting Happiness
- Energize Your Mind: A Monk's Guide to Mindful Living
Awards and Special Recognitions
Gaur Gopal Das has received awards for his work. In February 2023, he won a special award. He received Asia's "Golden Book Awards." This award was for his book called "Energize Your Mind: A Monk's Guide to Mindful Living."
