Swami Chinmayananda, the founder of Chinmaya Mission spread the sublime knowledge of the Upanishads to modern man. The life of Swami Chinmayananda was one of extraordinary spiritual strength, immeasurable love and tireless service. In less than half a century, he has left behind a worldwide organisation, hundreds of institutions, and millions of devotees. This was all aimed at a single theme, discovering the Eternal within.

Swami Swaroopananda is current Global Head of the Chinmaya Mission worldwide and is the Chairman of all Chinmaya Mission Trusts Worldwide . Swamiji also serves as Chancellor of the Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth Trust (CVV), University for Sanskrit and Indic Traditions and Chairman of Chinmaya International Residential School (CIRS) in Coimbatore, India. In an era rife with skepticism and confusion about spirituality, Swamiji carries on the work of the Chinmaya Mission with a voice and style uniquely suited to the times, blending authenticity with accessibility; theory with self-practice; and logic with heart. Having commenced his own spiritual evolution in the Mission as a teenager, Swamiji is a light to youth all over the world. while his ability to expound the deepest wisdom of Vedanta with humour and relevance continues to attract spiritual seekers from all walks of life.