India’s top 5 spiritual leaders.

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Here are 5 of India’s most prominent spiritual leaders:

1. Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev

Founder of the Isha Foundation, Sadhguru is a spiritual teacher and yogi who advocates for inner transformation through yoga and meditation.

Born: 3 September 1957 (age 65 years), Mysuru

Spouse: Vijaykumari (m. 1984–1997)

Children: Radhe Jaggi

Full name: Jagadish Vasudev

Parents: Susheela Vasudev

Organizations founded: Isha Foundation, Project GreenHands

2. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

The founder of the Art of Living Foundation, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a spiritual teacher and humanitarian who promotes meditation and mindfulness as a way to reduce stress and increase well-being.

Born: 13 May 1956 (age 66 years), Papanasam

Organizations founded: Art of Living, Sri Sri University, MORE

Awards: Padma Vibhushan

Full name: Ravi Shankar

Parents: R. S. Venkat Ratnam, Visalakshi Ratnam

3. Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma)

Known as the “hugging saint,” Amma is a spiritual leader and humanitarian who has hugged millions of people around the world and founded numerous charitable organizations.

Born: 27 September 1953 (age 69 years), Alappad

Organizations founded: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore campus, MORE

Parents: Damayanti Idamannel, Sugunanandan Idamannel

Full name: Sudhamani Idamannel

4. Baba Ramdev

A yoga guru and entrepreneur, Baba Ramdev has popularized yoga and Ayurvedic medicine through his brand Patanjali, which sells a wide range of products.

Born: 25 December 1965 (age 57 years), Mahendragarh

Parents: Ram Nivas Yadav, Gulabo Devi

Full name: Ramkrishna Yadav

Organizations founded: Patanjali Ayurved, Patanjali Yogpeeth

5.Osho

A controversial spiritual teacher and philosopher, Osho taught a variety of meditation techniques and promoted a holistic approach to spirituality and personal growth.

Born: 11 December 1931, Kuchwada

Died: 19 January 1990, Pune

Parents: Saraswati Jain, Babulal

Full name: Chandra Mohan Jain