Prem Rawat Maharaji Biography Page 1

Prem Rawat was born in India on December 10, 1957, and while still a child was given the honorary title Maharaji.
In 1971, at the age of 13, he began traveling internationally, speaking to diverse audiences about the real possibility of inner peace. At the core of his message are techniques that he makes freely available to those who wish to discover the inner experience he speaks of.
Today, Prem Rawat's message is broadcast via public channels on satellite and cable TV in more than 88 countries and 70 languages. In the US, an estimated 200 local cable networks air his addresses weekly in 33 states, reaching tens of millions of households.

Broadcasts are entirely financed by voluntary contributions and the sale of related materials. He supports himself and his family through independent means, deriving no income from the organizations that support his work.

“Within you is the most amazing feeling you can possibly imagine. All that you look for, that you have looked for all your life, has always been right inside you. This is a gift that you have, and I can show you a way to get in touch with it.”

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"When I was very young, people were looking for the "old silver-haired guru with the flowing white robes." I was only eight. When people were flocking to India in their search, I was in the West.

"When people were looking for sophisticated discourses, I spoke of simple things.
When people wanted nirvana, I said, "You need peace."
When people said, "Tell us of scriptures." I said, "Look within you."
When people asked, "What is your qualification." I said, "judge me by what I offer."

"To this day, people want to see me the way they want to. After all, I guess it is rather inconvenient to see things how they really are. I have evolved, but my message stays the same. Externally, I have changed, but within me, something stays the same."

He has since revamped his web site, now offering a selection of his poetry and music. (Maharaji's site: www.maharaji.net)

Then, in 2000, he introduced his computer-based presentation of the techniques of Knowledge. Initially it was only used for Knowledge reviews, but soon began to be used to teach the Knowledge techniques to new students. Volunteer staff were fully trained in the operation of the equipment. The staff were required to maintain their certification and to undertake reviews in order to ensure their delivery of the material on his behalf remained fresh and up-to-date. Prem had established quality control over the delivery of Knowledge. He continues to personally supervise new content and software upgrades.

For more information about the Knowledge that Maharaji teaches, please see thekeys.maharaji.net