Past Global Guides

Having dedicated himself to continuing the work Babuji had started and furthering his vision for humanity, Chariji ensured the success of this vision in India and more than one hundred other countries. During Chariji's lifetime, global Heartfulness membership increased by 9,900%. As well as being a brilliant orator, Chariji was a prolific author, having written and published over one hundred books. His book, My Master, a tribute to his beloved Babuji, has been translated into 20 languages.

Babuji believed that the evolution of consciousness is the birthright of all and should be offered freely to sincere seekers everywhere. He believed that a true Guru is the ultimate servant, and he lived his life serving all, irrespective of caste, creed, religion, gender, or nationality. Accordingly, he simplified and perfected the system of Raja Yoga so that everyone could practice and benefit from it. In 1972, Babuji took the Heartfulness method to Europe and the Americas, starting its international practice.

As the first guru/teacher of the Heartfulness tradition, Lalaji revived the ancient art of yogic transmission so that all seekers with a sincere interest in their evolution could experience the highest expansion of consciousness. He was a great scholar of Urdu, Persian, and Arabic, and had a sound knowledge of Hindi and Sanskrit.