A great master can be recognised by his humility, loving kindness and depth of knowledge. This epitomises Swami Tejomayananda.

Swami Tejomayananda joined the Mission at the early age of 19. He trained as a Brahmachari under the direct guidance of Swami Chinmayananda, at the Sandeepany Ashram in Mumbai. From the beginning he was an exceptional student, easily mastering the Vedantic knowledge and the Sanskrit language. At all times he displayed a deep devotion to his Guru, not surprisingly, his spiritual unfoldment was rapid.

Swami Tejomayananda was first posted as the Acharya for training Brahmacharis in Sidhabhari, before taking monkhood from Swami Chinmayananda. He then became the Acharya of Sandeepany Ashram in Bombay (Mumbai) and finally the Acharya in San Jose, America.

In the advent of Swami Chinmayananda’s Mahasamadhi, Swami Tejomayananda was unanimously appointed as the Head of the Chinmaya Mission worldwide. Following in his Master’s footsteps and inspired by this noble vision, he continued to bring the message of Vedanta through talks, seminars and retreats around the world and throughout India.

His discourses are unique, an enchanting synthesis of clarity, logic and devotion. These are words from a master whose head and heart are truly integrated. His gentle humour and humility enamour his audiences.

His conviction is simple, to actualise the vision of his Master, Swami Chinmayananda. By spreading the knowledge of Vedanta and restoring the moral and cultural dignity of Indian heritage. In such a short time, many projects have become a reality like the Chinmaya International Residential School and Chinmaya International Foundation for research and scholarship in Sanskrit Literature. "Guruji" as he is fondly known to his numerous admirers has overseen the opening of over 250 mission centers in India and abroad.

Guruji has authored several original works in Sanskrit including Bhakti Sudha, Jnana Sarah, Manah Shodhanam and Dhyanaswaroopam. He has written commentaries on many older texts including Kapila Geeta, Yoga Vasishta, Upadesh Saar, Drig Drishya Viveka and Sat Darshanam. He has also translated Swami Chinmayananada's English commentaries on the Bhagvad Geeta and the Upanishads into Hindi.