Prabhudasbhai (Swamiji's name before sainthood) was born in Asoj, a small village near Baroda in Gujarat
on May 23th 1934. He was brilliant in His studies and modest in acclaiming His achievement since His
childhood. Prabhudasbhai was initiated as Sadhu by Guruhari Yogiji Maharaj on Sharadpoornima,
10th October 1965. While proffering diksha on His chosen devotee, Guruhari Yogiji Maharaj proclaimed, 'This
diksha is like thediksha proffered upon M.A.M. Gunatitanand Swami by Lord Swaminarayan in Dabhan (the
place where M.A.M. Gunatitanand Swami was initiated into sainthood).' These words, coming out of Yogiji's
divine mouth, were not mere eulogy. These words were futuristic and were spoken by a visionary. It showed the
path which the prospect had to take in the future. True to this prophecy, Swamiji became the fifth spiritual
successor of the legacy of Lord Swaminarayan. He resolutely followed the regimen of Guruhari Yogiji Maharaj's
volition. To streamline the resolution, He founded Yogi Divine Society.
He toiled day and night to foster the principle of Atmiyata (Spiritual Affinity with one and all) which is just the
other way to foster the principle of samp, suhradbhav and ekta. Swamiji has loved all. He is known as the most
secular saint in the contemporary world. Swamiji identifies all with Yogiji Maharaj and that is the reason he is
acclaimed as a universal saint who strives to cultivate humanity, devotion and harmony in an individual, in the
society, in the nation and in the world. His dictum is, 'O Lord! Whether the other person becomes Atmiya
(spiritually harmonious) or not, please make me Atmiya, (spiritually harmonious)!' meaning, a devotee irrespective
of the surroundings, circumstances, nature, temperament has to be harmonious and devoted to His Lord and the
spiritual master. Today, because of His divine prowess and sublime selfless love, there are thousands of youth
s whose lives are the model of true piety, devoid of vices.
His magnanimity has led the communion to live the life in accordance to the set principles of Lord Swaminarayan
and the saints without artificial persuasion.
His life and work could be more justified when we navigate through the activities inspired by Him, carried out under
the auspices of Yogi Divine Society.