The tradition of human welfare and public service, which was started by Sanyasi Baba about 300 years ago, is now being carried forward by Pujya Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, the successor of Shri Dada Guruji Maharaj, blessed by Balaji Maharaj, whom the whole world knows as Bageshwar Dham Sarkar. To remove the sufferings of the devotees, Divine grace manifests through chosen spiritual guides who serve as conduits for blessings and transformation. Whoever comes here to take shelter from Balaji Maharaj with his wish, Balaji Maharaj gets it fulfilled through Guruji.
Guruji’s global renown is reflected in the thousands who attend his discourses and seek spiritual guidance from across continents. To have the darshan of Maharaj Shri and to get a glimpse of him, devotees from many places come to his Kathas happening across the country and the globe and listen to his divine speech.
Guruji was born on July 4, 1996, in the Gada village of Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, in Garg gotra (clan) and Shukla Vansh Brahmin family. His father, Ram Kripal Garg, was a priest, and his mother, Saroj Garg, used to sell milk Among three siblings, he is the eldest having a younger sister and brother. Raised in a modest household rooted in deep devotion, Guruji’s early life was a reflection of resilience, wisdom, and divine calling.
As a child, he used to worship and serve the Lord in the ancient Shri Bageshwar temple located on the outskirts of the village with his revered Dada Guruji. For the maintenance of the family, since childhood, he gained skill in Ramcharit Manas and Satyanarayan stories and rituals and through this helped in the maintenance of the family by receiving alms and donations.
He received his early education in Chhatarpur, completing his high school and intermediate education from a government school in Ganj, Chhatarpur district. Later he learned mantras from the country's famous saint Pujya Shri Tulsi Peethadhishwar Jagatguru Shri Rambhadracharya Ji Maharaj.
Guruji received his religious education at an early age from his grandfather, Shri Bhagwan Das Garg, whom he refers to as his Dada Guruji. Dada Guruji was associated with the Nirmohi Akhara,
It is believed that it was Gurujis great-grandfather, whom he refers to as Sanyasi Baba, built the temple of Balaji in Bageshwar Dham.
A new turn came in his life when Dada Guruji’s abode took place. After which he attained the blessings from the Kalakhanda of Maharishi Valmiki, a method through which he document inspirations about someone's past, present, and future on paper without being informed by any individual.
Today, Guruji is a globally respected thought leader in Sanatan Dharma, spearheading social reform, spiritual education, and international humanitarian missions. His devotion to preserving and expanding Vedic knowledge has earned him global respect among seekers, scholars, and changemakers alike. He has conducted numerous Kathas (Discourses) in India and overseas to spread the message of peace, harmony, and devotion.
Acharya Dhirendra Krishna Shastri is regarded as a highly respected spiritual leader and a source of inspiration for many individuals seeking spiritual growth and enlightenment. His dedication to Vedic wisdom and his efforts to promote Hindu spirituality have made him a revered figure among his followers and the broader community.
Through the medium of Shrimad Bhagavat, Shri Ram Katha, and Shri Hanuman Katha, he is propogating the essence of Sanatan (eternal) principles across the entire country and the world.
In this stage, one sits quietly and listens to Maharajji's words and introspects under his guidance. This process brings out the negative energy buried in the conscious-subconscious. This is the most difficult stage of the process. The sensitivity of the seeker is found to be very high in this stage 2 and the upcoming stage 3 of the process. Many seekers experience sadness and guilt due to negative energy, memories, emotions etc., which is normal and seekers are suggested to accept all kinds of emotions.
This is the most powerful stage of the process. In this, Beej Mantras created by Maharaj Ji are chanted. This chanting is done with a special action which is directed by Maharaj Ji himself. This destroys all the negative energy present in the inner being of the sadhak and prepares the body to be filled with new energy.
Tratak is a form of yoga in which the practitioner sees his Ishta in the lamp light. This process gives physical and mental peace as well as makes the subconscious stable and devotion oriented. This process is like getting new energy and blessings from your Ishta by directly contacting him.
In the last stage, the sadhak is made completely blissful. Laughter is made loud and clear in this. Laughing fills the sadhak with enthusiasm emotionally, physically and mentally. For the sadhaks, it is an experience of talking with Maharaj Ji like friends, which makes this camp unforgettable.