Swami Prakashananda was born in California, Trinidad, in January 1964. He attended the Couva Private Grammar School in the late 1970’s. Upon completion of his secondary education, Swamiji migrated to Canada to pursue tertiary education at York University where he successfully read for a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy at Toronto’s York University. As a young seeker, he had his first encounter with this realized master Pujya Gurudev, Swami Chinmayananda – the founder of the Chinmaya Mission. This meeting awakened a deep-seated spiritual yearning in Swamiji and he eagerly sought permission from Pujya Gurudev to embark on this most noble journey. In 1991, Swamiji traveled to India to study Samskrit and Vedanta at Sandeepany Sadhanalaya. Mumbai. Upon completion of his studies in 1994, he was assigned to give discourses at various Mission centers across India and Nepal. Swamiji spent six years in India.

From a devoted student of Chinmaya Mission to becoming its Global Head, Swami Swaroopananda’s journey is a testament to dedication, wisdom, and compassionate leadership guiding the Mission worldwide. Swamiji travels extensively around the world, leading a busy teaching schedule alongside annual family and youth camps. His warmth and innate talent for connecting with people from all walks of life make him a beloved leader in sharing the timeless wisdom of oneness.