In year 1940, our beloved Guruji Shir Mangaldasji Maharaj arrived at Kalimpong. Little had he realized that this place would create a profound impact in him mind. The impact was so deep that he decided to select this place for unfolding his cherished dreams. Dreams so divine to serve the people by way of constructing schools, orphanages and temples. He was a soul so dedicated to the cause of the innocent and needy.

  ” If I am worried for my life I am worried for the service to the society. Service to society is possible only when one is impartial. One loses its purity when his personal motive appears in selfless service. One has to dedicate himself to the service forgetting his own name and fame, the only fear should be of the almighty. Every person is for the service of society and nation. The importance of a person is glorified by his service to his own society. A person is an integral part of society. One should not be vulnerable but remain consistent to really make true contribution towards the society. “

PRANAM

Guruji Mangal das was born as the eldest son of mother Narmada Bai and father Kalayan Das Sapkota in 1953 B.S. (1896 A.D.) in Nepal East district Illam Melbote. Though he hails from an ordinary family background, his contribution to the religion, society and literature have been extraordinary.  Guruji Mangal Das reached India’s state of Assam. Took instruction teachings of Shri Krishna Pranami dharma at his early age from Pitambar Das Maharaj and lived there for further education. After completing padyatara (foot walk) of most of the pilgrimages of India. He reached Haridwar and sat for mediation at the bank of Ganga river. When he received enlightment and inspiration from his hard meditation, he returned back to Nepal to generate awareness and doing social works among people. As a faithful follower of norms and values like religious coordination theory non-violence, compassion and other religious services propounded by Mahamti Prannath of Shri Krishna Pranami Dhrama, Guruji Mangal Das practically translated the true meaning of saying “Service is religion” into reality by establishing orphanages, old age centers, hospitals, schools, medical shops, etc. He has also accomplished various works of literary writings and publications. Guruji Mangal Das who chose to work in West Bengal’s Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Silliguri, Sikkim and Nepal’s eastern part. He died at the age of 89 in 2042 B.S. (1985 AD). There is Mangal memorial Mangaldham in Kalimpong (India) and this place has earned fame of tourism spot now.

Shri Mohan Priyacharya ji was born in a Kaundiya Brahmin family on 7^th March, 1955. His father’s name was Mitralal Sapkota and his mother’s name was Smt. Vishnumaya ji. They were both Pranami’s and were devotees of Guruji Mangaldas Ji Maharaj. At the age of one, when children are learning to walk properly, Mohan was bestowed the dikshya mantra by Guruji Mangaldas. As he grew up into a boy, his interest in spirituality grew. The result was, at the age of 16, after passing his madhyamik board exams, he come to join Guruji, Shri Mangaldas Ji’s prechings Guruji Mangaldas ji encouraged ‘ Mohan’ to finish his graduation, which he did with flying colours. Staying with Guruji, he had an opportunity to know more about religion and he became conversant with Vani, Bitak, Gita and Bhagwad. In the year 1975, at the age of 20, he gave his first month long discourse on Bitak Sahib in Kalimpong. Staying in Delhi, he had an opportunity to study Hindi. Smt. Vimla Mehta, who is the founder of Shri Prannath Mission, encouraged him to take up research on Vani and help in Pranami Publications