​Born as the eldest son to Narmada Bai and Kalyan Das Sapkota in 1896 (1953 B.S.) in the Illam Melbote district of East Nepal, Guruji Mangal Das rose from humble beginnings to leave an extraordinary imprint on religion, literature, and social reform. His spiritual quest brought him to Assam, where he embraced the teachings of Shri Krishna Pranami Dharma under Pitambar Das Maharaj. After completing an arduous foot pilgrimage (Padyatra) across the sacred landscapes of India, he entered deep meditation on the banks of the holy River Ganga in Haridwar, where he attained profound enlightenment and divine realization.

​Guided by the universal values of non-violence, compassion, and harmony propounded by Mahamti Prannath, Guruji practically translated the phrase “Service is religion” into tangible reality. He established a network of orphanages, old-age homes, hospitals, schools, and dispensaries across West Bengal (Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri), Sikkim, and Nepal. His physical journey concluded in 1985 at the age of 89. Today, his legacy lives on through the Mangal Dham memorial, and his memory has been officially honored by the Government of Nepal with a commemorative postage stamp.

Born into a devout Brahmin family on March 7, 1955, to Mitralal Sapkota and Vishnumaya ji, Shri Mohan Priyacharya ji was touched by divine grace from infancy, receiving his dikshya mantra at just one year old from Guruji Mangaldasji. Seamlessly blending academic excellence with spiritual depth, he completed his graduation with flying colors while mastering the sacred tenets of the Vani, Bitak, Gita, and Bhagwad. At the young age of twenty, he delivered his first month-long discourse on the Bitak Sahib in Kalimpong.

​Following the ascension of his master in 1985, the immense responsibility of fulfilling Guruji’s unfinished tasks fell upon his capable shoulders. With boundless zeal, he championed the completion of the magnificent Mangaldham memorial. A brilliant orator and prolific writer, he took the message of Shri Krishna Pranami Dharma global, touring the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Through his dynamic efforts, international celebrations like the Shri Prannath Jayanti became annual global events.

​His life stands as an inspiring timeline of relentless devotion, modern social work, and cross-continental awakening:

• ​Historical Foundations: Spearheaded the grand opening ceremony of Mangaldham in Kalimpong (1993) and established the prestigious ‘Mangal Puraskar’ scholarship (1997) to honor excellence in education and social service.
• ​Literary and Academic Leadership: Serves as the Director and Vice-President of the Shri Prannath Mission (New Delhi), supervising extensive research and publishing influential monthly journals like Raj Vidya and Pranami Vishwa.
• ​Spiritual Oratory: Has delivered enlightening discourses before world-renowned leaders, including the former President of India (Shri Shankar Dayal Sharma), the former Prime Minister of India (Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee), and the former King of Nepal (Gyanendra).
• ​Resilience & Digital Awakening (2020): Overcoming a severe battle with Covid-19, he immediately adapted to the digital era, launching extensive Vani Charcha scriptural broadcasts on YouTube via Pranami Media to provide spiritual solace globally.
• ​Global Footprint (2023–2024): Conducted intensive spiritual tours across the UK, USA, and Canada, while simultaneously translating foundational texts like the Laldas Krit Beetak into Hindi and Nepali.
• ​Recent Triumphs (2025): Organized historic Parayanas at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj and inaugurated the state-of-the-art MRS Pranami Hospital at Mukti Dham, Itahari, ensuring that the eternal vision of compassionate healthcare continues to flourish for generations to come.