The New Age Valmiki

The life of Ramchandra Guruji is a living testimony to the fact that even a tiny spark of awareness has the capacity to turn a wayward person into a saint says Pradeep Krishnan

- Pradeep Krishnan

The story of the robber Ratnakar’s conversion to Maharshi Valmiki (the author of Ramayana) during the Treta Yuga is well known. In this Kali Yuga, the life of Ramachandra of Bengaluru, Karnataka, stands testimony to the fact that such a miraculous transformation of an individual—from sinner to saint—is possible, even in this age.

Born on 1 July 1963 to Sri Byrappa Swamiji and Smt Narayanamma, Ramachandra was initiated into spirituality at the age of eight by his father. After leading a reckless life during his teenage years, experiencing all that is considered taboo by society, in his later life, destiny took him to several spiritual masters, enabling him to discover deep spiritual secrets.

Thus, the once prodigal son was transformed into Ramachandra Guruji, spiritual master, helping people with their spiritual growth and holistic well-being. He says, “There are many things beyond physical existence, which our modern science barely explains. However, spiritual science deals with all the queries and heals most of the problems with their origin in the human mind. One can find the true essence of existence deeper within, in one’s own Self. We reincarnate again and again to complete the incomplete actions, deeds, and debts of the past. Spirituality brings that completeness to one’s life.”