HH Bhakti Sarvajña
Gauranga Swami
About Gauranga Swami
His Holiness Bhakti Sarvajña Gauranga Swami is a disciple of His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami and a spiritual teacher dedicated to sharing the timeless wisdom of bhakti-yoga in a contemporary and relevant way.
Since joining ISKCON Pretoria in 2002, he has served extensively across South Africa and the Kingdom of Eswatini, where he co-pioneered and formally registered ISKCON together with HH Bhakti Narasiṁha Swami.
Trained in Bhakti-śāstrī and Bhakti-vaibhava studies in Śrī Māyāpur Dhāma, he combines classical Vedic education with a dynamic and practical approach to spiritual life.
Featured Appearances
Gauranga Swami shares wisdom across various platforms, engaging with podcasters, thought leaders, and media outlets to bring timeless spiritual insights to modern audiences.
Service & Outreach
For over two decades, Gauranga Swami has been deeply involved in university and youth outreach—especially in Johannesburg—helping students and professionals apply spiritual principles to modern challenges.
As a global preacher, he regularly travels to and shares Krishna consciousness in Switzerland, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, India, and the USA.
Leadership & Initiatives
He serves as co-director of Wake Up South Africa (WuSA), a consciousness development movement inspiring higher living, and as founder of the Gauranga Foundation, which focuses on holistic upliftment across African communities, particularly expanding presence and programs in the Kingdom of Eswatini.
Beyond traditional teaching, Gauranga Swami engages the modern world through dialogues and interviews with leading podcasters, thought leaders, and spiritual visionaries, bridging sacred wisdom with contemporary thought.
Upcoming Events
Join Gauranga Swami at upcoming events, lectures, and kīrtana gatherings around the world.
November 2025
Kīrtana & Spiritual Service
He is an active member of Harināma Ruchi, a traveling open-air kīrtana group, and serves on both the ISKCON South Africa Advisory Board and the Sannyāsa Mission Committee.
Latest Videos
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