Acharya Prashant

Spiritual Teacher, Author, Public Speaker, YouTuber

Indian Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Quick Info

ProfessionSpiritual Teacher, Author, Public Speaker, YouTuber
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth07/03/1978
Age48 years
BirthplaceAgra, Uttar Pradesh

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Bio/Wiki

Real NamePrashant Tripathi
Popular NameAcharya Prashant
OrganizationPrashantAdvait Foundation
Belief SystemSpiritual Humanism
Active Years2010 –Present

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Weight78 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

B. TechIndian Institute of Technology, Delhi (1995-1999)
MBAIndian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, Gujarat (2001-2003)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Food HabitVegan

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherAwadhesh Narain Tripathi (bureaucrat)
MotherSita Tripathi (homemaker)
SiblingsHe has two siblings.

Career

Awards
  • Most Influential Vegan' by PETA India in 2022
  • Karya Siddhi Award at the iMD Awards 2022
  • Outstanding Contribution to National Development Award by IIT Delhi (April 2025)
Books WrittenOver 160, including bestsellers Karma (Penguin) and Ananda (HarperCollins)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Acharya Prashant is an Indian author and Vedanta teacher. He founded the non-profit organization 'PrashantAdvait Foundation' in 2015.
2. His love for reading began in childhood, starting with the Blue Star Operation at the age of five, leading to an interest in classical and spiritual literature.
3. Despite clearing the CAT and UPSC exams in 2000 and joining the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS), he left to focus on teaching Advaita Vedanta.
4. After working at GE Capital and ECS Private Limited, he joined Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd before leaving his corporate career in 2006.
5. He taught MBA students on weekends, developed 'Perspective in Leadership through Literature,' and recorded his teachings, uploading them to YouTube in 2011.
6. In 2006, he established 'Advait Life Education' to offer Life Education Courses and development programs to students.
7. The 'PrashantAdvait Foundation' was founded in 2015 to promote a scientific and spiritual approach to life and eliminate falsehoods.
8. Acharya Prashant offers online courses on Advaita Vedanta and collaborates with prestigious institutes like IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad.
9. He is a prolific writer with over 85 books on spirituality, including the bestseller "Karma: Why Everything You Know About It Is Wrong."
10. Acharya Prashant is an advocate for environmental causes, veganism, scientific exploration, rational thinking, and individual freedoms.
11. He supports fundamental human freedoms, frequently speaks at TEDx events, and has a mobile app named "Acharya Prashant."
12. He is a prolific writer with over 160 books on spirituality, including the bestseller "Karma: Why Everything You Know About It Is Wrong." and "Ananda."
13. His YouTube channel is the most-followed spiritual channel globally with more than 66 million subscribers in 2025.
14. He lives a simple life in Greater Noida.
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