In the Joy of Others

In the Joy of Others is a life sketch of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, portraying his credo, "In the joy of others lies our own". It is chronological up to his shouldering the spiritual leadership of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) in 1971. The rest of the book has been separated into chapters that delve into various aspects of his life: relentless travels, sadhus, interaction with children and youth, spirituality and teachings, concern for social harmony and other such topics. In all, the book attempts to offer an overview of his life and work to date. As the most comprehensive biographical sketch of Pramukh Swami Maharaj available in English, it provides an insight into the bold spiritual vision, simplicity of life, service to society and communion with God that has made Pramukh Swami Maharaj one of modern India's foremost Hindu spiritual teachers.