The Four Guides

Shri Ram Chandra of Fatehgarh, affectionately known as Lalaji, was the first guru in the Heartfulness tradition. He revived the ancient art of Yogic Transmission so that all seekers with sincere interest in their evolution could experience…

Lalaji’s successor was also called Shri Ram Chandra, and is known as Babuji. He too lived in Uttar Pradesh, in the town of Shahjahanpur. Living a family life, he had a career as a clerk in the local court for more than thirty years…

Babuji’s successor was Parthasarathi Rajagopalachari, and he is known as Chariji. He was born near Chennai in the South of India and was educated in the British system, graduating from Benaras Hindu University with a Bachelor of Science degree…

Known to many as Daaji, his teachings on Heartfulness Meditation arise from his personal experience, while reflecting his deep spirit of enquiry and respect for the world’s great spiritual traditions and scientific advancements…