Live, love, laugh, lead and leave. That’s life.
– Gaur Gopal Das
A monk, life coach, motivational speaker and storyteller, Gaur Gopal Das has changed many lives through his inspiring talks and spiritual insights. He has millions of followers on social media and is often invited as a speaker by reputed companies and educational institutes across the globe. He is an excellent orator who uses interesting narratives with a tinge of humour and leaves his audience spellbound. Here’s an account of his life and impactful work that earned him widespread acclaim.
Gaur Gopal Das: Birthplace
Gaur Gopal Das was born on December 24, 1973 in the Vambori town in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra in India. He completed a diploma in electrical engineering from Cusrow Wadia Institute of Technology, Pune and then earned an engineering degree from College of Engineering, Pune (COEP).
From Engineer to Life Coach
After completing formal education, he started working as an electrical engineer at Hewlett Packard. After a few years in this job, he joined the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKON). He has been there for 22 years pursuing contemporary psychology and ancient philosophy. He is a life coach of world renown.
Gaur Gopal Das: Contributions
He has been called upon by the United Nations and thrice by the British Parliament, to give speeches. He has appeared as a speaker at several charity events organized for fundraising towards education and rural development. Starting as a guest speaker at famous colleges in Mumbai, later he began to be invited by corporate giants. He has partnered with organizations like Google, Bombay Stock Exchange and CII, among others.
Some of the common titles he speaks on include ‘Secrets of Impactful Success’, ‘A Monk Who Bought His Ferrari’, ‘Crafting a Happy Life’, ‘Turning Passion into Purpose’, ‘Leadership Mantras’, ‘Coping with Change’ and ‘Renew Energy and Enthusiasm’.
Media Spotlight
Gaur Gopal Das has created several vlogs and they all have excellent viewership. He is active on social media and has a very good following. His name has surfaced in popular media where he has been described as an exceptional speaker and spiritual guide.
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Bestsellers on Life and Happiness
His book ‘Life’s Amazing Secrets: How to Find Balance and Purpose in Your Life’, which was published in 2018, was a phenomenal success. His other published works include ‘The Way of the Monk: The Four Steps to Peace, Purpose and Lasting Happiness’ which came out in 2020, and ‘Energize Your Mind: A Monk’s Guide to Mindful Living’, released in 2023. These written works have also amassed great popularity.
Honors and Accolades
Gaur Gopal Das has received an honorary doctorate by the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT). He is the receiver of the Golden Book Award for his work ‘Energize Your Mind: A Monk’s Guide to Mindful Living. According to him, the greatest reward in his life has been the opportunity to add value to the lives of others.
The tagline of his official website reads ‘Inspiring Minds. Transforming Hearts’ and these words aptly encapsulate the life and work of this modern spiritual guru, Gaur Gopal Das.
Check out these insightful reads on Amazon:
‘Life’s Amazing Secrets: How to Find Balance and Purpose in Your Life’
‘The Way of the Monk: The Four Steps to Peace, Purpose and Lasting Happiness’
‘Energize Your Mind: A Monk’s Guide to Mindful Living’
