Biography
Building communities
Vraja Bihari Das has spent over 25 years as a full-time monk at Shri Shri Radha Gopinath Mandir, ISKCON Chowpatty, Mumbai. His journey uniquely bridges the timeless wisdom of Vedic scriptures with the demands of modern life. Before monastic life, he completed his MBA and worked with organisations such as KPMG and ICICI Bank, enabling him to relate naturally to students, professionals, families, and seekers from diverse backgrounds.
A mentor to young monks and a guide to hundreds of families, he is known for his clarity, gentle humour, and ability to translate profound spiritual concepts into simple, practical guidance. His talks on emotional balance, mental well-being, and spiritual growth are widely sought-after, and he has spoken across India, North America, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia.
His latest book, Break Free From Overthinking, addresses one of today’s most common inner struggles, offering spiritually grounded tools for clarity and peace. It builds on his earlier works, including The Inner Journey, Are You Connected? (Penguin Random House), Mind Your Mind, Lessons from the Road, Cricket in a Monastery, and Journey of Self-Discovery. Across all his writings, he consistently bridges ancient wisdom with modern relevance.
Beyond books, he reaches a global audience through his website, www.yogaformodernage.com, featuring over 1,100 articles, along with hundreds of talks on YouTube and an Instagram community of over 25,000 followers. He also leads ABC Spirituality (Awareness, Balanced & Connected Spirituality), a thriving online community where he meets practicing sadhakas fortnightly to discuss devotee self-care, emotional well-being, and sustainable spiritual growth.
Through his teachings, writings, travels, and personal mentorship, Vraja Bihari Das continues to inspire people worldwide to cultivate awareness, authenticity, and inner stability. At the heart of his message lies a simple truth: when applied sincerely—even in small ways—spiritual principles can profoundly transform our lives.