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BAPS Biography of Pramukh Swami Sets Guinness World Record
A writer from BAPS wrote a very long book about Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
The biography has 13 volumes, 8,848 pages, and more than 2.1 million words.
Guinness World Records recognized it as the longest biography written by one author.
The recognition was announced in London during a celebration of Mahant Swami Maharaj’s 93rd birth anniversary.
Mahant Swami Maharaj received the certificate at OVO Arena Wembley.
Thousands of people attended, and many more watched online.
The books describe Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s life, spiritual leadership, and service to communities.
More than 310,000 copies have been sold.
A 13-volume biography of Pramukh Swami Maharaj was recognised as the longest biography by a single author.
The work contains 8,848 pages and 2,146,447 words.
The certificate was presented to Mahant Swami Maharaj at OVO Arena Wembley in London.
Sadhu Adarshjivandas wrote the biography, which covers Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s 94-year life and work.
More than 310,000 copies of the biography have been sold.
- Who
- Author Sadhu Adarshjivandas wrote the biography; Guinness World Records recognized it, and Mahant Swami Maharaj received the certificate.
- What
- A 13-volume biography was recognized as the longest biography by a single author.
- Where
- OVO Arena Wembley, London.
- When
- The recognition was announced on the Sunday of the event, identified in the article as the 4th, during Mahant Swami Maharaj’s 93rd birth anniversary celebrations.
- Why
- Guinness World Records recognized the biography as a previously unrecorded achievement in the longest-biography category.
Author’s role
Subject’s legacy
Where credit should focus
Author’s role
Sadhu Adarshjivandas said the focus should remain on Pramukh Swami Maharaj rather than the author.
Subject’s legacy
The record recognized the achievement of producing the longest biography by a single author.
Key facts
- Biography title
- Brahmaswarup Pramukh Swami Maharaj: Vistrut Jivan ane Karya
- Author
- Sadhu Adarshjivandas
- Length
- 13 volumes, 8,848 pages and 2,146,447 words
- Record
- Longest biography by a single author
- Subject’s lifespan
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj lived from 1921 to 2016, a 94-year life
- Copies sold
- More than 310,000
- Presentation venue
- OVO Arena Wembley, London
Quotes
Carl Saville
Guinness World Records senior adjudicator who presented the certificate
“Today’s presentation for the Longest Biography by a Single Author has been a true pleasure, privilege and honour.”
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Sadhu Adarshjivandas
Sanskrit scholar and BAPS Swami who wrote the biography
“It was an honour and a privilege to chronicle his divine life and enduring legacy.”
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