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Thirteen-Volume Pramukh Swami Biography Sets Guinness World Record
A writer named Sadhu Adarshjivandas wrote a very long biography about Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
It fills 13 books and has more than two million words.
Guinness World Records recognized it as the longest biography written by one person.
The books describe Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s life, spiritual leadership and service to others.
Writing and research took 38 months.
The record certificate was presented at a celebration at OVO Arena Wembley.
More than 310,000 copies have been sold.
The article also mentions a separate BAPS record involving children reciting Sanskrit verses in Vadodara.
Guinness World Records recognized a 13-volume biography of Pramukh Swami Maharaj as the longest biography by a single author.
The Gujarati-language work contains 8,848 pages and 2,146,447 words and was written by Sanskrit scholar Sadhu Adarshjivandas.
Research and writing took place over 38 months, from July 2017 to August 2020.
The certificate was presented to Mahant Swami Maharaj at OVO Arena Wembley during celebrations for his 93rd birth anniversary.
More than 310,000 copies have been sold; the article also reports a separate BAPS world-record event involving children reciting Sanskrit verses in Vadodara in February 2026.
- Who
- BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha; author Sadhu Adarshjivandas; and Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the biography’s subject.
- What
- Guinness World Records recognized the 13-volume work as the longest biography by a single author.
- Where
- The certificate presentation took place at OVO Arena Wembley.
- When
- The biography was researched and written from July 2017 to August 2020; the certificate was presented on a Sunday during the 93rd birth-anniversary celebrations.
- Why
- The work documents Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s life and legacy and met the record category for the longest biography by a single author.
Key facts
- Title
- Brahmaswarup Pramukh Swami Maharaj: Vistrut Jivan ane Karya
- Volumes
- 13
- Pages
- 8,848
- Words
- 2,146,447
- Author
- Sadhu Adarshjivandas
- Research and writing period
- July 2017 to August 2020 (38 months)
- Copies sold
- More than 310,000
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 to deliver on behalf of Guinness World Records.”
thehansindia.com
Sadhu Adarshjivandas
Author of the biography and a Sanskrit scholar.
“The subject of this biography is infinitely more important than the author. His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj lived a life defined by deep spirituality, profound humility and an unwavering commitment to global harmony, compassion and empathy. It was an honour and a privilege to chronicle his divine life and enduring legacy.”
thehansindia.com
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