Archive · 5 Oct 2026
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.
- 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.
- Where
- The certificate presentation took place at OVO Arena Wembley.
- Why
- The work documents Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s life and legacy and met the record category for the longest biography by a single author.
- 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