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Spiritual Leader Muni Narayana Prasad Dies at 87
25 Apr
Summary
- Spiritual teacher Muni Narayana Prasad passed away at age 87.
- He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2024 for his contributions.
- Prasad authored approximately 130 books on Vedanta, philosophy, and religion.
Spiritual teacher, scholar, and author Guru Muni Narayana Prasad died on Saturday at the age of 87. He had been hospitalized for nearly a week due to a heart ailment. Prasad, who was the president of the Varkala Narayana Gurukulam, passed away in the early morning hours.
Born in 1938, Prasad pursued engineering before dedicating his life to spirituality, joining the Gurukulam in 1958 and later receiving spiritual initiation. He was recognized with the Padma Shri award in 2024. His extensive literary work includes approximately 130 books on subjects like Vedanta, philosophy, and religion.
Leaders, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Rajendra Arlekar, expressed condolences, highlighting Prasad's significant contributions to spreading philosophical thought and promoting equality.
