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Revered Saint Declines Kidney Donations from Devoted Followers
14 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Premanand Ji Maharaj battles kidney failure, devotees offer kidneys
- Saint declines donations, citing unwillingness to cause others pain
- Premanand Ji Maharaj's teachings emphasize love, humility, and devotion

As of October 14th, 2025, Premanand Ji Maharaj, one of India's most revered spiritual figures, is currently battling complete kidney failure. The Vrindavan-based saint, who was born Anirudh Kumar Pandey, has spent decades devoted to Radha-Krishna and is renowned for his spiritual wisdom and teachings on love, humility, and devotion.
Despite his deteriorating health, Premanand Ji Maharaj has declined offers from his devoted followers, including celebrities and public figures, to donate their kidneys. The saint, who has been undergoing dialysis for nearly two decades, believes he should not cause pain to others. Kidney donation in India is a regulated process, and only close relatives are typically allowed to donate.




