Revered Saint Declines Kidney Donations from Devoted Followers

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.

In the last few weeks, Premanand Ji Maharaj's condition has worsened, with the intensity of his dialysis treatment increasing. However, the saint continues to share messages of peace and spirituality, even as his followers pray for his recovery. Premanand Ji Maharaj's deep immersion in bhakti yoga and the Rasik tradition, which focuses on the divine love between Radha and Krishna, has made him a household name across India.