Acharya Prashant Biography: Wife, Books, Net Worth, Age, Family, Height, Instagram, Wikipedia, YouTube

Acharya Prashant, born Prashant Tripathi, is an Indian Advaita teacher, author, and social reformer.

He is widely recognized for his teachings on Vedanta, spirituality, and his campaigns advocating veganism and animal rights.

As the founder of the PrashantAdvait Foundation, he has dedicated his life to promoting intelligent spirituality and demolishing societal falseness.

Profile

• Full name: Prashant Tripathi
• Nickname: Acharya Prashant
• Date of birth: 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
• State of origin: Uttar Pradesh
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Advaita Teacher, Author, Animal Activist
• Height: 5 feet 10 inches
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Not married
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Vedanta philosophy (spiritual teachings)
• Ethnicity: Indian
• Net worth: $2.08 million

Early Life and Education

Acharya Prashant was born in 1978 in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, into a middle-class family. He exhibited exceptional academic brilliance from a young age, topping his board exams and earning recognition as an NTSE scholar. His father supported his intellectual curiosity by frequently buying books to nurture his love for reading.

He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Material Engineering from IIT Delhi in 1999 and later pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from IIM Ahmedabad, graduating in 2003. Remarkably, he cleared both the UPSC Civil Services Examination (AIR 184) and CAT in the same year (2000). However, he resigned during civil services training to follow his calling as a Vedanta teacher.

Personal Life

Acharya Prashant is not married and has chosen a life dedicated to spirituality and social reform. He has openly stated that he does not plan to marry or enter into relationships, focusing entirely on his mission to educate society about conscious living and spirituality.

Career

Acharya Prashant began his professional journey working in corporate roles at companies like GE Capital, ECS Private Limited, and Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. However, at the age of 28, he left corporate life to pursue spirituality full-time.

In 2006, he founded Advait Life-Education to create “a new humanity through intelligent spirituality.” Later in 2015, he established the PrashantAdvait Foundation as a non-profit organization aimed at promoting Vedantic wisdom and addressing societal issues through scientific approaches.

Acharya Prashant has authored over 100 books on topics such as karma, joy, love, marriage, and spirituality. His teachings are disseminated globally through live sessions on the Gita and Upanishads, with millions engaging with his content online.

Awards

• Most Influential Vegan by PETA (2022)
• IIT Delhi Alumni Award (2022)

Net Worth

Acharya Prashant‘s net worth is estimated at $2.08 million. His income is primarily derived from book sales, lectures, online sessions, and donations to the PrashantAdvait Foundation.

Social Media

• Instagram: @acharyaprashant
• X: @Prashant_Trip

Books

• Karma: Why Everything You Know About It Is Wrong
• Mukti: Bandhan ko Bandhan to Jano