ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Proud of his Sindhi-Indian ancestry rooted in the Glorious Sindhu Civilization and Culture, also referred to as Shintu, Hindu, Indus, and Hindia - of which Nusantara or the Indonesian Archipelago has been a part since ancient times - Anand Krishna was born in Solo (Central Java), which, as predicted by the Shuka Nadi (thousands of years old oracle), is his Karma Bhumi, his workfield.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India remarked upon seeing the child Krishna, "7his is not ordinary boy". prediction has come true. Standing high as the legendary Mount Meru, Anand Krishna wavers not an inch from his course of action, inspite of all kinds of trials and turbulences.
Beside the mother Organization, Anand Ashram Foundation (affliated with UN), Anand Krishna has inspired several other social and educational institutions.
The 4th President of Indonesia, KH Abdurrahman Wahid recognized his contributions and said, "If we want to have peace, then we must hear what Anand Krishna is saying".
Before a large gathering at an event in Sarnath (India), the Venerable Dalai Lama referred to Anand Krishna as a "True
Friend of Humanity and Tibetan Culture, having close ties to Indonesian and Indian Culture as well."
And, Ida Pedanda Nabe Gde Putra Telabah, one of the Chief Priests in Bali, called him Maharshi or Great Seer, because of his clear vision, and dedication in preserving and promoting the ancient heritage of humankind.
University of Califonia Radio (Santa Barbara) introduced Anand Krishna as a Spiritual Activist/Humanist, an identity that so well describes his mission.
He has a legacy of 180+ books to date with millions of copies sold in the past 25 years. He has also appeared on all major national television shows and print as well as online media both in Indonesia and overseas. His talks and meditations on YouTube have drawn millions of viewers from all parts of the world.
People of all faiths visiting the Spiritual Centres established by him and joining in various humanitarian, social and educational activities are a running commentary to his vision "One Earth, One Sky, One Humankind" - his interpretation of an age-old Samskrit Maxim, "Vasudaiva Kutumbakam", this entire world is but one big family.
