Sachchidananda Parabrahman Dr Jayant Balaji Athavale, Founder of Sanatan Sanstha and Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay, is a spiritual master of the highest order (Paratpar Guru). A former internationally renowned hypnotherapist, and Disciple of Sant Bhaktaraj Maharaj of Indore, He founded Gurukrupayoga, a scientifically structured approach to spirituality that has helped thousands lead happy, stress-free lives.

He is the Founder-Editor of the Sanatan Prabhat periodicals. He has compiled over 350 books covering spirituality, Sanatan Dharma, personality development, preserving spiritual and national heritages, art, life and more. He is a pioneer in researching spirituality through novel methods, including advanced sixth sense. He is esteemed as a Rashtra Guru for His vision of moulding Bharat into the ideal nation, Ram Rajya or the Hindu Rashtra.