I am deeply grateful to Sri Ravishankar, who may be the greatest living guru in terms of worldwide followings and activities, for giving me time to sit with him in a personal interview for my research work. I also thank Swami Smarananda Giri, the General Secretary of Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, Ranchi, and Prof. Gangadhar Shastri of Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, the Head of Prashanthi Nilyam Campus, Puttaparthi, AP, for sparing their valuable time in personal interviews and interactions which enriched the contents of this book. I deeply cherish the help I received from Rev. Dr. V. J. John, Professor of New Testament at Bishop's College and NIIPGTS, and a senior colleague of mine. He painstakingly read the whole manuscript, and gave me useful comments and suggestions for improvement. My thanks also go to Mr. Sudhanshu Kanda of Christian World Imprints for taking interest in publishing this book.
I want to record my gratitude to my devoted and supportive wife, C. Laltanpuii, who stood by me in all seasons, and whose presence around me alone is great encouragement and strength, and our three lovely-singing kids- Dindina, Felfeli and Puipuii for their love and support.
One of the most striking features of the modern Hinduism is the emergence of modern gurus and the role they play in the overall religious arena of Hindus and to people of other faiths. Contemporary gurus, within Hinduism and other religions, are significantly different from the traditional gurus.
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