An
Indonesian national of Indian descent, Anand Krishna is
acclaimed as “phenomenon” by both. his critics and
sympathizers. His critics wonder, "What makes him popular?
There is nothing extraordinary about him." His sympathizers
appreciate his passion for promoting peace among different
sections of society and acclaim: “He comes from The Source of
All Wisdom.”
Born in Solo, Central Java, on the 1st
of September 1956, Anand had his early education in Lucknow,
North India, where he met his first spiritual mentor, Sheikh
Baba. A simple ice vendor, the saint was not known beyond the
area he lived in, but played major role in the “making” of Anand
Krishna who was already familiar with Sufi poetry and teachings
of Shah Abdul Latief of Sindh, through his father, Tolaram.
Working while studying, Anand Krishna earned his
Master's degree from a reputed university and was at the top of
his career as Director and Shareholder of a Garment Factory in
Indonesia, when he fell ill. Medical diagnosis showed Leukemia
in critical stage. Thus, in 1991, at 35, Anand faced certain
death.
After months of suffering, mysterious meeting
with a Tibetan Lama in the Himalayas, and miraculous recovery
from his illness, Anand decided to devote his life to sharing
his joy, peace, love and healing.
In the last 16 years, Anand has spoken to
millions through television shows, radio talks, inhouse
trainings, books, newspaper interviews and articles, as well as
daily meetings and workshops held at
Anand Ashram (affiliated
with the UN through DPI) and One Earth, the two centers of
meditation established by him in the Indonesian Capital of
Jakarta and the suburban city of Bogor.
He has appeared
on all major National Medias, some Regional Medias – both Print
and Electronic. He has a weekly column in one of the Major
Print Medias, and a monthly TV as well as Radio Shows - both in
Bali Island. He also writes regularly for several other medias
nationwide.
In Jakarta, currently he is appearing on a
13-episode serial on “Q” and “Swara” TV Channels, entitled
“Building Indonesia Anew with Anand Krishna”. However, his most
outstanding contribution and legacy are his 100 over books
published within last 10 years with almost half a million copies
sold all over Indonesia.
