Kakaji Maharaj (1918-1986), as P.P. Dadukaka is affectionately called, is revered by his followers as a spiritual master. He was an original thinker, philosopher and organizer par excellence who belonged to the Swaminarayan faith.

Hailing from Karamsad in Gujarat, his education was spread over Nadiad, Nairobi, Colombo and London. Though he started life as an entrepreneur and was successful in handling a large business house, devotional matters were always foremost in his mind. Having received Enlightenment in 1952, he spent the remaining part of his life in the service of God and Satsangies (devotees).

Kakaji Maharaj was one of the spiritual successors of Yogiji Maharaj, master of the Aksharpurushottam doctrine. One among the important contributions of Kakaji Maharaj was in the matter of women's emancipation. He broke traditions to initiate a women's movement within the Swaminarayan faith, thus bringing them into the forefront of spiritual activity.

The spiritual path shown by Kakaji Maharaj included techniques to overcome Maya, transcend Prakriti (Inner crudeness), attune oneself with God, allow Brahmic energy to flow through oneself and tap the inexhaustible source of divine power to resolve everyday challenges. He wrote several books and articles on spirituality and tantra, the distinguishing feature of many of them having been his own personal experience. Reaching beyond rituals and metaphysical powers, he demystified spirituality for his followers. He left an enduring organisation in the form of Yogi Divine Society, which strives  to train aspiring spiritual technicians and to awaken the divine consciousness in them. His lasting message was one of Suhrad Bhav - spiritual brotherhood.

The Department of Posts is happy to issue a commemorative postage stamp on Kakaji Maharaj.

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