About
Dhananjay Vashistha is a rare blend of technical expertise and deep-rooted wisdom in Indian Knowledge Systems. A Computer Science graduate from BITS Pilani, he spent several years at Cisco Systems as a Network Consulting Engineer, optimizing large-scale networks. However, driven by a passion for ancient wisdom, he transitioned into the world of Vedic studies, leadership, and spiritual mentorship.
Currently serving as a Research Associate at the Bhaktivedanta Research Center, affiliated with Mumbai University, he is deeply involved in projects that connect ancient philosophy with contemporary thought. His areas of expertise include the Bhagavad Gita, Indian aesthetics, community development principles, and the leadership insights found in Vedic texts.
Beyond academia, he is an accomplished Bhagavad Gita instructor, certified Yoga teacher, certified Chakra Healer and Heritage Interpreter, where he brings sacred narratives to life. His work extends to mentoring youth, conducting spiritual discourses, and spearheading initiatives like the ‘Amrit Droplets’ project, which has a global reach in multiple languages.
A National Bhagavad Gita Champion and an All India Rank 24 holder in GATE Philosophy, his scholarly pursuits are backed by rigorous study, having completed the Bhakti Shastri program and currently pursuing Bhakti Vaibhav. He is also the Project Head of Guhya Gyan Academy, where he is pioneering the production of high-quality audiobooks on Vedic scriptures.
He shares Vedic insights under the heading Bhagavatam Droplets. A book, based on these insights, is about to be launched soon. Some of these insights can be read here.
He is an author of the book Money Matters, which talks about personal financial planning. As an Investment Adviser, he empowers his clients to achieve financial freedom, optimized tax planning, and building a safe retirement corpus.
Backed by the vast experience in diverse fields, he provides expert consultancy services in Psycho-Philosophical Counseling & Therapy, Yoga, Pranayam, Financial Planning, personal Coaching & Mentoring, etc.
