Dr. C.B. Satpathy, revered by millions and lovingly addressed as “Guruji’ (meaning ‘teacher’) by those who have come in contact with him, is a rare personality. Strong in demeanor and noble at heart, Dr. Satpathy has an aura that radiates warmth, optimism, and immense compassion.
To an average bystander, people's enthralment towards him may appear to be inexplicable at first, but as one learns more about him, one realizes that he is an extraordinary person with accomplishments second to none. He is a distinguished Indian scholar, spiritual thinker, author, humanitarian and a mentor to millions of seekers across the globe.
His efforts to spread the sacred teachings of Shirdi Sai Baba all over the world has been widely recognized and appreciated by society at large. According to Dr. Satpathy, it is a divine connection, much beyond the trappings and ties of human relationships. He says,"when one recognizes and follows a spiritual mentor called Sadguru, there’s no other path but the path of willful surrender to the will of the Guru."
His life is an inspiration, a lesson in sacrifice, healing, and faith. Millions he has helped through service - be the lepers on the streets of Delhi or those with worldly woes across the breadth of this country and beyond its shores.1
Dr. Satpathy is foremost a family man. He currently resides in Gurgaon, NCR, India with his wife, Srimati Meera Satpathy. He is blessed with two daughters and a son. They are well-settled and successful professionals in their respective fields.
His extraordinary achievements and life rest on strong, moral, cultural and spiritual values. With an impeccable legacy, Dr. Satpathy continues to set a stellar example for everyone across the globe on how to live in harmony with oneself, others and the environment, being the truest traits of a pious life.
1 Excerpt from the Editors note from the book Shirdi Sai Baba and other Perfect Masters, p. Vi