Bengaluru, Dr. Manish K Mokshagundam is the President of the Ramarajya Foundation and the Founder of the MAHA Academy (Mind & Health Activities Academy) - a not-for-profit institution engaged in research and implementation of traditional Indian knowledge system aimed towards the spiritual and physical well being of mankind leading to complete character and nation building. He is a Philosopher, Indologist, Film-Maker & Media Consultant and a Dhyana  Yoga Guru

He writes and lectures frequently on topics of Eastern Spirituality, Indian History and AdvaitaPhilosophy. Considered an expert in the art of Primordial Advaita Meditation - Dhyana Yoga, many of his followers think of him as an unrobed monk (Sanyasi in the Grahastashrama). Living a life as prescribed in the Indian scriptures he balances spirituality, academics and entrepreneurship perfectly. Deemed as one of the free thinking researchers of post independent Indology he works closely with Archaeologists, Anthropologists, Sanskrit scholars, Spiritual gurus and Social activists in the attempt to churn out society upliftment actionables and wisdom. He has been associated with His Holiness the Shankaracharya of the Poorvaamnya Mutt, Sri Sri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Nischalananda Saraswatiji Maharaj; His Holiness Sri Sri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Mahasamstanam Srisamstana Gokarna Shree Ramachandrapura Mutt, Raghaveshwara Bharathiji Maharaj; His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso; Ananthasribibusita Jagadguru Sri Visnusvami Sampradayacarya Sri Yamunacaryaji Maharaja Sri Satua Baba; Sri Satya Sai Baba, Professor Venerable Samdhong Rinpoche, Prof. Dr. S Nagaraju to name a few. His expertise is constantly being sought by the Archaeological Society of India, Cultural Conservancy, Discovery Networks and many other world renowned organizations and individuals

Born to an Advaiti father and a Dwaithi mother he had from a very young age witnessed Tarka(philosophical debates) at home and started on the quest for truth very early in life. By the age of 16 he had wandered throughout the Himalayas meeting many spiritual gurus and understanding various philosophies. In this quest he has undertaken the Bharath Brahmana four times and these journeys led him to Alakpuri (the abode of Kubera; lord of wealth), north of Bhadrinath where he achieved Thurya by divine grace. Since then he is involved in propagating the truth and Advaitaphilosophy through Dhyana Yoya by conducting workshops, lectures and classes at the MAHA Academy, Etc. His scholarly and popular writings reflect the real essence of Advaita Philosophy,Dharmic Yoga and Wisdom gathered through selfless studies. His books Rama Rajya and Its Eternal Significance, Dharmic Wisdom, Mail to Raja Rama and Understanding Yoga - The Advaita Way reflects the idea of enjoining theory with the empirical by concentrating on the great as well as the mundane

Dr. Mokshagundam is revolutionizing the way Indian knowledge has been perceived by the uninitiated scholars. He brings in the popular scientific approach to the eastern esoteric subjects. He believes that all Indian knowledge systems can be easily studied and categorized scientifically. He is engaged in representing the right form of Indian history and philosophy to the current bank of world knowledge. His involvement in implementing various scientific approaches to understand and interpret Indian knowledge is evident in his research projects like the Rama & practices of Ramayana in Vogue, Ancient Indian systems Communication Techniques, Empirical Philosophy, Anthropology of religion, Philosophy & Physics and Spiritual & Tantric Techniques. All his projects are aimed towards bridging the gap between the essence of Indian traditional knowledge and modern scientific approach. He is also a riveting speaker actively engaged in communicating and presenting an unbiased version of the teachings of India

Dr Mokshagundams ability to think beyond the common realms of knowledge, integrate concepts of Philosophy & Science with actionables and his expertise in bridging the gap between the traditions & modernity has made him a successful entrepreneur in the areas of Media Consultancy, Audio-Visual and New Age Media Application Systems. He has been accredited with 11 International Film entries, 2 State Film Awards, 1 National Award and many International Documentaries. He is acclaimed as the second person in the world to direct a film in Sanskrit - Mudrarakshasa - which was praised by the international media as Giving Sanskrit a New Dimension. His natural ability to integrate vision with mission has made him a successful wealth creating entrepreneur by utilizing the traditional knowledge systems of ancient India and presenting them as projects or products for mass consumption Vis-à-vis Kalpavasi.com, LessKnownIndia.com and Advitha Food & Herbal Enterprises, Etc

Dr. Mokshagundams works and professional expertise is grounded in more than 15 years of academic studies and intense ongoing research. He has a M.S in Mass Communication, PGD in Journalism, PGD in Indology and an Interdisciplinary Doctorate in Communications & Indology. Often lovingly referred to as Gurubhai by followers and friends his knowledge on Business Enterprise, Indology, Media Consultancy, Dhyana Yoga & Meditation are popular amongst Corporates, Policy Makers, Government Institutions and Individuals alike