Swami Parmanand is the recognized reincarnated highest spiritual leader in his sect of Hinduism. He is a Vendant Yoga Scholar and Master. His numerous books and writings are published in over seven languages. He was a speaker at the United Nations for the Millennium Peace Summit of World Religious Leaders. He has since returned to America for a few months each year to continue sharing the teachings that his thousands of devotees and students ask for. His teachings are also highly sought after in Europe, South America, New Zealand and Australia. In India, hundreds of thousands gather to hear his teachings and talks. He has been very progressive in creating social programs to help children and women (and other under served segments of society in India) and also provides numerous free and low cost clinics, hospitals, homes for the elderly, schools and colleges in remote and rural areas where such things would not other wise be available. When attending the Prayer Vigil in 2004, he was deeply touched by the devotion and earnestness of all of the participants, and their vision and goals for world peace and harmony.