When Maharaji was six years old, his father and beloved teacher showed him a special gift, a practical means to discover a world of peace within him. When he was eight, his father passed away, and he accepted the responsibility of spreading the message of peace. He attended school during the week and addressed audiences in the tens of thousands on weekends.

He has spent the last forty years inspiring millions of people from all walks of life and offering this same gift to people. Controversy has not eluded him: He was only eight when the Indian media wrote that he was a sixty-year-old posing as a child. Few journalists have gone beyond stereotypes and taken the time to get a real sense of what he offers.While his message is translated into more than seventy languages, it remains a little-known secret, spread mostly through word of mouth. This book lifts the veil on Maharaji Prem Rawat -- the man, his life, his message.

About the AuthorAndrea Cagan has written, edited, and collaborated on a variety of biographies. Her work focuses on topics that raise public awareness and social consciousness. She has brought seven books to the best-seller lists, including three New York Times #1 best sellers and one Los Angeles Times #1 best seller.