When Forbes
released the list of top hundred rich Indians of 2016, one name catches
everyone attention – Acharya Balakrishna. He was first time inducted into this
coveted list and placed at 40th rank. A man so simple with humble
background is among top 40 rich people of India is simple unbelievable. This is
nothing short of a stormy entry the effect of which will be felt for next few
months.
Acharya
Balakrishna is a versatile personality having deep insights into Ayurveda. He is
widely read person and has gone through entire ancient Hindu texts. He is the
man behind the success of Patanjali Ayurveda. He is the man who brought ancient
Hindu philosophy for the betterment of mankind.
Profile of Acharya Balakrishna
Balakrishna was
born on 25th July, 1972 in Jind Haryana. He was born as Narayan
Prasad Subedi. By caste, he is a Brahman. However, he has relinquished his
caste and doesn’t mention it anywhere. The only identity he follows is being a
staunch Hindu.
Shrimati Sumitra
Devi and Shri Jai Vallabh are names of Balakrishna parents. They were from
Nepal and had shifted to India in search for jobs. It was his father who had
ignited love for ancient Indian philosophy in him. In fact, Jai Vallabh sent
him to a Gurukul for schooling. Here at Gurukul, his name was changed from
Narayan Prasad to Balakrishna.
Balakrishna
completed schooling in Jind under the guidance of renowened Acharya Baldev Ji.
Later, he shifted to Sampurnananda Sanskrit University, Varanasai from where he
has taken the degree of Acharya.
Yes, Balakrishan
has an Acharya degree and this prefix has nothing to do with him living a life
of Saint.
How Balakrishna Met Ramdev
Baba Ramdev and
Acharya Balakrishn have become a powerful force in the FMCG industry in India.
Actually, they had never planned to do so. Ramdev met Balakrishna in Jind in a
Gurukul. They remained friend ever since. Ramdev had become a Yoga teacher and
Balakrishna was treating patients through Ayurvedic medicine. Ramdev was also
becoming more and more popular. Balakrishna gave him idea of using Ayurveda to
give the best possible and safe treatment options to Indians. Then came Rajiv
Dixit in the picture. These three persons did something that has currently
become the biggest headaches for international FMCG companies, like Palmolive,
Unilever, P&G and Himalaya Drugs, among others.
Net Worth of Acharya Balakrishna
According to
Forbes Magazine, Acharya Balakrishna is worth 2.5 billion Dollars. He is ranked
48th among top 100 rich people of India. It should be noted that he
is the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Patanjali Ayurveda. All business
decisions are being taken directly by him.
Further,
Balakrishna holds 97 percent of shares of Patanjali Ayurveda. Neither Ramdev nor
any of his family members has any share. Yes, you heard it right. Baba Ramdev
doesn’t hold even a single share of Patanjali.
It must be
mentioned here that Balakrishna doesn’t use a single paisa out of the earning
from the Patanjali Ayurveda. Either it is reinvested in the business or used
for the purpose of charity.
Wife and
Girlfriend of Acharya Balakrishna
There is no
information in the public domain about the personal life of Balakrishna. The
only thing we know is the fact that he is single and has never married. But, whether
he was ever in any committed sort of relationship or not is unknown. Further,
his extended family information like that of brother or sister, if any, is also
not known.
Controversies
Acharya
Balakrishna Suved has always been in controversies. The previous UPA Government
let loose CBI against him. Cases were lodged and he was arrested after getting
undergrounded for few days. He was charged for forging degrees and getting
passport on the basis of these forged degrees. It should be noted that Balakrishna
parents are Nepali Hindus.
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