Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, also known as Parthasarathy, is a self-styled godman and former director of the Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management Research Foundation in Vasant Kunj, Delhi. He is currently facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment, financial misconduct, and fraud, including reports that he exploited his position to harass female students, misappropriated funds from the institute, and operated multiple bank accounts under different names. He is currently absconding, with authorities issuing a Look-Out Circular to prevent him from leaving the country. The Sri Sharada Peetham Trust has severed all ties with him and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
Career and Academic Claims
Chaitanyananda portrays himself as a highly accomplished academic and spiritual leader. He claims to hold an MBA and a PhD from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and asserts that he has authored 28 books and 143 research papers. Additionally, he alleges that he has received seven honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) degrees from various institutions. However, these claims have been met with skepticism, and no verifiable evidence currently supports them.
Before the controversies, he ran the Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management Research Foundation, positioning himself as an educationist and mentor for students in Delhi.
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Financial Allegations and Approximate Net Worth
Following the filing of criminal complaints, investigators discovered that Chaitanyananda had withdrawn over ₹50 lakh from multiple bank accounts. Reports indicate that he controlled 18 bank accounts and 28 fixed deposits, some under different names, which has raised concerns about possible financial fraud.
While his exact net worth is unverified, media speculation places it at approximately ₹5–7 crore, considering his alleged assets, bank accounts, and the financial operations linked to the institute. These figures remain estimates, as no official disclosure has been made.
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Family Background
Chaitanyananda was born as Partha Sarathy in Odisha. Details about his family, including his parents or siblings, are largely unknown, and he has maintained a private personal life outside of his professional and spiritual claims.
Current Status
Chaitanyananda remains absconding, and authorities are actively pursuing his arrest. The Sri Sharada Peetham Trust has officially cut all connections with him, condemning his alleged actions and promising full cooperation with law enforcement agencies.
Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information. Details about net worth, career claims, and personal life are unverified and for informational purposes only.
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