Dr. R.Rangan ji is a unique man of wisdom and simplicity. He was awarded Yoga-Vidya-Varidhi (a doctoral degree in Yoga from S-VYASA University, Bangalore). He also has a master’s degree of management from Symbiosis Institute of Management, Pune. He is a master of Vedas, Vedic Sanskrit, Upanishads and epics. His main inspiration is Sri Rama, whom he calls as his friend, philosopher and guide. His other great inspirations include his father, Sri Sri Krishnapremi Swamigal, Sri Ranganatha Aiyer (also called as Sri Ramayana mama), Sri Shankara, Sri Ramanuja, Sri Madhva, Sri Ramananda, Sri Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda, Sri Ramana Maharshi, Sri Aurobindo, Dr. H.R. Nagendra, Sri Satyanaranayana shastri and last but not the least Sri Samartha Ramdas. He had studied intensely all these philosophers. (Courtesy: https://adhyatmayoga.net/team/dr-r-rangan-ji/)