A rheumatologist of repute, Dr Aniruddha Dhairyadhar Joshi MD (med), also known as Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu, relates to all who have faith in the divine principles, as their server. He has love and nothing but love to give to the world.

'I am one among you. A simple common being', says Bapu, but that, in fact, is his uniqueness. He connects with us as a 'friend' – a friend who loves unconditionally, a friend who wants to see us happy. And yet, for millions, this 'friend' for life is a father, a mother – in fact, all of these always – He is their Sadguru. He is their guide, who walks the path to show the way.

Bapu himself, an ideal family person, exemplifies before us through his conduct how one could continue with worldly life and journey on the path to God at the same time.

Ever-immersed in the Devotion Sentience (Bhaktibhav Chaitanya) of the Parmeshwar Dattaguru and the Aadimata Jagadamba, Sadguru Shree Aniruddha began delivering discourses from the year 1996 on profoundly venerated stotras like the Vishnu Sahasranama, the Lalita Sahasranama, the Radha Sahasranama, the Ramraksha Stotra and the Shree Sai Satcharita to name a few. He reveals to us how these relate to life even today, how the principle contained can be implemented, how they strengthen bhakti and how they bring us closer to God.

His mission is to fill the world with happiness and abound with joy all that be, his main objectives being 'reverence for life'.

Sadguru Shree Aniruddha gives a brief description of his Five Gurus in the sacred work, the Shreemad Purushartha Grantharaj. His five gurus are Dattaguru (Parmeshwar) - the Master Enabler, Gayatri (Aadimata) – the Vatsalya Guru, Ram – The Doer Guru, Hanumant (the Rakshak or the Protector Guru) and Sai Samartha (Digdarshak Guru).

His principles and teachings are very simple and practical. About spirituality, Bapu says, 'Spirituality consists in never losing sight of the fact that every deed, word and thought is open to God and He is aware of these the very moment they occur and walking this path leads to contentment. So neither is spirituality far removed from worldly life nor need one turn away from the family and worldly affairs to attain the Highest purpose in life.'

He firmly believes that 'An excessive and unreasonable inclination towards cessation of worldly engagements (Nivruṭṭivāḍa - निवृत्तीवाद), as also towards a way of life that is primarily and essentially motivated by material, self-seeking activity (Pravruṭṭivāḍa - प्रवृत्तीवाद), both classify as extremist thought and are largely responsible for the imbalance in individual human life as well as that in human society'.

Imbibing the value that 'we are judged by our faith and not by our performance', Aniruddha's love opens up a path of positivity and progress.

It is the belief and experience of innumerous Shraddhavans that Sadguru Aniruddha Bapu firmly supports them in their difficult times, providing all the necessary support. "I will never forsake you" is his promise, which summarizes his mission and compassion very aptly.