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'''Rabi Maharaj''' (born 8 August 1947) is [[Trinidadian people|Trinidadian]]-born | '''Rabi Maharaj''' (born 8 August 1947) is [[Trinidadian people|Trinidadian]]-born Indian author and evangelist. He is descendant of a long line of [[Brahmin]] priests and gurus from the city of [[Varanasi]] ([[Banaras]]) in [[Uttar Pradesh]], India. Before moving to London in 1967, he converted to [[Christianity]], and then authored the book ''Death of a Guru'', the story of his conversion to Christianity, first published in 1977.<ref name="Harvest House Publishers">{{cite book|title=Death of a Guru: A Remarkable True Story of one Man's Search for Truth: Rabi R. Maharaj, Dave Hunt: 9780890814345: Amazon.com: Books |date=1 June 1984 |isbn=0890814341 |last1=Maharaj |first1=Rabi |last2=Hunt |first2=Dave |publisher=Harvest House Publishers }}</ref>{{page needed|date=February 2017}} The book has been translated into over 60 languages.<ref>[http://www.twins.guptara.net/conspiracy.htm] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081006054159/http://www.twins.guptara.net/conspiracy.htm|date=6 October 2008}}</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Maharaj grew up in a [[Hinduism|Hindu]] community in [[Trinidad and Tobago]]. Trained as a [[yogi]], he eventually converted to Christianity <ref | Maharaj grew up in a [[Hinduism|Hindu]] community in [[Trinidad and Tobago]]. Trained as a [[yogi]], he eventually converted to Christianity <ref name="Harvest House Publishers"/>{{page needed|date=February 2017}} After pre-medical studies in [[London]], he received theological training at [[London School of Theology]] (''formerly London Bible College''),<ref name="jeevanmarg1">{{cite web|url=http://www.jeevanmarg.com/testimonies/rabi-maharaj-a-mans-quest-for-truth/ |title=Rabi Maharaj - Author of The Death of a Guru | Testimonies of Indians from Hindu Background |work=Testimonies of Indians from Hindu Background |publisher=Jeevanmarg.com |date=29 August 2010 |accessdate=6 August 2013}}</ref> and then began charity work. | ||
==Maharaj's Work== | ==Maharaj's Work== | ||
Maharaj has worked with [[Billy Graham]], preached in thousands of churches, university campuses, and auditoriums all over the world. He also worked to rehabilitate drug addicts in [[Europe]] in the 1970s.<ref name="jeevanmarg1"/> He is founder of East-West Gospel Ministries.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jeremiahfilms.com/products/GNAD |title=Gods of the New Age DVD - Christian Documentary films since 1978 - DVDs |publisher=Jeremiahfilms.com |accessdate=2013 | Maharaj has worked with [[Billy Graham]], preached in thousands of churches, university campuses, and auditoriums all over the world. He also worked to rehabilitate drug addicts in [[Europe]] in the 1970s.<ref name="jeevanmarg1"/> He is founder of East-West Gospel Ministries.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jeremiahfilms.com/products/GNAD |title=Gods of the New Age DVD - Christian Documentary films since 1978 - DVDs |publisher=Jeremiahfilms.com |accessdate=6 August 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318131338/http://www.jeremiahfilms.com/products/GNAD |archivedate=18 March 2012 }}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=February 2017}} | ||
==Lectures and Broadcasts== | ==Lectures and Broadcasts== | ||
Maharaj's most popular lecture topics have included "Encounters with the Supernatural" and "Krishna, Buddha, Mohammad, or Christ?". His other speaking topics have included, "Sexual Mysticism", "Yoga and Meditation in the West", and "Death of a Guru: A Search for Truth". Maharaj has appeared in several documentaries including the Mystics and ''Gods of the New Age''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jeremiahfilms.com/products/GNAD |title=Gods of the New Age DVD - Christian Documentary films since 1978 - DVDs |publisher=Jeremiahfilms.com |accessdate=2013 | Maharaj's most popular lecture topics have included "Encounters with the Supernatural" and "Krishna, Buddha, Mohammad, or Christ?". His other speaking topics have included, "Sexual Mysticism", "Yoga and Meditation in the West", and "Death of a Guru: A Search for Truth". Maharaj has appeared in several documentaries including the Mystics and ''Gods of the New Age''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jeremiahfilms.com/products/GNAD |title=Gods of the New Age DVD - Christian Documentary films since 1978 - DVDs |publisher=Jeremiahfilms.com |accessdate=6 August 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318131338/http://www.jeremiahfilms.com/products/GNAD |archivedate=18 March 2012 }}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=February 2017}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Rabi Maharaj (born 8 August 1947) is Trinidadian-born Indian author and evangelist. He is descendant of a long line of Brahmin priests and gurus from the city of Varanasi (Banaras) in Uttar Pradesh, India. Before moving to London in 1967, he converted to Christianity, and then authored the book Death of a Guru, the story of his conversion to Christianity, first published in 1977.[1][page needed] The book has been translated into over 60 languages.[2]
Biography[edit | edit source]
Maharaj grew up in a Hindu community in Trinidad and Tobago. Trained as a yogi, he eventually converted to Christianity [1][page needed] After pre-medical studies in London, he received theological training at London School of Theology (formerly London Bible College),[3] and then began charity work.
Maharaj's Work[edit | edit source]
Maharaj has worked with Billy Graham, preached in thousands of churches, university campuses, and auditoriums all over the world. He also worked to rehabilitate drug addicts in Europe in the 1970s.[3] He is founder of East-West Gospel Ministries.[4][better source needed]
Lectures and Broadcasts[edit | edit source]
Maharaj's most popular lecture topics have included "Encounters with the Supernatural" and "Krishna, Buddha, Mohammad, or Christ?". His other speaking topics have included, "Sexual Mysticism", "Yoga and Meditation in the West", and "Death of a Guru: A Search for Truth". Maharaj has appeared in several documentaries including the Mystics and Gods of the New Age.[5][better source needed]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Maharaj, Rabi; Hunt, Dave (1 June 1984). Death of a Guru: A Remarkable True Story of one Man's Search for Truth: Rabi R. Maharaj, Dave Hunt: 9780890814345: Amazon.com: Books. Harvest House Publishers. ISBN 0890814341.
- ↑ [1] Archived 6 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Rabi Maharaj - Author of The Death of a Guru | Testimonies of Indians from Hindu Background". Testimonies of Indians from Hindu Background. Jeevanmarg.com. 29 August 2010. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
- ↑ "Gods of the New Age DVD - Christian Documentary films since 1978 - DVDs". Jeremiahfilms.com. Archived from the original on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
- ↑ "Gods of the New Age DVD - Christian Documentary films since 1978 - DVDs". Jeremiahfilms.com. Archived from the original on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
External links[edit | edit source]
More on Rabi Maharaj's story: [2]