Sachindananda Bharathi is a former Indian Air Force Squadron Leader turned promoter of peace and spirituality. An encounter with death in an air accident in 1982 was the turning point in his life. He has travelled widely and has authored a number of books. He is the Founder and Acharya-guru of Dharma Bharathi Mission, Dharma Bharathi National Institute of Peace & Value Education, and Navasrushti International Trust.