Acharya Dr. Suryanarayan Nanda
Dr. Suryanarayana Nanda is an eminent scholar of Vedas and Upanishads, a lifelong student of Vedic philosophy and Sanskrit literature. With a Ph.D. in Sanskrit from Utkal University in Bhubaneswar and a Masters from Delhi University, Acharya ji brings with him an expertise and working knowledge of Sanskrit languages.
Acharya Ji is an eminent scholar and spiritual guide with a deep knowledge of Vedas, and other Vedic and Sanskrit Literature. He is very dedicated to promotion of the Vedic philosophy and teachings of Arya Samaj.
Acharya ji was a teacher of Vedas and Vedic philosophy to graduate and postgraduate students at Gurukul in Gautam Nagar, New Delhi until 2009. He also worked as a full time volunteer promoting Sanskrit language as a spoken languagefor more than 11 years. With several publications in Sanskrit to his name, including a collection of short plays, and a poet, he brings together a rare combination of academic rigor and Vedic knowledge.
His reputation as a scholar and great orator preceded him to Houston. Prior to his move to Houston to assume the position of the Acharya at Arya Samaj, he was an Associate Professor of Sanskrit at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, and since 2001, he has been a TV & Radio broadcaster of news in Sanskrit, serving at both iconic institutions - the All India Radio and Door Darshan in Delhi.
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Acharya Bramdeo Mokoonlall
Acharya Bramdeo Mokoonlall is a distinguished Vedic scholar and educator from Mauritius, raised in the Arya Samaj tradition. With professional qualifications in Banking from the University of Mauritius and Management from ABE UK, he also trained in Strategic Planning at IIM Ahmedabad. After over two decades in the financial sector, he returned to his spiritual roots, pursuing advanced studies in Vedic Philosophy at Darshan Yog Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat.
Acharya Bramdeo has significantly contributed to educational, spiritual, and social initiatives through the Arya Sabha of Mauritius and served as a resource to the Mauritius Council of Religions and global interfaith platforms, including Arya Samaj organizations in the U.S. and Canada.
A bilingual author, he has published numerous articles in English and French on Vedic philosophy, spirituality, and interfaith dialogue. He co-authored a bilingual book on interfaith dialogue and a French-language work, Enceinte, je sème le sacré, exploring Vedic sanskars during pregnancy.
Since May 2023, he has served as School Acharya at Arya Samaj Greater Houston, where he leads Dharma (Naitik) Shiksha curriculum development for DAV Sanskriti School and DAV Montessori.
His insight, experience, and dedication continue to inspire the global Arya Samaj community.