His Holiness Acharya Swami Shri Jitendranath Maharaj, revered with the title Shri Shri 1008, is the current Peethadheesh (spiritual head) of the Shri Nath Peeth. He is the 18th Yogapattadhish (spiritual successor) in the great Nath Sampradaya lineage. The tradition of Shri Nath Peeth has continued unbroken for over 600 years, with its roots tracing back to Adinarayan, Bhagwan Dattatreya, Shri Janardanswami, and Sant Eknath Maharaj.
Drawing from the spiritual and Vedic wisdom received through his Guru lineage, Swami Jitendranath Maharaj has made remarkable contributions to Indian culture, the preservation of dharma, and the betterment of society.
He was initiated into spiritual life at a very young age by his Guru, Shri Shri 1008 Brahmanand Maharshi Swami Shri Manoharnath Maharaj. From there, he undertook in-depth study of the Rigveda and other Vedic texts, as well as Vedanta and the traditional wisdom of the Nath lineage.
Swamiji holds academic degrees in disciplines like science, sociology, and pharmaceutical sciences, and he was awarded a university gold medal in the field of Information Science.
In the year 2001, he formally ascended to the sacred seat of Shri Nath Peeth under the name Swami Jitendranath Guru Manoharnath, through the Yogapattabhishek (spiritual coronation).
His work is vast and impactful—spanning spiritual discourses, kirtans, Vedic teaching, penance, nationwide pilgrimages, social service, and the protection of dharma. Under his guidance and influence, a large community of devoted followers has grown across India.
Swamiji is also the visionary and guide behind several key initiatives:
Through these platforms, Swamiji continues to uplift countless lives. He actively promotes interfaith harmony, extends compassionate healthcare, and works tirelessly to inspire spiritual practice alongside patriotic devotion—transcending barriers of caste, creed, or social identity.
The Shri Devnath Peeth tradition is one of the most esteemed and widely respected spiritual lineages across India and even abroad.
The sacred seat of this revered tradition is the Shri Devnath Math at Surji, which serves as its spiritual capital. Rooted in deep devotion to the nation and dharma, this lineage has inspired the establishment of many holy centers both in India and overseas. Each of these centers carries the divine energy and blessings of the tradition, offering seekers a space for spiritual connection and grace.
Guided by the inspiration and blessings of the current Peethadheeshwar of Shrinath Peeth, various religious and spiritual initiatives dedicated to the welfare of divinity, the nation, and dharma continue to be carried out across all these centers.
