It is with great sadness that we share the news that Ácárya Pramoditánanda Avadhúta passed away peacefully at 7:45 p.m. on April 14, 2025, at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Los Angeles. He left his body while Kiirtana was playing softly in the presence of Avadhútiká Ánanda Kalyánmitrá Ácáryá, Ác. Muktátmánanda Avadhúta, and sister Kusum.
Dadaji received care at one of the most respected hospitals in the area, where he was given a private room, excellent medical attention, and the opportunity to hear Kiirtana 24/7 during his final weeks — a serene and devotional atmosphere in which to complete his journey.
For the past two years, Dada Pramoditánandaji had been receiving treatment for an aggressive form of cancer in Los Angeles while staying at the Los Angeles Jagrti under the loving care of Ác. Muktátmánanda Avadhúta. With generous support from California State health services and the devotion of local Margiis, he was lovingly attended to, both physically and spiritually.
Initiation and Posting History
Acarya Pramoditananda Avadhuta's spiritual path began in January 2002, when he received initiation into Ananda Marga Sahaja Yoga meditation in Novosibirsk, Russia, in the Hong Kong Sector, from Ác. Shubhaniryásánanda Avadhúta. Just one month later, in February 2002, he became an active member in Novosibirsk, quickly immersing himself in service and collective life.
By June 2005, his dedication led him to serve as a Local Full Timer (LFT) in Barnaul, Russia, where he took responsibility as Regional Publication In-Charge, helping to spread spiritual knowledge through literature.
In May 2006, he joined the Global Basic Training Center (GBTC), also known as Prashikśańa Mátha, in Ydrefors, Sweden, to train as a Whole-Time Worker and sannyásii of Ananda Marga Pracáraka Saḿgha. Three years later, in May 2009, he graduated from GBTC in Varanasi, India, and was ordained as a Junior Ácárya Sannyásii at the Global Headquarters Camp in Ranchi, under the spiritual authority of Rev. Purodhá Pramukha Ácárya Vishvadevánanda Avadhúta. He was given the spiritual name Ácárya Priyatosh Brahmacárii.
Shortly after, in May 2009, he was posted as Regional Secretary (RS) of the Moscow Region, Berlin Sector. During that time, Petersburg Jagrti was organized. In September 2011, he was appointed RS of Rome Region, Italy, while continuing his responsibilities in Moscow. Many brothers remember him with fondness. Dada Pramoditanandaji was very good at taking care personally of his initiated brothers. He initiated several brothers that have now become Wholetimers.
In May 2013, his spiritual journey reached a new height as he was ordained as an Avadhúta — a senior sannyásii — at the Global Headquarters in Ranchi. He received the spiritual name by which many came to know and revere him: Ácárya Pramoditánanda Avadhúta.
From September 2013, he served as RS of Stockholm, Sweden, and continued supporting the bakery at Sweden Training Center, and Moscow Region as well. His calm presence, sense of humor, and deep spiritual insight left a lasting impression on many margiis and workers in Europe and beyond. He initiated several brothers that were inspired to go to Training Center to become Acaryas, such as Ananda Svarup, Akhanda Deva,
Dada Pramoditanandaji was posted in the New York Sector in August 2018 as Assistant Rector Ananda Dham Master Unit, Lake Hughes, California, Los Angeles Region. Dadaji was skilled in various ways and cared for Ananda Dham (Peach Farm) and Margiis in Seattle and Los Angeles. He also assisted with his skills at Ananda Kanan, Ananda Girisuta Rectory, and the Los Altos Hills deck project. His sincerity was nonpareil, and he was in communication assisting Ac. Diiptimanananda Avt. with the deck project even after being admitted to the hospital.
Dada Pramoditanandaji had several university degrees and was also very skilled with carpentry and various other practical skills.
Ácárya Pramoditánanda Avadhúta lived the ideals of Ananda Marga with sincerity and steadfastness. His life was a beautiful example of spiritual discipline, universal love, and devotion to Guru. He will be remembered not only for the duties he carried but for the kindness, dignity, and warmth he extended to all who crossed his path.
May his soul continue its journey toward the Supreme with peace and bliss. He is now in Baba's lap.
Bábá Nám Kevalam.
Ac. Diiptimanananda Avt.
Sectorial Office Secretary of New York Sector
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