Akram Vignan Movement
The Akram Vignan movement, also spelled Akram Vijnan, is a new religious movement originated in 1960s in Gujarat, India. It was founded by Dada Bhagwan and later spread to Maharashtra and Gujarati diaspora communities around the world. After death of Dada Bhagwan, the movement split in two factions: one led by Niruben Amin and the other led by Kanubhai Patel.
| Formation | 1960s |
|---|---|
| Founder | Dada Bhagwan |
| Type | New spiritual movement |
Leaders | Deepakbhai Desai, Kanubhai Patel |
Main organ | Dadavani, Akram Vignan |
The principal doctrine of the Akram Vignan movement is gnan bhakti which means devotional surrender (samarpan) to Simandhar Swami and his interlocutor Dada Bhagwan to gain knowledge of liberation. The Akram Vignan movement teaches Ahimsa (non-violence) to all living beings.
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