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Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy (C.B. Satpathy) is a noted scholar, spiritual thinker, author and a humanitarian. He is an impeccable personification of the noble principles of life such as love, empathy, compassion, simplicity, humility, devotion to God and sacrifice. As a heir to a family of great academicians and administrators, as a versatile young writer of his time, as a perfect family man, as an accomplished and decorated professional, as a compassionate humanitarian, as an ardent devotee of his Master and as a friend, philosopher and guide to millions of people across the globe, Dr. C.B. Satpathy has experienced it all with equanimity.

As he holds, the year 1989 marked a turning point in his life when he visited the Holy Shrine of Shri Sai Baba located in Shirdi (Maharashtra). Ever since, Dr. Satpathy has been spreading the teachings of Shri Shirdi Sai and Indian philosophy assiduously over a span of 25 years, not only in India but other countries as well. Under his inspiration and guidance, more than two hundred centers and forums devoted to philanthropy, community development, spiritualism and promotion of Indian culture, are active in countries like India, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, UK and some other countries in Europe.

Accomplishments

Over the decades, Dr. C.B. Satpathy has been striving continuously to propagate the rich cultural heritage of India in the world by bringing people of varied cultures and nations together, while spreading the message of peace, love, and humanity.

For his exemplary contribution as a humanitarian, spiritual thinker, philosopher, and philanthropist he has been honored with the ‘BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE NATIONS AWARD’ by WASITRAC (Washington State India Trade Relation Action Committee) in Seattle, The State of Washington on the 27th of September 2012.

He was invited by the House of Representatives of the US Congress to open the session of the House on the 24th June 2015 with an invocation as a Guest Chaplain. He is the first Indian citizen to have received such an honor.

In recognition of his exemplary service to mankind and to celebrate his magnum opus titled “Shri Guru Bhagwat”, 13th July 2023 was declared as “Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy Day” and “Shri Guru Bhagwat Day” respectively, by the State of Washington, City of Bellevue and King County in the United States of America.