Kartikeya Das is a spiritual coach, counsellor, and monk at ISKCON Whitefield. He holds a master’s degree in Microelectronics from the prestigious Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani. His professional journey began in academia as a faculty member at an engineering institute, followed by a corporate career as a Senior VLSI Design Engineer. However, driven by a deep inner calling to serve society by sharing Vedic wisdom, he renounced a promising material career and embraced monkhood.

He currently serves as an Area Head, leading multiple ISKCON centres in Bangalore, and is the Director of the ISKCON Young Men’s Forum (IYMF), Whitefield, where he focuses extensively on youth empowerment, character development, and spiritual education.

A dynamic and widely respected preacher, Kartikeya Das has published over 1,500 videos on a wide range of spiritual topics, widely followed and appreciated by audiences across the globe. He is especially known for his clear, analytical, and logical presentations of the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam, where he skilfully integrates spiritual philosophy with rational thought and contemporary relevance. Through his popular Bhagavad-gita Sloka a Day series—available on YouTube and as a mobile application—he has helped thousands of individuals deepen their understanding and practical application of the timeless wisdom of the Gita in daily life.

He is the author of the book Purity & Self-Control in Sadhana-bhakti, which offers practical insights and guidance for sincere spiritual practitioners striving for discipline, inner strength, and steady devotional practice.

Kartikeya Das is a regular speaker on Hare Krishna TV, where his thought-provoking discussions reach a global audience. As a TEDx speaker, he has shared transformative ideas that resonate deeply with listeners from diverse backgrounds. He has also been a keynote speaker at the National Convention of ISTD. He conducts workshops for engineering and management students, corporate professionals, and young leaders, addressing themes such as stress management, clarity of purpose, leadership, and meditation. His mantra meditation sessions, in particular, are widely appreciated for their profound and life-changing impact.

In recognition of his contributions to spiritual education and leadership, he has received an award from the Global Book of Excellence (England) in the category of Divine Service and Spiritual Leadership.

Through his teaching, counselling, writing, and leadership, Kartikeya Das continues to guide thousands of youth and families across India and beyond. He exemplifies a harmonious integration of spirituality, reason, and dedicated service, inspiring individuals to lead purposeful, value-based, and spiritually enriched lives.