2,146,447 words, one devoted life: a 13-volume biography sets a world record

A 13-volume biography chronicling the life of the late BAPS spiritual leader Pramukh Swami Maharaj has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the Longest Biography by a Single Author, running to 2,146,447 words. The certificate was presented to his successor, Mahant Swami Maharaj, at the OVO Arena Wembley in London on October 4. Pramukh Swami, who led a simple life and spent decades counselling millions of ordinary people, now has his legacy preserved for future generations in the longest biography ever written by one hand.