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Amogh Lila Das Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 28, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth2 July 1980

Age43 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceLucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

ProfessionMonk, Lifestyle Coach, Motivational Speaker, Engineer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusCelibate

FamilyFather retired government officer; sister works in a multinational corporation

Amogh Lila Das Biography

Amogh Lila Das is an Indian monk, lifestyle coach and motivational speaker who transitioned from an engineering career to full-time monastic life within IS

Early life and background

Amogh Lila Das was born Ashish Arora on 2 July 1980 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, into a Punjabi family. He spent much of his early childhood in Northeast India because his father’s government job required frequent relocations. From a young age he showed an intense spiritual curiosity; a verse from the Bhagavad Gita that he encountered in a seventh-grade Sanskrit textbook left a lasting impression and set him on a path of deeper exploration.

As a teenager he experienced a strong pull toward spiritual life and left home while in the 12th grade to pursue that calling. His travels took him to several religious centres, including visits to temples in Delhi, Haridwar and Rishikesh. Encounters with devotees and spiritual aspirants during this period reinforced his desire to live a monastic life.

Education and early career

At his parents’ request he returned home in 2000 and prepared for engineering entrance exams. He completed a B.Tech in Computer Science from Delhi College of Engineering (now Delhi Technological University) in 2004. After graduation he worked in the software industry and travelled to the United States, where further interactions with spiritual communities strengthened his inclination toward a monastic vocation.

Monastic life and ISKCON role

Das formally embraced life as a monk with ISKCON in 2010, entering the order during the Janmashtami festival and soon after adopting saffron robes. He served at the ISKCON Temple in East of Kailash before being transferred to the Dwarka temple in Delhi. Over time he rose through responsibilities at the Dwarka centre and served as its vice president.

Work as a speaker and coach

Alongside his monastic duties, Amogh Lila Das became known for motivational and lifestyle talks delivered with a mix of insight and humour. He has appeared at a range of public events addressing topics such as mental health and spiritual living, and has been invited to speak at gatherings that draw young audiences.

Das has also contributed as a co-faculty member at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, bringing his experience in leadership and life skills into an academic context. His profile blends practical experience from the corporate world with his monastic training, which informs his coaching and public presentations.

Personal life

He follows the Vaishnava tradition within Gaudiya Vaishnavism and identifies as Hindu. He practices celibacy. His family includes a retired government officer father and a sister who works in a multinational corporation; other parental and sibling details are not provided in the available information.

Public profile

Das is known publicly by several names, including Amogh Lila Prabhu. His background as an engineer turned monk and motivational speaker is a frequent part of his public narrative. He often frames his talks around inner life, personal responsibility and the relevance of spiritual teachings to contemporary challenges. His conversational style and use of humour have been noted as features of his presentations.

Controversy and response

In July 2023 Das made remarks about historical spiritual figures that were judged offensive by ISKCON authorities. The organisation directed him to observe a month of atonement in the Govardhan hills and required him to step away from public-facing roles during that period. ISKCON reported that he acknowledged the mistake and undertook the prescribed period of seclusion and prayer.

Latest updates

As of the most recent information available here, Das continues to be associated with ISKCON and its activities, having served in leadership at the Dwarka temple and continued his public speaking and coaching engagements. Details beyond those included above are not provided in the source material.
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Recent Work

Addressing mental health at ISKCON Mega Youth Festival Xpression 2023

Spoke on mental health and related topics at the ISKCON Mega Youth Festival held in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

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Career Highlights

  1. Vice president at ISKCON Temple, Dwarka, Delhi
  2. Co-faculty member at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
  3. Transitioned from software engineering to monastic life in ISKCON
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amogh Lila Das born?

2 July 1980

What is Amogh Lila Das known for?

Monk, Lifestyle Coach, Motivational Speaker, Engineer

What is Amogh Lila Das’s marital status?

Celibate