Born in northern India in 1957, Prem Rawat was given the title "Maharaji" - meaning "Great Teacher" - at an early age, in recognition of his ability to impart this special gift to human beings.
Isinilang sa hilagang India noong 1957, si Prem Rawat ay napagkalooban ng pamagat na “Maharaji” –ang ibig sabihin ay “Dakilang Guro” – sa murang gulang, sa pagkilala sa kanyang kakayahan na ibahagi ang katangi-tanging handog sa sangkatauhan.