An author, spiritual seeker, and lifelong student of Vedanta. Born and raised in Kolkata, she studied English Literature at Oxford University and later built a successful career in banking and technology in the U.S., where she has lived for over 30 years.
Her spiritual journey began after attending a lecture at the Ramakrishna Mission in Berkeley, which sparked a deep interest in Vedic philosophy. Now a devoted follower of Advaita Vedanta, Priya has also studied Sanskrit to engage more deeply with ancient texts.
Her first book, Rama, A Man of Dharma (Penguin India, 2024), reimagined Rama as a model of ethical leadership. Her latest, Life Is a Battlefield (Penguin India, 2025), offers a modern, practical interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita for anyone seeking clarity, strength, and purpose.
Written from personal experience—including a cancer diagnosis and raising a child with autism—Priya’s work is both deeply spiritual and profoundly human, grounded in lived wisdom she hopes will help others find peace amid life’s challenges.