Founder and Guru
Shailesh Kumar,
The Founder and Guru of DHC
Guru Shailesh Kumar is a man of undeniable warmth and vibrant energy. With a life dedicated to guiding others toward inner peace and joy, he draws from ancient Eastern wisdom and his own profound journey of spiritual discovery. This path has led him to some of the world’s most sacred places—from the heights of the Himalayas to over a hundred ancient temples in India—where he has sought the guidance of spiritual masters and connected deeply with the divine. As the founder of Divine Heart Center, Shailesh has built an organization focused on spreading the power of meditation and spiritual growth.
Since its founding in 2008, Divine Heart Center has touched thousands of lives across India, North America, and Europe, offering a diverse range of programs to help people along their unique journeys of self-realization. Shailesh combines his impressive academic background from institutions like BITS Pilani, Northeastern University, and MIT Sloan with his senior role at Google to offer a path to self-discovery that is as accessible as it is deeply rooted in spiritual practices. He brings a modern understanding to Eastern traditions like Spiritual Healing and Raja Yoga, providing methods for spiritual growth that are both practical and profound.
A global authority on Rudraksha beads, Shailesh has successfully used these holy beads in over 500 cases of spiritual healing, benefiting individuals, homes, and businesses alike. During the pandemic, Divine Heart Center offered over a million minutes of free meditation to help people find peace amidst uncertainty.
Recently, Shailesh and Divine Heart Center received recognition with the Silicon India Award for The Most Promising Company Founded or Managed by Indians in the U.S. (2024). More than a spiritual teacher, Shailesh is a guide, friend, and source of wisdom to many—from CEOs to students—each finding personalized support on their spiritual path. His approach is uniquely attuned to each individual, understanding that spiritual growth is a personal journey and fostering a deep, genuine connection with everyone he guides.