Meera Grimes (Also known as Balameera Chandra) was under the tutelage of Swami Vaidyanathan for about twelve years. But her great spiritual turn came in 1987, and since then she has totally dedicated her life for the Swami’s work.

She published a book on the Swami’s teachings, Offspring of God and Play of God in 2002.

She is a spiritual story-teller, Harikatha, from her childhood and has given numerous public performances and was awarded the Tamil Nadu Government’s prestigious title, Kalaimamani, in 1983.

She has published a book on Harikatha in 2008 and has also published several articles in various journals including Sangeet Natak Academy Journal, Government of India, Delhi.

A graduate in History, vidwan in Music, and a Bharata Natyam dance teacher, she is a rare combination of art and spiritual wisdom and a dedicated disciple of Swami Vaidyanathan.

You may contact Meera at : ipmeera@yahoo.com