Overview
- Mamta Kulkarni announced on Instagram that she is stepping down from the post with effect from January 27, 2026.
- She stated the decision was made in a sound state of mind and described it as part of her personal spiritual journey.
- Kulkarni said she has no grievance with Dr Acharya Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi and thanked him for the respect she received.
- She plans to continue her spiritual practice quietly without holding any official designation, citing a belief that truth does not require titles.
- She referenced guidance from her guru, Shree Chaitnaya Gangagiri Nath, and contrasted the move with her 2025 initiation and the later expulsion announced that year.