By Mewati Sitaram
Prem Rawat, New York Times bestselling author, on March 2, 2025, broke the Guinness World Record for the largest audience at a multiple-author book reading, drawing 133,234 attendees in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, India. This shattered the previous record of 20,264, set by J.K. Rowling in 2000.
Rawat read excerpts from his latest book, Breath: Wake Up to Life, while Indian author Vipul Rikhi read from Drunk on Love. The event, organized by Raj Vidya Kender, marks Rawat’s third Guinness World Record, following previous records in 2023 for the largest single-author book reading and the largest lecture audience.
“This event reflects the power of Prem Rawat’s message of peace and inspiration,” said Lohit Sharma, representing Raj Vidya Kender.
Prem Rawat – Author and Global Peace Advocate
Prem Rawat, a New York Times bestselling author and two-time Guinness World Record holder, has inspired millions with his message of peace, happiness, and hope. A prodigy in his youth, Prem delivered his first speech at just 4 years old in India. Now based in the U.S., he tours internationally, working with diverse audiences to help them find inner peace.
He is the author of Hear Yourself: How to Find Peace in a Noisy World and Breath: Wake Up to Life. Prem also created the Peace Education Program, which is now active in 87 countries. His world records include the largest audience for a single-author book reading (114,704 people) and the largest lecture audience (375,603).
A passionate pilot, photographer, cook, and classic car restorer, Prem is also a father and grandfather.
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