Born in 1784 (Samvat 1840) into a Sathodara Nagar Brahmin family near Nadiad, Gujarat, Premanand Swami's early life was marked by adversity.
At the age of eleven, he encountered Swaminarayan during a procession in Jetpur, an event that profoundly influenced his future path.
[4] His major works include: Premanand Swami's Drupad verses are considered particularly noteworthy in Indian classical music.
[3] Swaminarayan held Premanand Swami in high regard, often praising his devotion and poetic talents.
[3] Premanand Swami's compositions frequently described Swaminarayan as the manifest form of Purushottam (supreme God), reflecting his deep spiritual understanding and devotion.