Commandery of the Order of Merit of the People's Republic of Poland – 1988 (now the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of Poland) Knight Grand Commander of the Humane Order of African Redemption of Liberia – 1989 Commander's Cross of the Bundesverdienstkreuz – 1989 Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star of Sweden −1989 Order of Merit of Egypt, 1st Grade – 1990 In 1990, in recognition of his service and contribution to world shipping, Srivastava was conferred, by Elizabeth II, the title of Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (KCMG) Commander By Number of the Order of Isabel the Catholic of Spain, 2nd Class – 1994 Commander of the Naval Order of Admiral Padilla of Colombia – 2004 From organisations Gold Mercury International Award Ad Personam – 1984 Award, Seatrade Academy – 1988 Silver Medal of Honour of Malmo, Sweden – 1988 In 1991, he received the International Maritime Prize from the International Maritime Organization for his contribution to their work and objectives. Family C.P. Srivastava was married to Nirmala Srivastava, the founder of Sahaja Yoga - a spiritual movement, based on an experience called "Self-realization". C.P. Srivastava has stated that: "his life has been greatly influenced by his wife and he has been motivated by her vision of one Almighty God and one human family". He has been motivated by this vision in all aspects of his life and believes it can be applied worldwide. The couple had two daughters, Kalpana Srivastava and Sadhana Varma. Relationship to Sahaja Yoga Sir C.P. Srivastava practised Sahaja Yoga, he has said it changes people from the core. He has described Sahaja Yoga practitioners as being miracles of transformation and displaying an angelic quality. He believed that the rapid spread of Sahaja Yoga is very important for the world. References Bibliography C.P. Srivastava, Lal Bahadur Shastri: a life of truth in politics (New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1995) C.P. Srivastava, Corruption: India's enemy within (New Delhi: Macmillan India, 2001) C.P. Srivastava, Speech in Sydney, Australia (2006) External links Dr Chandrika Prasad Srivastava – ‘a living legend of the maritime world’ IMO Secretary-General Emeritus Dr. C.P. Srivastava, KCMG, remembered 1920 births 2013 deaths Honorary Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Indian Civil Service (British India) officers Indian diplomats Recipients of the Padma Bhushan in civil