Mahan Of The Day :-Shriram Sharma Acharya

Shriram Sharma Acharya
Founder and Patron Gayatri Pariwar
Born	Shriram Sharma September 20, 1911 Awalkhera, Agra, UP, India
Died	June 2, 1990 Haridwar
Residence	Shantikunj Haridwar, India
Nationality	Indian
Other names	Sriram Matta, Gurudev, Vedmurti, Yug Rishi, Yug Drishta
Citizenship	India
Known for	Founder and Patron of All World Gayatri Pariwar
Home town	Awalkhera, Agra, India
Successor	Shailbala Pandya
Religion	Hindu
Spouse	Bhagwati Devi Sharma
Partner	Citizen of World
Website
www.awgp.org

 

Shriram Sharma (September 20, 1911 – June 2, 1990) was an Indian seer, sage, a prominent philosopher, a visionary of the New Golden Era, and the Founder of the All World Gayatri Pariwar, which has its headquarters at Shantikunj, Haridwar.
He devoted his life to the welfare of people and the refinement of the moral and cultural environment. He pioneered the revival of spirituality, creative integration of the modern and ancient sciences and religion relevant in the challenging circumstances of the present times. His personality was a harmonious blend of a saint and spiritual scientist.


Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya was born on the 20th September 1911 as the son of Pt. Roopkishore Sharma and Mata Dankunvari Devi in Anvalkheda (Dist. Agra, India).
Right from his childhood, Acharyaji showed the yearning and deep commitment for the welfare of common masses when he took a brave step of nursing an old “untouchable” woman suffering from leprosy against the strong disapproval and displeasure of his family. She used to work in their household and was called Chapko, Acharyaji was curious about her prolonged absence, when she did not show up for a few days. So he set out in her search towards the outskirts of the village (“untouchable” settlements were usually constructed on the outskirts of the villages). He found her in a terrible condition, screaming out in pain and agony, the screams suppressed due the lack of energy and being devoid of food, conditions worse than that of animals, stripped of all human dignity. The reason for her degradation to a creature of pity was the combined apathy of the residents of the village and her relatives, but the only one who cared was Acharyaji. He conferred with physicians and vaidyas (traditional Hindu physicians), procured the medicines, the dressings for her. Took out time daily to bathe her, to apply medicine, dress her wounds and feed her. This was particularly remarkable during the time when the "Chhut-Achhut" (untouchability) crisis was at its peak. This event in his life is particularly important as it highlights his belief in Karm (action, doing, hands-on-approach) in life.
The Great freedom fighter and founder of Banaras Hindu University, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya solemnized his sacred thread ceremony (Yagyopaveet) and initiated him in the Gayatri Mantra.
At the age of fifteen, his Spiritual Guru, a Himalayan Yogi, Sarveshwaranandji had appeared in his vision during the worship in the astral form. As per Sarveshwarandji's instruction, Gurudev performed twenty-four lakh times (2.4 million) recitation of Gayatri Mantra each for twenty-four years (24 mahapurashcarañas). He visited Himalayas four times for higher spiritual attainments and at the same time took active part in India's freedom movement. He was sent to jail thrice for his participation in freedom movement.

Young Shriram started participating in Indian freedom movement in the age of just 12 years. He created Baal Sena (children's army) to oppose British government and help victims. Worried by his increasing participation in movement, his family members tried to stop him, but he left home in the midnight, walked for 12 hours and reached Agra. There he joined volunteer camp of Indian National Congress. Fellow freedom fighters nicknamed him as "Matt" (the Intoxicated, read as: obsessed, completely devoted to the idea of a Free India) on account of his dedication and devotion.Many of his revolutionary writings and poetries were published in hindi newspaper Sainik (soldier) with nickname of Matta.

After hanging of Bhagat Singh, he was arrested for breaking prohibitory orders in April 1931 in Agra but released soon. Undeterred by this, he announced a flag procession in village Parakhi near his home village Awalkhera. Government again issued prohibitory orders. Police attacked on procession with batons. Shriram became unconscious and later moved to hospital. Doctors were astonished when they found that a piece of cloth from flag was still stuck between his jaws which he has taken into his mouth to save flag from police.
In 1933, he left for Kolkata to attend Rashtriya Adhivation (national meet) of Congress, but arrested and sent to Asansol jail with other national leaders such as Mahamana Madan Mohan Malaviya, Swaruparani Nehru, Devdas Gandhi, Rafi Ahmad Kidwai etc. At the age of 25 years he was again arrested on charges of flag hoisting on government establishments and transferred to many jails. He was released after almost one year.


Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya visited Shri Aurobindo Ashram at Pondicherry, Maharshi Raman's Ashram at Tiruvannamalai, Santiniketan of Shri Rabindranath Tagore and worked with Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad. During his participation in Indian freedom mevement, he came in close contact with eminent national leaders. In 1935, he embarked upon the task of social upliftment through spiritual means with the blessings of Mahatma Gandhi. In 1946, he married Bhagwati Devi Sharma, and ever since, the saintly couple dedicatedly pursued the goal of spiritual upliftment of humankind.

Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya(revered as “Gurudev” by his disciples) was a great devotee of Goddess Gayatri. He successfully practiced and mastered the highest kinds of sadhanas described in Hinduism. He had deciphered the hidden science of Tantras. He had attained the supreme knowledge of the philosophy and science of the Gayatri Mantra and yoga. He pioneered experiments on simple sadhanas, which could be easily pursued by the common masses.

To help people, his aim was to diagnose the root cause of the ailing state of the world today and enable the upliftment of society. Acharyaji recognized the crisis of faith, people’s ignorance of the powers of the inner self, and the lack of righteous attitude and conduct.
Realizing the potential of inspirational literature and its importance in sparking an intellectual evolution, he had chosen writing as the principal mode towards uprooting the evil tendencies and blind faith from people’s minds and arousing the indwelling wisdom, strength and spiritual bliss.

Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya initiated the movement of VICHAR KRANTI (Thought Revolution) with the very first issue of “Akhand Jyoti” in 1940(Jan). By 1960, he had compiled, edited and translated the 4 Vedas, 108 Upanishads, 6 Darshanas, 18 Puranas, 20 Smritis, 24 Gitas, Yogavashishtha, Nirukta, Vyakaran, hundreds of Aranyakas and Brahmanas with lucid commentaries to enable the masses to understand the knowledge contained in them. The translation was also aimed at eliminating misconceptions, superstitions and blind customs, which were propagated in the medieval era by misinterpretations of the Vedas and other scriptures. This contribution to the world of knowledge and human culture was highly acclaimed and the distinguished title of “Vedmurti” was conferred upon him in its recognition.

Understanding the modern day psychology of the people, and recognizing the non-relevance, in the present times, of the mythical characters and the background of life depicted in the Puranas, he wrote “Pragya Purana” in the narrative and conversational style of the ancient Puranas to preach the eternal principles of happy, progressive and ideal life with practical guidance relevant to the modern age.

He wrote many books on almost all aspects of human life, whether it be the elucidation of the esoteric aspects of the subtle science of spirituality, research directions on brain and consciousness, discussions on child psychology and family institutions, guidelines on mental, emotional and physical health, and cheerful attitude in daily life.In his analysis we find no place for delusion, confusion or misconception. Through his literature he strikes a chord of empathy in the reader. The message conveyed in the literature touches the reader’s heart with deep sensitiveness, producing a sea of change in his attitudes and ideologies.

His discourses manifested similar perfection of eloquence. The simplicity of language in his orations and his ability to establish a rapport with the audience is said to have had a hypnotizing effect on the listener’s mind. The spiritual radiance and integrity of his character, faultless synchronicity of his deeds with the principles he preached and the purity of his sentiments added to the motivating power of his pen and voice.

On the completion of the 24 Mahapurashcharans, Pt. Shriram Sharma established Gayatri Tapobhumi at Mathura, India in 1953. He organized a grand 1008 Kundi Yagya in 1958, which served as a base to launch the Yug Nirman Yojna, a global movement for moral, cultural, intellectual and spiritual refinement and reconstruction. The objectives of this movement are to reform the individual, the family and social values of mankind and to change the current ideologies and concepts of morality and social structure for a better tomorrow.

Through various activities at Mathura, including the performance of yagnas on large scale, Acharyaji gathered a team of dedicated men and women. Thus the organization called “Gayatri Pariwar” was born.
As per the plans projected under the Yug Nirman Yojna, the mission has contributed to the upliftment of the personal, familial and social aspects of human life. Its major activities include mass awareness and education on cultural values through small and large scale Gayatri Yojnas and collective projects of social transformation with people’s voluntary participation. Propagation of ideal marriages without dowry and extravagant shows has been a significant and trend-setting achievement, especially in the Indian context. Other achievements include upliftment of the social status of women and an integrated and self-reliant development of villages.

All world gayatri pariwar is celebrating guru purnima on 25th July 2010.

Guru-Pornima-Greeting-The Biggest Power of the New Era

According to the pressing need of the present times, he developed Shantikunj, as spiritual center for implementing the teachings of Great Rishis (Spiritual Scientists) into practice. He established Brahmvarchas Research Institute at Haridwar, a center for inter communion of science and religion. The prime aim of establishing the Brahmavarchas Research Institute is to establish the ancient Indian Yogic Philosophy as the science and art of living.


Acharyaji pioneered the resurrection of the rishi culture by simultaneous renaissance and expansion of the reformative and constructive endeavours of the leading rishis of the Vedic Age. He reviewed the immortal contributions of the divine culture of India to the rest of the world and endeavoured for nurturing and re-establishing the foundational elements of the Indian Culture and the roots of its divine nature in new scientific light through several activities of the Gayatri Pariwar.

As a part of his intensive study of the Indian culture and religious philosophy, he rediscovered the sociological and psychological importance of pilgrimage. He taught us how the ancient glory and the real purpose of the tirthas (sacred places of pilgrimage) could be revived in the present times for the welfare of the masses.
The Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (the Divine Culture University) inaugurated in 2002, under the auspices of Shantikunj is an instrument for the revival of the Divine Indian Culture as per his vision.
Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya was convinced that modern man could not be persuaded to accept the values of life patronized by ancient spirituality until and unless these were proved to be scientifically viable for the welfare of the individual and the society. This was indeed a Herculean task, given the trends of intellectual and scientific evolution over past millennium and almost simultaneous deterioration of religion and culture, which had resulted in a near total neglect of spirituality in the human life and the emergence of blind faiths, misconceptions, and prejudices. The Brahmavarchas Research Institute founded by him in 1979 near Shantikunj stands as a living example of how the idea of scientific spirituality could be implemented and researched in the modern laboratories.

Pt. Shriram Sharma &
Mata Bhagvati Devi Sharma

During 1984–1986, he carried out the unique spiritual experiment of sukshmikaraña, meaning sublimation of vital force and physical, mental and spiritual energies. He authored a special set of 40 books (termed Revolutionary Literature or Krantidharmi Sahitya) highlighting the future of the world and conveying the message of the dawn in of the New Era of Truth during the 21st Century. On 2 June 1990, he died In 1991 India released a postage stamp in his honour inscribed Sri Ram Sharma Acharya^.



Thereafter, his soulmate revered Mata Bhagavati Devi guided the series of Ashwamedha Yagyas, which accelerated the pace of global expansion of the mission during the critical juncture of the decade of change of a millennium and change of an era. She died on 19 September 1994.

Mahan Of The Day :-Shriram Sharma Acharya

Shriram Sharma Acharya
Founder and Patron Gayatri Pariwar
Born	Shriram Sharma September 20, 1911 Awalkhera, Agra, UP, India
Died	June 2, 1990 Haridwar
Residence	Shantikunj Haridwar, India
Nationality	Indian
Other names	Sriram Matta, Gurudev, Vedmurti, Yug Rishi, Yug Drishta
Citizenship	India
Known for	Founder and Patron of All World Gayatri Pariwar
Home town	Awalkhera, Agra, India
Successor	Shailbala Pandya
Religion	Hindu
Spouse	Bhagwati Devi Sharma
Partner	Citizen of World
Website
www.awgp.org

 

Shriram Sharma (September 20, 1911 – June 2, 1990) was an Indian seer, sage, a prominent philosopher, a visionary of the New Golden Era, and the Founder of the All World Gayatri Pariwar, which has its headquarters at Shantikunj, Haridwar.
He devoted his life to the welfare of people and the refinement of the moral and cultural environment. He pioneered the revival of spirituality, creative integration of the modern and ancient sciences and religion relevant in the challenging circumstances of the present times. His personality was a harmonious blend of a saint and spiritual scientist.


Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya was born on the 20th September 1911 as the son of Pt. Roopkishore Sharma and Mata Dankunvari Devi in Anvalkheda (Dist. Agra, India).
Right from his childhood, Acharyaji showed the yearning and deep commitment for the welfare of common masses when he took a brave step of nursing an old “untouchable” woman suffering from leprosy against the strong disapproval and displeasure of his family. She used to work in their household and was called Chapko, Acharyaji was curious about her prolonged absence, when she did not show up for a few days. So he set out in her search towards the outskirts of the village (“untouchable” settlements were usually constructed on the outskirts of the villages). He found her in a terrible condition, screaming out in pain and agony, the screams suppressed due the lack of energy and being devoid of food, conditions worse than that of animals, stripped of all human dignity. The reason for her degradation to a creature of pity was the combined apathy of the residents of the village and her relatives, but the only one who cared was Acharyaji. He conferred with physicians and vaidyas (traditional Hindu physicians), procured the medicines, the dressings for her. Took out time daily to bathe her, to apply medicine, dress her wounds and feed her. This was particularly remarkable during the time when the "Chhut-Achhut" (untouchability) crisis was at its peak. This event in his life is particularly important as it highlights his belief in Karm (action, doing, hands-on-approach) in life.
The Great freedom fighter and founder of Banaras Hindu University, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya solemnized his sacred thread ceremony (Yagyopaveet) and initiated him in the Gayatri Mantra.
At the age of fifteen, his Spiritual Guru, a Himalayan Yogi, Sarveshwaranandji had appeared in his vision during the worship in the astral form. As per Sarveshwarandji's instruction, Gurudev performed twenty-four lakh times (2.4 million) recitation of Gayatri Mantra each for twenty-four years (24 mahapurashcarañas). He visited Himalayas four times for higher spiritual attainments and at the same time took active part in India's freedom movement. He was sent to jail thrice for his participation in freedom movement.

Young Shriram started participating in Indian freedom movement in the age of just 12 years. He created Baal Sena (children's army) to oppose British government and help victims. Worried by his increasing participation in movement, his family members tried to stop him, but he left home in the midnight, walked for 12 hours and reached Agra. There he joined volunteer camp of Indian National Congress. Fellow freedom fighters nicknamed him as "Matt" (the Intoxicated, read as: obsessed, completely devoted to the idea of a Free India) on account of his dedication and devotion.Many of his revolutionary writings and poetries were published in hindi newspaper Sainik (soldier) with nickname of Matta.

After hanging of Bhagat Singh, he was arrested for breaking prohibitory orders in April 1931 in Agra but released soon. Undeterred by this, he announced a flag procession in village Parakhi near his home village Awalkhera. Government again issued prohibitory orders. Police attacked on procession with batons. Shriram became unconscious and later moved to hospital. Doctors were astonished when they found that a piece of cloth from flag was still stuck between his jaws which he has taken into his mouth to save flag from police.
In 1933, he left for Kolkata to attend Rashtriya Adhivation (national meet) of Congress, but arrested and sent to Asansol jail with other national leaders such as Mahamana Madan Mohan Malaviya, Swaruparani Nehru, Devdas Gandhi, Rafi Ahmad Kidwai etc. At the age of 25 years he was again arrested on charges of flag hoisting on government establishments and transferred to many jails. He was released after almost one year.


Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya visited Shri Aurobindo Ashram at Pondicherry, Maharshi Raman's Ashram at Tiruvannamalai, Santiniketan of Shri Rabindranath Tagore and worked with Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad. During his participation in Indian freedom mevement, he came in close contact with eminent national leaders. In 1935, he embarked upon the task of social upliftment through spiritual means with the blessings of Mahatma Gandhi. In 1946, he married Bhagwati Devi Sharma, and ever since, the saintly couple dedicatedly pursued the goal of spiritual upliftment of humankind.

Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya(revered as “Gurudev” by his disciples) was a great devotee of Goddess Gayatri. He successfully practiced and mastered the highest kinds of sadhanas described in Hinduism. He had deciphered the hidden science of Tantras. He had attained the supreme knowledge of the philosophy and science of the Gayatri Mantra and yoga. He pioneered experiments on simple sadhanas, which could be easily pursued by the common masses.

To help people, his aim was to diagnose the root cause of the ailing state of the world today and enable the upliftment of society. Acharyaji recognized the crisis of faith, people’s ignorance of the powers of the inner self, and the lack of righteous attitude and conduct.
Realizing the potential of inspirational literature and its importance in sparking an intellectual evolution, he had chosen writing as the principal mode towards uprooting the evil tendencies and blind faith from people’s minds and arousing the indwelling wisdom, strength and spiritual bliss.

Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya initiated the movement of VICHAR KRANTI (Thought Revolution) with the very first issue of “Akhand Jyoti” in 1940(Jan). By 1960, he had compiled, edited and translated the 4 Vedas, 108 Upanishads, 6 Darshanas, 18 Puranas, 20 Smritis, 24 Gitas, Yogavashishtha, Nirukta, Vyakaran, hundreds of Aranyakas and Brahmanas with lucid commentaries to enable the masses to understand the knowledge contained in them. The translation was also aimed at eliminating misconceptions, superstitions and blind customs, which were propagated in the medieval era by misinterpretations of the Vedas and other scriptures. This contribution to the world of knowledge and human culture was highly acclaimed and the distinguished title of “Vedmurti” was conferred upon him in its recognition.

Understanding the modern day psychology of the people, and recognizing the non-relevance, in the present times, of the mythical characters and the background of life depicted in the Puranas, he wrote “Pragya Purana” in the narrative and conversational style of the ancient Puranas to preach the eternal principles of happy, progressive and ideal life with practical guidance relevant to the modern age.

He wrote many books on almost all aspects of human life, whether it be the elucidation of the esoteric aspects of the subtle science of spirituality, research directions on brain and consciousness, discussions on child psychology and family institutions, guidelines on mental, emotional and physical health, and cheerful attitude in daily life.In his analysis we find no place for delusion, confusion or misconception. Through his literature he strikes a chord of empathy in the reader. The message conveyed in the literature touches the reader’s heart with deep sensitiveness, producing a sea of change in his attitudes and ideologies.

His discourses manifested similar perfection of eloquence. The simplicity of language in his orations and his ability to establish a rapport with the audience is said to have had a hypnotizing effect on the listener’s mind. The spiritual radiance and integrity of his character, faultless synchronicity of his deeds with the principles he preached and the purity of his sentiments added to the motivating power of his pen and voice.

On the completion of the 24 Mahapurashcharans, Pt. Shriram Sharma established Gayatri Tapobhumi at Mathura, India in 1953. He organized a grand 1008 Kundi Yagya in 1958, which served as a base to launch the Yug Nirman Yojna, a global movement for moral, cultural, intellectual and spiritual refinement and reconstruction. The objectives of this movement are to reform the individual, the family and social values of mankind and to change the current ideologies and concepts of morality and social structure for a better tomorrow.

Through various activities at Mathura, including the performance of yagnas on large scale, Acharyaji gathered a team of dedicated men and women. Thus the organization called “Gayatri Pariwar” was born.
As per the plans projected under the Yug Nirman Yojna, the mission has contributed to the upliftment of the personal, familial and social aspects of human life. Its major activities include mass awareness and education on cultural values through small and large scale Gayatri Yojnas and collective projects of social transformation with people’s voluntary participation. Propagation of ideal marriages without dowry and extravagant shows has been a significant and trend-setting achievement, especially in the Indian context. Other achievements include upliftment of the social status of women and an integrated and self-reliant development of villages.

All world gayatri pariwar is celebrating guru purnima on 25th July 2010.

Guru-Pornima-Greeting-The Biggest Power of the New Era

According to the pressing need of the present times, he developed Shantikunj, as spiritual center for implementing the teachings of Great Rishis (Spiritual Scientists) into practice. He established Brahmvarchas Research Institute at Haridwar, a center for inter communion of science and religion. The prime aim of establishing the Brahmavarchas Research Institute is to establish the ancient Indian Yogic Philosophy as the science and art of living.


Acharyaji pioneered the resurrection of the rishi culture by simultaneous renaissance and expansion of the reformative and constructive endeavours of the leading rishis of the Vedic Age. He reviewed the immortal contributions of the divine culture of India to the rest of the world and endeavoured for nurturing and re-establishing the foundational elements of the Indian Culture and the roots of its divine nature in new scientific light through several activities of the Gayatri Pariwar.

As a part of his intensive study of the Indian culture and religious philosophy, he rediscovered the sociological and psychological importance of pilgrimage. He taught us how the ancient glory and the real purpose of the tirthas (sacred places of pilgrimage) could be revived in the present times for the welfare of the masses.
The Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (the Divine Culture University) inaugurated in 2002, under the auspices of Shantikunj is an instrument for the revival of the Divine Indian Culture as per his vision.
Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya was convinced that modern man could not be persuaded to accept the values of life patronized by ancient spirituality until and unless these were proved to be scientifically viable for the welfare of the individual and the society. This was indeed a Herculean task, given the trends of intellectual and scientific evolution over past millennium and almost simultaneous deterioration of religion and culture, which had resulted in a near total neglect of spirituality in the human life and the emergence of blind faiths, misconceptions, and prejudices. The Brahmavarchas Research Institute founded by him in 1979 near Shantikunj stands as a living example of how the idea of scientific spirituality could be implemented and researched in the modern laboratories.

Pt. Shriram Sharma &
Mata Bhagvati Devi Sharma

During 1984–1986, he carried out the unique spiritual experiment of sukshmikaraña, meaning sublimation of vital force and physical, mental and spiritual energies. He authored a special set of 40 books (termed Revolutionary Literature or Krantidharmi Sahitya) highlighting the future of the world and conveying the message of the dawn in of the New Era of Truth during the 21st Century. On 2 June 1990, he died In 1991 India released a postage stamp in his honour inscribed Sri Ram Sharma Acharya^.



Thereafter, his soulmate revered Mata Bhagavati Devi guided the series of Ashwamedha Yagyas, which accelerated the pace of global expansion of the mission during the critical juncture of the decade of change of a millennium and change of an era. She died on 19 September 1994.

Mahan Of The Day:- Swami Sathyananda Saraswathi

Swami Sathyananda Saraswathi

  Jagadguru Swami Sathyananda Saraswathi (September 22, 1935 – November 23, 2006) also known as Chenkottukonam Swamiji, was a Hindu spiritual teacher, orator, historian and religious scholar. He was the founder of Hindu Aikya Vedi and remained its chairman until his death.
He established Sree Rama Dasa Mission. He was an exponent,of the 4 spiritual paths-Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga and Karma Yoga, a veritable treasure of Divine wisdom,an ecstasic devotee of the Divine mother goddess,a yogi par excellence and the greatest karmayogi to uphold Sanatana Dharma since Swami Vivekananda.




He was a poet, an ispiring orator, historian & religious scholar of great philosophical depth whose emphasis has been on the scientific interpretation of religion to highlight the essence and the true scientific spirit behind it. He is known for his zealous efforts for the cause of Hindu unity in India and at international level,the temple rights restoration movements led by him and his fiery exhortations of immense scientific and philosophical depth.
He conducted the Sathakoti Archana(1 Billion Holy Names of the Divine Mother) in Thiruvananthapuram in the millennium year 2000 which was characterised by many miracles including the Holy Descent of the Divine Mother as luminous light on the concluding day which was recorded by scientists and scholars of international repute using instruments like Kirlian Camera,Tonograph, Aura camera etc.

Swamiji was born Shekharan Nair on the 22nd of September, 1935 in the Mangalath Tharavad,a Hindu noble family near Panimoola Devi temple, Andoorkonam, near Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) the capital of the erstwhile Travancore.

Swamiji was a spiritual child and exceptionally gifted as noted by his contemporaries. He was an excellent student, a gifted poet, and a promoter of classical arts. Even at a very young age, he developed a strong spiritual earnest and had an inborn spiritual disposition that flowered as he grew up.
At the age of 8, Swamiji started reciting Sreemad Bhagavatham of Thunchaththu Ramanujan Ezhuthachan, the father of Malayalam literature. He memorized the Vishnu Sahasranama before he was 5 & realised Lord Krishna at the age of 9.

He was inspired by the writings of Swami Vivekananda and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. When in the fifth standard, an inexhaustible desire to take Sannyas entered His young mind.
Swamiji graduated in Economics and History from Mahatma Gandhi College and took a Bachelor of Education degree from the University College, Trivandrum and Studied Philosophy for Post-graduation but did not write the exams as per his guru’s wishes.

During college days, he actively participated in extracurricular activities. He was always a topper academically, as well as in elocutions and essay-competitions. As a university student, he organised a symposium on ‘Kumaran Asan and his Doctrine of Love’.He was involved in ‘Sarvodaya’ activities at the age of 18. He met Shri Kelappan, the Sarvodaya leader. Swamiji was an avid reader of Gandhian literature and participated in the Gramadan, Jeevadan programmes. He held responsible positions in ‘Shanti Sena’ at the national level. He also render valuable service to the weak and downtrodden sections of society.

While he was working as an English master at a High School,he was summoned to the Ashram on the eve of his proposed departure to the Himalayas by Sree Neelakanta Gurupadar,a 20th century mystic hermit ,a veritable treasure of Vedic wisdom who was known for his intense, incessant and penetrating penance yet spending an ordinary life clad in a short peace of dhoti for 45 years, never stepping out of the 14 cent area of the ashram.

He was initiated in to Sannyasa & trained by his guru who spoke very little and communicated through symbolism and eye-movements.The ever-attentive disciple fulfilled every duty in an impeccable manner. During the 3 years of close association with Gurupadar, Swamiji attained spiritual and intellectual bliss. The Guru-Shishya relationship they had was a living example of Guru Gita and re- enaction of the blissful love between Sree Rama and Lord Anjaneya.
After the samadhi of his guru, he took the reins of a humble organization and single-handely built it into an organization of International Significance.
His Holiness performed fourteen-year-long penance on Sree Lalita Tripurasundari, the divine mother goddess with a rigorous regime of conducting poojas five times a day. Such an intensity of Sree Lalita Upasana has only been recorded in the live of Adi Shankara. Since then, he has been engaged in the comprehensive uplift of the Indian society
Swamiji registered Sree Rama Dasa Mission’s Universal Society with its motto ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’,in 1981.
Ignorant of the ancient greatness and profundity of the Hindu faith,the Hindus were being exploited by vested interests.Distorted versions of the classical texts were being circulated and studied,votaries were divided by politicians and places of worship were being attacked. Regrettably, no politicians or intellectuals ever resented the concerted and continuous acts. It was against this background that Swamiji,stepped out of the Ashram to spearhead the movement against communal violence,intellectual subversion ,distortion of history and false propaganda against Indian heritage.

He played the key role in forging unity Hindu organizations in the state since the 1970s. He fought valiantly, leading marches and rallies against destruction of ancient temples, false propaganda and subversion about Indian Culture and mass religious conversions by giving false hopes to financially and socially backward people.

• In April 1983, in response to the desecration by communal miscreants of an ancient and sacred temple at Palukachimala Hill in Kannur, Swamiji organized a convention of Hindu Sannyasins from major organisations allover India and subsequently a procession of sannyasins was conducted for the first time in the history of free India, from North Kerala to Kanyakumari, (the land’s end of the Indian mainland.

Over 800 meetings were held on the way criticising the iconoclastic tendencies of vested interests. The event kindled the enthusiasm of all sections of the society.

• As the president of the Nilackal Action Committee and Swamiji restored the holy place for Ayyappa devotees near Sabarimala and amicably settled the dispute between Hindu and Christian religious groups.

• He played the key-role in Guruvayoor Temple Liberation Struggle and agitations against Devaswom Bill in 1996.

• Swamiji also ensured uninterrupted continuation of Gurupadar’s tradition of Parayanam (recitation) of entire Adhyatma Ramayana daily at the temple at Chenkottukonam for more than 8 decades and it still continues to this day.

• In 1989, He started the glorious, spiritual and beautiful Sree Rama Navami Rathyatra covering the southern States of India annually since then.

• Sree Rama Navami Hindu Maha Sammelan (over 12 days) at Trivandrum is carried out every year since 1991, which is a congregation of eminent scholars, pundits, orators and saints.Notable persons include Dr.Murli Manohar Joshi,Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia, Sri Ramanand Sagar, Sri Sikander Bakht, Sri Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma, Swami Chinmayanandaji, Sri Ashok Singhal,Sri Sadananda Kakde, Sri P. Parameswaran, Sri Dattopantji Thengdi etc.

• Swamiji founded Manishi Herbal Research Foundation for excellence in Ayurveda Research and production. Swamiji Himself prescribed the formulations of many previously unknown and potent medicines, which are available through the Mission.

• S.R.D.M.U.S. MEDICAL MISSION was started by Swamiji so that doctors and researchers from all medical spheres (allopathic, ayurvedic, homeopathic, etc.) can provide relief to numerous suffering people in a charitable manner, organising free clinics, mobile dispensaries, and with plans for a super-speciality hospital. The mission carried out extensive work in Mumbai.

• RAMAGIRI ASHRAM AND THE 'VIRAAT-SWAROOPI Hanuman' PROJECT:

Swamiji envisaged the construction of a massive monument, i.e. A 521 foot Murti of Lord Hanuman covered by Panchaloha (5 metals), in Ramagiri, Maharashtra. This is predicted to become a world Hindu centre with a massive hall for mass prayers, a Ramayana theme park, and holistic health centre, so that all people visiting may be reminded of our glorious cultural heritage, feel peaceful and be prayerful.The Ashram in Ramagiri is the only place to keep a lamp burning uninterrupted 24 hours a day, the jyoti (flame) being taken from Swamiji’s Samadhi in Kerala.

• JYOTIKSHETRAM-Temple of Luminance

A massive scientifically built spiritual nucleus already exists in the Ashram premises at Trivandrum in the form of a 108 foot high temple in the area where the Shatakoti Archana was performed. This was named “Jyotikshetra” by Swamiji as thousands of people were witness to a Divine Light in the sky at the culmination of the Shatakoti Archana in the year 2000. The temple was entirely designed by Swamiji and is a unique architectural achievement. Poojya Swamiji attained Mahasamadhi on the 24th of November, 2006. The centre of this temple now houses Swamiji’s Samadhi.
His mission worked for the Spiritual resurrection by putting an end to inequalities, caste-based discrimination in the Indian society and by his intelligent analysis of situations.

• Having ill will to none and compassion for all,he gave solcae to the ailing and the unfortunate. More than 3000 alcoholics have been de-addicted at the ashram under His blessing.

• THE GREATEST ARCHANA IN WORLD HISTORY- 100 CRORE Chants - SATHAKOTI Archana:

In the year 2000, with the urgent need for World peace, Swamiji organized and carried out the unparalleled Shatakoti Archana (1 Billion Chants of Divine Mother’s Name - ‘Lalita Sahasranama Archana’), in which thousands of people devotedly chanted and prayed.The Last one had been conducted by Sage Vyasa at Naimisharanya in Dwapara yuga. 501 lamps (deepas) lighted from all of India’s well known temples were transported without being extinguished from all corners of the country, and people chanted whilst seated before these lamps. It was also the first time in India’s history that an entire train was chartered to ferry people to Trivandrum to chant the Lord’s name. It also commemorated the centenary of Guru’s birth (23 December 1900).
Swamiji along with Vishwachaitanya Narayan Maharaj also conducted a VISHWA SHANTHI YAJNA of 200 Crore Shiva-Dattatreya Namas at Narayanpur, Pune in November–December 2000.

Swamiji has established centres of Sree Rama Dasa Mission in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Richmond, Virginia, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and San Jose in the USA.
Swamiji has disciples and active centres in Malaysia, New Zealand, Switzerland, the Caribbean Islands and the United Kingdom.

Swamiji was awarded the Hindu of the Year 2000 citation by the Federation of Hindu Association (FHA), Los Angeles for the outstanding contributions for the protection and propagation of Sanatana Dharma. He is an Executive Member of the Kendriya Marg Darshak Mandal & Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas Manch.
Swamiji's paper on Elimination of Poverty at the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders at the United Nations was widely appreciated.

With a unique Divine purpose and minimal fanfare, Swamiji conducted tours all over India and countries like USA, Canada, Singapore, Switzerland, Malaysia, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and Suriname to spread His Guru’s message of Universal Brotherhood.

Meetings

• He addressed the delegates on the Scientific Approach to religion at the World Hindu Conference at Madison Square Garden at New York in 1983.He pointed out the fact that the scientifically tempered and technology oriented modern youth could only be brought closer to religion and culture by scientific approach.This brought wide applause for him and resulted in his association with notable disciples like Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia who approached him after the function for a detailed discussion.

He met various organisation heads and spoke to them on wide topics from religion to Vegetarianism, the most memorable encounter being with Neil Armstrong. He toured USA extensively for four months spreading the message of Sanatana Dharma and rejuvenating the faith in the minds of Americans as well as Indian diaspora.

• His Holiness delivered the keynote address at the World Hindu Conference 2000, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago in August 2000.

• Swamiji led the Indian delegates at the sessions on Elimination of Poverty at the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders at the United Nations, in August 2000.

• His Holiness inspired the formation of a Hindu forum for the transmission of the heritage and integration of the future generations to their culture. His Holiness inaugurated the first Kerala Hindu Convention of North America at Dallas, Texas in April 2001.

Swamiji also inaugurated the Second and Third National Conventions of the Kerala Hindus of North America in November 2003 and July 2005 respectively. Since his Samadhi, the Venue of KHNA conventions have been named Sathyananda Nagar in his honour.

• He also inaugurated the Bengali Hindus Conference (America), and encouraged the various region-based organizations to work united.

H.H. is a poet and scholar of great philosophical depth. His poems are marked by their unusual rhythm and vivid imagination. His poetic expressions range from devotional hymns, couplets for children, to highly philosophical and mystical poems on Mother Goddess and Lord Krishna.
H.H has authored many books, articles, essays and pamphlets on various aspects of Hinduism. His emphasis has been on scientific interpretation of religion to highlight the essence and the true scientific spirit behind it.
H.H has completed a ten-volume commentary on The Adhyatma Ramayana bringing out the subtlest and most salient aspects of the epic hitherto uncovered by no scholar. He has magnificently brought to light the relevance of the Dharmic way of life, the noble concept of family, the brotherhood, the social order and the just polity inherent in the Rama Rajya (Utopia/the Kingdom of Rama) to the modern, strife-torn world.
Swamiji’s published works in English are An introduction to Ramayana and Reflections on Hinduism. His Holiness completed an English translation of Rāmacaritamānasa by Gōswāmi Tulsidās.

"No religion should impede the freedom and growth of the innate humanism in man"

"HUMANISM OF THE WORLD"
"Humanism is the oneness and the uniqueness of pure consciousness that underlies the world: both animate and inanimate. To recognize and realize this truth is to harmoniously co-exist with fellow men, other living beings, Mother Earth and the Universe. Religious and secular dogmas that impede the free unfolding of human nature into Humanism and Universalism must be and shall be discarded into the dustbin of history. The artificial barriers like East-West, North-South, etc., conceived and perpetrated by the petty ego of man will disintegrate when the mankind discovers its true nature."
True Religion:

• Religion is the science that discovers the importance and independence of LIFE in the universe.
• Wealth can be gained, but not LIFE.
• The motto of religion is neither to negate nor to neglect, but to conceive and comfort.
• The role of religion is over when the law of unity is interpreted.
• Universe is the abode of service.
• Religion is the essence of universal service.

 

His Holiness was known for his often outspoken attitude against the injustices done to the Hindu Society through his speeches along the length and breadth of Kerala .However,he always quoted references and provided evidence like books,photographs,scientific reports etc. whilst speaking on stage,which can be seen from the videos available online. He openly supported the ideals of Hindutva and the efforts of the Sangh Parivar and its constituent bodies like the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Vishwa Hindu Parishad of which he was a key decision maker and Bharatiya Janata Party with its ideology of Integral humanism based on Advaita Vedanta along with Economic Liberalism and Social Conservatism particularly during the Ayodhya Movement.

He was criticised for providing platforms for these allegedly communal organisations.However,it must be noted that Mata Amritanandamayi who is widely known for her universal love and humanitarian activities was also accused by the Leftists along with Chenkottukonam Swami.
His Holiness died on November 24, 2006 at Thiruvananthapuram . The former Union Minister O. Rajagopal in his condolence message termed the Guru as a brave `Acharya'(teacher) who fought all his life for Hindu renaissance and Hindu unity. The condolence message from Sri Ashok Singhal,President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad International remembered Swamiji as an ‘Intellectual Kshatriya Sannyasi in the lineage of Swami Vivekananda,Swami Dayananda Saraswati and Maharshi Aurobindo.’
His mortal remains are housed in the sanctum sanctorum at the Temple of Luminance in Chenkottukonam, Trivandrum

Mahan Of The Day:- Swami Sathyananda Saraswathi

Swami Sathyananda Saraswathi

  Jagadguru Swami Sathyananda Saraswathi (September 22, 1935 – November 23, 2006) also known as Chenkottukonam Swamiji, was a Hindu spiritual teacher, orator, historian and religious scholar. He was the founder of Hindu Aikya Vedi and remained its chairman until his death.
He established Sree Rama Dasa Mission. He was an exponent,of the 4 spiritual paths-Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga and Karma Yoga, a veritable treasure of Divine wisdom,an ecstasic devotee of the Divine mother goddess,a yogi par excellence and the greatest karmayogi to uphold Sanatana Dharma since Swami Vivekananda.




He was a poet, an ispiring orator, historian & religious scholar of great philosophical depth whose emphasis has been on the scientific interpretation of religion to highlight the essence and the true scientific spirit behind it. He is known for his zealous efforts for the cause of Hindu unity in India and at international level,the temple rights restoration movements led by him and his fiery exhortations of immense scientific and philosophical depth.
He conducted the Sathakoti Archana(1 Billion Holy Names of the Divine Mother) in Thiruvananthapuram in the millennium year 2000 which was characterised by many miracles including the Holy Descent of the Divine Mother as luminous light on the concluding day which was recorded by scientists and scholars of international repute using instruments like Kirlian Camera,Tonograph, Aura camera etc.

Swamiji was born Shekharan Nair on the 22nd of September, 1935 in the Mangalath Tharavad,a Hindu noble family near Panimoola Devi temple, Andoorkonam, near Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) the capital of the erstwhile Travancore.

Swamiji was a spiritual child and exceptionally gifted as noted by his contemporaries. He was an excellent student, a gifted poet, and a promoter of classical arts. Even at a very young age, he developed a strong spiritual earnest and had an inborn spiritual disposition that flowered as he grew up.
At the age of 8, Swamiji started reciting Sreemad Bhagavatham of Thunchaththu Ramanujan Ezhuthachan, the father of Malayalam literature. He memorized the Vishnu Sahasranama before he was 5 & realised Lord Krishna at the age of 9.

He was inspired by the writings of Swami Vivekananda and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. When in the fifth standard, an inexhaustible desire to take Sannyas entered His young mind.
Swamiji graduated in Economics and History from Mahatma Gandhi College and took a Bachelor of Education degree from the University College, Trivandrum and Studied Philosophy for Post-graduation but did not write the exams as per his guru’s wishes.

During college days, he actively participated in extracurricular activities. He was always a topper academically, as well as in elocutions and essay-competitions. As a university student, he organised a symposium on ‘Kumaran Asan and his Doctrine of Love’.He was involved in ‘Sarvodaya’ activities at the age of 18. He met Shri Kelappan, the Sarvodaya leader. Swamiji was an avid reader of Gandhian literature and participated in the Gramadan, Jeevadan programmes. He held responsible positions in ‘Shanti Sena’ at the national level. He also render valuable service to the weak and downtrodden sections of society.

While he was working as an English master at a High School,he was summoned to the Ashram on the eve of his proposed departure to the Himalayas by Sree Neelakanta Gurupadar,a 20th century mystic hermit ,a veritable treasure of Vedic wisdom who was known for his intense, incessant and penetrating penance yet spending an ordinary life clad in a short peace of dhoti for 45 years, never stepping out of the 14 cent area of the ashram.

He was initiated in to Sannyasa & trained by his guru who spoke very little and communicated through symbolism and eye-movements.The ever-attentive disciple fulfilled every duty in an impeccable manner. During the 3 years of close association with Gurupadar, Swamiji attained spiritual and intellectual bliss. The Guru-Shishya relationship they had was a living example of Guru Gita and re- enaction of the blissful love between Sree Rama and Lord Anjaneya.
After the samadhi of his guru, he took the reins of a humble organization and single-handely built it into an organization of International Significance.
His Holiness performed fourteen-year-long penance on Sree Lalita Tripurasundari, the divine mother goddess with a rigorous regime of conducting poojas five times a day. Such an intensity of Sree Lalita Upasana has only been recorded in the live of Adi Shankara. Since then, he has been engaged in the comprehensive uplift of the Indian society
Swamiji registered Sree Rama Dasa Mission’s Universal Society with its motto ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’,in 1981.
Ignorant of the ancient greatness and profundity of the Hindu faith,the Hindus were being exploited by vested interests.Distorted versions of the classical texts were being circulated and studied,votaries were divided by politicians and places of worship were being attacked. Regrettably, no politicians or intellectuals ever resented the concerted and continuous acts. It was against this background that Swamiji,stepped out of the Ashram to spearhead the movement against communal violence,intellectual subversion ,distortion of history and false propaganda against Indian heritage.

He played the key role in forging unity Hindu organizations in the state since the 1970s. He fought valiantly, leading marches and rallies against destruction of ancient temples, false propaganda and subversion about Indian Culture and mass religious conversions by giving false hopes to financially and socially backward people.

• In April 1983, in response to the desecration by communal miscreants of an ancient and sacred temple at Palukachimala Hill in Kannur, Swamiji organized a convention of Hindu Sannyasins from major organisations allover India and subsequently a procession of sannyasins was conducted for the first time in the history of free India, from North Kerala to Kanyakumari, (the land’s end of the Indian mainland.

Over 800 meetings were held on the way criticising the iconoclastic tendencies of vested interests. The event kindled the enthusiasm of all sections of the society.

• As the president of the Nilackal Action Committee and Swamiji restored the holy place for Ayyappa devotees near Sabarimala and amicably settled the dispute between Hindu and Christian religious groups.

• He played the key-role in Guruvayoor Temple Liberation Struggle and agitations against Devaswom Bill in 1996.

• Swamiji also ensured uninterrupted continuation of Gurupadar’s tradition of Parayanam (recitation) of entire Adhyatma Ramayana daily at the temple at Chenkottukonam for more than 8 decades and it still continues to this day.

• In 1989, He started the glorious, spiritual and beautiful Sree Rama Navami Rathyatra covering the southern States of India annually since then.

• Sree Rama Navami Hindu Maha Sammelan (over 12 days) at Trivandrum is carried out every year since 1991, which is a congregation of eminent scholars, pundits, orators and saints.Notable persons include Dr.Murli Manohar Joshi,Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia, Sri Ramanand Sagar, Sri Sikander Bakht, Sri Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma, Swami Chinmayanandaji, Sri Ashok Singhal,Sri Sadananda Kakde, Sri P. Parameswaran, Sri Dattopantji Thengdi etc.

• Swamiji founded Manishi Herbal Research Foundation for excellence in Ayurveda Research and production. Swamiji Himself prescribed the formulations of many previously unknown and potent medicines, which are available through the Mission.

• S.R.D.M.U.S. MEDICAL MISSION was started by Swamiji so that doctors and researchers from all medical spheres (allopathic, ayurvedic, homeopathic, etc.) can provide relief to numerous suffering people in a charitable manner, organising free clinics, mobile dispensaries, and with plans for a super-speciality hospital. The mission carried out extensive work in Mumbai.

• RAMAGIRI ASHRAM AND THE 'VIRAAT-SWAROOPI Hanuman' PROJECT:

Swamiji envisaged the construction of a massive monument, i.e. A 521 foot Murti of Lord Hanuman covered by Panchaloha (5 metals), in Ramagiri, Maharashtra. This is predicted to become a world Hindu centre with a massive hall for mass prayers, a Ramayana theme park, and holistic health centre, so that all people visiting may be reminded of our glorious cultural heritage, feel peaceful and be prayerful.The Ashram in Ramagiri is the only place to keep a lamp burning uninterrupted 24 hours a day, the jyoti (flame) being taken from Swamiji’s Samadhi in Kerala.

• JYOTIKSHETRAM-Temple of Luminance

A massive scientifically built spiritual nucleus already exists in the Ashram premises at Trivandrum in the form of a 108 foot high temple in the area where the Shatakoti Archana was performed. This was named “Jyotikshetra” by Swamiji as thousands of people were witness to a Divine Light in the sky at the culmination of the Shatakoti Archana in the year 2000. The temple was entirely designed by Swamiji and is a unique architectural achievement. Poojya Swamiji attained Mahasamadhi on the 24th of November, 2006. The centre of this temple now houses Swamiji’s Samadhi.
His mission worked for the Spiritual resurrection by putting an end to inequalities, caste-based discrimination in the Indian society and by his intelligent analysis of situations.

• Having ill will to none and compassion for all,he gave solcae to the ailing and the unfortunate. More than 3000 alcoholics have been de-addicted at the ashram under His blessing.

• THE GREATEST ARCHANA IN WORLD HISTORY- 100 CRORE Chants - SATHAKOTI Archana:

In the year 2000, with the urgent need for World peace, Swamiji organized and carried out the unparalleled Shatakoti Archana (1 Billion Chants of Divine Mother’s Name - ‘Lalita Sahasranama Archana’), in which thousands of people devotedly chanted and prayed.The Last one had been conducted by Sage Vyasa at Naimisharanya in Dwapara yuga. 501 lamps (deepas) lighted from all of India’s well known temples were transported without being extinguished from all corners of the country, and people chanted whilst seated before these lamps. It was also the first time in India’s history that an entire train was chartered to ferry people to Trivandrum to chant the Lord’s name. It also commemorated the centenary of Guru’s birth (23 December 1900).
Swamiji along with Vishwachaitanya Narayan Maharaj also conducted a VISHWA SHANTHI YAJNA of 200 Crore Shiva-Dattatreya Namas at Narayanpur, Pune in November–December 2000.

Swamiji has established centres of Sree Rama Dasa Mission in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Richmond, Virginia, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and San Jose in the USA.
Swamiji has disciples and active centres in Malaysia, New Zealand, Switzerland, the Caribbean Islands and the United Kingdom.

Swamiji was awarded the Hindu of the Year 2000 citation by the Federation of Hindu Association (FHA), Los Angeles for the outstanding contributions for the protection and propagation of Sanatana Dharma. He is an Executive Member of the Kendriya Marg Darshak Mandal & Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas Manch.
Swamiji's paper on Elimination of Poverty at the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders at the United Nations was widely appreciated.

With a unique Divine purpose and minimal fanfare, Swamiji conducted tours all over India and countries like USA, Canada, Singapore, Switzerland, Malaysia, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and Suriname to spread His Guru’s message of Universal Brotherhood.

Meetings

• He addressed the delegates on the Scientific Approach to religion at the World Hindu Conference at Madison Square Garden at New York in 1983.He pointed out the fact that the scientifically tempered and technology oriented modern youth could only be brought closer to religion and culture by scientific approach.This brought wide applause for him and resulted in his association with notable disciples like Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia who approached him after the function for a detailed discussion.

He met various organisation heads and spoke to them on wide topics from religion to Vegetarianism, the most memorable encounter being with Neil Armstrong. He toured USA extensively for four months spreading the message of Sanatana Dharma and rejuvenating the faith in the minds of Americans as well as Indian diaspora.

• His Holiness delivered the keynote address at the World Hindu Conference 2000, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago in August 2000.

• Swamiji led the Indian delegates at the sessions on Elimination of Poverty at the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders at the United Nations, in August 2000.

• His Holiness inspired the formation of a Hindu forum for the transmission of the heritage and integration of the future generations to their culture. His Holiness inaugurated the first Kerala Hindu Convention of North America at Dallas, Texas in April 2001.

Swamiji also inaugurated the Second and Third National Conventions of the Kerala Hindus of North America in November 2003 and July 2005 respectively. Since his Samadhi, the Venue of KHNA conventions have been named Sathyananda Nagar in his honour.

• He also inaugurated the Bengali Hindus Conference (America), and encouraged the various region-based organizations to work united.

H.H. is a poet and scholar of great philosophical depth. His poems are marked by their unusual rhythm and vivid imagination. His poetic expressions range from devotional hymns, couplets for children, to highly philosophical and mystical poems on Mother Goddess and Lord Krishna.
H.H has authored many books, articles, essays and pamphlets on various aspects of Hinduism. His emphasis has been on scientific interpretation of religion to highlight the essence and the true scientific spirit behind it.
H.H has completed a ten-volume commentary on The Adhyatma Ramayana bringing out the subtlest and most salient aspects of the epic hitherto uncovered by no scholar. He has magnificently brought to light the relevance of the Dharmic way of life, the noble concept of family, the brotherhood, the social order and the just polity inherent in the Rama Rajya (Utopia/the Kingdom of Rama) to the modern, strife-torn world.
Swamiji’s published works in English are An introduction to Ramayana and Reflections on Hinduism. His Holiness completed an English translation of Rāmacaritamānasa by Gōswāmi Tulsidās.

"No religion should impede the freedom and growth of the innate humanism in man"

"HUMANISM OF THE WORLD"
"Humanism is the oneness and the uniqueness of pure consciousness that underlies the world: both animate and inanimate. To recognize and realize this truth is to harmoniously co-exist with fellow men, other living beings, Mother Earth and the Universe. Religious and secular dogmas that impede the free unfolding of human nature into Humanism and Universalism must be and shall be discarded into the dustbin of history. The artificial barriers like East-West, North-South, etc., conceived and perpetrated by the petty ego of man will disintegrate when the mankind discovers its true nature."
True Religion:

• Religion is the science that discovers the importance and independence of LIFE in the universe.
• Wealth can be gained, but not LIFE.
• The motto of religion is neither to negate nor to neglect, but to conceive and comfort.
• The role of religion is over when the law of unity is interpreted.
• Universe is the abode of service.
• Religion is the essence of universal service.

 

His Holiness was known for his often outspoken attitude against the injustices done to the Hindu Society through his speeches along the length and breadth of Kerala .However,he always quoted references and provided evidence like books,photographs,scientific reports etc. whilst speaking on stage,which can be seen from the videos available online. He openly supported the ideals of Hindutva and the efforts of the Sangh Parivar and its constituent bodies like the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Vishwa Hindu Parishad of which he was a key decision maker and Bharatiya Janata Party with its ideology of Integral humanism based on Advaita Vedanta along with Economic Liberalism and Social Conservatism particularly during the Ayodhya Movement.

He was criticised for providing platforms for these allegedly communal organisations.However,it must be noted that Mata Amritanandamayi who is widely known for her universal love and humanitarian activities was also accused by the Leftists along with Chenkottukonam Swami.
His Holiness died on November 24, 2006 at Thiruvananthapuram . The former Union Minister O. Rajagopal in his condolence message termed the Guru as a brave `Acharya'(teacher) who fought all his life for Hindu renaissance and Hindu unity. The condolence message from Sri Ashok Singhal,President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad International remembered Swamiji as an ‘Intellectual Kshatriya Sannyasi in the lineage of Swami Vivekananda,Swami Dayananda Saraswati and Maharshi Aurobindo.’
His mortal remains are housed in the sanctum sanctorum at the Temple of Luminance in Chenkottukonam, Trivandrum