- Chidanand Saraswati and Sadhvi Bhagwati Saraswati are experiencing Indian knowledge, philosophy and consciousness to the seekers from India and abroad.
- Swamiji’s message on World One Health Day – A healthy earth is the basis of everyone’s healthy future.
Rishikesh. Parmarth Niketan is a powerful center of global consciousness of Indian Rishi tradition, Yoga, Vedas, Vedanta and Sanatana philosophy of life. Curious, seekers, students and spiritual explorers coming from different countries of the world are experiencing and assimilating the Indian knowledge tradition here, not through books and theories, but in their daily lives.
The environment of Parmarth Niketan is a living embodiment of that integrated tradition of sadhana, service, self-study, yoga and satsang, where the way of looking at life changes. The seekers from many countries coming here closely understand the depth of Indian culture, the comprehensiveness of Sanatan philosophy and the ease of spiritual lifestyle. From morning yoga and meditation to recitation of Vedas and mantras, spiritual discussions, satsang, Ganga Aarti and service activities, every experience connects them to the living tradition of Indian spirituality.
Through the sacred company, guidance and inspirational thoughts of Parmarth Peethadhishwar Swami Chidanand Saraswati, the seekers imbibe the real meaning of spirituality. Spirituality is a comprehensive way of looking at life, living it and understanding our relationship with the world. When compassion is awakened in the mind, purity in thoughts, humility in behavior and service in actions, only then spirituality is included in life.
In the company of Swami, the devotees contemplate on the deep questions of life through the knowledge of Vedas and Upanishads and become familiar with the universal spirit of Indian philosophy, which inspires to see the entire creation as a family. Eternal thoughts like Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah and Atmavat Sarvabhuteshu come forward here not just as quotes but as values that can be implemented in life.
Under the guidance of Sadhvi Bhagwati Saraswati, especially international seekers imbibe the journey of Indian spirituality, Vedanta, meditation, introspection and inner transformation. Through his intuitive, intimate and practical guidance, curious Indians from diverse cultural backgrounds are able to connect spiritual knowledge to their lives and experiences. By understanding the profound principles of Vedanta in simple language, seekers contemplate and receive guidance on topics like soul, consciousness, mind, ego, peace and the real purpose of life.
The specialty of Parmarth Niketan is that here there is no division between East and West, ancient and modern and knowledge and experience. People from different countries, languages, cultures and lifestyles come together to participate in yoga, meditation, satsang and seva as part of one spiritual family. Aarti performed on the banks of Ganga is a wonderful experience of expressing gratitude towards nature, life and supreme consciousness.
The spiritual teachings here touch every aspect of life. Sadhaks are also associated with values like sensitivity towards nature, environmental protection, cleanliness of rivers, simplicity, vegetarianism, compassion and selfless service. In the Indian tradition, religion and nature, spirituality and environment, self-welfare and public welfare were never seen separately. Parmarth Niketan is spreading this holistic vision to the world through its various spiritual and service activities.
Today, when the world is facing mental stress, imbalance, conflict and environmental challenges, the relevance of Yoga, Meditation, Vedanta and holistic philosophy of life propounded by Indian sages increases even more. The seekers coming to Parmarth Niketan do not just return with some spiritual experiences, but also take with them a vision of life which connects them more deeply with themselves, society, nature and the entire creation.
This Ganga of knowledge flowing from Parmarth Niketan is not limited to any geographical boundary, language or culture. This is the expression of that eternal consciousness, which binds the entire humanity together. Like the continuous stream of Mother Ganga, the message of Yoga, Spirituality, Veda and Vedanta is reaching every corner of the world from here.
On World One Health Day, Swami gave a message from Parmarth Niketan that human health, health of animals and health of nature are deeply interconnected with each other. When forests are safe, biodiversity is preserved and the environment remains balanced, only then life will be healthy and safe. Let us resolve to co-exist with nature, because a healthy earth is the basis of a healthy future for all.