Activities
Activities
Spiritual
The ashram is open to all people, irrespective of religion, caste, creed, race, and nationality. In the ashram, they can engage themselves in silent prayer or meditation and are welcome to participate in the daily group meditations, monthly satsangs and annual celebrations.
Daily
The ashram opens everyday at 4.30 am with the rendition of Ashram songs. Songs played at this auspicious hour of the morning purify the atmosphere with divine vibrations. The most sought after hour is the group meditation done thrice a day at Ashram.
Group meditation timings
Morning: 5:30 am - 6:00 am
Noon: 12:00 - 12:30 pm
Evening: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monthly
Spiritual gatherings are held once a month on the subsequent Sunday of full moon. The function starts vibrantly with invocation songs at 10 am. Following this members share their experiences gained through meditation. Other cultural programs include yoga demonstrations, song or dance performances, conversations on scriptures etc.
Group meditation that begins at 12:00 noon energizes the audience present. After this, Swamiji answers spiritual queries raised by the audience with simple and practical examples. The satsang concludes with Swamiji's discourse.
Celebrations
Dawn of Satyam's 7th Day
January 7, 1938, the Holy Day when our Guru H.H.Paranjothi Mahan blossomed as Primordial Lord Paranjothi. On that particular day, the fire in him was kindled through an initiation by a seer and within minutes he unfolded as the Primordial Lord Paranjothi, otherwise known as 'Satyam'. It was the day he flourished in Enlightened Glory
Gnanaoli Mahan's Jayanthi (Birthday)
H.H. Paranjothi Gnanaoli Mahan was born on March 21, 1929. As a staunch follower of our Jegat Maha Guru, His brithday is celebrated every year.
Paranjothi Mahan's Jayanthi (Birthday)
Our Jegat Maha Guru was born on May 2, 1903. Considering the auspiciousness of this day, it is celebrated as His Jayanthi Day every year.
Gnanodaya Dina Vizha or Dawn of Wisdom Day
On November 11, 1911, at 11:11 am our Jegat Maha Guru who was then 8 years old resolved himself to discover God. Every year this day is celebrated as 'Dawn of Wisdom Day'.
Workshops
Bowthiga Panchakshara Payirchi
The Bowdhiga Panchatcharam is a one day residential workshop for everyone above 18 years of age. People from all walks of life - students, house wives, office goers, business men are welcome to attend this course. Conducted in a perfect natural ambience, the knowledge and blissful experience gained in this course opens your vision to the real purpose of life and enables you overcome day-to-day challenges with ease and strength.
Sukuma Panchakshara Payirchi
Sukuma Panchakshara Payirchi is an advanced meditation course for disciples who are already into deep practice held annually at Kala Peedam, Kayapakkam. Agenda for the course includes meditation, satsangs, lectures on principles of the Universe, etc.
Service
We cannot reach the end of the path to realization without helping other people spiritually. Service activities are means to take spirituality to all.
The Supreme sustains all creations with infinite love and compassion, unbiased, without expecting anything in return. So should we, His children, offer ourselves in the service of our fellow beings.
Yagna Peedam
Yagna means to serve the world at large and expecting nothing in return. In this way, Yagna is a form of worship indeed. Paranjothi Gnanaoli Yagna Peedam, a non-governmental organization, was founded in 2006 by our revered Guru, Sri Sri Paranjothi Gnanaoli Mahan as a symbol of gratitude to Mother Nature. The administrative office is at Chennai and the service activities are carried out at Namandi, a village 13 km from Kanchipuram and Kayapakkam, a village 12 km from Achirupakkam.
The Yagna Peedam at Namandi runs a home for needy children. It aims to bring out a complete individual in man with noble qualities and necessary skills to be self-dependent and useful to the society. At Yagna Peedam, children are given experiential learning in a natural surrounding which gives them complete and lasting knowledge and makes them love Mother Nature ardently.
The Supreme manifests itself as superior intelligence (Heavenly father) and eternal energy (Divine mother). Paranjothi Gnanaoli Mahan's vision is to instill this truth in children so that they will grow up to become torch-bearers of this message around the world.
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Traditional methods of farming are practised here. Organic fertilizers (Pancha kavyam) and pesticides (Amirtha karaisal) are prepared here. Paddy, pulses and vegetables produced using these natural fertilisers are free from artificial flavors, preservatives, harmful chemicals and are nourishing.
The foundation of every country lies in the education of its youth. With the goal of strengthening our communities for tomorrow, Yagna Peedam conducts personality development programs for adolescent children and youth. These programs encompass a wide range of topics including organic farming techniques, environmental hazards, health and yoga, career guidance and skill development opportunities through lectures and practical demonstrations. Outbound adventure events, treasure hunts and camp fire lighten up these programs.
Yoga
Yoga is a practice of uniting mind and body. It enables one to perform his daily tasks with ease and satisfaction. It also helps in getting rid of certain diseases. It enhances determination and endows equanimity of mind. The greatest use of this is that it increases the concentration power and helps one to sit at ease for meditation. At Paranjothi Gnanaoli Peedam, yoga classes are conducted for children by a certified tutor. The asanas are taught in a friendly way through games and imagination. These yoga sessions give kids an opportunity to enjoy yoga, stay calm, happy and healthy.