To the West of Kaiwara, amidst beautiful and verdant surroundings, is the famous ashrama of the saint-poet, social reformer and spiritual-giant, Shri Yogi Naraeyana Yatheendraru. If not for anything else he will be fondly remembered all over the world for his wonderful and remarkable words of prophecy and for his unforgettable exhortation and advocacy of the Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – concept. (It might be of interest to note that this characteristic Hindu concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (universal citizenship and brotherhood) was spelt out by Adiguru Shri Shankaracharya (788-820 AD) in his classic composition Annapoorna stotram, the last phrase of the last verse- Swadeshobhunathrayam) This celebrated ashrama has been, for over a hundred and fifty years, a haven of peace, a shelter for the diseased, depressed and the down-trodden and a beacon of hope for the seekers of bliss and beatitude. New building of the ashram with its own characteristic architectural specialty and beauty boasts of sense and sublime atmosphere of an ancient rushyashrama.
As you cross the threshold of the main entrance and walk a few yards in the prangana (the court or quadrangle) you will behold the Samadhi Brindavana of the great Yatheendraru. There you see a well-made bust of the saint seated in Padmasana in the dhyana (meditative) posture. This metallic bust is made of Panchaloha (five metals). You will also see three Utsava moorthis (Procession idols) of the Yatheendra's Ishtadaiva (favorite or tutelary deity) of Amara Naraeyana. On the right in a separate shrine you see a life-size statue of the Yatheendraru on the left you see great Ashwattha Vriksha (the peepul tree) which was planted by Shri Yogi Naraeyana Yatheendraru himself ! Around the tree we have the stone sculptures representing the Navagraha and Ganapathi shrines, the sacred well that the Yatheendraru got dug and filled with water by his wonderful prayer. Within the precincts of the ashram we have shrines dedicated to Satyanarayana Swami, Vara Lakshmi, the eight dikpalakas, Samartha Ramadasa and others.
Thousands of tourists, visitors, pilgrims and devotees flock this ashrama complex every day. Regular ritualistic worship in all the shrines, thrice everyday, satsang, meetings and conferences, bhajans and keerthana –Singing are a regular daily feature. Besides these, other cultural programmes are also conducted. The Ashrama Trust has also arranged annadasoha (daily feeding), has constructed residential and guest quarters and has instituted the necessary administrative infrastructure. There are no class, caste or gender distinctions in the service offered by the Ashrama. Many social welfare projects are in operation besides the regular religious and spiritual functions. On the first day of the second fortnight (Bahula) of the last lunar month called Phalguna a grand car-festival takes place every year which is attended by thousands of bhaktas. On the third day of the first fortnight (Shuddha) of the third lunar month, Jyeshta the thureeya Samadhi Pravesha Parvotsava is conducted in a solemn manner. On the full-moon day of the fourth lunar month, Ashaadha, which is called Guru Poornima, the traditional Guru Pooja (worship of all the mentors) is conducted with devotion and dignity. On that day a music festival is also arranged. Another very important celebration conducted under the auspices of the Ashram is Mutthaide Bhagya Seva. (In traditional Hindu society a Mutthaide a married woman whose husband is alive is regarded as Goddess and Bhagya means good fortune. The Ashram honors and worships a number of Mutthaidaes whose very right and presence mean good fortune.)
These are some of the impressive details in respect of the Shri Yogi Naraeyana Ashrama Trust and you are requested to participate in any or all of the Kainkaryas of the Ashrama.
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