Pujya Maharaj Shri

The Visionary With an illustrious Background of Pujya Maharaj Shri Nirvana Pithadhishwar Acharya Mahamandleshwar Shri Shri 108 Swami Shri Vishvadewanand Ji.

Born in virtuous and sacred Brahman family on 12-12-1949, he showed signs of fervor towards spirituality during his childhood. He read many Vedic scriptures in his childhood which progressively developed in him a resolve to lead a Sanyasi’s (A life of renunciation) life for the welfare of mankind. Pujya Nirvana Pithadhishwar Acharya Mahamandleshwar Maharaj Shri Swami Vishvadewanand Puriji was initiated into an order of Sanyasis of Adi Shankaracharya, by one of the greatest saints revered Pujya Nirvana Pithadhishwar Acharya Mahamandleshwar Swami Shri Atulananda Puriji (Vedant keshari). He studied M.A.in English,Acharya in Darshan , Vedas, Upanishads, Yoga and other ancient scriptures under the guidance of great saints ofIndia. Following Vedic tradition of Great Sanyas Ashram Elise Bridg Ahemdabad and the land of scholars the great tradition of Govind Math, Varanasi, he spent many years of life in intense penance and Sadhana (spiritual practices for self realization) at many places in Himalayas including, Punjab, Gujarat forests Haridwar and Varanasi and on the banks of river Ganges. 

                 In order to understand the plight of people and possible solutions for dispelling ignorance, he went on a pilgrimage to all the holy places in different parts of India. Later, he went for world tour to share his knowledge to people throughout the world. Guided by divine within, supported by Vedic knowledge and rich experiences of spirituality, he developed a very broad vision to serve the society based on the greatest dictum “Vasudev Kutumbkam” meaning “the whole world is one family of divine”. That's why he is The Founder of Visva Kalyan Foundation in Haridwar.

                  The saints of the Sanatan Dharma (Hindu Society) and a leading organization of millions of sadhus, the SHRI PANCHAYATI MAHANIRVANI AKHADA had designated him as PRIME SAINT in 1985 at the Haridwar Maha Kumbh. He has then been appointed as ACHARYA MAHAMANDLESHWAR i.e. the leader of all the saints of SHRI PANCHAYATI MAHANIRVANI AKHADA. As the Acharya Mahamandleshwar of the Akhada, Maharaj Shri is Chairman of various Ashrams situated at Haridwar, Varanasi, Kolkata and Ahmedabad etc.Maharaj Shri established The First Shri Yantra Mandir of world made by stone. This temple is situated in Kankhal, Haridwar , Uttrakhanda(Himalyas) India.                                                 

 Pujya Maharaj Shri has now been delivering religious discourses for the last thirty years, as a preacher of the Sanatan Dharma. In India, Pujya Maharaj Shri attracts huge audiences. His simple, scientific and interesting presentation of the philosophy is so powerful that it has changed the lives of thousands of people. He often tours outside India as well. He has inspired thousands of people in Singapore, Malaysia and England, Canada , America where his visit is always anxiously awaited. Pujya Maharaj Shri visited USA several times and evoked a tremendous response in every city that he visited.
His lectures cover the teachings of the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavatam, Puranas, Bhagavad Geeta, Ramayana, and other Eastern and Western philosophies. Like the true disciple of a true master, Pujya Maharaj Shri masterfully quotes from scriptures of different religions that have the ability to satisfy even the most discerning of knowledge seekers. He also reveals the simple and straightforward way of God-realization which can be practiced by anyone. Another special feature about his lectures is that he establishes every spiritual truth through scriptural quotations, irrefutable logic and humorous real-life illustrations. His wisdom filled anecdotes, humorous stories and clarity has the audience both enthralled and entertained for the entire duration of his lecture! Pujya Maharaj Shri's warmth and humility touch all those who have the fortune to have his association. In fact, his very presence radiates Grace and 

Bliss.

                    Pujya Maharaj Shri is a Great Philosopher – a great thinker. Science is not the end for him. Science can only create a better world bereft of poverty, illness and unfair disparities. He thinks beyond science. He creates a world of universal oneness - integrated with religion, science and art. He is the ‘confluence’ in which many streams converge and reflect an individual’s quest for meaning.
Pujya Maharaj Shri is a honorable member of the Vishva Hindu Prishad. Maharaj Shri was honored by Chief guest of Rashtriya Savayam Sevak Sangh (R.S.S.) many times.
                    Pujya Maharaj Shri's aims at creating men of wisdom, science, art and religion. He believes - a realized wise human being only can form a beautiful heavenly world. He leads his disciples to the path of peace and salvation, weaning them away from worldly delusions. He links spirituality with social responsibility and world peace. Pujya Maharaj Shri has made people more responsible towards others to make the world a place where all can live together peacefully and where strife, tension, evil, inequality, intolerance do not exist. For him, universe is a complete family.

                                                 Pujya Maharaj Shri seems unaffected by this incredible list of accomplishments and remains a pious child of God, owning nothing, draped in saffron robes, living a life of true renunciation. His days in Haridwar are spent offering service to those around him. Thousands travel from America, Europe and England as well as from all over India, simply to sit in his presence, to receive his"darshan."To them, the journey is an inconsequential price to pay for the priceless gift of his satsang. 

                      Millions of seekers / devotees are doing spiritual practice under the divine guidance of Pujya Maharaj Shri the world over. They are finding themselves more energetic and spiritually they are feeling enlightened.

Our Great Tradition

सदाशिवसमारम्भां शंकराचार्यमध्यमाम् ।  

श्री विश्वदेवपर्यन्ताम् वंदे गुरुपरम्पराम् ।।  

Our lineage, our Guruparampara, runs in this Order: Lord Shiva, Brahma, Dakshinamurti, Dattatreya, Four Kumaras, Vyasa, Vasishta, Gaudapada, Shankaracharya, Chidagananada, Mahamandleshwar Swami Shri Govindanada. Nirvana Pithadhishwar Acharya Mahamndleshwar Swami Shri Jayendra Puri Ji, Nirvana Pithadhishwar Acharya Mahamndleshwar Swami Shri Krishananda Ji, Nirvana Pithadhishwar Acharya Mahamndleshwar Swami Shri Atulanand Ji, Nirvana Pithadhishwar Acharya Mahamndleshwar Swami Shri Vishvadewananda ji Maharaj. Our roots are in the Vedas and the Upanishads. Our Heart is Srividya; the Soul of our Being is Sri Yantra. Our Ishta Devata Sri Mahatripurasundari. And  Bhagwan kapil Muni is our Akhada's Devata. We are at the same time Siva Bhaktas and Devi Bhaktas because Siva and Shakti are two of the many Faces of Parameshwari Tripurasundari. And because of our deep spirituality which is the quintessence of all religions, we belong to all religions of the world. We appreciate them, serve them, unite them and further the growth of the inner light in them.
From Pujya Maharaj Shri, sincere seekers of the Divine, no matter to which creed, caste, colour, race they belong, can obtain, if they earnestly so desire, Shuddhi- and Nama-Karana, Upanayana Sacrament, Mantra- and Sannyasa-Diksha, practise Yoga of Synthesis, belong to our lineage, become universal personalities of intense Devotion, divine Wisdom and experience the ultimate Truth, the goal of all great religions of the world. Over thousands disciples have received Sannyasa-Diksha.
                                          There are four Brahmchari disciples also in the Guru Ashram.One of them Brahmchari Samvit Chaitanya is living in Sanyas Ashram Mahesana and giving his service. Second  Brahmchari Ananbodh Chaitanya is studying in Shri Govind Math, Varanasi. Brahmchari Nishkal Chaitanya is in Haridwar. He is also doing Seva as a Kothari of Haridwar Ashram. And Brahmchari Shiwatma Chaitanya also doing his Seva in Our Shree Yantra Mandir, Haridwar. Pujya Maharaj Shri has more than 10 lack Bhakta all over the world who have recieved Guru Mantra.

Introduction About Pujya Maharaj Shri

परम पूज्य आचार्य महामण्डलेश्वर निर्वाणपीठाधीश्वर श्री  श्री १००८ स्वामी विश्वदेवानन्द जी के साथ वार्तालाप के कुछ अंश ---

महाराज श्री से जन्म समय तथा जन्म स्थान के बारे मे पूछने पर महाराज श्री का बडा सारगर्भित उत्तर-

पूज्य महाराज  जी फ़रमाते हैं कि साधु का परिचय जन्म के साथ नहीं होता ,साधु अपनी मृत्यु से परिचय  देता हैं। उसका कर्त्तृत्व ही समाज के लिये प्रेरक होता हैं।  वह अपनी समसायमिक व्यवस्था के साथ आने वाली भविष्य की पीढियों के प्रति भी कर्तव्यबोध तथा प्रयोग के द्वारा जीवन के महत् उद्देश्यों व मूल्यों की विरासत प्रस्तुत करता हैं। साधु अपनी मृत्यु के साथ  भी कुछ दे जाता है।यही कारण है कि महात्मा की मृत्युतिथि महोत्सव के रुप मे देखी जाती है, जिससे प्रेरणा लेकर जीवन को उत्सव की भांति जी सके। पुनः इसी प्रश्न के सन्दर्भ में महाराज श्री ने कहा कि जगन्मिथ्यात्त्व के दर्शन में समाहित हुई  आत्मचेतना  स्वयं के परम लक्ष्य ब्रह्मभाव में स्थिति के साथ देह और देह सम्बन्धी व्यवस्थाओं  को लौकिक व्यवस्थाओं के सन्दर्भ में गौण मानती हुई उस पर ज्यादा चर्चा करने और सुनने में उत्सुक नहीं होती।

यथार्थ जगत् की अपनी एक सत्ता है किन्तु वह बाधित है।जीवन की अनिवार्यता तो उसमें है लेकिन सहज व अन्तिम स्थिति नहीं है। अतःएव उसे गौण रुप में देखते हुए परम लक्ष्य मे प्रतिष्ठित  होना ही दृष्टि का प्रधान  विषय होता है। यही कारण है कि दैहिक व्यस्थाओं मे ब्रह्मनिष्ठ महापुरुष  की सन्निष्ठा महत्त्व का दर्शन नहीं करती।यही दृष्टि का आधारभूत दर्शन है, जो महापुरुष को सामान्य लौकिक व्यक्ति से अलग करता है । लोक में रह कर भी वह अलौकिक रहता हैं। साधुता के इसी मर्म के साथ साधु सही अर्थों मे साधु होता है एवं साधुता की साधना सिद्ध अन्तिम मञ्जिल तक पहुंचता  है। दैहिक तल पर  कर्त्तृत्व और इस तल से जुड़े हुए वह जन्मादि को ज्यादा प्रशांसित नहीं करता, इस अर्थ मे जयंती आदि के कार्यक्रम भी उसे आकर्षित नहीं कर पाते, दैहिक परिचयों के भूमि से वह अलग होता है बाध्यता है कि वह जगत मे होता है, क्योकि यह ईश्वरीय व्यवस्था है । सुख-दुख की विभिन्न परिस्थितियों में समता बोध के साथ जीता हुआ सब कुछ सहज से अपनाता हुआ, सत्य ब्रह्म की उर्ध्व   भूमि में समासीन  रहता है। इस अर्थ में दैहिक परिचय उपेक्षणीय मानता है। भक्त, अपनी आस्था से कुछ भी करें श्रध्दा की भाषा और  भावना में किसी भी स्तर से मान की भूमिका  बनायें  लेकिन महापुरूष अमान और उन्मन ही रहते हैं।

सन्देश - आत्मस्थिति अर्थात् ब्रह्मात्मैक्यस्थिति का बोध यही जीवन का परम लक्ष्य  है। जिस लक्ष्य का सन्देश वेदवेदान्त विभिन्न-घोषणाओं के द्वारा देते चले आ रहे  है प्राप्त गुरुज्ञान से उसकी अनुभुति तथा स्मृति बनाये रखते हुये अपनी प्राप्त क्षमता  तथा योग्यता के साथ  ईश्वरीय चेतना के प्रकाश में  व्यक्ति सत्कर्मों का अनुष्ठान करता हुआ सहज दोषों से अपने को अलग रखने का दृढ संकल्प रखें। सत्य एवं सदाचार का अनुसरण करें ।

संकलनकर्ता --- ब्रह्मचारी अनन्तबोध चैतन्य