Santhigiri Ayurveda & Siddha Hospital

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Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru was born on the 16th of Chingam, Kolla Varsham 1103 (September 1, 1927), in the village of Chandiroor, Alappuzha district, Kerala. His father, Sri Govindan, passed away when Guru was only nine months old, leaving Him to be raised by His mother, Smt. Karthyayani. From an early age, Guru experienced profound spiritual visions, the most striking being a radiant figure bathed in light. Mistaken for mute, He spoke only when guided by this vision, which faded by the age of nine. Later, He identified this divine figure as Sri Krishna.

As a child, Guru exhibited remarkable discipline, living a life of simplicity, cleanliness, and strict prayer. Around the age of 10, following His mother’s remarriage, He moved to His stepfather’s home. Yet, a deep spiritual yearning led Him to leave at 14, in pursuit of a monastic life. He joined the Advaita Ashram at Alwaye, affiliated with the Sivagiri Mutt founded by Sree Narayana Guru, and spent 17 years devoted to various duties. Despite admiration from many, He encountered resistance from some.

In 1957, Guru left Sivagiri and settled in a small hut on a nearby hill, where His reputation as a healer began to spread, drawing people seeking relief. During this time, He embarked on spiritual journeys with Khureshia Fakir, a Sufi saint, which deepened His spiritual insights. In 1968, following a powerful vision, He founded Santhigiri Ashram at Pothencode on land donated by a well-wisher.

After years of intense meditation and spiritual practice, Guru attained spiritual fulfillment on the 4th of Kanni, Kolla Varsham 1149 (September 20, 1973), with the divine realization: “What I had been waiting for, through Yugas, is realized.” He introduced a worship system centered on faith in the Universal God – the Brahman – and guided followers on the Path of Guru (Guru Margam).

Guru left His physical form on the 23rd of Medam, Kolla Varsham 1174 (May 6, 1999), merging into ‘Adisankalpam’ (the Plane of Primordial Consciousness). It is believed He continues to guide the world as ‘Nava Oli’ (New Light and Sound). His spiritual legacy is upheld by His principal disciple, Her Holiness Sishyapoojitha Amritha Jnana Thapaswini, who now leads Santhigiri Ashram as the ‘Gurusthaneeya’ (Guru Apparent). Today, the Ashram remains a haven of peace, offering healing, solace, and spiritual wisdom to all who seek enlightenment.

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