Santhigiri Ayurveda & Siddha Hospital

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

As a child, Guru displayed remarkable discipline, living a life of simplicity, cleanliness, and prayer. Around the age of 10, after His mother remarried, He moved to His stepfather’s home. However, driven by a deep spiritual calling, He left at 14 to pursue monastic life. Guru joined the Advaita Ashram in Alwaye, associated with the Sivagiri Mutt founded by Sree Narayana Guru, and spent 17 years there, diligently fulfilling various responsibilities. Despite admiration from many, He faced opposition from some.

In 1957, Guru left Sivagiri and settled in a humble hut on a nearby hill. His healing abilities soon drew people seeking relief from ailments. During this time, He also undertook spiritual journeys with Khureshia Fakir, a Sufi saint, deepening His spiritual knowledge. In 1968, following a powerful vision, Guru established Santhigiri Ashram at Pothencode, on land gifted by a well-wisher.

After years of deep meditation, Guru attained spiritual fulfillment on September 20, 1973 (4th of Kanni, Kolla Varsham 1149), realizing: “What I had been waiting for, through Yugas, is realized.” He introduced a worship system based on faith in the Universal God, the Brahman, guiding His followers on the Path of Guru (Guru Margam).

On May 6, 1999 (23rd of Medam, Kolla Varsham 1174), Guru left His physical form, merging into ‘Adisankalpam’ (the Plane of Primordial Consciousness). It is believed that 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, Santhigiri Ashram remains a beacon of healing, peace, and spiritual wisdom for all those seeking enlightenment.

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