Santhigiri Ayurveda and Siddha Healthcare Centre

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

As a child, Guru exhibited exceptional discipline, living a life marked by simplicity, cleanliness, and devotion to prayer. At around the age of 10, following His mother’s remarriage, He moved to His stepfather’s home. However, feeling a deep spiritual calling, He left at the age of 14 to pursue a monastic life. Guru joined the Advaita Ashram in Alwaye, affiliated with the Sivagiri Mutt founded by Sree Narayana Guru, where He devoted 17 years to various responsibilities. Although He earned admiration from many, He also faced opposition.

In 1957, Guru departed from Sivagiri and settled in a small hut on a nearby hill. His healing abilities soon drew people seeking relief from various ailments. During this period, He also undertook spiritual journeys with Khureshia Fakir, a Sufi saint, which deepened His spiritual insights. In 1968, following a profound vision, Guru established Santhigiri Ashram at Pothencode on land generously donated by a well-wisher.

After years of intense meditation and spiritual practice, Guru achieved spiritual fulfillment on September 20, 1973 (4th of Kanni, Kolla Varsham 1149), with the 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, 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 and merged into ‘Adisankalpam’ (the Plane of Primordial Consciousness). He is believed to continue guiding the world as ‘Nava Oli’ (New Light and Sound). His spiritual legacy is carried forward by His principal disciple, Her Holiness Sishyapoojitha Amritha Jnana Thapaswini, who now leads Santhigiri Ashram as the ‘Gurusthaneeya’ (Guru Apparent). Today, Santhigiri Ashram stands as a beacon of healing, peace, and spiritual wisdom for all seekers of enlightenment.

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