Santhigiri Ayurveda Healthcare Centre

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Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru was born on the 16th of Chingam, Kolla Varsham 1103 (September 1, 1927), in Chandiroor, Alappuzha district, Kerala. His father, Sri Govindan, passed away when He was just nine months old, and He was raised by His mother, Smt. Karthyayani. From an early age, Guru had profound spiritual experiences, including visions of a radiant figure within Him. Misunderstood as mute due to His silence, He spoke only when prompted by this figure. By the age of nine, the vision faded, and He began speaking normally, later recognizing the figure as Sri Krishna.

As a child, Guru exhibited remarkable discipline, living a life of simplicity, cleanliness, and regular prayer. At age 10, after His mother’s remarriage, He moved to His stepfather’s home but felt unsettled. By 14, He left in search of a monastic life and joined the Advaita Ashram at Alwaye, a branch of the Sivagiri Mutt founded by the revered Sree Narayana Guru. For the next 17 years, He devoted Himself to service, gaining respect but also facing challenges from certain factions.

In 1957, Guru left Sivagiri and settled in a small hut on a nearby hill. His reputation as a healer grew, and people sought Him for relief from their ailments. During this period, He undertook spiritual journeys with Khureshia Fakir, a Sufi saint, deepening His insights. In 1968, after a visionary experience, He established Santhigiri Ashram at Pothencode on land gifted by a well-wisher.

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

On the 23rd of Medam, Kolla Varsham 1174 (May 6, 1999), Guru left His physical form, merging into ‘Adisankalpam’ (the Plane of Primordial Consciousness). He continues to guide the world as ‘Nava Oli’ (New Light and Sound), with His spiritual mission carried forward by His principal disciple, Her Holiness Sishyapoojitha Amritha Jnana Thapaswini. Today, Santhigiri Ashram remains a beacon of solace, wisdom, and spiritual guidance for all who seek it.

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