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 just nine months old, leaving Him in the care of His mother, Smt. Karthyayani. From a very young age, Guru experienced profound spiritual visions, the most remarkable being a radiant figure bathed in light that appeared within Him. Mistaken for mute, He only spoke when guided by this vision, which faded when He was nine. Later, He recognized the figure as Sri Krishna.

As a child, Guru displayed remarkable discipline, embracing simplicity, cleanliness, and strict adherence to a prayer routine. Around the age of 10, after His mother remarried, He moved to His stepfather’s home. However, feeling a profound spiritual unrest, Guru left at 14, seeking a monastic life. He joined the Advaita Ashram at Alwaye, a branch of the Sivagiri Mutt founded by Sree Narayana Guru, where He dedicated 17 years to various duties. Though admired by many, He also faced challenges from certain groups.

In 1957, Guru left Sivagiri and settled in a small hut on a nearby hill, where His reputation as a healer spread, attracting those seeking relief from ailments. During this time, Guru embarked on spiritual journeys with Khureshia Fakir, a Sufi saint, deepening His insights. In 1968, after a powerful vision, He established Santhigiri Ashram at Pothencode on land donated by a well-wisher.

After years of deep 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 system of worship 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 revealed that He continues to guide 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 leads Santhigiri Ashram as the ‘Gurusthaneeya’ (Guru Apparent). The Ashram remains a sanctuary for all, offering solace, healing, and spiritual wisdom to those in search of peace.

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