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 Chandiroor village, Alappuzha district, 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 a young age, Guru experienced profound spiritual visions, the most striking being a figure surrounded by bright light that appeared within Him. Mistaken for mute, He only spoke when guided by this figure. This vision faded when He was nine years old, after which He began speaking normally and later identified the figure as Sri Krishna.

As a child, Guru demonstrated extraordinary discipline, maintaining simplicity, cleanliness, and a regular prayer routine. At around 10 years old, His mother remarried, and Guru moved to His stepfather’s house. Feeling unsettled, He left home at the age of 14, seeking a monastic life. Guru joined the Advaita Ashram at Alwaye, a branch of Sivagiri Mutt founded by Sree Narayana Guru, where He spent 17 years dedicated to various tasks. Despite earning respect and admiration, He also encountered opposition from certain groups during His time there.

In 1957, Guru left Sivagiri and relocated to a small hut on a nearby hill. His healing abilities became well-known, and many sought Him out for remedies to their ailments. During this period, Guru embarked on spiritual journeys with Khureshia Fakir, a Sufi saint, gaining deeper insights. In 1968, following a visionary experience, Guru established Santhigiri Ashram at Pothencode on land gifted 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 a divine revelation proclaiming, “What I had been waiting for, through Yugas, is realized.” He introduced a system of worship based on faith in the Universal God – the Brahman – guiding followers on the Path of Guru (Guru Margam).

Guru left His physical form on 23rd Medam, Kolla Varsham 1174 (May 6, 1999), merging into ‘Adisankalpam’ (the Plane of Primordial Consciousness). It has been revealed that Guru continues to guide the world as ‘Nava Oli’ (New Light and Sound). His spiritual teachings now flow through His principal disciple, Her Holiness Sishyapoojitha Amritha Jnana Thapaswini, who leads Santhigiri Ashram as the ‘Gurusthaneeya’ (Guru Apparent). The Ashram remains open to all, offering solace and spiritual wisdom to those who seek it.

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