Dhyana Ashram – Temple of Self Knowledge
Brahmavidyaranyam – Centre for self knowledge by Dhyana Ashram
Dhyana Ashram – Temple Of Self Knowledge, which is situated in Kulim, Kedah, was founded and established by
Swami Brahmananda Saraswati. Dhyana Ashram stands as the centre to spread the precious spiritual values of the
Vedic scriptures to people who are in search of peace and harmony. The ashram was established by Swami to serve as
a teaching institute as well as a retreat centre.
Dhyana Ashram – Temple Of Self Knowledge, which is situated in Kulim, Kedah, was founded and established by Swami Brahmananda Saraswati. Dhyana Ashram stands as the centre to spread the precious spiritual values of the Vedic scriptures to people who are in search of peace and harmony. The ashram was established by Swami to serve as a teaching institute as well as a retreat centre.
The ashram’s sole aim is to cultivate awareness of the Vedantic philosophy among the community. In brief, it means to promote the knowledge of the Vedic scriptures to the people in a simplified form and understood by the common man. This knowledge is to make man understand his true nature, thus molding and shaping him to lead a peaceful and complete life. Spiritual knowledge and proper guidance are essential to counter any negative influence in order to result in a well-poised and harmonious person, so that he is better prepared to face the frenetic pace of the competitive world. Dhyana Ashram efforts are to serve these purposes. The gurukula is supported entirely by donations from those who value its purpose.
Many programmes are conducted in the gurukula. The programs include daily poojas, mantra chanting, Upanishad classes, weekly homas, and yuva camps. Besides that sangeetham, dance and musical instrument classes are also held to promote fine arts.
Temple of Lord Sri Gangadhareswar
The ashram's temple is dedicated to Lord Siva as Sri Gangadharesvara and is facing Ganga. The installation of the deity was done by Pujya Sri Swamiji himself with his karakamals. Pujas and prayers are offerred at the shrine every morning and evening in keeping with the traditional Vedic style. The samadhi shrine of Pujya Sri Swami is located adjascent to the Lecture hall, again facing the Ganges. Regular pujas are conducted here also in the morning and evening.
There is shrine dedicated to akhanda nama sankirtana of the powerful taraka mantra, “hare rama hare rama rama rama hare hare hare krishna hare krishna krishna kirshna hare hare”
Facilities
Swami Dayananda Ashram
Swami Dayananda ashram is set amidst two and a half acres of manicured gardens and well established trees and secluded spot yet only ten minutes walk from the main Rishikesh Market and the bustling markets of Ram Jhula. More than one hundred and fifty rooms, all with attached bathrooms, hot water and around the clock electricity provide four-star accommodation for guests and course students.
Lecture Hall & Yoga Studio
There is a main air-conditioned lecture hall that can accommodate 250 people and which faces the Ganga. The ashram also has a full-fledged Yoga studio where regular Iyengar Yoga camps are conducted. Besides, there is a class room for conducting classes for long term course students that can house 50 students.
Ashram Library - Pujya Swamiji's Collection of Books
There is a vast library with more than 5000 titles on various subjects, i.e. Vedanta, Sanskrit Grammar, Indian and western philosphies, Religion and Yoga which include the precious personal collections of Pujya Sri Swamiji.
Ashram Bookstore
A large number of Books on Vedanta written by Pujya Sri Swamiji is available in the book showroom. There are also books authored by Senior disciples of Pujya Swamiji like Sri Swami Viditatmananda, Sri Swami Tattvavidananda, Sri Swami Suddhabodhananda, Sri Swamini Pramananda, are also on display. To order books you can send a mail to us with book titles and ISBN-numbers and we will get them sent to you.
