A spiritual centre in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, rooted in Sanathana Dharma and open to all — where the Guru’s word is carried into books, healing and service.
Santhigiri Ashram was established by Navajyothi Sree Karunakara Guru, who was born into a humble family at Chandiroor and, after long years of spiritual effort, founded the Ashram to practise the Yuga Dharma of this age.
The Ashram teaches that spirituality is the essence of a person — beyond life, death, belief and custom — and that it is realised through the relationship of Guru and disciple. Its doors are open to everyone, irrespective of religion or background.
The books and magazines on this website carry that teaching in print and online. If you are new, begin with the titles in “Begin with these books” below.
“Word is Truth, Truth is Guru, Guru is God.”
— A teaching of Santhigiri Ashram
Navajyothi Sree Karunakara Guru is born on 1 September 1927 in Chandiroor, Alappuzha district, Kerala, into a modest family.
The Ashram is founded to carry out the Yuga Dharma of this age, open to people of every faith.
Following a visionary direction, the Guru moves to Santhigiri at Pothencode, Thiruvananthapuram.
On 20 September 1973 the Guru attains spiritual completion. From then on the Ashram’s work is guided by the Guru’s revelations.
On 6 May 1999 the Guru merges into Adisankalpam, the plane of Primordial Consciousness. The mission continues under his principal disciple.
The Santhigiri Research Foundation is established for Ayurveda and Siddha research.
1927 – 1999 · Founder
From childhood the Guru lived a life of simplicity and prayer. After years at Sivagiri, a period of wandering and long meditation, he founded Santhigiri and received the realisation he had awaited. He is revered as continuing to be present as Nava Oli, the New Light and Sound.
Principal disciple · Spiritual head
The Guru’s chosen disciple, who has led the Ashram since 1999 and carries the mission forward in worship, service and healing.
Hospitals, the Santhigiri Institute of Yoga, Pancha Karma centres and mobile clinics, rooted in the Guru’s holistic healthcare philosophy.
Medical and paramedical education, and Santhigiri Vidhyabhavan.
The Santhigiri Research Foundation and the Navajyothi Sree Karunakara Guru Research Centre for Ayurveda & Siddha.
Annadanam, free meals served daily, along with care for the sick, the elderly and students in need.
Dairy, horticulture, herbal gardens and bee-keeping, alongside the Ashram’s own printing press and small industries.
Books, e-books and magazines such as Adhyathmika Masika and Arogyapadmam — the work you are browsing here.
Popular with readers who are new to the Ashram’s teaching.
Santhigiri P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India — 695 589
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