Founder-Patron of Shantikunj force. Daily practice of yagya leads to a divine thousands of years. The Rishis requested A Mislead Deity Acharyashri performed intense spiritual Movement for the Reconstruction of the Era Important Contacts and peaceful atmosphere in Shantikunj. Revered Gurudev to promote and propagate The premises of the Mother Gayatri also has (Yug Nirman Yojna), the constructive social Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya and Mata penance in the presence of this eternal flame, Reception: Reception takes care of the stay People with spiritual insights state that ancient their unfinished tasks. Gurudev readily the temple of 'A Mislead Deity'. Asharyashri activities being conducted from Shantikunj, Bhagavati Devi Sharma and thus made it the root source of all the arrangement of the people who come here saints and divine souls come to this accepted this as a divine directive from the has said that our own life is that true deity, and a brief glimpse of the voluminous Yug-Rishi (Saint of the Era), Vedmoorti (Wrote achievements of the huge Gayatri Pariwar for specific reasons in accordance with the yagyashala in subtle form and make oblations Rishis and started promoting the revolutionary which needs to be controlled in order to arouse literature written authoritative commentary on Vedas), (family). More than 2400 crore Gayatri Mantra discipline of the ashram. Taponishtha (practiced tough spiritual in the yagya to strengthen the Movement for works of 21 Rishis after coming back to the divine capabilities and inculcate righteous by Revered have been chanted so far in its presence. Just by Guide: For inquisitive visitors, there is free penance) Aacharya Pandit Shriram Sharma the Reconstruction of the Era. Shantikunj. The idols virtues. This is the Gurudev. The taking a glimpse of this eternal flame, people of cost arrangement of guides and video (who, in the present Era, is considered of seven of these summary of all the books written by receive divine inspirations and inner strength. presentations. equivalent to the ancient Saints like Vashishtha, Vyas, Bhagirath, Yagyavalkya, etc.) and his Rishis have been teachings of Revered Gurudev wife Mata Bhagavati Devi Sharma (who, like Mata Arundhati and Mata Shardamani, 3. Book Stall (Enlightening Literature) Training Camps (Shivir) Office: Contact established as spirituality. Vedas and are also complemented him in all his endeavors) are the founder – patron of Shantikunj. By their The primary foundation of the Movement for 7. Devatma (Divine) Himalayas temple this office for getting information about temples of ancient Upanishads also tell displayed here. intense austerities and spiritual penance they proclaimed and propagated the divine the Reconstruction of the Era is the revolution- The temple of the Divine Himalayas is an various training camps and seeking Rishis in Shantikunj; a the same thing. Movement for the Reconstruction of the Era, which is committed to create a bright future for ary thoughts of Revered Gurudev. Acharyashri extraordinary creation that does not exist permission to participate in these. part of their subtle the entire humanity. For this, they liberated the Gayatri Mantra, which provides righteous wrote about 3200 books on almost all aspects anywhere else. Here, 9. Haritima Devalaya (Temple having Zonal Office: Contact this office for getting intellect, and Yagya (which provides inspiration for righteous actions), and made is readily form resides in these idols and continuously of human life. This life transforming literature Sadhana (Spiritual Penance) Room one can get the divine Collection of Rare Plants & Medicinal Herbs) information about various branches- available to the common masses irrespective of gender, religion, caste, creed, color. provides divine spiritual energy and protec- is readily available in the book stall - the temple Inside Shantikunj, every true spiritual seeker sight of the four Dham Shantikunj has undertaken two construc- Shaktipeeths of Gayatri Pariwar all over the tion. of righteous knowledge at Shantikunj. It experiences the divinity inherent in its (auspicious pilgrim- tive movements related to the protection country and the programs conducted by Importance of Various Sites provides active guidance to people of all kinds atmosphere. This is the effect of daily chanting age centers - and conservation plants – 1. Conservation these. of mindsets and 5. Temple of Mother Gayatri of about 1 crore Gayatri Mantra chanting and Badrinath, Kedarnath, and enhancement of the green cover of the Youth and Seven Constructive Movements 1 Prakhar Pragya – Sajal Shraddha 2 Yagyashala conditions, solves Visit to the divine spiritual abodes of deities daily performance of yagya. Whoever does Yamunotri & Gangotri), Earth (Haritima Cell: Contact this cell to get information Revered Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Yagya is a way of life and the root of divine their problems, and (pilgrimage centers) is an important part of mantra chanting and meditation in the the five Prayag (Vishnu Prayag, Nand Prayag, Samvardhan) and about various Movements being run all over and Revered Mata Bhagavati Devi Indian culture. This is why yagya is fills them with divine spiritual life style. The main purpose of these Sadhana Room situated in front of the Mother Karn prayag, Rudra Prayag and Dev Prayag) & the 2. Health conser- the country and how to participate in these. Sharma have been actively involved in intrinsically connected with all the festivals, inspiration and visits is to derive continuous inspiration for Gayatri temple, gets the benefits of the pious streams of holy rivers Ganga & Yamuna. vation through Sacramental Rites Cell: If you want to get uplifting people and sacramental rites, energy. Besides Hindi imbibing the divine collective spiritual penance thatis being Himalayas are the source of divine medicinal herbs. some sacramental rite done then first get it helping to alleaviate etc. In the and English lan- virtues symbolized performed here regularly. spiritual energy for the world where the Haritima Devalaya registered in this cell. their sufferings, both Yagyashala (place guages, this literature is available at an by the deity in one's Council of ancient Rishis (saints) has been has the collection Abroad Cell: People who want to get during their life time and where fire extremely affordable price in several other life as well as to seek 6. Akhand Deep (Eternal Lamp) practicing intense spiritual penance since of both normal and rare medicinal herbs information and participate in the activities also after shedding this ceremony is done) regional Indian languages as well. blessings and In Shantikunj, people can also see the divine eternity. Seekers of the spiritual path are found in different regions. Here, proper being conducted in foreign countries should physical sheath. at Shantikunj, the Several other things like herbal medi- guidance. Revered eternal light (Akhand naturally attracted towards the Himalayas. training is given for identifying these herbs contact this Cell. The stay arrangement and Prakhar Pragya – Sajal fire that burns in the cines, inspirational audio and video CDs of the Acharyashri told that Jyoti) that was lighted Revered Gurudev believes that all the seekers and knowing what are their benefits and guidance of visitors from foreign countries Shraddha, which is the eternal abode of yagya kundas is a part of an eternal fire that Mission, stickers, etc. are also available at the the best thing that can be requested from God by Pandit Shriram of the spiritual path must meditate upon the how are these used. This training is also a is also arranged by this Cell. Revered Gurusatta, is the readily has been kept burning in the Himalayas by book stall. is righteous intellect. If a person gains Sharma Acharya in Himalayas; this nourishes them with divine part of the one month training camp for Medical Facility - Hospital: Contact for accessible spot for offering heartfelt the sages; this was brought to Shantikunj by righteous wisdom and intellect then he will 1926 on the day of energy and strength. He established the temple creating lok-sevi (individuals dedicated for getting free of cost medical consultancy and emotional prayers to them. Everyone has Revered Gurudev. Ever since the establish- 4. Temples of Ancient Rishis (Saints) automatically start moving on the righteous Vasant Panchami of the divine Himalayas in Shantikunj so that social service) that is regularly conducted at treatment. felt that just like earlier times, even today ment of Shantikunj, every day yagya is During the trip of Revered Pandit Shriram path and will be able to perceive happiness festival. This lamp spiritual seekers can easily meditate on it. Shantikunj. Training is also imparted on Membership of Magazines / Donation: they provide all possible support for conducted here. These days, on an average Sharma Acharya to the Himalayas, he got a and contentment in every situation; these was lighted by Acharyashri at his birth place how to plant trees in houses and farmlands, Counters have been set up at prominent divine inspirations are actively propagated by and how to enhance the green cover of the fulfilling the righteous prayers of their about 2000 spiritual seekers get trained in chance to communicate with the ancient (Anwalkheda village in Agra district, Uttar 8. Exhibition of the Divine Culture locations for subscribing to various the temple of Mother Gayatri. Earth. The visitors are given saplings of followers. this life style together with practicing Rishis in their subtle bodies, who have been Pradesh) when he was 15 years old; this lamp This picture exhibition depicts the life history magazines of Gayatri Pariwar and giving various plants in the form of blessings. spiritual penance. Yagya generates vital life doing intense spiritual penance since has ever since been kept lighted. of Revered Gurudev and Revered Mataji, their donations. Constructive Movements being Baby Shower, Namkaran-Naming Ceremony, of Rajasthan). Various activities being conducted Essential Information about Stay Arrangements at Shantikunj Annaprashan, Mumdan-Tonsure, Shikha under this Movement include cleaning of the banks Specialities of Shantikunj • The stay arrangements in Shantikunj are available only for those people who come here either Gayatri Tirth run by Shantikunj all over India Sthapan, Yagyopaveet-Thread Ceremony, Vivah- of river bodies, awareness drives and constitution • Shantikunj is an academy for refinement of Sadhana (Spiritual Penance): Nine day Marriage, Janmadivas-Birthday, Vivahdivas- of service groups (seva mandal) in coastal cities personalities. It teaches people to rise above to participate in spiritual penance and training camps (the main focus of Shantikunj), or to Sanjivani Sadhana camps are regularly Marrige Anniversary, Shraddha-Tarpan, etc.) are and villages, extensive tree plantation on the banks, the mean mentality of caste, creed, sect, conduct some sacramental rite, or, after taking due permission, just to visit this spiritually ShantikunJ conducted at Shantikunj (every month from 1st conducted in Shantikunj in an extremely and encouraging people to do organic farming. religion, etc. and learn how to lead a holistic charged pilgrimage center. Those who come here just as visitors are given a maximum www.awgp.org Philosophy and Vision to 9th, 11th to 19th, and 21st to 29th). These inspirational manner and totally free of cost. The lifestyle. People belonging to all the religions permission of two day stay and they are required to participate in all its daily activities. camps explain the difficult concepts of and sections of society come here to divine ambiance and pious inspirations present Disaster Management: Shantikunj is a nationally • Stay arrangement is free of cost. There is no need for prior reservation. Space is given subject spirituality in a simple manner and teach various Gayatri Teerth Shantikunj herein make the sacramental rite extremely recognized center for expertise in disaster participate in various training programs and to availability at the time of arrival. Spiritual seekers are given group accommodation only – simple methods for adopting these principles in practice spiritual penance. effective. Thousands of people come here every management. An active disaster management team separate rooms are not given. People can stay outside Shantikunj also and take part in all its • Shantikunj is a spiritually charged our lives. The inculcation of these principles • Here there is extremely favorable year to conduct various costly sacramental rites is present here that has been trained in government activities. pilgrimage center that has given results in the upliftment and refinement of our like marriage, thread ceremony, etc., in an run disaster management training institutions. This environment, proper guidance and intense righteous direction and long lasting character, thoughts and behaviour, which in turn extremely simple manner; thus they save crores team is always involved in the management of spiritual energy for the upliftment and sound peace-happiness to the lives of crores creates an effective personality. For more health of the entire personality including body, What to do, How to get connected? the form of blessings of righteous of rupees of both themselves and the nation. sudden disasters as well as tackling the problem of of people. Here, about 24 lakhs elevated spiritual seekers Antah Urja Jagaran mind and consciousness. 1. For detailed description of Shantikunj, read knowledge. Regularly read and irregular waste disposal and open air defecation in (24,00,000) Gayatri Mantra are (arousal of divine inner strength) camps are • Shantikunj inspires people to believe in – 'Shantikunj – An Introduction'; 'Our Pledge contemplate upon this literature. The Health: Shantikunj has revived Ayurved so that rural areas, running mass awareness campaigns, chanted daily by dedicated spiritual organized on specific dates. health services may be easily available to enhancing the green cover of the Earth, etc. There righteous thoughts and actions instead of for the Constructive Recreation of the Era' thoughts and teachings of Acharyashri seekers and about 1000 people tale everybody. Shantikunj inspires everyone to are thousands of disaster management groups of having faith in superstitions, illogical beliefs, (basic tenets and concepts for the creation bring revolutionary transformation in the life Training of Lok-Sevi (people dedicated to attain holistic health by adopting proper food Gayatri Pariwar spread all over the country. Gayatri fate, etc. Everything should be tested on the of the new Era); 'My Will – Its Legacy and of a person. part in the Gayatri Yagya. social service): One of the main aims of habits, proper daily routine, purity of thoughts Pariwar has actively participated for months in relief basis of logical reasoning and due wisdom Message' (Autobiography of Vedmoorty, • This is an ideal center that imparts Shantikunj is to provide holistic training to people and easily available medicinal herbs. and rehabilitation drives during several national should be employed in adopting anything. Taponishtha Pandit Shriram Sharma Magazines of Gayatri Pariwar Akhand training to the masses based on divine committed to social service (lok-sevi) and in turn • As per ancient Indian tradition, Shantikunj disasters. In Uttarakhand it is an extremely effective Acharya). Jyoti (monthly) – in Hindi, English, Marathi, spiritual principles. Training on refine the thought process of the masses. One encourages joint family system and practices Self-Reliance: For financial self-reliance and reliable disaster management center for the Odia, Bengali, Telugu, Assamese, Kannada; Scientific Spirituality is imparted here month Yug-Shilpi (people who can contribute to the same. This huge spiritual center is fully training of various cottage inductries like government. Shantikunj participates in the 2 There are three steps for participation in the Yug Nirman Yojna (monthly) – in Hindi; Yug free of cost. constructive recreation of the Era) camp, one handloom, hand-made paper, screen printing, management of various recurrent disasters in the managed by dedicated volunteers. The family (monthly) – in Gujarati; and, month Parivrajak (person committed to going members living here are allotted various tasks Movement for the Constructive Recreation Shakti Gayatri • All the sacramental rites are conducted bakery, etc. is given in Shantikunj. state as well as in the nation such as landslide, (fortnightly) – in Hindi, place to place for creating mass awareness) according to their expertise and various of the Era (Yug Nirman Yojna) – Upasana, Pragya Abhiyan here in accordance with the divine cloud burst, fire, flood, etc. Gujarati, Marathi and Bengali. Training camp, three month Music camp, and resources as per their basic needs are made Sadhana, Aradhana. Indian culture and by arousing divine Protection of Environment: Shantikunj has ú ÖêÖéüßÑ SßÑ ÌˆâçßÌéßüÚÔU‡Ø¢ Village Management camps are regularly available to them. Everyone keeps each Upasana: Chant three rosaries of Gayatri inspirations; all these are conducted started the Vriksha Ganga (river of trees) Eradication of Unjust Social Customs: Shantikunj organized here. Besides these, personality Mantra for self refinement. 4. Practice Bali-Vaishya Yagya for the Ö»æðü ÎðßSØ Ïè×çãU Movement for the enhancement of the green has run strong campaigns against various unjust other's welfare in mind. free of cost. refinement camps for teachers, scout-guide, refinement of thoughts and emotions of çÏØæð Øæð ÙÑ Âý¿æðÎØæÌ÷ï Ð cover of the Earth. Through this movement one social customs like addiction, dowry, female • The attachments of the world do not exist here. Sadhana: Take a pledge and strive to leave bank, railways and government officials, etc. are family members and inculcating divine crore trees have been planted all over the nation. feticide, etc. that are weakening the society. The world works for achieving name, fame, your vices and bad habits. organized here from time to time. virtues in them. There is special arrangement for 'Waste Extraordinary success has been achieved in these position and money, Shantikunj inspires Aradhana: Ensure your participation in Management' in Shantikunj. Not even a single campaigns. feelings of selfless service to humanity. some kind of social service activity. Education: The Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya speck of waste is thrown out; there is full • The Supreme Consciousness of Mother 5. Contact the Youth and Seven Constructive (University) established by Shantikunj is Gayatri is being propagated all over the world Revolutions Cell of Shantikunj, get detailed provision for recycling of all kinds of waste. Women Empowerment: Revered Gurudev had 3. In order to maintain continuous contact with inculcating the virtues of patriotism and social declared '21st Century – the Century of the Women' from here. There are more than 6000 Shantikunj, you must subscribe to the information about the various Constructive service in its students through its state-of-the- (ikkisavi sadi – nari sadi) and said that women will Shaktipeeths-Branches etablished by Gayatri magazines of the Mission. Make sure to Movements run by Shantikunj, and ensure art unique curriculum. The nationwide Movement for the Cleaning of Rivers and Pariwar all over the world that gain Gayatri Pariwar has lead the new Era. Through the strength of his take the literature written by Acharyashri in your participation in these Movements. organization of Bhartiya Sanskriti Gyan Pariksha Pilgrimage Centers: continuous inspiration and guidance from launched the nationwide Bhagirathi Jalabhishek intense spiritual penance, crores of women of the (examination for testing the knowledge of Indian Shantikunj for conducting mass awareness Movement, in which the cleaning of holy Ganga nation got the right to pray to Mother Gayatri. Culture) and Bal Sanskar Shala (camps for campaigns and strive for the revival of river from Gangotri to Gangasagar has been Thousands of divine women are inculcating Gayatri Tirth - Shantikunj, Hairdwar-249411 (Uttarakhand) inculcating divine virtues in children) are coordi- spirituality. undertaken. Since past several years continuous righteous virtues in their families and generating a Phone: (01334) 260602 • Fax: 01334-260866 nated from Shantikunj. It is also the headquarter of • There is perfect confluence of Dharma efforts have been on for the purification of refined constructive consciousness in the society E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.awgp.org 'Yug Nirman Bharat Scout and Guide'. (righteous duty - Spirituality) and Science in various rivers like Narmada and Tapti (lifeline of by performing the role of spiritual preachers all the teachings that are imparted here. Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat), Shivana (purohit). The women empowerment movement of People are made aware of the scientific basis Sanskar (Sacramental Rites): All the (Mandasaur, M.P.), Dohi (Alirajpur, M.P.), Gayatri Pariwar is continuously striving to make the of all the spiritual activities that are performed sacramental rites of Indian Culture (Punsavan- Mandakini (Chitrakoot, M.P.), and Banas (lifeline women well cultured, gentle, emotionally sensitive and full of divine virtues. here.