An Introduction

The Saint-Scholar-Philosopher par excellence, Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, who in his youth was also a freedom fighter, is the founder of Shantikunj which has emerged over the years, a unique centre and fountain-head of a global movement of Yug Nirman Yojna for moral- spiritual regeneration in the light of hoary Indian heritage. It is the head-quarter of Yug Nirman Yojna of the Gayatri Pariwar which has a following of more than a twenty million devoted disciples and seventy million persons all over the world.

Through the Seer- Vision of the Yugrishi the founder organiser and patron who was born on 20th September 1911 in the village Anwalkhera, Agra, (U.P.) INDIA. Shantikunj has grown into a unique fountain-head of moral, ethical and spiritual awakening of the masses in India carrying the seer-vision of Acharyashri with the massage of love, peace, understanding and unity-in-diversity to all corners of the globe. The gist of Gurudev’s massege is the lighting up of human consciousness to a higher and nobler realm of light, Love and life instincts with divine harmony and joy. Vandniya Mata Bhagvati Devi Sharma (worshiped as the emanation of mother Durga by the Gayatri Pariwar) has been the foremost collaboration and discipline of Gurudev. She contributed the most in giving concrete shape to the ideals and dreams of her soul-mate. The smooth working of this vast organization is based on voluntary contribution of fifty paisa, one handful of grain and one hour daily of mission work by millions of its devotees.

Shantikunj is devoted to cultural, ethical, moral and spiritual awakening and national integration. Development of divinity in mankind is the foremost goal and avowed objective. Pledged for national peace, prosperity, amity, love, goodwill and fraternity irrespective of region, religion, faith, caste, creed, sect etc., Shantikunj is a unique abode true to its name. Visitors of all faiths & linkages are glued to the Ashram, when they visit and view its peace & fraternal treatment. The courteous ovation and pleasing treatment add glory to the solemn attraction and the visitor wishes to come here again.

Expansion of national unity, amity and brotherhood and extinction of ignorance, jealousy, hatred, and strife from globe are being attempted by popularizing Gayatri Mantra, Yagya and Sanskar, the adoption of which invokes celestial thoughts and inspires for divine deeds. The divinity may be seen firmly fixed in every activity of this holy shrine.

Elegant Complex

Yug Rishi Pt. Shri Ram Sharma Acharya, who founded All World Gayatri Pariwar with its headquarter at Shantikunj was of the definite view that in this era of materialism, spiritual principles can be accepted by the mass, when they are scientifically established by facts, examples and interpretation. Therefore, he laid emphasis for the establishment of a Research Institute of scientific spirituality. Brahmvarchas Shodh Sansthan came into existence.

Trainings to inculcate holistic thoughts & Action

For upliftment of the moral, cultural, spiritual and ethical values, national integration and development of youths, various trainings are organized regularly. Amongst these, 9 days training of Sanjeewani Vidya (Art of Living & Art of Relating training camps), one month training of Yug Shilpy and Parivrajak (Art of Serving & Art of Leading training camps), three months training for proficiency in Sangeet are the regular ones. Occasional trainings of officers, and employees of Govt., local bodies, Corporations, Banks, factories etc. are also organized on elegant life style, organizational management, efficient working methodology, work culture, glory of labour, health, behavioral science, value of time, inculcation of discipline, duty consciousness, besides national integration. For the all round development of villages and self-employment generation, 9 days training is also imparted to selected village folk in the uplift of the villages. Training relates to agriculture, horticulture, herbal production, Dairy and Cottage industries. All these trainings aim at an all round development of the nation & integration of the country by inducing noble sentiments in the minds of individuals by adoption of scientific ways of spirituality, which can remedy all the ills afflicting the nation.

Several kind of course programmes and training sessions run here regularly. These include:

Nine days Sadhana Shivirs (Art of Living & Art of Relating training camps) for spiritual refinement of personality.

Five days special higher-level Sadhanas (Art of Being & Art of Thinking training camp) in silence for awakening of inner energy.

One month "Yug Shilpi Sadhana Satra" (Art of Serving & Art of Leading training camps) for practical training towards :
(i) promotion of human values through devotional music, performance of sacramental rites and inspirational talks
(ii) promoting self–reliant development projects.

One month "Parivrajak Satra" for:
(i) temple management course for spreading the mission’s constructive activities through the local centres;
(ii) dissemination of the message of Indian culture and mass education from religious platform.

Three Months "Yug Shilpi Seva Satras" for practical training for grass-root work in the rural areas and for psychological and educational uplifting of the masses and carrying our basic developmental and initiating self-employment schemes.

Short term Moral Education and Stress Management
 

Programmes for Govt. officials and professionals