Swamiji recognized that illiteracy was the root cause of rural exploitation. To combat this, he built an educational empire in the Chitradurga district.
He established the Sri Anantha Sevashrama Trust in Malladihalli. This institution serves as:
He received spiritual initiation and guidance from the revered founder of the Divine Life Society.
Early life and ordination
Unlike traditional ascetics who focused only on scriptures, Swamiji developed a and Ayurvedic remedies suitable for the modern householder.
Swamiji believed that serving the needy (the "orphan" or "unsupported") was equivalent to worshipping God.
Long before yoga gained global commercial popularity, Sri Raghavendra Swamiji was teaching it as a daily lifestyle discipline to thousands of rural Indians. He was a master of Asanas (postures), Pranayama (breath control), and Shatkarmas (cleansing techniques).
In August 2024, the Trust organized a grand three-day Punyaradhana event at the Ashram in Malladihalli. The schedule included Brindavana Puja, bhajans, and essay and speech competitions for local school and college students, ensuring that the Swamiji's vision of integrating service with education continues to thrive.
Swamiji recognized that illiteracy was the root cause of rural exploitation. To combat this, he built an educational empire in the Chitradurga district.
He established the Sri Anantha Sevashrama Trust in Malladihalli. This institution serves as:
He received spiritual initiation and guidance from the revered founder of the Divine Life Society.
Early life and ordination
Unlike traditional ascetics who focused only on scriptures, Swamiji developed a and Ayurvedic remedies suitable for the modern householder.
Swamiji believed that serving the needy (the "orphan" or "unsupported") was equivalent to worshipping God.
Long before yoga gained global commercial popularity, Sri Raghavendra Swamiji was teaching it as a daily lifestyle discipline to thousands of rural Indians. He was a master of Asanas (postures), Pranayama (breath control), and Shatkarmas (cleansing techniques).
In August 2024, the Trust organized a grand three-day Punyaradhana event at the Ashram in Malladihalli. The schedule included Brindavana Puja, bhajans, and essay and speech competitions for local school and college students, ensuring that the Swamiji's vision of integrating service with education continues to thrive.