Swami Shukdevanand Trust

PARMATH NIKETAN

Pujya Swami Shukdevanandji Maharaj

Parmarth Niketan is the headquarters of the Swami Shukdevanand Trust, a non-profit, religious/spiritual organization dedicated to religion, spirituality and culture. Parmarth Niketan Ashram was founded in 1942 by the great saint Pujya Swami Shukdevanandji Maharaj and registered in 1962.

The objectives of the Trust are as follows:

To promote and offer religious and spiritual teachings for the development of spiritual values and character – without any prejudice
To alleviate or mitigate human suffering, both mental and physical through religion and spirituality
To fulfill or assist in the fulfillment of any other charitable and/or spiritual objective which will benefit the general public
To protect, preserve and disseminate the teachings of Indian culture and heritage

Brahmleen Sri Swami Shukdevanandji Maharaj

Brahmleen Sri Swami Bhajanandji Maharaj

Brahmleen Sri Swami Dharmanand Saraswatiji Maharaj

Brahmleen Sri Swami Sadanand Saraswatiji Maharaj

Pujya Swami Asanganand Saraswatiji Maharaj

-Managing Trustee of Swami Shukdevanand Trust

In 1945 at the age of nine, Pujya Swami Asanganandji Maharaj came to Parmarth Niketan under the guidance and as a disciple of Swami Shukdevanandji Maharaj. For the past 76 years, He has been devotedly serving the ashram.

He has obtained acharya degrees in Vedanta and Sanskrit literature, as well as a Master’s degree in Sanskrit literature. Since 1960, He has tirelessly served the ashram’s Sanskrit Vidyalaya. Though very learned, His simplicity and humbleness is manifested in the countless number of hours performing the simplest of tasks.

He is serving the Swami Shukdevanand Trust as Managing Trustee, gracing all of the projects with His devotion and piety.

Pujya Swami Asanganandji Maharaj has been imparting the wisdom of the ancient holy scriptures including yoga to countless number of devotees. His wisdom has brought inspiration, upliftment and deep knowledge to pilgrims who seek His guidance.