An Insight Into Shri. Shaktidarshan Yogashram

 

All meditators cannot go to the Himalayas for higher sadhana. Hence by selecting similar silent peaceful environments for meditation, with the help of Dhyana-bandhus Guruji established “Shri Shaktidarshan Yogashram in Talipadi of Kinnigoli. It is in the process of growing into a vast   organization. Sadhvi Malathi Amma, now staying in Yoganagar is a big support for meditators. The fact that, here comes Paramapujya Devarah Hans Baba who is a link in the chain of Guruparampara of Himalayas, indicates that this Ashram as well as its activities are inspired by some divine power of that order. Words are insufficient to extol the knowledge of meditation and abundance of love given by Pujya Guruji who is instrumental in bringing such a divine flow to us. Let this meditation dynasty which silently serves the society, grow in leaps and bounds.

The town of Mulki is the midpoint between Mangalore and Udupi in NH -17. From there 8 Kms in the East, or while coming from Mudubidre to Mulki a village called Kinnigoli is there. From there, 3 Kms to Elathur temple, the serene environment beckons you. This is a spot away from the din and buzzle of town. Shri Shaktidarshan Yogashram is in this locality. Mind gets floated while seeing the Ashram building from a distance itself.

Meditation Hall

After entering the main gate of Ashram, one STD booth on the right and the 'machan' (raft house) constructed for Pujya Devarah Hamsa Baba with its broad enclosure and Annapoorna Building on the left are seen. On stepping further, on the right side comes a lotus pond, Zen garden and a green lawn and then the main building of Ashram's Sadhana Mandir' welcomes the seekers. Going a little down after washing your feet, on entering the building, one gets the office room, the entrance to caves and the 3 rooms used by the Ashramites. After climbing the staircase on either side, one reaches the vast meditation hall like the silence personified.  

Front approach of ashram

Coming out of this, one sees a cluster of bathrooms and toilets. Going further in the pedestal path. Seven small Pyramids are there and then a big Pyramid which is being used by Guruji for meditation. The path further leads you to 'Yoga Nagar'. Here is "Yogi Dhama" of Sadhvi Malathi Amma and four houses constructed by Sadhakas each having one pyramid shaped room.

Pyramids for meditation

Serene surrounds of ashram

External Activities Of Ashram

Majority of programmes are conducted in Ashram itself. Sometimes depending upon the requests from distant places, one day camp and five day camps are conducted outside. We have conducted such camps in Bangalore. Belgaum Jail. Tapovana in Dharwar, Mumbai, Calicut, Bangalore and various places of D.K., Udupi and Kasaragod Districts. Wherever these camps are done, Satsangas are formed where many Dhyana bandhus meet once a week to meditate. Now more than 60 satsangas are there and they have become the spinal chord of the Ashram. During October and summer holidays we conduct one day meditation courses for children. If Satsangas wish, after getting permission from Guruji, they can organize five days 'Atma Vidya course'. In such cases the expenses in connection with the course are to be borne by the Satsanga and the course will be for only the members of that Satsang.