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A humble tribute
A beacon of spiritual guidance and inspiration
Through this website we pay homage to the teachings and legacy of Sri Sri Babamoni. We invite you to explore the ideals and noble life of this sage, and to let His teaching guide a path of spiritual growth and self-realization.
- Since 1927
- Open to all castes and creeds
- Never begs. Lives by Aviksha
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Donationदान
Your offering supports the work of Ayachak Ashrama through the Akhanda Mondolis. Giving is always voluntary.
आपका दान आयाचक आश्रम और अखंड मंडलियों के सेवा-कार्यों को शक्ति देता है। दान पूर्णतः स्वैच्छिक है।
Milestones
- 1914
Character Building Movement
Begun at Ghoramara Playground, Chandpur, as a movement for morality and character.
- 1915
Akhanda Mandali
Born from Sri Sri Babamoni’s love for all, and the home of congregational prayer.
- 1927
First Ayachak Ashrama
Founded at Pupunki, now in Jharkhand, and later opened in many other cities.
- 1973–74
The Multiversity
A registered society for free education and rural uplift at Pupunki.
Introduction
About our Gurudham
India, a land of spiritual heritage, has been blessed with countless saints and sages who have walked the path of enlightenment. It is here that the seeds of inner divinity are sown and the pursuit of knowledge and self-discovery is nurtured. In this sacred land, where ancient wisdom meets modernity, we find Akhandamandaleswar Sri Sri Swami Swarupananda Paramhansa Dev, known to devotees as Sri Sri Babamoni.
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Akhanda Mondoli
Active Akhanda Mondolis from the master list. The eight newest appear here.
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Founder members of the Ayachak Ashrama
Four lives given to service. Select a portrait to read their story.
Popularly known as Sri Sri Babamoni
Sri Srimat Swami Swarupananda Paramhansa Dev
Sri Sri Swami Swarupananda Paramhansa Dev, affectionately known as Sri Sri Babamoni, was a versatile genius born in the late 19th century in Chandpur (now in Bangladesh). He was the son of Sri Satish Chandra Gangopadhyay, a renowned advocate, and Smt. Mamata Devi.
Read moreThe ideal of Aviksha
Read about Aviksha“नायमात्मा बलहीनेन लभ्यः । भिक्षायां नैव नैव च ।”
The Self cannot be attained by the weak. Begging is not the way.
Uniqueness of the principles of Sri Sri Babamoni
Aviksha: self-reliance and the path to self-realization
True self-realization cannot be achieved through begging or dependence on others. Sri Sri Babamoni asked each person to stand on their own strength. Ayachak Ashrama is built on that vow of Aviksha, non-begging.
Read moreThe morality campaign and mass education
Sri Sri Babamoni held that morality is the foundation of true religious practice and should travel as a movement. He carried that work for sixty to sixty-five years.
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Institutions founded by Sri Sri Babamoni
Ayachak Ashrama
Ayachak Ashrama helps men and women of all castes and creeds on their journey toward God. It never raises subscriptions, never begs, and never asks for contributions from outside.
Read moreThe Multiversity
The Multiversity, established in 1973–74, is a registered society and an educational institute for the socio-economic life of rural people. It stands at Pupunki, a remote village in Jharkhand.
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Akhanda supports The Multiversity in order to fulfill Swami Swarupananda’s dream — a dream that belongs to all of us.
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Glimpses of the Ashrama
The Om altar Samabeta Upasana Pupunki at dusk The prayer hall Temple and gateway
Welfare carried by the principle of Aviksha
Ayurvedic medicines
Prepared at Ayachak Ashrama, Varanasi. The sale of these medicines supports the Ashrama.
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The Ashrama publishes and offers books written by Sri Sri Babamoni.
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Disciples known as the Akhanda contribute toward the Akhanda Mandir and toward relief when natural calamities strike.
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Popularly known as Sri Sri Mamoni
Mahasannyasini Sri Sri Samhita Devi
Mahasannyasini Sri Sri Samhita Devi, officially Mangalmayee Bandyopadhyay and affectionately Sri Sri Mamoni, dedicated Her life to serving humanity. She was the only child of Hrishikesh Bandyopadhyay and Smt. Urmila Devi.
Read moreTwo strong pillars of Ayachak Ashrama
Popularly known as Ashram Mata
Brahmacharini Sri Sri Sadhana Devi
Brahmacharini Sri Sri Sadhana Devi was a devoted disciple and the most trusted companion of Sri Sri Babamoni. She became a disciple at the age of six and is remembered as a pillar without whom Ayachak Ashrama would not have come into being.
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Popularly known as Bhaida
Sri Sri Snehamoy Brahmachary
Sri Sri Snehamoy Brahmachary, affectionately Bhaida, was a companion of Sri Sri Babamoni from childhood. He gave his life to service through Ayachak Ashrama, often going without food or water while he worked.
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Popularly known as Dadamoni
Sri Sri Tapan Brahmachary
Born in Siliguri to Sri Swadesh Bhusan Gupta and Smt. Sandhya Gupta, Sri Sri Dadamoni is the nephew of Ashram Mata. He came to the Varanasi Ashrama as a child, stayed, and now leads as Nikhil Biswa Akhanda Sangha Pradhan.
Read moreFrom the teachings
Who is Akhanda
As Sri Sri Babamoni taught, people who live the Akhanda philosophy are His disciples and are known together as the Akhanda.
What is meant by Omkar
Omkar is honoured in the Ashrama as the king of mantras and the sound of universal consciousness.
The structure of Akhanda Sangathan
The Sangathan works state by state, so that congregational prayer and service can stay close to each place.
What is Samabeta Upasana?
Samabeta Upasana is congregational prayer: an assembly of disciples and devotees of Ayachak Ashrama.