To teach and make available the knowledge of yoga meditation within the Tradition of the Himalayan Masters, as interpreted by Swami Rama of the Himalayas.
To study and practice the subtle aspects of yoga meditation as taught by the Himalayan Sages in an unbroken lineage since the Vedic period.
A loving invitation to sit in meditation for an hour, wherever you are, in your home or with friends.
The Himalayan Mountains have been the home of sages for millennia. These great sages have lived and passed on knowledge of the yogic teachings to disciples who then became masters passing on the teachings in an unbroken lineage since the Vedic period. Twelve hundred years ago Shankaracharya organized his teaching into five centers of the Himalayan Tradition. As one of those five, our tradition is the Bharati lineage.
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Built like a beautiful meditation hill village, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG) was established by Swami Veda Bharati in 2002. Sadhaka means “spiritual seeker” and Grama means “village” in the sanskrit language – thus we are “A village of spiritual seekers devoted to the teachings of Swami Rama of the Himalayas.” Sadhakas from all spiritual traditions and from all walks of life are welcome at SRSG for learning yoga meditation. Every sadhaka arriving at the ashram receives personal instructions and the program is tailored according to the length of time one chooses to stay. You may come anytime during the year; come alone or with family and friends.
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The unique opportunity to study and deepen the practices of the subtle aspects of yoga meditation as taught within the Himalayan Tradition draws sadhakas from all the different world religions and spiritual traditions to SRSG.
- Zoom Satsanga Series Himalayan Yoga is a path leading to complete transformation of personality from one that is outer- directed, materially focused, to one that is inner-directed and is focused on Self-realization. An essential practice on this path is to gather and share presence and knowledge with other seekers in "satsanga." In this ongoing […]
This six-day programme is as much appropriate for beginners as for more advanced seekers treading the path of spirituality. The foundation stones of meditation will be approached in a scientific and systematic manner. Preparations and progressions of meditation practice will be shared step by step. This course will give you the tools to establish and […]
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Mauni Amavasya (Silence Day) is an annual observance. The observation of Silence Day is a practice that Swami Veda Bharati invited us to practice. In 2025, Mauni Amavasya is 29 January. There will be 7-day silence retreats at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Rishikesh, India from 19 to 29 January 2025. Swami Ritavan Bharati and Adhikari Bhoi […]
Mauni Amavasya (Silence Day) is an annual observance. The observation of Silence Day is a practice that Swami Veda Bharati invited us to practice. In 2022, Mauni Amavasya is 1st February. In 2023, Mauni Amavasya is 21st January. In 2024, Mauni Amavasya is 9th February. In 2025, Mauni Amavasya is 29th January. Swami Veda has said, “…there is also an annual […]
Swami Veda Bharati has said in his writing on ‘Mantra What and Why’, “Mantra is a word or a series of words; it is a thought; it is a prayer, but not in the sense in which the word “prayer” is used ordinarily, but rather a linkage of our lower consciousness with the higher […]
As students and initiates within the Himalayan Tradition of Yoga Meditation, we often find ourselves in moments of self-enquiry, questioning about our spiritual progress and growth. We wonder if we are truly advancing on our spiritual path, or are we merely indulging and fulfilling the mind's fantasies. Our beloved Swami Veda Bharati has taught us […]
We are delighted to share with you all that the United Nations has declared December 21 as the World Meditation Day. The resolution co-sponsored by India was unanimously accepted by the United Nations General Assembly recently. This unanimous acceptance by 193 nations is a true testament that the world leaders are now finally recognising the importance of meditation practice in holistic wellbeing of individuals, societies, nations, and the entire world. The World Meditation Day, which falls on the day of the winter solstice, will surely bring more awareness to the practice of meditation at a global level.
Meditate silently and meditate lovingly, where love and silence are one and the same. The secret of love is revealed through meditation in silence. When you quiet the noises of the mind that is silence. When you pacify destructive emotions that is love. The two are one and the same. May your commitment to your spirituality and your commitment to loving become the commitment you make in thoughts, speech and actions toward others through expanding your capacity to love.
Meditation is a process of purifying the mind and making it one-pointed, inward, and tranquil. Through the method of meditation, the mind will help you to fathom the deeper levels of your being and lead you to the highest state of realization.
The Fall season is one of the most beautiful to be experienced being in direct contact with nature: the days are still warm and the landscapes have intense colours, from yellow to orange to red. The forests offer a unique spectacle: the leaves, slowly, lose their natural colouring and change into a warmer one, as the days get shorter and the temperatures decrease. It is a season that naturally invites to transformation and inner reflection.
On 29 September 2024, we celebrated a truly special moment when the Hungarian community welcomed us as newly graduated teachers of the 6th TTP programme, bringing the number of Hungarian teachers graduated to 129. The sadhakas prepared a heartfelt and memorable event to honor the teachers who guided us and to celebrate our journey together. It was a day filled with joy and gratitude, and I hope the photos we shared capture even a fraction of the elevated mood we experienced.
We held our annual retreats in September this year, inviting Rabindra Sahu from Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG) as the guide for our inward journey. For two weeks, we were blessed to share the teachings of the tradition with many people in different parts of Japan.
Our Gurudeva, Swami Rama, has said that “For a genuine and everlasting transformation, one must practice a systematic method of self-discipline and self-training. Mere philosophy and intellectual knowledge cannot stand in time of need, if one does not know how to use the essentials of that philosophy in one’s daily life. Applying theoretical knowledge and living with it in daily life is called practice.” The Himalayan tradition of dhyana-yoga does not merely provide the technique for meditation but teaches the methods whereby one’s meditation practice may be applied to cultivate, enhance, beautify one’s personality, leading to very practical benefits in personal, interpersonal and work life.
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"...an invitation to constant
self-observation,
self-examination,
self-purification,
self-pacification."
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