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The Divine Life Society is a shining example of the creative aspect of the Divinity within man. It is a remarkable achievement of the Founder, His Holiness Sri Swami Sivananda, who from the year 1936, has built up the wonderful mansion of 'Divine Life' brick by brick, on the firm foundations of purity, integrity, nobility and magnanimity. The ideals of the Society are lofty, most practicable and within the reach of every human being, irrespective of position, caste, colour, country and creed. The Institution caters to the cultural needs of all ranks of people, to whatever class they may belong. Each one can tap whatever suits him the best according to his stature and intellectual or spiritual attainments. The holy river Ganga flows by the side of the Ashram, coming down from the icy regions of the Himalayas, carrying with her the message of seers and sages of the past and the present, thus in a way keeping intact the connection between the ancient and the modern and nourishing the body and the mind of the wearied soul in its earthly sojourn. There is also available a Jnana Ganga (river of knowledge) emanating from the prolific pen of the Great Master Sri Swami Sivananda and his direct disciples, whom the Master has chiselled and moulded into his own pattern with the laudable idea of enabling them to continue and further the cause of his lofty mission. The Divine Life Society carries out its object of a world-wide revival of spirituality through publication of books, pamphlets and magazines dealing scientifically with all the aspects of Yoga and Vedanta, universal religion and philosophy, and ancient medicine; holding and arranging cultural and spiritual conferences and discourses; establishing training centres for the practice of Yoga and the revival of true culture; and taking such other steps from time to time as may be necessary for bringing about a quick moral and spiritual regeneration in the world. This institution serves as a place of preservation of the ancient traditions and cultural practices that has come down as a time-honored heritage. It has been built up to serve as a model of many-sided, altruistic activity, an ideal to copy, intended to bring about a complete enfoldment of the human personality, and to reveal the essential blending together of all sides of human nature. The Society also functions as an ideal place of spiritual retreat for the educated citizens of the world, wherein he can renew himself and recreate and refresh his being, physically, mentally, morally and spiritually. The Sivananda Ashram is a spiritual furnace where the atmosphere is fully charged by the intense sadhana (spiritual efforts) and tapas (austerities) of our many sages and saints over thousands of years. This is a holy place where one's spiritual efforts accelerate naturally as the atmosphere is very conducive to ascent of the spirit.
Accommodation
Meals Food is pure and sattvic (conducive to spiritual practice). Breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as tea in the afternoon are served at the dining hall at set timings which change a little with the seasons. The dining hall bell also announces the meal serving and can be heard throughout the ashram. Non-vegetarian food, smoking or drinking are not permitted in the Ashram.
Note The Ashram being a Charitable Organization and Monastery, the guests, visitors and devotees are not charged for accommodation and food. However any Voluntary Donation / Love Offering to carry on with the Society's charitable activities will be gratefully accepted. The sacred task the Holy Master left behind is being carried on by His devoted disciples through the generous donations offered by the devotees and visitors.
Location
Rishikesh
is 225 km by road north-north-east of Delhi on the Delhi-Badrinath
National Highway. Sivananda Ashram is 3 km from Rishikesh, on the
way to Badrinath. This region is known as 'Devabhoomi,' region of
gods, and the area around the Ashram as Muni-Ki-Reti. Rishikesh is
24 km from the well-known pilgrim centre, Haridwar, and 45 km from
Dehra Dun, the capital of the state of Uttarakhand.
Getting There
The Guests, Devotees are requested to make their own travel plans and arrangements. The Ashram has no facility to handle their Travel Requirements
Contact Details Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh, Uttranchal, India.
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The Ashram accommodation is moderate,
designed to meet the basic requirements of a spiritual aspirant. The
accommodation facility available in the Ashram being limited, long stay
will not be possible. Our guests and devotees will be provided available
accommodation as on their date of arrival and are expected to
participate in the daily regular activities including the Early Morning
Meditation and Night Satsang of the Ashram. Guests and devotees are also
expected to maintain the Sanctity, Discipline of the ashram and abide by
the Rules of Ashram.