Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi Sidhasramam, Alathur

Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi Sidhasramam is a spiritual institution located in the town of Alathur in Kerala, India. The ashram was founded by Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi, a revered spiritual leader who lived in the early 20th century. The ashram has a rich history that spans over a century, and it has played a significant role in spreading the message of spirituality and self-realization in Kerala and beyond.

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About Ashram

“A sanctuary of peace, self-discovery, and the profound teachings of Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi.”
Located in the serene town of Alathur, Kerala, the Sidhasramam serves as a center for meditation, spiritual learning, and social reform, built on the vision and teachings of Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi, a revolutionary thinker and spiritual reformer.

Key Objectives of Ananda Maha Sabha:

Ananda Maha Sabha is the organization founded by Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi to further his philosophy and vision. Created as a society to unify people beyond the boundaries of caste, creed, and religion, Ananda Maha Sabha promotes the principles of universal love, equality, and blissful living.
The Sabha serves as a platform for spiritual gatherings, meditation practices, social reform activities, and community welfare programs. Through Ananda Maha Sabha, we aim to spread the light of Sivayogi’s teachings and help individuals attain “Ananda” or eternal bliss by understanding the true nature of the self.

Encourage meditation as a way to achieve spiritual liberation
Promote social reform and equality
Create awareness on Sivayogi’s philosophy, Anandadarsham
Support educational and charitable initiatives

Sidhasramam on a great mission

The essence of Sivayogi’s teachings is his philosophy, Anandadarsham – The Philosophy of Bliss. It emphasizes self-discovery and bliss through meditation rather than external rituals.

Mokshapradeepam

A philosophical and spiritual treatise where Sivayogi explains the path to Moksha (liberation).
It emphasizes Rajayoga meditation as the highest way to attain self-realization and eternal bliss, rejecting blind ritualism and caste-based practices.
The work is presented in simple yet profound language, accessible to seekers as a guiding “lamp” on their journey toward freedom from worldly bondage.
The book highlights Sivayogi’s conviction that liberation is the natural right of every human being, regardless of religion, caste, or gender.

Anandadarsham

Considered Sivayogi’s magnum opus and the foundation of his philosophy.
It defines the ultimate reality as Ananda (Bliss) and asserts that bliss is the essence of existence, attainable through inner experience rather than external rituals.
Sivayogi describes a universal religion of bliss, transcending sectarian divisions and promoting human equality.
Anandadarsham teaches that meditation, wisdom, and simplicity lead to self-realization and harmony in society.
This book positioned Sivayogi among Kerala’s Renaissance leaders, challenging orthodoxy and uplifting spirituality to a rational, experiential path.

Sthree Vidya Poshini

A revolutionary text for its time, advocating women’s education and social equality.
Sivayogi strongly argued that women, like men, must have access to knowledge and freedom to develop their individuality.
He criticized social customs that suppressed women’s rights and saw education as the path to empowerment.
The book reflects his belief that a society can progress only when women are given equal opportunities.
Through Sthreevidyaposhini, Sivayogi emerged not only as a spiritual philosopher but also as a social reformer who worked toward the upliftment of women.

Our Legacy of Leadership

The Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi Sidhasramam has preserved its spiritual mission through a dedicated line of leadership. After the Mahasamadhi of Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi in 1929, his successors carried forward the vision of Anandadarsham and the practice of Rajayoga Meditation, ensuring that the Ashramam remained a center of spiritual awakening, social reform, and universal love.

Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi

1907- 1929

Founder of Sidhasramam, Philosopher of Anandadarsham, Visionary of Rajayoga Meditation

Yogini Devi

1929-1947

Successor after Sivayogi’s Mahasamadhi, who safeguarded and strengthened the Ashramam’s activities

Swami Nirmalananda Yogi

1947- 2007

Guided Sidhasramam with dedication, expanding Sivayogi’s mission and teachings

Swami Gangadharananda Yogi

2007- 2015

Continued the tradition of Rajayoga and spiritual discipline, nurturing seekers in the path of bliss

Swami Sivananda Yogi

2015 Onwards

Current President of Sidhasramam, upholding the ideals of Anandadarsham and guiding seekers on the path of Rajayoga Meditation

Annual Programs

Ananda Mahotsavam – A grand celebration of Sivayogi’s philosophy with retreats, discourses, and cultural events
Sivayogi Jayanthi – Birth anniversary of Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi, marked with meditation, discourses, and cultural activities
Yogini Matha Jayanthi – Commemorating Yogini Matha, the second President of Sidhasramam after Sivayogi’s Mahasamadhi, who continued and strengthened his mission
Jadabharatha Smrithi – A remembrance program honoring spiritual wisdom and great seekers of truth
Manasanthi Sathram – A three-day meditation and self-reflection workshop dedicated to achieving mental peace through Rajayoga

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Address: Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi Sidhasramam, Alathur, Palakkad District, Kerala, India
Phone: +91-XXXXXXXXXX
Email: bss.sidhasramam@gmail.com

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