About Maharishi Yogi Madhusudan Ji
God, though Formless, may assume a visible form through the grace of a realized Sadguru. The fulfillment of human life lies in the realization of God.
The Maharishi Yoga Ashram
The Maharishi Yoga Ashram does not stand for any religious cult or sect but it propagates an action oriented spiritual ideology which believes in establishing universal brotherhood in society for realization of Godhood by leading a virtuous life and through spiritual awakening.
The Ashram believes in the intrinsic divine principle that this visible world is the creation of the formless Brahma — the Supreme Being — who creates, operates and annihilates the entire Universe, and it is He who has manifested Himself in many forms, regulating the system.
Maharishi Yogi Madhusudan Ji recognizes that God, though Formless, may assume a visible form with the grace of a realized Sadguru. The Maharishi also believes in the established fact that the fulfillment of human life lies in realization of God.
Maharishi Yogi Madhusudan Ji took initiation of sannyas on 9 December 1980 by the great Saint 1008 Swami Hariharanand Saraswati (Sri Karpatri Ji Maharaj) in Varanasi. Afterward, he took initiation of yoga and transcendental meditation by Sadguru Sri 1008 Maharshi Mahesh Yogi Ji in 1982. He established Maharishi Yoga Ashram in 1999 at Haridwar.
The Ashram recognizes that the invisible God, though manifested in every particle of the creation, is Himself a free entity altogether different from the entire visible world. The entire visible creation is an illusion — Maya — prone to change and decay. What remains even after destruction of Maya, composed of five transitory elements, is formless God.
The Maharishi Yoga Ashram believes in the established fact that though formless, God can be experienced and is knowable. Having known Him, the purpose of human life is to devote oneself to the service of God. Knowledge of God is not the aim of devotion, but a means to devotion.
Action-Oriented Spirituality
Leading a virtuous life to realize Godhood and establish universal brotherhood.
Glimpses of the Ashram
The Ashram Gateway
The sacred entrance of Maharishi Yoga Ashram, Haridwar — where every seeker is welcomed with peace.
Milestones on the Path
Initiation of Sannyas
Maharishi Yogi Madhusudan Ji took initiation of sannyas on 9 December 1980 by the great Saint 1008 Swami Hariharanand Saraswati (Sri Karpatri Ji Maharaj) in Varanasi.
Yoga & Transcendental Meditation
He received initiation into yoga and transcendental meditation from Sadguru Sri 1008 Maharshi Mahesh Yogi Ji, deepening his inner discipline and vision.
Maharishi Yoga Ashram Founded
With grace and resolve, he established Maharishi Yoga Ashram in Haridwar — a sanctuary for seekers pursuing harmony of body, mind and soul.
The Ashram recognizes that the invisible God, though manifested in every particle of creation, is a free entity altogether different from the entire visible world. The entire visible creation is an illusion — Maya — prone to change and decay. What remains even after the destruction of Maya, composed of five transitory elements, is the formless God.
The Mission of Maharishi Yoga Ashram
The Maharishi Yoga Ashram believes in the established fact that though formless, God can be experienced and is knowable. Having known Him, the purpose of human life is to devote oneself to the service of God. Knowledge of God is not the aim of devotion, but a means to devotion.
A devotee endeavors to realize God, yet the Ashram holds that knowledge of the Self is pre-requisite for the knowledge of God. Without knowledge of the Self, God cannot be known, and hence no infusion of divine virtues in the consciousness.
The feeling of duality dwelling in consciousness will come to an end only when one perceives the all-pervading God in all beings, generating in the consciousness the feeling of universal love and service.
No progress is possible unless ego is dissolved — and ego may be dissolved only with the perfect knowledge of God. The mind will then be filled with peace, tranquility and the firm realization that God is the only Doer.
It will further usher into the state of unconditional surrender to God when one experiences that nothing but God exists. Thus, the whole life will be drenched with devotion.
The Ashram recognizes four ways of God-realization: Karma-yoga, Bhakti-yoga, Raj-yoga and Gyaan-yoga. Karma-Yoga is for assiduous persons, Bhakti-Yoga for those of devotional nature, Raj-Yoga for esoteric ones and Gyaan-Yoga for one equipped with the faculty of discrimination.
Core Beliefs
The Maharishi Yoga Ashram has formulated five practical principles for a successful worldly life. Every seeker, before he sets out in pursuit of knowledge of God, has to resolve to observe the following:
Unfailing adherence to “Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam”.
Freedom from ego and attachment based on religion, caste, creed, class, ashram etc.
To shun the burden of ego on account of body and intellect richness as these are gifts of God.
Not to practice discrimination on the basis of differences of dress, eating habits and culture.
Not to leak out the wisdom awarded by the Sadguru without his permission to save oneself from the ego of intellect.
Five Practical Principles
A code for successful worldly life and steady spiritual progress.
Transforming Life Through Yoga
The Ashram believes in the spiritual transformation of life. Yoga invariably establishes harmony in the human personality at the physical, vital, emotional, intellectual and spiritual planes of life.
Maharishi Yoga Ashram at the physical plane, pranayam at the vital plane and meditation at the mental plane create and activate nectar-like subtle energy, rendering life healthy, happy and prosperous.
The Maharishi Yoga Ashram recognizes the doctrine of “Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam”, i.e. Yoga is Excellence in Action. Discharging one’s duty under all circumstances, you have to perform the respective duties assigned to you by Him.
But you have to maintain your independent wholeness in the presence of men and matter in practical life. This very state is known as adeptness or excellence in karma.
This is Karma-Yoga and it means that while dwelling in the world, the world must not dwell in you.
Principally, Yoga is a way of life, a complete life. It is the way of transformation of all facets of human personality. There is nothing to be forsaken. Spiritual yoga does not imply abandonment of karmas but their performance in a well-considered manner.
The Maharishi Yoga Ashram does not stand in opposition to any of the religious doctrines, caste, creed, and holy thoughts. Rather, it appreciates the basic principles of all religious values. The Ashram’s endeavor is to take the aspirant out of darkness, weakness, disharmony, hatred, disease, frustration and limitations and safely escort one to light, strength, harmony, love, health, self-confidence, abundance and limitlessness respectively.
Ways of God-Realization
Karma-Yoga
For the assiduous
Leads to Selfless service
Bhakti-Yoga
For the devotional
Leads to Devotion
Raj-Yoga
For the esoteric
Leads to Self-discipline
Gyaan-Yoga
For the discerning
Leads to Prudence
“While dwelling in the world, the world must not dwell in you.”
— Essence of Karma-Yoga, Maharishi Yoga Ashram