Parmarth Niketan is the headquarters of the Swami Shukdevanand Trust, a non-profit, religious/spiritual organization dedicated to religion, spirituality and culture. Parmarth Niketan Ashram was founded in 1942 by the great saint Pujya Swami Shukdevanandji Maharaj and registered in 1962.
The objectives of the Trust are as follows:
- To promote and offer religious and spiritual teachings for the development of spiritual values and character – without any prejudice
- To alleviate or mitigate human suffering, both mental and physical through religion and spirituality
- To fulfill or assist in the fulfillment of any other charitable and/or spiritual objective which will benefit the general public
- To protect, preserve and disseminate the teachings of Indian culture and heritage
Brahmleen Sri Swami Shukdevanandji Maharaj
Brahmleen Sri Swami Bhajanandji Maharaj
Brahmleen Sri Swami Dharmanand Saraswatiji Maharaj
Brahmleen Sri Swami Sadanand Saraswatiji Maharaj
Pujya Swami Asanganand Saraswatiji Maharaj
Former Managing Trustee of Swami Shukdevanand Trust
On the supremely auspicious and sacred day of Mokshada Ekadashi and Gita Jayanti, our revered Param Pujya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Asanganandji Maharaj gently relinquished his mortal body and attained Brahmaleen, merging forever into the Supreme Reality.
In 1945 at the age of nine, Pujya Swami Asanganandji Maharaj came to Parmarth Niketan under the guidance and as a disciple of Swami Shukdevanandji Maharaj. For nearly 80 years, He devotedly served the ashram.
He served the Swami Shukdevanand Trust as Managing Trustee, gracing all of the projects with His devotion and piety.