About the Trust
Established in 1982 by the esteemed Guruji Sri Amritananda, Sri Vidya Trust emerged as a philanthropic organization situated in the Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. Its primary mission was to construct an enlightening temple that would serve as a center of knowledge, disseminating ancient truths and wisdom to people from all walks of life. Through captivating cultural expressions such as music, dance, drama, and rituals, the trust aimed to educate individuals about the Upanishadic, Vedic, and Agamic philosophies.
Guruji Sri Amritananda, also known as Dr. N. Prahlada Sastry, was ordained by a divine injunction from the revered Goddess Bala Tripura Sundari, instructing him to build a temple in the form of the sacred Sri Chakra. It is said that the renowned sage Jagadguru Vidyaranya of Sringeri Sarada Peetham (14th Century) too had the same sankalpa! The Sri Chakra, considered the most significant geometric symbol or ‘yantra’, is used to invoke and worship cosmic energy.
Accordingly, the Sri Meru Temple, was built over the years 1983 to 1994, in rural Visakhapatnam district with the support of friends, well-wishers and spiritual seekers of the Sri Vidya tradition and was consecrated in 1994.
The trust has also directed efforts towards rural development in keeping with the adage ‘ Maanavasevaye Maadhavaseva’. Non-formal education for children, residential school for child labor, low-cost housing and women empowerment programs are some of the areas of work. The education programs were under the Ministry of Human Resource Development and the Trust has collaborated with NABARD through their Rural Innovation programs. It is one of the leading NGOs in the district with active co-ordination with the district administration. Jagruthi MACTs, a womens’ co-operative established by Sri Vidya Trust has been working since 1995 with about 13,000 families across close to 100 villages.
Our Vision & Mission
What Does
Devipuram Stand For?
Devipuram is a Universal Concept that at its Centre, embodies unconditional Faith in the Feminine Goddess. This Faith embraces Expansion (over contraction), Expression (over suppression), Nurturing (over control), Inclusiveness (over exclusiveness) and Freedom (over bondage).
This Universal Concept is transformed into action through the development, teaching and dissemination of rigorously-tested and replicable tools for harmonious living that integrate spiritual pursuits with day-to-day life activities. It also provides a platform for bridging ancient traditions and modern thinking , and leveraging both concurrently; the critical insight here being that material abundance and spiritual joy can coexist symbiotically.
GURUJI'S VISION FOR DEVIPURAM
The Vision for Devipuram as articulated by Guruji, Sri Amritananda Saraswathi is to
- Create a unique Spiritual Learning Centre based on the knowledge aAnd teachings of Sri Vidya Upasana that propagates the Universal Concept.
- This Learning Centre is unique because it provides an immersive, experiential journey through Sri Vidya Upasana and rewards its learners with a deeply spiritual experience that is the foundation of a rich, productive and sustainable life. The Learning Centre is not just a “University” imparting knowledge – it also helps you experience this knowledge through series of practices and experiences.
Guruji sri Amritananda
Guruji's Message
My goal is to make you a Devi; to be adored as a Devi.
Guruji sri Amritananda
Guruji's Message
My goal is to make you a Devi; to be adored as a Devi.
Guiding Principles & The Path
We Follow
The Devipuram Psyche is a full and seamless alignment of
The rituals and practices that we teach, perform and practice will empower people with the tools necessary to move towards Happiness. The ancient, proven wisdom of Sri Vidya is our main methodology of empowerment. Sri Vidya asserts that at some level, everyone is a God or Goddess and we wish to bring this understanding into our daily interactions.
Visitors to Devipuram should feel that they have really come home, irrespective of from which part of the world they hail. Ultimately, we want to ensure that Sri Vidya is accessible to all without limitations of gender, caste, creed or faith – this is what makes Devipuram a unique and truly Universal Concept.
These are our Guiding Principles and we relentlessly adhere to them in letter and spirit, in the firm belief that transformation in people’s lives and thinking is singularly important, more than monetary, material and recognition goals.
Continuing Guruji's Legacy
Making Sacred Wisdom Accessible to All
Structured residential & online Srividya courses
Experience the bliss of Sri Vidya through Beginner`s, Mid-Level, & Advance Courses!
FORUM.AMRITANANDA.ORG
Online SrI Vidya Forum Amritananda
Learn about Srividya through Guruji’s articles, audio, videos on an interactive forum.
INDIA & ABROAD
Organizing & hosting spiritual programs on Sri Vidya
Sri Vidya Programs, meditations, rituals in Devipuram, India & abroad. Collaborating & co-creating spiritual programs, retreats & workshops.