Gurumahan

Jagathguru Maha Maharishi Paranjothiar, known as Gurumahan by his disciples, was born on February 11, 1955 in Bhavani, Tamil Nadu, India. His parents considered him as a great blessing since he was born after much penance.

Mystic Experience 

At the early age of 7, Gurumahan had an  ‘out of body’ experience which gave him the realization that, ‘I’ is not a physical attribute. This experience initiated  his search for the  ultimate purpose of existence. He looked upon the great Swami Vivekananda as his inner Guru and pursued the quest for 12 years. His pursuit led him to meet Guru Gnanavallal Paranjothi Mahan, the founder of Universal Peace Sanctuary. Gnanavallal

Paranjothi Mahan had predicted that an apt person would come along to continue his teachings. It seemed Gurumaham’s arrival at the Universal Peace Sanctuary was expected, as Gnanavallal welcomed him saying,  “Come my son, you are the one I have been waiting for. I knew you would come!”

Entry into Grihasthashram (Family life)

Gurumahan was keen to lead a yogic, celibacy life, as a brahmachari. However, Gnanavallal Paranjothi Mahan advised Gurumahan to marry Mahalakshmi, with the assurance that it would not hinder his spiritual journey, but would supplement it. Honoring his Guru’s words, Gurumahan married Mahalakshmi at the age of 25. Following his marriage, Gurumahan offered Mahalakshmi the choice of being the mother, to their own children or all the children of the world. Mahalakshmi opted not to have children of their own, but to embrace being the mother of all the children of the world. Mahalakshmi, now known as “Gurumatha”, plays a very supportive role in taking care of  the basic needs of Gnanapeedam in the Thirumoorthy hills.

Guru as A Disciple

Gurumahan obtained Kundalini Deeksha or  initiation from Gnanavallal Paranjothi Mahan and became a disciple. Gnanavallal Paranjothi Mahan entered Samadhi in 1981 thereafter Gurumahan, as a  devoted disciple of his Spiritual Master set out to practice and spread his G spiritual message throughout the world.   

Universal Peace Foundation 

Universal Peace Foundation (UPF) is headquartered in Thirumoorthy Hills, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a non-profit organization, founded in 1994 by Gurumahan.  Kundalini Meditation & Yoga, is taught here, with the objective of   spreading “Universal Peace Through Individual Peace,” 

Annual Penance (Deep Meditation)

Since 1991, Gurumahan  has observed an annual Holy Penance for 21 days, within the pyramid, at Gnanapeedam. This penance commences in the Tamil month of Margazhi (Mid December). The sole purpose of this Holy Penance is for the welfare of today’s  world, which is facing critical times due to degradation of values, negative thoughts, stressed relationships and  extensive pollution in all phases such as  of air, water and land. Many meditation practitioners also participate in the Holy Penance  by doing a full day meditation (Yagna) either at the UPF centers or at their home, facilitated by on-line guidance .  

Universal Peace Foundation – Vision & Mission

Establishing  Universal peace through Individual peace

Attaining Unity in Divinity

Achieving World Peace and Bliss – Santhosam

Motivating at least 1% of the world’s population to observe one minute of silence at

11:11 AM every day for the sake of Universal Peace

Universal Peace Foundation – Teachings

The Universal Peace Foundation primarily teaches Kundalini Meditation & Yoga.  Jeeva Raksha and Mahasakthi Yogam, which are simple systems of Kundalini yogic practice, formulated by Gurumahan, to bring harmony between physical, mental, and spiritual states, are also taught here.

 Courses taught both in direct- physical mode and online are as follows

# Jeeva Raksha

# Mahasakthi Yogam

# Kids Yoga   

# Personality Development Camp for Teens/Kids 

# Monthly Yoga Classes 

# Therapy Yoga 

Other courses offered are as follows( available only in the direct-physical mode)

# Advanced  Kundalini Meditation

# Mahasakthi Yogam Teacher Training

# Wisdom Teacher Training (Meignana Asiriyar Training)

# Pranic Healing Level -1 & 2

# Aha Dharana

Programs of Universal Peace Foundation

# Prabanjaananda Yogalayam

Prabanjaananda Yogalayam  was founded in 1982 to create an awareness about yoga, thereby  re-establish the ancient yogic culture of Divine India. 

# Publication of Uyar Gnana Deepam 

Uyar Gnana Deepam,  is a spiritual monthly magazine. Publication of this magazine was started in 1985, to carry the spiritual message,beyond all boundaries of the world.

# The Divine School 

The Divine School was introduced in 1986, to provide a balanced system of education by imparting both inner and external education from early childhood. For more information visit https://thedivineschool.org

 # Vidya Dhanam

Vidya Dhanam is a noble initiative to bring about a transformation in society through education. This program enables underprivileged and financially backward students in the villages of Erode district in Tamilnadu, India, to continue or resume their education. For more information visit https://thedivineschool.org/vidya-dhanam/

# International White Triangle Society 

 The International White Triangle Society is a spiritual service organization established in 1993, to motivate the younger generation, to serve the people with understanding and love. This program helps to meet societal needs in all critical situations.

# Sri Paranjothi Institute for Yoga, Naturopathy, and Holistic Health 

Sri Paranjothi Institute for Yoga, Naturopathy, and Holistic Health was inaugurated in 2003. It offers various courses in Yoga, Herbal Medicine, Naturopathy, Varma and Acupuncture. This institute also offers training courses for Yoga Teachers.  For more information visit https://naturopathy.universalpeacefoundation.org/

# Sri Paranjothi Yoga College

This residential college was started in 2017, to revitalize traditional ideologies and methods, for the benefit of the self, the state, the nation and eventually the whole world. Here, our ancient Educational system, the  ‘Gurukulam’ method of education  is followed in association with various yogic principles. For more information visit https://yogacollege.net/

# UPF Chapters

UPF has launched its spiritual service across the globe, by establishing its chapters in the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia and Sri Lanka.

Social and environmental Outreach Programs of UPF 

• Free Yoga and meditation camps are conducted for people living with HIV/AIDS. 
•  Free yoga and meditation programs have been organized for inmates of some prisons  in Tamil Nadu since 2004.
• Free value education, yoga, and meditation programs are imparted  for school students, in the towns and villages near the Thirumoorthy Hills.
• Every day Annathanam( Free food distribution) is offered  for the elderly and under-privileged people in rural locations around the Ashram. https://universalpeacefoundation.org/donate/annadhanam/
• On Pournami (Full Moon) days, special Naturopathy and Siddha medical camps are arranged at the Gnanapeedam. 
• Medical Camps are also conducted upon request at required locations.
• Steps are being taken to reinstall the 64 ancient arts of  Indian heritage for the benefit of future generations.

Santhosham (Everlasting Happiness)