Mission
The primary objective of our Mission’s activity is to offer socio-spiritual training to all the participants for their holistic well-being and comprehensive personality development to foster in them a scientifically grounded understanding and proficiency of spiritual transformation along with a powerful drive to use their virtues for the greater good of the society.
आत्मवत् सर्वभूतेषु
Seeing Oneself In All Beings
The belief is that every living being is a manifestation of the One Supreme Spirit.
वसुदैव कुटुंबकम
One World, One Family
We believe in unity, inclusivity, and recognizing our shared humanity beyond our individual or cultural differences.
हम बदलेंगे - युग बदलेगा
We Change, The Era Changes
Every individual is responsible for refining themselves and promoting nobility throughout the world.
विचार क्रांति अभियान
Thought Transformation
It is crucial to liberate humanity from religious fanaticism’s confines and guide them toward progressive scientific spirituality and spiritual humanism. This is the need of the hour.
Patron Founder
Vedmurthy, Taponishtha Pt.Shriram Sharma Acharya
A sage, a social reformer, and a visionary of Thought Revolution, started Shantikunj, a unique center and fountain-head of the global movement for the Reconstruction of the Era (Yug Nirman Yojna) for moral-spiritual regeneration, in Haridwar , India, under Gayatri Pariwar.
He pioneered the revival of spirituality and integrated the modern and ancient sciences. He translated the entire Vedic Vangmaya in lucid Hindi with eloquent comprehensive introductions and accomplished a feat of writing more than 3000 enlightening books in Hindi on all aspects of life. His writings encompass far-reaching, sagacious and feasible solutions to the innumerable problems of today. The Gayatri Pariwar fraternity, Shantikunj Ashram (the headquarters of Gayatri Pariwar www.awgp.org ), an academy for moral and spiritual awakening; Brahmavarchas Research Institute which strives to synthesize science with spirituality, Akhand Jyoti Sansthan, Mathura, Gayatri Tapobhumi, Mathura and thousands of social reform and sadhana centres (Shakti Peeths) around the globe are other grand contributions of Yugrishi Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya to the modern world.
Today, we are proud to announce the vision of Dr. Pranav Pandya was met by a devoted member. The member helped in obtaining the land and now with all the members of “Shantikunj of North America, Center for Holistic Wellness” is established and plan to open a spiritual training Center in undertaken on 640 acres land. The seed that was sewn in 2001, now after 20 years, has blossomed into an KalpaVriksha , a Wishing Tree, where the collective efforts of young and old, all the members of U.S.A and Canada has unified and has reaped into this beautiful project which future generations to come will be proud of. It is purely a bliss and grace of Gurushakti.
The Torchbearers
Shraddhey Dr. Pranav Pandya
Head : All World Gayatri Pariwar
Chancellor : Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya
Director : Brahmavarchas Research Institute
Editor : Akhand Jyoti
President : Swami Vivekananda Yogvidya Mahapeetham
A close and direct disciple of Pandit Shriram Sharma Achaya, Dr. Pranav Pandya is renouned world over as a pioneer of scientific spirituality . As the Head of the Organization, he disseminated the message of Indian culture , in its true spirit, across the globe and established branches of Gayatri Pariwar in over 80 countries. Under his dynamic leadership the Dev Sanskriti University at Haridwar is establishing new milestones and reforming the face of modern education…Read More
Shraddheya Shailbala Pandya
Managing Trustee: Shri Vedmata Gayatri Trust, Shantikunj , Haridwar
Embodiment of boundless love and affection for each and everyone, Shraddheya Shailbala Pandya is revered as Jiji by all parijans of Gayatri Pariwar. Hundreds of parijans come to Shantikunj , Haridwar everyday to seek blessings of Guru satta from her. Her mere darshan and compassionate words alleviate sufferings of people. Masters in Psychology from Devi Ahilya University Indore. Present Head of Shantikunj , the headquarters of All World Gayatri Pariwar, Yug Nirman and Vichar Kranti Abhiyan ... Read More
Dr. Chinmay Pandya
Dr. Chinmay Pandya is Pro Vice Chancellor of Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya University (DSVV). He completed his medical training in India and the United Kingdom, where he gained the Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych).
A close and direct disciple of Pandit Shriram Sharma Achaya, Dr. Pranav Pandya is renouned world over as a pioneer of scientific spirituality . As the Head of the Organization, he disseminated the message of Indian culture , in its true spirit, across the globe and established branches of Gayatri Pariwar in over 80 countries. Under his dynamic leadership the Dev Sanskriti University at Haridwar is establishing new milestones and reforming the face of modern education…Read More
Project Progress and Roadmap
SONA (Shantikunj of North America) was conceptualized in 2001, the Vision was to bring all members of the USA and Canada, and explore the possibilities of what we can do collectively
We performed Bhoomi Pujan for Gaushala on Nov 6th, 2022.
Gaushala construction has begun; the above picture shows the current state of construction.
Video: Bhoomi Pujan: Shrajal-Shraddha Prakhar-Pragya and Gaushala at SONA
need to put the bore well, and rain water collection
We will be drilling a well for the water need of the property.
We have received a permit from the county, and we are trying to revive the existing well at the property.
4.5 miles of road is constructed. We cut the road, created the ditches, and installed culverts, and now the road is ready for car driving to the property. Please review the photo gallery for pictures.
The auspicious movement when we were able to get 6 Indian Gir cows to the property. Today we have 9 cows 🙂
watch : Fact behind Cow product (Sury KetuNadi)
on Sep-17-2018, in divine presence of Dr. Chinmay Pandya and saints from Shantikunj, Haridwar, India.
Registered in the state of California as a spiritual non-profit organization.
On Nov 6th, 2022, we performed Bhoomi Pujan for the construction of Srajal-Sharaddha and Prakhar-Pragya. (picture shown is a imaginary)
Electricity Supply Line and other utility services, establishing Solar farm
Grading and leveling of the mountains, establishing boarding and lodging, and other miscellaneous utilities
Donation Opportunities
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