Echoes of Sanatana Dharma:

 

 

My Gurudev Shri Shri Dwijeshananda Saraswati Maharaj had built an Ashram in Puri for disciples from around the world. It is in Renuka Lane in Puri. He was one of the most powerful saints in his time. He built an Ashram in Puri near to the Jagannath Temple and it is still located there, serving as a place and a shelter for preaching Santan Dharma for people from around the world.

When I first walked into my Gurudev’s Ashram in Puri, I realised it was something more than a physical space. It was like a living embodiment of the eternal Hindu tradition.

More than being a physical structure, the Ashram established by my Gurudev has become a beacon of Dharma for seekers who visit Puri, one of India’s most sacred and spiritual destinations.

As a part of this Ashram and a follower of Guruji, I am not just about ownership; it is about carrying forward a legacy of devotion, service, and wisdom.

Living Dharma Everyday

 

 

Every corner of the Ashram in Puri resonates with the visions of my Gurudev. The sacred chants at dawn, the satsangs and scriptures filled with timeless truths and the calmness of the meditation beneath the ancient trees.

All of them remind me that Sanatan Dharma is not something that we should read or study; it is something that should be lived each day. The Ashram continues to nurture seekers and devotees from across the country, providing them with spiritual practices, guidance, and, above all, the presence of the divine energy that my Gurudev had infused into this holy place.

 

The Heart of Puri: Jagannath Temple

The Jagannath Temple is the very essence of Puri. It is not merely an ancient or iconic site; it is the spiritual heart of Odisha. Thousands and lakhs of devotees enter the temple daily to receive blessings from Lord Jagannath. Millions of people from all over the world come to Jagannath Temple to fulfil their wishes.

And, more importantly, Rath Yatra and Snana Yatra are two rites of passage festivals of the Jagannath temple in Puri. For me, having this Ashram at a distance from the temple is like the Lord of the Universe himself observing me.

 

Jagannath Temple’s Legacy

The heritage of the temple dates back more than a thousand years – it is rich in myth, devotion, and cultural memory. Unlike temples, which are enmeshed by social behaviours or caste considerations, the home of Jagannath has always represented the universality and inclusivity of the divine.

The annual Rath Yatra festival, when Lord Jagannath, Balarama, and Subhadra descend from their temple and enter the streets to bless the masses, is not only a festival; it is Dharma taking form. Each wheel of the Rath that turns on the titanic chariots represents the never-ending cycle of devotion and life.

The Ashram and Lord’s Vision

This legacy is unrivalled and incomparable in its mission for my Gurudev’s Ashram. It’s a unique legacy. My Gurudev had presented the Ashram as a sanctuary where people from all over the world would live in keeping with the principles exemplified by Jagannath- humility, surrender and universality. Every meditation session, teachings and every act of Seva offered here echoes with the same divine call. It is to remember our bond with the eternal.

Echoes that will never fade

 

Amidst the clamour and interruptions of modern times, the Ashram has pathquently stepped back to hold a healthy space for people to find their way back to what really matters: Dharma, devotion and peace. Puri, with its holy waves and eternal sounds, is testimony that faith never dies and always resurfaces. My Gurudev’s Ashram, with its doors leading to the Jagannath temple, is a bright light in India’s spiritual landscape. The echoes of Dharma here will never fade.

 

 About the Author

Rajarshi Chakraborty is a tech enthusiast based in Kolkata and a passionate writer. Besides technical writing (something very close to his heart), Rajarshi continues to try his hand at exploring new domains. An avid reader and researcher with a spiritual bent of mind, he is also a keen observer and learner of issues relating to Sanatana Dharma and our rich Hindu tradition. You can connect with him at theprimeavenue@gmail.com or directly on his LinkedIn profile.

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