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Mahrishi Yoga Ashram building surrounded by gardens in Kankhal, Haridwar

Mahrishi Yoga Ashram

A path to universal brotherhood through spiritual awakening

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Welcome

A spiritual home, not a sect

Mahrishi Yoga Ashram is devoted to the realization of Godhood through virtuous living and inner awakening. It belongs to no cult and no creed — it offers an action-oriented spiritual ideology in which every seeker, whatever their background, is welcome. Founded and guided by Maharishi Yogi Madhusudan on the banks of the Ganga at Kankhal, Haridwar, the ashram exists to help sincere seekers walk that path with steadiness.

1980

Sannyas initiation

1999

Ashram established

1000s

Seekers guided

Maharishi Yogi Madhusudan at the ashram

The Guru

Maharishi Yogi Madhusudan

On 9 December 1980, Maharishi Yogi Madhusudan Ji took initiation into sannyas in Varanasi from the great Saint 1008 Swami Hariharanand Saraswati (Sri Karpatri Ji Maharaj). In 1982 he was initiated into Yoga and Transcendental Meditation by Sadguru Sri 1008 Maharshi Mahesh Yogi Ji, and in 1999 he established Mahrishi Yoga Ashram at Haridwar.

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Our teaching

God is one, known by many names

The ashram holds that the visible world is the creation of the formless Brahma — the Supreme Being who creates, sustains and dissolves the universe. Though formless, God may assume visible form through the grace of a realized Sadguru (a fully realized spiritual master). Different beliefs and cultures are woven here into a single divine thread, with equal respect for all religions.

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For a successful worldly life

The Five Practical Principles

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01

Yogah Karmsu Kaushalam

Unfailing adherence to excellence in action — every duty performed with skill and devotion.

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02

Freedom from ego

Release attachment based on religion, caste, class or ashram; all seekers stand equal.

Open palms holding a small diya flame in sunlight
03

Body and intellect are gifts

Shun the burden of ego over body, intellect or riches — these are given, not earned.

A circle of seekers seated equally around a shared flame
04

No discrimination

Never discriminate on the basis of dress, eating habits or culture.

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05

Guard the Sadguru's wisdom

Do not disclose the wisdom awarded by the Sadguru without his permission.

Glimpses

The ashram grounds

The ashram building seen from the garden
Hedge-lined marble pathway through the ashram garden
Entrance to the ashram beneath old trees
Maharishi Yogi Madhusudan at his desk in his study

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Come sit with us in Kankhal

Seekers of every background are welcome. Write, call, or simply arrive — the gates of the ashram stay open to those who come in earnest.

Write to the ashram
Address
Mahrishi Yoga Ashram, Near Bairagi Camp, Kankhal, Haridwar, Uttarakhand (India) — Pin Code 249408