Self Enquiry Life Fellowship

I have been in contact with the Self Enquiry Life Fellowship since 2014 and more actively involved in the teachings, events, exquisite knowledge and services it offers since 2020.

My experiences with staff and volunteers have always been extremely positive. Both online and in-person. They are incredibly welcoming, aware, hands-on and professional. Everyone involved is full-heartedly dedicated to the noble cause of this beautiful non-profit organization. True devotional service put into practice with a level of transparency, purity and mindfulness that is very rare in our modern world.

Under the grace and guidance of HH Swami Vidyadhishananda this fellowship has had a profound impact on my spiritual, personal and professional life in such positive ways I could never have imagined. And it still has. A true blessing. I am forever grateful. It is my wish that many more sincere spiritual seekers will find their way home to and through this amazing fellowship.

It has been an absolute delight and honor spending time with Swami Vidyadhishananda and all of the amazing humans I have met through the Hansavedas Fellowship.

His wisdom is unmatched, and I feel so very welcome every time I have the pleasure of being in his presence. Each and every devotee and volunteer has treated me like a friend. Like family.

Through Fellowship events, walks on the beach, and the Guru Purnima Retreat (which I highly recommend to anyone on a journey of spiritual growth, and an energetic cleanse) I have been given countless tools and practices to be practically incorporated into my daily life. Including food/diet based information, all with scientific validation.

I left the retreat feeling a massive amount of weight lifted off of my shoulders. It is honestly difficult to put in words the impact of that weekend. I have been able to better understand what it means, at the core, to be mindful, while further developing its sense. I also, put simply, understand so much more about being human. What it means. And so many of the why’s that go along with being a piece of the puzzle we call humanity.

Swami Vidyadhishananda’s Udemy courses have also been a blessing. With his help, my time in meditation has become significantly more efficacious! The speed at which he instructs is seemingly perfect, and I am truly grateful for the newfound peace and clarity I am now able to find due to his support, and that of many of his devotees.

In addition, I cannot stress enough the value I have found in the Hansavedas website, and plethora of free resources. They provide countless teachings that have answered so many questions! Many I wouldn’t have even thought to ask! All at no cost. Many are diagrams and documents that he himself, spends countless hours (days,months,years,decades!) translating from Sanskrit. The hard work and heart that goes into these resources is astounding and is felt through the lessons/teachings you discover through them.

No matter the phase of your journey/spiritual growth, Hansavedas will provide you with practical tools and steps to keep moving forward on your spiritual path. We do not have to suffer. This is something I never really believed. I believed suffering was necessary for growth, considering the traumas that weigh me down. I don’t believe that anymore, and I owe this revelation to Hansavedas. If you are looking for a humble, kind, and wise “beyond understanding” spiritual leader to ask the hard questions and learn from, Hansavedas Fellowship is exactly what you seek.

I am now and forever grateful to have been welcomed into this community. It changed my life during a time in which I needed real change. A time when I found myself living in the dark much more than the light. And I believe it will do the same for anyone that walks through their doors with true intention.

Hansavedas is an organization committed to excellence in all it offers keeping integrity and love as its guiding virtues. I became aware of Swami Vidyadhishananda’s ministry and mission about 5 years ago from friends who are deep spiritual seekers. It was clear to me that if these friends were confident in him as a spiritual leader, then I should seriously take note of it. Upon meeting him, I was instantly put at ease. His kindness, empathy, and compassion for others was apparently rich as he took such thoughtful interest in me and the others who came to meet him in Santa Barbara. Once I began listening to his discourses and depth of spiritual wisdom and knowledge, I knew I had found the right place to put my trust for authentic and accurate translations of the Vedic philosophies and Indian practices such as Ayurveda and yoga. Through Swami’s teachings, I began to learn more about myself, the human condition, practical ways to apply a love for God and for others, and also to care for the Earth. The scope of his knowledge seems endless and he freely offers what he knows in a growing library of digital discourses online that anyone can sign up to watch. These discourses contain a transmission of truth and each time I listen to them, a new level of awareness brings me peace and better understanding of life. What also surprised me after attending a few retreats is the number of longtime followers that have known him for two decades. It makes me wonder why it too so long to find him! But Divine appointments catch us by joyous surprise and perfect timing. Learning about the mission of this work is fascinating. When I studied Ayurveda, I began to learn of the gifts that come from India, but I had no background of the culture. Swami’s goal to protect and teach these ancient gifts is a respectful and noble cause. Here in USA, we seem to have lost all connection to the nature and the cycles of the cosmos. His service expands from saving the past wisdom from being lost, to providing structure for living a healthy and productive life now, and onward to accurately understanding and applying the role of astronomy and astrology as it pertains to the future. We are so blessed to have such an educated person so accessible in person and online. I am thankful for every encounter to listen and learn from him, Sister Giri, and from members of the Fellowship. The variety of people who attend in-person events is refreshing and constantly renews my spirit as they bring new perspective to what it means to be a spiritually-minded person and how to be of service in this world.

This is but a humble attempt to write and share about Self Inquiry Life Fellowship, an spiritual organization so precious and dear to my heart that words seem to fade away against the deepest of silence and brightest of lights upheld and nourished by our beloved Gurudeva HH Swami Vidyadhishanada, beloved Sister Sadhvi Girija, beloved board members and founders, dedicated staff and all the beautiful seekers and devotees that serve and bring it to life.
His Holiness hails from the ancient Vedic traditions of the yogic mystical realms of the Himalayas along with an unbroken Siddha Kriyayoga lineage of meditation based on the indigenous wisdom teachings of Sanskrit.
We are indeed so very fortunate to have Gurudeva amongst us, working tirelessly to bring the nearly lost, highest level of sublime soul awakening knowledge into this earthly realm where destruction of Bhudevi, our dearest earthly Mother, human greed and ignorance depending on needless materialistic polluting objects has taken hold of a great portion of the population.
With the recent acquirement of the property in Penn Valley, Hansadhaman, the all encompassing holistic vision of Gurudeva is promptly taking on a most beauteously divine, mystical and precious form as if the very Stars are singing a New World into being so rich in the indigenous spiritual traditions of our ancestors that a truly yearning and ardent soul would be deemed a fool to not seek His Holiness compassionate blessings and most benevolent transformative guidance.

I’m forever humbled and indebted to our beloved Gurudeva and the lineage of our Kriya Yoga masters.

May the pure innocence of our hearts and souls once again shine brightly upon this earth, protected by the unfathomable compassion and benevolence of God and Gurus.

Jaya Gurudeva
Jay Maa

With deep gratitude and love divine

Pranamami

Really wonderful non-profit that helps yoga/mediation students, spiritual aspirants, women and children. Events, online courses also seek to educate. Very robust program.

All donations are documented with an end of year statement for tax purposes so everything is transparent.

Highly recommend this nonprofit!

Meeting Swami Vidyadhishananda(Gurudev) must has been a profound experience. Gurudev teachings often inspires me into deep reflection and personal growth. Gurudev teachings are rooted in Vedic traditions . Gurudev teaching has holistic approach to spiritual growth, mental calmness and over all wellbeing. Gurudev has ability to convey complex concept in simple manner, has given me greater clarity of my life.

Gurudev has innate sense of well-being of his followers. Whoever approaches gurudev, he gives more than 100% of his attention, and guides best course to overcome obstacles in each persons life. He also follows up with each person few weeks later.

Gurudev gives guidance on leading a conscious and mindful life, emphasizing the importance of self-discipline, and inner peace.

Last 20 years in my seeking and exploring the most religions and places my questions only grew and my confusions only became worse. Very soon i experience this all religions are shallow. My friend who is devotee of this organization gave me introductions to this path.
I just happend to be near the organization and one evening decided to go and see. Guru Dev just gave few min of his time and thats one of the kind of experience. that experience was like i was wishing why i did not get to meet him earlier in life. With the immense Knowledge and his experience he could be world famous but this movement is all about those who are sincere / disciplined and genuine seekers. Gurudev is so kind that he can shower his blessings to those genuine seekers. This ornanization serves focussedly meticulous in executing and perfection to the core. Everything the organization does is like no other can come close to it. completely matchless.
This organization is not about coming to limelight or do any showoff. Gurudev is THE only Rarest Dimond in my experience. Surely this is not for those who are looking for some material gains but for those who are GENUINE / SINCERE / Discipline Seekers. I am one of the Fortunate who got this rarest experiance. Lord Bless all the members of this organiation who work tirelessly to help the seekers.
Anand

Great insights into Bharathiya culture and spirituality.

My life changed in an incredible and very blessed way last year when I attended a Hansavedas retreat last year. I had been seeking a higher level of spirituality and this is precisely what I found. This program is amazing and teaches you authentic Sanskrit from a real swami who has studied the ancestral Himalayan teachings.

It is rare to come across an organization that is imparting the ancient Vedic wisdom in its purest form, all while making it accessible to everyone. As a seeker who has attended several lectures, I have found Swamiji ever enthusiastic and sincere in his approach. If everyone had exposure to such wisdom, the entire world could greatly benefit and evolve.

I feel very fortunate to have found this wonderful fellowship led by Swami Vidyadishananda. I first had the opportunity to visit the Fellowship on August 10th and I have been going there every week since then. It is a 4-hour drive one way from where I stay so it is quite a commitment but it is well worth it! Every time I go to an event I am very impressed with the knowledge shared in the discourses which come from deep research on the topic and these are usually things I have not heard before - which is really unique since I have been actively participating in other spiritual fellowships for the past 18 years! All the administrators and volunteers at the fellowship are also very helpful and supportive and seem to work with a deep commitment to their own spiritual development.
It has been a great pleasure interacting with Swamiji and all the members of the wonderful community he has created. I look forward to learning and growing in my spiritual path with the support of this fellowship.

A remarkable non-profit geared toward the expansion of human consciousness. Self-enquiry fellowship provides structured time an space for seekers of a path to well-being. This is an organization that is led by an authentic teacher of the spiritual sciences, a very rare privilege in the western world. This organization deserves praise and support from anyone seeking a better way of life in our modern day.

The fellowship is devoted to providing true service toward the advancement pf the human journey. They are extremely efficient with their resources, kind and generous with their time. I have experienced several of their programs and each one has left me asking for more. Truly life changing.

In today's society where materialism is rampant and fulfillment is sought through external factors, participating in an organization rooted in the authenticity of the Vedas with guidance from an unbroken lineage of Gurus has been a blessing for which it is hard to express the depth of my gratitude. Under the compassionate guidance of HH Swami Vidyadhishananda, this fellowship has been an immense source of strength and unwavering support during both personal and professional trials and tribulations that would have undoubtedly otherwise led to prolonged suffering. There is no way to ever give as much as I have received in this regard.

Beyond the direct guidance, the access to a vast library of spiritual resources -- of which every detail is meticulously curated to be of the highest caliber -- is unparalleled in both variety and quality. The professionalism of staff and volunteers, along with the dedication to disciplined service is what allows this organization to function in such an effective manner. The work being done strives to give seekers a means to approach life through a foundation of strength and a lens of compassion and service. Through guidance rooted in traditional teachings, seekers are able to reflect inward and tackle both the mundane and more colorful stressors of daily life.

It is with unfathomable compassion that HH Swami Vidyadhishananda guides this organization and seekers through these turbulent times. I pray we may be ever deserving of such Divine Grace.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is a rich source of authentic, Sanskrit based teachings offered in a thoughtful format through online sources and in person fellowships. Of all the organizations and lectures I have attended in my life, this organization, founded by Swami Vidyadhishananda, shines as a pillar of wisdom made easily accessible to all levels of seekers. The transparency of this organization and mindfulness in the way programs are conducted is unparalleled.

Beyond blessed to have found the fellowship. I’ve been with Gurudev for one year and have noticed a tremendous transformation in my life. Looking forward to the years to come under his Divine guidance.

Hansavedas Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is a wonderful, spiritually robust non profit organisation. Its holistic educational and lifestyle philosophies promote mental calmness and wellbeing. I have found more peace and clarity in my life.

Namaste.

I consider it my great fortune that I was introduced to His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda and the organisation SELF. I was talking to Hetal , who is an initiate, about the power of Mantras and my interest to delve deeper into it. She directed me to the Hansavedas website and introduced me to Gurudev. So thankful for that. That was my lucky day about 3 years ago. I stumbled upon a wealth of knowledge and practices on the website that continue to enrich my spiritual practices every day. I feel blessed that I was formally initiated into Kriya mantra this September. Being in the silent retreat was such a divine experience. Gurudev’s attention to every detail in everything is so inspiring. His Holiness takes personal interest in everyone of the initiates and takes them and their families under his wings. Such a comfort to know that you are always under his able guidance and protection.

The warmth and care with which I was received and taken care of during my first visit to Santa Barbara in March of last year by Gurudev, Sister and all the members of the organisation was so touching. I felt like I was returning back HOME, though I was meeting them all for the first time.

In my experience with the organisation, I have seen that utmost importance is given to integrity and transparency in its affairs. It upholds its mission of spreading and preserving the ancient Vedic wisdom. Getting access to the Hansavedas website allows an aspirant to avail of so many lectures, pranayama practices and vinyasa kramas. His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda explains the most complex concepts of Vedanta and Sankhya philosophy in a way that can be understood by all. There are many guided pranayama and Vinyasa Krama practices by Sister Girija. In a nutshell, the website is an inexhaustible resource of knowledge, with additional materials being added regularly.

I encourage every spiritual seeker to visit the website to avail the invaluable resources it offers. You will be glad, you did.

Hema Ramamurthy

I am a seeker in the field of spiritual philosophy, and I have had deeply profound and transformative learnings in meditation and spirituality with the Self Enquiry Life Fellowship. This non-profit is a rare gem amongst the many meditation oriented organizations in the world. I was blessed to receive Kriya Yoga initiation from His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda in 2023, and the journey of daily Kriya practices has been and continues to be truly wonderful. Blessed are those who find their way to His Holiness, and to this organization who have truly kind and sincere volunteers and staff.

I have been listening to lectures by His Holiness Swami Vidyadheeshananda for a few years. The uplifting experience at the Kriya-Mantra-yoga silent meditation retreat in September 2023 at the Ananda Village in Nevada City, CA, was like I climbed ten Himalayan Mount Everest peaks in two weeks. The untiring efforts to teach the intricate methods, guided practices were impeccable, inspiring, energizing. It was like the heaven and earth merged. It brought into focus, in our day to day lives, how much we dissipate the divine energy within unproductive, useless tasks and talks. I will try my best to keep up the practices regularly. I will not miss another opportunity to interact with the Self-realized master. I will encourage my friends to make use of the rich, one of a kind on-line resource available at Hansavedas, Self-enquiry life fellowship.

The connection with the energy and presence of Gurudev Sri. Vidhyadeeshananda is immediate and immense and I had no doubt that he was going to be my spiritual guide the first time I saw him in Houston. My life has changed for the better forever since then and I have found my goal and purpose in life. The wisdom and enlightenment in his teachings, lectures and the retreats brings on peace tranquility and stability that I had never thought possible. The authenticity of this lineage and the unceasing devotion and efforts of the staff and volunteers is of the highest purity and value. Sister Girija adds immense value to this heritage with her unique style and contributions to the Sanskrit teachings, esp vinyasa techniques. I’m eager to introduce my family and friends into this tradition and wish the best for my new family to thrive and forge ahead in the next few years to come

Hansavedas fellowship has provided me with so much more than words can describe. Each fellowship has expanded my mind in ways unimaginable. The online coursework is a great resource for mindful living. It is truly a rare privilege to be exposed to the teachings and methods of Ancient Sanskrit teaching. The organization has always been there in time of need, and I am forever grateful.

Where do I begin to recount my
ethereal experience in being a part of this non-profit organization? The guided meditation that can be found in this curriculum is truly sublime and an exquisite introduction into implementing mindfulness into daily life. I highly recommend this curriculum to anyone who wants to delve into beginning meditation. This can be enjoyed by everyone of different ages and levels of meditation practice. An absolute treasure to be found in this turbulent era and to be available for future generations!

Blessings to all,

We all seek a guiding light in life. Whether derived from within or beyond the horizon is truly a matter of perspective. I believe ancient wisdom proves time and time again to be this source of inspiration. The morals of ancient tradition work as an anchor in turbulent waters. It has been a humbling and fulfilling experience to be involved in this nonprofit organization. Hansavedas Fellowship, led in loving spirit by HH Swami Vidyadishananda, has been an infinite source of inspiration for me and my family. Hansavedas Fellowship has worked tireslessly to revive and safeguard Ancient Sanskrit wisdom. The Hansavedas website, Learning Academy, and Udemy E-course have countless wisdom, music, and faith teachings which are easy to access and interactive. It has been my greatest honor and blessing to be involved with this organization. As a young adult, it has given me an opportunity to build foundations that will carry me through this life and lifetimes to come. I encourage all earnest spiritual seekers to give Hansavedas Fellowship a closer look. I offer my best wishes for your continued spiritual attainment!

My husband and I are long-time Kriya Yoga practitioners starting in Chicago back in the '70s with Yoga Ram from Palani, India. As seekers, we continue our journey on the awareness-mindfullness-God consciousness path. We don't know for sure how we were first introduced to HH Swami Vidyahishananda and SELF but we suspect it was during the pandemic when we were no longer able to attend live classes at our local ashram. In any case, having access to SELF and HH's comprehensive body of work has catapulted us to new heights--mind, body and spirit. Being with HH at the recent live workshop in Houston was truly a high-point in our lives. It's no exaggeration to describe the experience as live-changing. We are truly grateful to be a member of SELF, and we will continue to follow the teachings and support the Fellowship for the rest of our days here on Earth (and possibly beyond.) Namaste. Marcia Sterling Strba.

I’ve been a long time seeker of the wisdom of higher Yoga and the internal martial arts(Tai Chi). I’ve been so grateful to find Hansavedas Self Enquiry Fellowship. This 5 star non-profit has proved to be inspiring and deeply spiritual. It is truly a rare privilege to be exposed to the teachings and methods of Ancient Sanskrit. The Swami HH Vidyahishananda is a living Saint and Sanskrit scholar who ‘s authentic knowledge has positively enriched and improved my life. The generosity and compassion of Hansavedas has generated an enormously positive effect upon the world.

I am infinitely grateful and blessed for having met and studied with Swami
Vidyadishananda for all these years since the inception of the organization. I had
been working for a woman who suggested I read "Autobiography of a Yogi". I did
and immediately felt a connection to the lineage. For a few years I prayed I would
one day meet someone carrying those teachings. Then when I went to a cafe one
day, there was a poster announcing a lecture at a nearby city. I saw Swami's
photograph and knew immediately this was the person I had been asking for. I
admit some of the teachings were beyond my comprehension at first, but the
longer I listened over the years, the more I found I understood. Nowhere in my life
have I encountered such incredible teachings, which although wisdom teachings
apply to my daily life, indeed effect every moment. In how I deal with issues, how I
relate to others, how I have chosen to teach my own child. The practical
applications have helped me in living my life in a better way, in devoting myself to
evolving, in learning acceptance as well as fortitude - and so much much more. I
will never forget His Holiness's blessing of our Greenbrier River. On that day, nature
was full of life sound and wind. But when our Swami approached the river, a quiet
took hold as if all of nature had paused to receive and hear His blessing. It was
then I knew I was in the presence of a profound spirituality. I was in Santa Barbara
when the Hansavedas organization became a reality 15 years ago. When I see
how it has developed and evolved over the years I am so grateful to have been
invited there to be a part of it's inception. And to have watched it grow into the fine
on-line learning experience that It has become. A top rated not-for-profit! Thanks
also to Swami's incredibly patient staff for all the years of service as well as loving
connection.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is a unique and exceptional non profit. It is so inspiring to witness such generosity and integrity in an Organization.
There are no words to express how deeply grateful and blessed I feel to have been introduced to SELF and His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda's wisdom and divine teachings. It was life changing for me.
I definitely recommend any serious seeker to check their online Platform and attend any of their livestreams. They are such a unique and enriching resource of ancient traditional Vedic wisdom, presented in a very accessible way. So valuable nowadays!

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is a non-profit organization that far exceeds any expectations. I was introduced to His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishanandah Giri by my wife Hetal Nayak who has been an initiate in Kriya Yoga since 2019. I have taken initiation under Gurudev's guidance in Hatha Yoga last year. Association with Gurudev and this Sangha has been the most rewarding experience of my life and I consider myself extremely lucky and blessed to be in their company. My visit to the Monastery in January and again in March this year has been transformational at many levels. Words cannot describe the warm and welcoming hospitality showered upon us during these visits. The highest expression of Spirituality, loving care, and attention to every detail comes with natural ease to this team.
The website is also another dimension that reflects their commitment to authenticity and adherence to the ancient Sanskrit-based literature with zeal and enthusiasm.
It is a great joy to contribute in any way to this noble organization and I look forward to increasing my capacity to give more. I pray to the Almighty to shower abundance on this Sacred Fellowship and grace us with increased capacity to help toward fulfilling its mission and vision.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship with living saint, His Holiness Swami Vidyahishananda offers excellent live stream events disseminating genuine spiritual practices, cultural knowledge and holistic learning based on the wisdom of Vedic teachings. Self Enquiry Life Fellowship envisions the implementation of the paradigm of the contemplative practice of mindfulness, wellness and service based on Sanskrit knowledge. Their foundation is based on the principals, "There is no way to truth, truthfulness is the way, there is no way to serve, service is the way and there is no way to love, love is the way."

Attending events has deepened my understanding of these three principals and broadened my awareness of the nature of the human condition of intellect, ego, mind and emotional intelligence, the nature of the spiritual heart, and the paradigm of meditation. I have been enlightened to practice a way of mindfulness meditation (mindfulness is the way) that can open the gateway to discovery of Devotional Intelligence in the subtle heart. I have deepened my awareness of Vedic music, art and traditions. I highly recommend exploring their comprehensive website and attending a livestream event.

There are myriad organisations in the marketplace offering mindfulness, spiritual and wellbeing options.

However if you seek the teachings of an authentic tradition from an unbroken lineage of masters, choose and support this one.

This nonprofit is moulded and led by a true spiritual master who resonates with goodness, wisdom and sagacity. It has integrity and purity and the highest purpose and vision.

This wellspring of the flower of sacred and profound Indic wisdom is truly the medicine of our times.

My own experience is one of transformation on so many levels. I am deeply grateful.

My first acquaintance with Self Enquiry Life Fellowship occurred a year ago. I must say that it was a life-changing event that introduced me to the work and service of this outstanding sangha, or a spiritual community. I met there many highly professional, devoted and loving seekers who toil for the dissemination of Sanskrit-based indigenous knowledge and Vedic heritage under the thoughtful and caring guidance of the spiritual Master - His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda.

Words cannot describe the atmosphere of compassion and love that resides in Hansavedas. Every reunion with my spiritual family, be it online or in-person fellowship, fills my heart with pure joy and gratitude for being part of this community.

When I first came to Santa Barbara to visit SELF, I felt straightaway the power of care and attention of devotees and staff members, with a flow of benevolence emanating from their hearts. For this I am forever grateful.

I learned a lot about Sankhya, Yoga and Vedanta philosophies through the Hansavedas online learning platform, not mentioning the guided meditation and mindfulness practices. I always find inspiration in listening to the live music recordings and Vedic chanting available on the platform, which is very helpful in keeping up a consistent practice of yoga and meditation.

Hansavedas is more than a nonprofit, it is a vision, a path and a mastery of life. I can recommend this organisation to everyone interested in self-empowerment and who is looking for self-realisation. If this is your goal, you are in the right place.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship (Hansavedas is the Sanskrit name) does a lot of great things. His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda founded the non-profit for the benefit of all seekers in the West. The non-profit also has its sister institutions in India. These include Vedic-accelerated learning schools that teach a holistic curriculum based on indigenous knowledge and compassion.

The Vedic cardinal philosophies taught by HH Swami Vidyadhishananda have been most valuable in my quest for self-empowerment and self-realization.

If you choose to attend a meeting (virtually or in-person) you'll have the auspicious opportunity to learn about mindfulness practices, meditation, holistic health, Sanskrit-based philosophies, and the Vedic ethos. I truly cannot think of a more qualified institution to learn about these subjects from than the Self Enquiry Life Fellowship. To have this teacher, and this non-profit, here in the West is truly blessed!

I was introduced to this fellowship about six years ago. I immediately sensed the honesty, and very soon came to appreciate the transparency of the fellowship. His Holiness welcomed me and ensured that I was very-well looked after the first time I visited them in California. They assisted me in finding a place to stay, and made transportation easy. The feeling of being cared for, as if the whole community had my welfare in mind as a part of their responsibility, was very heartening. Now, six years later, I still feel the same. The manner in which details of events are planned and carried out is amazing. The love and professionalism is evident in all of the different activities that I participate in with the Fellowship. They put much effort into live-streaming and their tech know-how is superb. I have been a contributing member from my first trip to meet them.
What also really attracts me and continues to hold me is the impeccable regard to the Sanskrit Scriptures. His Holiness always refers to the ancient teachings in the original Sanskrit language. I devote much time to studying these texts and always know when I am in the correct environment for my practice. This Fellowship is one of the communities that I support and more importantly, is what supports me. I have a good understanding of what is beneficial and what isn't. This nonprofit is correct to me. I feel safe being a member and being a supporter.

SELF is an invaluable organization for any spiritual seeker. Swami Vidyadhishananda teaches the ancient scriptures in a very fresh, clear, and methodical way that is understandable and relatable. I have subscribed to the Hansavedas Academy for over a year. Subscriptions are extremely reasonable. The video library available through the academy is extensive and covers a range of topics, organized in a user-friendly way, to immerse the subscriber and give a well rounded experience. The production quality is high and very professional. I look forward to the monthly livestreams and all of SELF's events.
All of my interactions with staff and volunteers has been very considerate and professional. The dedication to preserving and embodying these ancient teachings is palpable in all interactions. SELF is a true gift.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is a organization that can teach you to live the highest quality of life and in harmony. They work very hard to serve the community and all participates in their events . All the people I have spoken to from the organization are dedicated to what do which is to disseminate Ancient Vedic Sanskrit knowledge. All staff and volunteer's are very kind and welcoming people. I recently flew to Santa Barbara and they helped with everything from the flight, shuttle, place to stay and lunch. All of the programs are great and inexpensive. It was a extreme honor to be in the presence of His Holiness Swami Vidyadishananda. It is very rare and is a Blessing to have the opportunity to around and learn from someone like HH. I am beyond Grateful to be part of this organization and will continue to support them.

I got to know about the Self Enquiry Life Fellowship last year, through a devotee. I have been following the online events, watching videos and reading articles. The teachings and messages from the scriptures are the factors that have drawn me to the organization. The institution imparts authentic Vedic wisdom teachings and Himalayan meditations. It also offers offers other branches of Vedic based teachings like Ayurveda, vedic art work, and musical recordings, all of which I am still exploring. The interpretations and explanations provided by Gurudeva make the concepts a lot more clear and easy to understand.

I had the opportunity to personally visit the Fellowship recently and be in direct contact with some of it's members and Gurudeva. The experience had been very rewarding. I was made to feel very welcome within the folds of the organization and the opportunity to listen and talk to Gurudeva in person was much appreciated. His knowledge is immense and I hope to be able to continue listening to as many of his talks as possible to be able to absorb at least some of the vast information from the scriptures.

I had the honour of meeting His Holiness Swami Vidyadishananda in one of his fellowships in Pittsburgh in 2019. I was very intrigued by his presence and decided to follow him to Chicago for the annual full moon retreat where I understood the depth of his knowledge and breadth of his work through this foundation.

After learning some of his practices I’ve experienced the benefits of mental peace and clarity, and overall a better understanding of spiritual philosophy.

Swamiji is one of the most profound sources of traditional wisdom, who is very accessible and available to those who are seeking a deeper understanding of Yoga, and the true potential of being human.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship has added enormous depth to my spiritual life. I am profoundly grateful to His Holiness for his teachings, wisdom, blessings, and continued support in my life. The organization is extremely transparent in its work and is totally devoted to the well-being and growth of its devotees. The volunteers also work tirelessly and selflessly towards this cause. It is definitely a huge privilege to be connected to Guruji and the foundation :)

Extremely responsive, hard to believe that something so genuine exists in today's world. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who wishes to walk the spiritual path or wants guidance with changing etc. Thank you for everything !!!

Hansavedas is truly a transformative entity here to be of Divine service in-line with the sacred lineage of sanskrit wisdom, yoga and higher meditation techniques. The knowledge and blessings I have received and been privy to share with others have been incredibly profound and literally life-changing. I have so much gratitude and appreciation for His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda, Sadvhi Girija and the Hansavedas team as well as all of the volunteers for the wonderful work they all do to be of heartfelt service to our Divine connection.

I got to know about the Self Enquiry Life Fellowship a few years ago, thanks to two of its devotees. Little by little, I started following some online events, watching videos and reading articles. Recently, I had the opportunity to personally visit the Fellowship and be in direct contact with its members. It was a lifechanger experience; I was simply humbled by the devotion of its members, their attention and empathy.

I can say that I have been quite successful in my material life, but I have always had an unfulfilled longing... difficult to put in words. In a nutshell, I cannot avoid asking myself simple questions, like what's the sense of what I do? where am I going? what's all this about?
I like to believe that these questions led me to the Fellowship; it resonated within me. I deeply feel that I came to the right place.

I have been learning from Hansavedas fellowship teachings by His Holiness Swami Vidyadishananda Giri for more than 15 years.
If I want to put my learnings in one sentence, here is what I can say “The teachings take us closer to God”. When we regularly practice the teachings from His Holiness Swami Vidyadishananda Giri, God Consciousness continues almost all day.
I would highly recommend any serious seeker to check out the teachings at the following web links:
Online Learning: https://hansavedas.academy/
Holistic Curriculum: https://hansavedas.org/curriculum-overview/
Initiated Meditation: https://hansavedas.org/initiated-meditation/
Kriyayoga Meditation: https://hansavedas.org/kriyayoga/
Upcoming Events: https://hansavedas.org/events/

Meeting and getting initiated by Swami Vidyadhishananda has been the greatest blessing in our lives . The love , care and the teachings by this Divine Guru has truly transformed our spiritual journey . We are eternally grateful ������

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship (SELF) is one of the most, if not the most, integral organizations I have had the privilege to know. The genuine, compassionate and heart-centered presence of His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda is truly a gift and a rarity in this world. His Holiness's grace and the teachings of his lineage (which he so generously shares) serve as a healing anchor for my life that brings peace and harmony to my being (an honorable path and tools to receive amidst the current state of today's environment). These authentic, traditional spiritual ways are very rare. I feel incredibly fortunate to have crossed paths with His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda and all those within his amazing staff and board.

I had the honour of meeting and learning directly from His Holiness Swami Vidyadishananda in one of his fellowships in London.

Since His first teachings I’ve experienced the benefits of a traditional authentic Yoga practise, a better understanding of Ayurveda and the deepest spiritual philosophy.

Gurudev is without a doubt the most profound source of wisdom,
available to those who are looking for a deeper understanding of Yoga, philosophy, human potential, cycles of nature and our true self.

I had the blessing to meet His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri at multiple retreats and venues starting in 2012.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is a rare, genuine spiritual community, led by an authentic, spiritually realized Himalayan monk, adept Nath Rishi and world renowned ancient Sanskrit scholar, all of the highest order. In a myriad of spiritual teachers with varying depths of indigenous knowledge, His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri is a true spiritual master of enduring and recognized authority.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is the most integrous organization that one could encounter. Despite a rapidly oscillating world, Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is always transparent and always true to their mission, disseminating Indigenous wisdom in the most dharmic manner possible.

His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri directs the most stalwart force of volunteers that I have seen in any nonprofit organization. Overall, the organization, their programs and educational platform, and production are superb, transmuting even the most binding world obstacles, that often cause other nonprofits to compromise their mission.

I am filled with gratitude to have received sacred wisdom teachings, guided meditations, pranayama instructions, miraculous, healing Ayurvedic food, personal spiritual guidance and boundless spiritual grace that words do not adequately describe. This is best experienced by participating in their programs and community fellowships whenever possible.

"You bless us and keep us; You make The Lord's Face shine upon us; And be gracious to us; You lift up The Lord's countenance upon us, And give us peace."

I can't speak highly enough of the Self Enquiry Life Fellowship. It is a blessing to have authentic meditative knowledge and techniques diseminated with such love and compassion in the United States. Swami V and the staff of the Self Enquiry Fellowship are a joy to interact with and I've never encountered such a well organized non-profit organization. On a personal note, the sage meditation advice, vast knowledge and compassion of Swami Vidyadhishananda has positively changed every aspect of my life.

Namaste,

For the genuine spiritual seeker, the Hansavedas Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is an immense blessing. Ever since I first discovered this beautiful nonprofit in 2018, it has brought nothing but grace into my life. His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda is a truly enlightened being. His knowledge, teachings, and discourses regarding the Vedic Sanskrit wisdom tradition are unrivaled compared to any other teacher I've found. I am lucky to have met him.

If you are yearning to expand your spiritual experience and to imbibe authentic Himalayan yoga from a realized being, I certainly advise you to get in touch with this organization.

Jai Guru.

I had the great blessing to meet His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda at multiple fellowships and retreats since 2018. To my simple heart, His Holiness appears like Krishna, an embodiment of bliss and perfection, with the livingness of His loving presence guiding us to our karma and dharma. I rejoiced to have met my Krishna on the day of Lakshmi. His Holiness nurtures the sincere seeker and devotee like the nature of a divine mother, as a natural example and reflection of the sacred principles of divine essence, while teaching us the spiritual discipline much needed to become a better disciple in its true essence.

As a Master of ancient sciences, His Holiness offers His healing service to humanity as a World Teacher, teaching us the diversity of the divine sciences and the unity in diversity. The profound clarity and the in-depth teachings, offered with such humility, enables me to mentally grasp the teachings, with no question left unanswered. I am ever grateful to His Holiness for providing us this platform, teaching us authentic spiritual literature in the highest knowledge and wisdom. His Holiness freely shares His resources on all subjects of science and spirituality, assisting the evolution of humanity.

I was barely living | breathing with no knowledge on how to breathe. As I now learn to breathe with the authentic Pranayama techniques offered, I am filled with gratitude for His Holiness to bring livingness into my life as He graces upon us on how to live into thy livingness. The practice of Yoga Vinyasa with Sister Girija eased my body, bringing a unique lightness, increased sensitivity and a growing freedom. I am grateful to Hansavedas for providing this learning space for seekers to grow with complete integration of body, mind and soul. I am filled with gratitude to receive the sacred wisdom teachings, guided meditations, personal breathing corrections, healing ayurvedic food, and so much more that words could not describe.

In experiences of the glimpses of grace
In expressions of the oneness of consciousness
My heart is filled with joy in thy presence of divinity in thy oneness of infinity
To walk the path in the wisdom of thy guiding light, with the grace of thy holding hands, learning to be in service filled in thy love of divinity.

I am deeply touched by this non-profit organisation, Self Enquiry Life Fellowship, that has been most generously serving humanity through their endless offerings, selflessly and with the utmost, unconditional love. Their transparency and authenticity, kindness and fairness, compassion, and integrity, are rare. His Holiness’ most earnest efforts in safeguarding the Sanskrit wisdom for human evolution, needs International support to spread the world teachings. It is my sincere and innermost prayer for these precious teachings to become a part of world education curriculums so we can all co-exist peacefully, experiencing the real knowledge of a soul’s journey. SELF is helping us reach our higher Self not just in the words of teachings but also in practice of sacred wisdom. A non-profit that is truly charitable and is truly giving back in every moment with every action. Although we can never fully repay such gracious blessings given to us, any giving we can give back to this organisation becomes a sacred, holy and blessed gift for us as well.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is an organisation that conveys authentic Vedic teachings by the highly realised master Swami Vidyadhishananda. It is a platform pervaded with with deep care and generosity. They kindly offer a complex curriculum of teachings professionally presented from an uninterrupted Himalayan lineage of Vedic wisdom. Having access to this teachings is like been offered a diamond.

Pranamami,

I was introduced to Gurudev through a Yoga teacher who is a spiritual seeker, Robert Boustany. I approached Robert though I had not known him very well, seeking his guidance in the right direction. Robert introduced me to Gurudev the very next month as he was visiting Houston. I attended one of his Satsang and a workshop on Pranayama and I knew that I found a Guru that I have been looking for. Within a couple of months, I was fortunate to be initiated on the path of Kriya Yoga!
I am extremely blessed that I have an opportunity to learn and be guided on the spiritual path by a master of his caliber. The quality of the online learning platform is incredible and I always look forward to every possible learning session!
The staff and volunteers are incredible!

Hetal Nayak

When in the year 2009 we heard that a Himalayan monk was visiting Houston we were intrigued and excited to meet and hear him as Himalayas are close to our hearts. Meeting a wandering monk from the Himalayas in a Southern state of United States has a chance of 1 in 100, so without any hesitation we registered for the talk that Swami Vidyadhishananda was going to deliver at a nearby hall in Houston. The ambience, the presentation and the energy in the room was impeccable. A monk who could easily bridge the modern with the ancient to our surprise delivered an exciting powerpoint presentation on the Himalayas and ancient wisdom. As we went to meet him at the blessing line at the end of the talk, we basked in his love and compassion. Since then we have attended his lectures and home fellowships and workshops whenever he is in Houston and have followed the various programs offered via the website “Hansavedas.org”. His lectures have always left us wanting more of the nectar with his humor and wit being additional toppings. His organization “Hansavedas” is a torchbearer of ancient wisdom and knowledge and has developed a curriculum for anyone seeking deeper understanding of the meaning of life and the universe. His love, compassion and energy surrounds and uplifts all his work and the people around him. His attention to details and perfection in all acts leaves you spellbound. We feel it is a blessing to be able to walk a few miles in our lives with him by our sides. Our deepest regards and love for Swami Vidyadhishananda and Hansavedas.

I was introduced to Self Enquiry Life Fellowship and His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda in 2018 at a livestream fellowship in Santa Barbara, CA. I immediately knew there was something special about my experience. In the presence of His Holiness, I felt that I was in the presence of Truth. I had never heard a discourse full of such profound knowledge. It was beyond knowledge. It was wisdom of the highest degree, spoken by a realized master. The quality of the attendees matched the rareness of Swamiji's words. Everyone I met was genuine, kind, thoughtful, and incredibly deep. I continued to participate in nonprofit events without second thought. The indigenous Sanskrit wisdom, offered in its purest form by His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda, began shifting my understanding of life in profound ways, giving me a renewed sense of purpose. Satguru became a constant inspiration, serving as a model of how to be, and I was elevated by the noble company of the fellowship. In December of 2018 I attended the six-day silent meditation retreat as a non-initiate. The total immersion, and the opportunity for self-reflection was a major milestone in my spiritual journey. The following year, at the same retreat, I took initiation. It has been the most meaningful decision I have ever made. His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda and the Hansavedas platform have guided me on a path of God-centered awareness that has enriched every aspect of my life with greater love and meaning. Words fall short of my gratitude. Jai Guru.

As if the world was already not a stressful enough place to live in, today we are living in the most uncertain of times with stretched finances, political tensions and a pandemic at large. The Self-Enquiry Life Fellowship is providing me with an anchor in these times when one does not know whether jobs will last, whether finances will cover college education or whether elderly family members will survive the pandemic.

Swami Vidyadhishananda's discourses are helping me and my family to connect with ancient wisdom from India, and to be calm and compassionate. The workshops on yoga and breathing are teaching us how to strengthen immunity and to face the future with equanimity. By sharing the knowledge coded in Sanskrit Shastras, Swami ji is helping us to separate the ephemeral from the eternal. The staff and volunteers working for the non-profit are also exemplary in communication and helpfulness. The intellectual content being created in the non-profit's website is also of high quality. This non-profit sets a very high bar for excellence.

We first met his holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda at Chicago fellowship on May 18th 2019. He is highly compassionate, intelligent, sincere and an ocean of knowledge. I have not seen any other monk who gives personal attention like him and also patiently listens to and answers your questions. We not only received personal blessings from him but also got to spend time with him. I feel really blessed to have found him and the hansaveda organization. The organization is extremely transparent and totally devoted to human well being. The volunteers work tirelessly and selflessly towards the cause. The organization is a beacon of light and compassion in an increasingly crazy world. If you ever get a chance to meet his holiness, accept is as a gift from divine. He is truly a blessing to this world.

The best and deepest relationships only grow with time. I have enjoyed the fellowship with His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda and the Hansavedas community for a year now. And with each meditation gathering, full-moon walk, discourse, or chanting experience, I find myself enveloped in more love and spiritual wisdom.

Indeed, His Holiness radiates Divine love and wisdom for all. Although profoundly learned, He is infinitely patient with the spiritual devotees and seekers while maintaining the highest standards of His heritage. As our spiritual community gathered for the Holy Celebration of Sri Krishna Janmāshtami last night, we were all riveted by the Swami's eloquent walk through the many disciplines, such as linguistics, science, religion, medicine, history--interspersed with His beautiful chanting and personal anecdotes. A few hours flew by without anyone's noticing....No one wished to leave this sacred space....

But it's not only the intellectual brilliance that sets the Swami Vidyadhishananda apart: it's His generosity, humility, and sincerity that inspire us to be our angelic selves. In his presence, I feel blessed, a true Divine child.

Also, as a local educator, I believe that our schools would be more joyful and less violent if the spiritual wisdom were an indispensable part of the curriculum. Self Enquiry Life principles of cruelty-free lifestyle, moderation, and compassion--to name just a few--are woefully neglected in our culture. This is why a participation in this beautiful community has been so nourishing for us all.

Lastly, I continue to be impressed with the Hansavedas.org online programs which are meticulously maintained and continuously expanded. I keep listening to the taped meditations and keep learning on a regular basis--such wealth of knowledge to be had, for such a reasonable amount--even for free!

Overall, I have been welcomed with kindness and respect by all who work at and volunteer for this highly professional non-profit organization. With gratitude, Bojana Hill.

Swami Vidyadhishananda and the Hansavedas Non-Profit are a gift to humanity. Swamiji's compassion, wisdom, knowledge and grace are unparalleled. Swamiji and the volunteers work selflessly for betterment of humanity. It has been a blessing to have come in touch with such a positive, truthful and charitable organization that works for betterment of all. Swamiji has boundless knowledge and is willing to share openly. I have been in touch with monks before but never met someone like Swamiji who answers whatever questions are asked at the deepest levels. In all my interactions with Swamiji and the Hansavedas organization, I have been impressed by their professionalism, simplicity and honest approach.

I have only been involved with Hansavedas for a few months, but I feel very welcomed and appreciated already. I like that there are clear guidelines and procedures for how things are done, but there is also room for suggestions and variation. There is also very clear and frequent communication about scheduling, roles, and expectations. The people who are involved with this organization are very generous and express how thankful they are to their volunteers and donors.

Blessed to be a part of this compassionate non profit organization. Impressed endlessly by the deeply sincere teachings/offerings and the dedication of the volunteers. Self Enquiry Life Fellowship has touched and enriched my life in so many ways.

True spirituality as taught by His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri is anchored, weaved and rooted in each and every aspect of Self Inquiry Life Fellowship.

I continue to be inspired by my volunteering experiences as I witness such values upheld throughout the organization. There is a divine depth of thoughtfulness, precision and professionalism consistently applied that one can simply feel when engaging with Self Inquiry Life Fellowship programs both in person and online.

Blessed are the ones who find their way to His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri and blissful are the ones who stay to call this divine organization their Home, basked in the light of Holy Knowledge the Vedas illuminate the true seeker’s heart.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship has added enormous depth and breadth to my spiritual life. Its leader, Swami Vidyadhishananda, is a highly compassionate, intelligent, knowledgeable, hardworking and dedicated individual. When I wish to invite my guests to a Fellowship event, I know that he will be fully present for them. Additionally, all of the staff and volunteers are completely ethical & kind.

I’ve spoken and performed on many stages, consulted and taught in the IT industry, owned a fitness company and a gym, spent some time around jails and other institutions, read some yoga and meditation books, attended workshops around the globe, and I’ve traveled the world teaching teachers of all kinds. No one compares to the source of light, knowledge and wisdom that is Swami Vidyadhishananda. I’ve never met anyone like him.

The first couple of opportunities I had to meet His Holiness were in 2018 when he was speaking at fellowships in Houston, Texas...They were life-changing experiences. As it is said to be common in the presence of a realized meditation master (even though I was in rooms of more than one hundred people), it was as if he was speaking directly to me, answering questions I had on my mind or that I had intimately thought about in the past. The delivery and content of his message resonated with me so deeply. Being around the Hansavedas community had an immediate positive impact on my life. Those first talks set in motion a series of events that I don’t fully understand yet. So, I just keep showing up with an open heart and mind, and I listen with the confidence that the next steps will continue to reveal themselves as long as I’m consistent in implementing as much of his teachings as possible. I’ve also been learning a tremendous amount by listening to discourses and guided meditations through my subscription to their online multimedia platform.

Since meeting His Holiness I’ve traveled to Santa Barbara, California multiple times to not only attend the Guru Purnima event and farmer’s market gatherings, but I’ve also repeatedly visited the Hansavedas Meditation Center to attend pranayama workshops, beach walks, full moon fellowships and guided meditations. The level of spirituality and professionalism displayed by every single member of their team has inspired me to officially register as a volunteer. Now, I attend volunteer meetings and contribute as much as possible as I continue to familiarize myself with the group. I look forward to being more involved as my self and the organization continue to grow. I highly recommend the Self Enquiry Life Fellowship, Hansavedas organization to all my friends and family.

I first met Swami when I was 18 years old, lost, looking for guidance and some kind of stability. Over the past 4 years that I've been learning under his tutelage and have been blessed to spend time around him, my spiritual journey and overall sense of life meaning have completely shifted and gained a new and much healthier perspective. His teachings and open discourses are gems of wisdom that seep beneath the skin and resonate with the truest of the self. I am forever indebted to His Holiness and the SELF community which has welcomed me with so much love and support in this journey.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is by far at the most integrous organization I've ever encountered. I find them to be incredibly transparent and always true to their mission to disseminate Indigenous wisdom through as many means as possible. His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri directs the most dedicated group of volunteers I've seen. Over all, the organization, their programs and educational platform, and production are nothing short of impeccable.

Living in the U.S. as has given me very many blessings. However, I have always felt that the philosophies, understandings and realizations that come from great old cultures is void in the U.S. Discovering Gurudev, his intent, his selflessness, and his learnings is truly a blessing to have access to in this country. I am thankful to have met him and have a connection to this great organization.

I have only learned about SELF within the last year and have been able to meet Gurudev at an annual event. Gurudev has an innate peace and depth of soul that makes me wish I lived in California to attend more of his events in person . The organization is full of selfless volunteers who dedicate their time and efforts to give back to the world around them. They are a very endearing, kind group of people who selflessly host visitors with an open heart.

I am thankful to have been introduced to SELF and as the chapters of my life unfold , I plan to continue to make many more visits to Gurudev and the amazing organization he has founded .

I've found refuge with Swami Vidyadhishananda and the Hansavedas wisdom teachings. They have enriched my life in all aspects, especially my inner self development. Their high quality audio and video recordings as well as their carefully curated masterpiece artworks shows the attention to detail and mindfullness Swamiji and the orginization bring to everything. I'm grateful to have found this sanctuary and would highly recommend it. Namaste

SELF is an amazing source of authentic Vedic wisdom. The wealth of wisdom teachings made available to the public, free or very low cost, in accessible form even for the beginner student, is unparalleled anywhere. I am beyond grateful. The guidance and knowledge I receive is helping me find my correct path and become improved in body, mind and spirit.

His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda possesses so much knowledge and experience, yet He explains in the most complex concepts and relationships in such way they can connect and be understood.

Many teachings and lectures are accessible free from the web site, with additional teachings live-streamed by video every month and for auspicious occasions. One can participate in the teaching from anywhere in the world or subscribe for a very nominal fee to access the comprehensive library on demand.

The staff and volunteers are so very kind, welcoming and helpful people, filled with great love and respect. When I have been privileged to visit California to attend an event or volunteer, every detail from travel to shuttles to lodging is meticulously attended to with utmost care and kindness. Events and retreats are offered to the public at very low cost. Staff and volunteers often reach out with information, kind thoughts and prayers in times of concern.

His Holiness is approachable and has personally taken an interest to guide me through difficult times and choices. It is comforting and impressive to receive a personal message from the office offering personalized information and prayers.

Expressing my gratitude. it is a great privilege to serve as a volunteer.

I was first introduced to His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda, by a dear friend at a public fellowship over a year ago. At the time, I did not truly realize or comprehend what Self Enquiry Life Fellowship truly embodied, nor did I anticipate how my participation as a seeker and later volunteer would set in motion such significant change in my life. I am immensely grateful to have been guided to a community that continues to help me recognize my true nature and develop practices which enable me to be my true self.

SELF’s multimedia platform is impressive. From discourses on spiritual philosophy to yogic breathing and pranayama, there is content that is accessible to meditation adepts and those whom are seeking an opportunity for initial exposure to Himalayan meditation techniques. While there are many opportunities to participate in or attend public discourses, livestream fellowships, and workshops, it is extremely beneficial to have unlimited access to digital curricula.

The opportunity to volunteer for the organization has provided me with a multitude of different learning experiences, opportunities for professional growth, and an ability to be of service to others and the community. I am thankful to have been given the opportunity to also be able to contribute to the fulfillment of the Hansavedas mission and vision.

I am profoundly grateful for His Holiness, his teachings, wisdom, blessings, and continued guidance.

I have met Swami Vidyadhisananda once before I went to the Guru Purnima this year. Being part of this organization for three days gave me a feeling of home, so much love and support in this community, everything was so well organized that I didn’t have any worries and I have had the opportunity to concentrate on the teachings. Being around his holiness opens my heart, I drop into Being instead of constant Doing. All possible questions are answered in such a detail, he makes it understandable for everyone.
It is fascinating how Swami Vidyadhisananda remembers each person and gives individual lessons to everyone.
There are no words to express my gratitude. I would definitely recommend to explore the multimedia platform where you can find endless University level knowledge that will change your life !
Namaste

What a true blessing to have found the Hansavedas Self Enquiry Life Fellowship!
Words cannot truly express the authentic compassion and detailed commitment to integrity that this organization brings to every facet of its operation. It truly is a shining gem!
I was introduced to the Fellowship through a dear friend, and over the years, I continue to deepen in my gratitude for this opportunity to learn from and be inspired by His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda. The message of peace and selfless service shines through the smiling eyes of everyone I meet within the organization. I feel warmly welcomed and inspired with every fellowship I attend. I have found immense personal growth and learning though the multitude of offerings the organization provides. The website and online multimedia platform offers a wealth of immensely valuable teachings and resources.
I can with a full and happy heart recommend this nonprofit as a shining example of heartfelt service, commitment to excellence with full transparency and openness to all.

They take care of every detail of projects and events. Costs are always minimal and offerings generous. Amazing !

8 years ago i met Gurudev giving us a talk in the SV temple in Pittsburgh. I never imagined that I would one day join the Self Enquiry Life Fellowship and gain so much spiritual insight. Gurudev provides the tools and knowledge to continue practicing difficult yet life changing spirituality on your own in your daily life. I hope that everyone can gain the kinds of amazing things I have been introduced to through the Self Enquiry Life Fellowship.

In this age of spiritual materialism and previously trusted institutions who disappoint us at every turn, SELF is a beacon of hope on what transparency and integrity mean. The organization is built on time-honored principles of integrity and honor that have been forgotten but not lost. Here you will see leadership that leads through service, competence, love, and complete lack of self-aggrandizement.

The digital platform that is being built will become a resource for the future and the care and attention that is being applied in building it is exemplary and unique. This will ensure that the content will remain authentic and incorruptible, possibly even hundreds of years from now. The knowledge is shared, based on the principle established at the ancient university of Taxashila where learning could happen dynamically and with a degree of personalization that is unknown in today's university programs, that allow a learning momentum that accelerates exponentially and that can lead to "realization". This approach which is holistic, mindful and deeply respectful of the root Sanskritic Knowledge, the teacher, and the longer term social responsibility of the student, I believe will be an example of what education really means. It will produce humans who have values with a concern to contribute to the common good. It is my feeling that one is unlikely to find a truer source of this knowledge in English than is offered on this platform.

I am honored to be a volunteer at the SELF-organization and have the privilege to have as much interaction with the spiritual founder Shri Swami Vidyadhishananda, as I have had. To be a regular witness to such a clear example of integrity, clarity, single-mindedness, and selflessness is my great good fortune.

I heartily endorse the organization and its teaching platform to any who are serious seekers of the ancient wisdom teachings of Indic and Vedic lineage. Here you will find what Yoga really means.

Like so many others, my introduction to SELF came amidst a lifelong search for answers to life’s biggest questions. What is the purpose of this life and my relationship with others? Who am I, where do I come from, and where am I going?
These questions are difficult to answer without the help of a wise spiritual master who has established the highest level of intellect and communion to assist with any human dilemma. The spiritual founder of Self Enquiry Life Fellowship, Swami Vidyadhishananda is a master of this stature.
I consider myself extremely fortunate to have come across this nonprofit under the guiding wisdom of Gurudev. My life has been reshaped thanks to the teachings. It is much easier to follow one’s life journey when guided by the light of a Guru who knows the way. Furthermore, it is a joy to share this journey with so many others who yearn to know the truth and to discover their true nature and to express it fully.

It is rare to find an organization with such integrity and transparency, one that lives it's teachings through countless acts of kindness. People from all walks of life find their spiritual home in this rich and varied traditional wisdom teaching.

I have been to programs, events organized by various spiritual organizations in the past yet I have never experienced such authenticity in the Vedic wisdom teachings, Himalayan meditation and pranayama techniques as that offered through SELF.
SELF organization founded and led by His Holiness Swami Vidhyadhishananda is one of the very rare gems that I am fortunate and grateful to be a part of.
His Holiness is a highly ordained Vedic monk who hails from unbroken lineages of meditation adepts from Himalaya.
The ancient Vedic wisdom teachings from the Sanskrit scriptures are profound and very much applicable to our lives.
Himalayan meditation guided by His Holiness has had a calming, deeply peaceful effect on me every time I have practiced it.
The organization also imparts wellness, mindfulness in the form of Yoga vinyasa, Ayurveda teachings derived from Atharvaveda, Vedic Classical music rooted in the Samaveda, Sacred paintings of altars and deities.
Each of the above offerings under the direction of His Holiness is disseminated as per Vedic tradition with utmost quality and standards that I have not come across anywhere else.

In the past year and half of being a volunteer with the organization, I can say that my outlook towards life has been more positive, inspired me to be a better human being by inculcating the wisdom teachings into my daily life.
If you are looking for authentic meditation and ancient Vedic wisdom teachings, I would highly recommend the non-profit organization and would encourage you to
learn more on www.hansavedas.org.

I have known our dear teacher Swami Vidyadhishananda since 1999 and I can say that anything I know today that is of any value has come from his loving teachings and his gentle encouragement to practice meditation daily.
Cultivation of truth, wisdom, sacrifice, compassion, strength and peace.
These are all possible when in the presence of a realized monk.
His meditation teachings along with lifestyle guidance are deeply transformative.
Swami’s tireless work to build a sustainable platform for genuine seekers is his gift to the world.
If there is a way to end suffering and live in peace and joy, then surely Sanskrit based teachings point the way.

I am based in Europe and have been involved as a volunteer with Self Enquiry Life Fellowship since 2005 when the organization was first founded in the US. Right from its humble beginnings, it has always had a lofty vision of spreading and preserving the wisdom of the Vedic scriptures and ancient India for the benefit of seekers everywhere. Authentic meditation techniques are taught as well as mindfulness and a healthy lifestyle conducive to meditation.

What strikes me in my volunteering for the organization is the professionalism I meet. The motto is: if a job is worth doing, it is worth doing well. My volunteering skills are honed by working with such a highly-motivated and professional group of people. The organization has a great team of volunteers. For example, when programmes are arranged in Europe, many volunteers give their time to arrange events and take care of guests. The staff are there to support them in their efforts. Such was the case in England in 2017.

The nonprofit is not slow to adopt the latest information technology to disseminate wisdom. I have watched how the website has come to fruition in the last two years as a prime resource for seekers of truth and knowledge. The multimedia part of the website is expanding rapidly into a wealth of discourses and guided meditations.

The regular livestreaming of discourses enables people like me who are far away to follow the teachings on a monthly basis. These livestreams are also an opportunity for like-minded people to gather and watch the broadcasts together.

The nonprofit is based in California but draws on the wisdom and knowledge of an advisory council of Vedic monks hailing from India. The head monk of the nonprofit organization is His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda who has the rare skill of explaining the deeper meaning of Sanskrit scriptures in clear, eloquent English. He has been a profound influence on me with his teachings and I can recommend his discourses and guided meditations highly.

It has been an incredible journey since I had the privilege of meeting His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda a few years ago. I remember the day when I had the honor of being in presence of His Holiness for the first time – I was waiting outside the meditation alter in the Nonprofit’s office in Santa Barbara to attend a fellowship when a saintly monk walked up to me, asked my name and guided me to the alter room offering me a seat right in front of His seat. Such humility! The ease and clarity with which He presented the profound teachings from the ancient indigenous Sanskrit scriptures and how He delivered the teachings such that it can be relevant and meaningful to those us living in today’s world, was truly remarkable! Fully present at every moment, He was an embodiment of wisdom, humility, compassion, patience and fairness.

Looking back at my life for last few years, I am profoundly grateful for His presence, blessings, teachings and guidance in my journey. It is an incredible and enormous undertaking by the Nonprofit to preserve and disseminate such authentic spiritual teachings and Himalayan meditations not only to local communities but also to global communities through its digital learning platform, a precious resource of wisdom teachings and guidance for both present and future generations to imbibe!

For those of you who are not familiar with the Nonprofit or have never been in presence of His Holiness, if I may share one more thought, it would be that don’t be satisfied by reading about experiences of others – go ahead and directly experience it yourself – nothing can supersede that direct experience!

Thank you!

I was introduced to Self Enquiry Life Fellowship in July of 2013, at a local gathering in Pacific Palisades. This meeting was a catalyst for the greatest shift in my life. At that time, I was in a fairly tumultuous state of mind with nearly every category of my life accompanied by varying degrees of dissatisfaction. As a result, I was flooded with existential questions that compelled me to search for clarity and higher understanding.

Immediately after listening to Swami Vidyadhishananda speak, I was enraptured by the stories he shared, depicting his life in India where he meditated over 55 thousand hours in the frigid Himalayan climate, living amongst the greatest yogis and hailing from an ancient tradition and linage. His stories were always coupled with invaluable teachings that I was able to apply to my life and daily experiences. It was apparent that all those who were involved with the nonprofit were selflessly dedicated to sharing this profound wisdom with all yearning seekers.

After my initial meeting, I made every attempt to see His Holiness whenever I could. In time, I noticed that where I once had confusion, now there was clarity. Peace began to override the anger and discontent, selfishness evolved into selfless service, and the all too familiar internal roller coaster I was previously accustomed to started to dissipate as I became more grounded.

Now here I am, 4 years later, a completely renovated individual in every capacity. In truth, no amount of writing can suffice to accurately describe the impact that this nonprofit has had on my life. Those who know me personally can attest to the positive changes I have experienced over the years. I consider SELF my home, and the volunteers my family. Swami Vidyadhishananda has been a priceless treasure in my personal and spiritual journey.

Jaya Gurudeva

I have generally been content and blessed in my life and career thus far. And yet the skeptical scientific side of my mind can not satisfy something the soul wants. Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is a group composed of old souls with young hearts and bright minds. I kid you not. It has been the answer to my yearning to dive deeper into discovering the more authentic Self. GuruDev is a guinuine realized monk that has helped facilitate this journey for so many of us through his devine wisdom and compassion. By identifying with this organization I have not become a mindless trivial number amongst many devotes. My own freedom and self impowerment over the ups and downs of life has strengthened. I am truly thrilled about all the things I have yet to learn, discover and practice to help me navigate this journey.

SELF organization led by spiritual founder HH Swami Vidhyadhishananda is a very rare institution that imparts authentic Vedic wisdom teachings and Himalayan meditations. All of the meditations are based on a Sanskrit sutra and is extremely powerful. I have not come across such meditations until here. The pranayama techniques are extremely rejuvenating.

The organization offers other branches of Vedic based teachings like ayurveda, vedic art work, musical recordings which are excellent in their respective areas. I am always amazed at the diversity and the standards of the offerings. This is possible only because the organization is led by Swami who is so highly ordained from an unbroken lineage of vedic tradition. As a volunteer I have been exposed to many opportunities which enabled me to view life from a higher perspective. The learnings learnt here definitely adds to build a character to be able to discriminate wisely.I would highly recommend anyone who is interested in learning authentic meditation, yoga , pranayama to this organization .

I've always had wonderful interactions with the great office staff and volunteers during events that I've attended.
They are typically generous, thoughtful, and meticulous in every aspect of their program offerings and their attention to smallest details.

All of this makes their programs and relationship with them exceptional!

I've felt cared for at ever point from from briefings on what I need to pack to shuttles meeting my flights and volunteers considering my every need. It's all taken into account with kindness and care.

Delightful enthusiasm and friendly greetings make you feel like you're part of their family.

Many of the reviews on this page outline some of the great and noble qualities that this organization support and their mission to preserve the Vedic wisdom and knowledge. I would agree that Self Enquiry life fellowship (SELF) is unique in which it provides education for children in India to learn the Vedic and Sanskrit texts, and supports the local community here in the U.S. Yet, it has another dimension which makes it even more unique and distinguished. And that would be the authentic meditation and mindfulness practices that are taught. In my opinion, this is what makes SELF so profound. The cream of this organization reveals itself in its name. It literally takes you right into your own Self. I can only share my own personal experience from the three years that I have been involved. At first, I came intrigued about the idea of a great master who had wisdom and genuine meditation instruction for candid seekers. So I attended the monthly fellowships, engaged with the volunteers and community members, attempted meditation, and within a few months I began to just be a little more aware. Aware of mental chatter, aware of hidden emotions, aware of everything I have been hiding from. I didn't manifest a new car or start winning the lottery. Rather, I wanted to find truth in my life. So when I would practice mindfulness, which meant to be without condition, I just felt whatever I was feeling without any judgment. I noticed myself going from a more mental and thinking space to being able to flow and allow an experience. I had forgotten to slow down and go into myself to observe how I felt. His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda talks about mindfulness being free from the anxiety of striving. Once I started to tap into these truths I began to see my life become freer and understand that there is no way to truth, truthfulness is the way, there is no way to joy, joy is the way, and there is no way to love, love is the way. I have found that any real change has to come from personal, self, reflective work. Sometimes I almost feel as though I am starting to engage with the world in a more innocent and joyous way. I want to smile, just because! Laugh without boundaries! Express myself with freedom! It's not about what I'm doing anymore, it's about how am I being. Every day isn't perfect, but I'm definitely on my way. I am just so happy that I found an organization that helped me re - discover my inner child, and it is my hope that you will become inspired in your own way and be patient to find the depth of yourself and your true potential.

Words fail to describe the magnificence of Swami Vidyadhishananda. I was seeking a teacher and found my Sat Guru.
As I come to grow more into this community I wish I lived more close by.
Yet the livestream discourses and the new multi media website and app make up for that loss.
All the people I've met so far are so open hearted, loving and willing to share. It moves me so much to be a part of that.
Thanks to Swamiji, Sister Girija and the amazing organization ( this small team puts in such tremendous effort and results are prodigious) I found a bit of coming home.
I feel blessed and hope I can contribute to inspire people to get acquainted with the profound authentic spiritual teachings of His Holiness

Julia, The Netherlands

His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishanda Giri brings to the world the rare teachings of Himalayan yoga techniques. I attended the Pranayama workshop in April 2016 and then the Kriya Yoga retreat in May 2016. It is indeed such an honor and privilege to be in his presence and enjoy the dissemination of the highest Vedic wisdom, known only to a few. All the work of the organization is done by just a handful of staff and volunteers and it is remarkable to see their dedication and execution to perfection of every detail. The experience of the retreat has been immeasurably uplifting. Now within weeks of practice I am beginning to experience monumental shifts in my life. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to His Holiness and all the staff and volunteers.

This is an organization that taught me how to lead the highest quality of life in peace and harmony. It taught me the subtlety and importance of life. I relearned how to eat, sleep and live.

As a child I was very interested in being a part of this organization. Both of my parents are initiates since 2000, so I have seen this organization as a child. Self Inquiry Life Fellowship has a very great aim and perspective. Swami Vidyadhishananda giri ji, is one of the most knowledgeable beings, having received the "mahamahopadhyaya", a prestigious award given to scholars. His holiness and the organization helps society by spreading knowledge and wisdom through live streams, books, videos, sat sang and etc. Being a volunteer at this organization really helped me learn to be mindful in what I do.

I took the Kriya Yoga 6 day session with Self Enquiry Life Fellowship in May'16. Swami Vidyadhisananda Giri is very knowledgable about the Kriya Yoga and Himalayan Pranayama techniques. The sessions were very well organized. It was a combination of Meditation, Yoga, and healthy eating. It was quite above my expectations. It has also helped me in my daily routine to improve my meditation and yoga. I would recommend Self Enquiry Life Fellowship program for others to experience based on their needs and available options of Kirya Yoga, Kriya Laya, and Kriya Mantra. Thank You.

I`ve been introduced to His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri slightly over 8 months ago. If words can do any justice, the impact, this encounter left on this being is life transforming.
It feels as the purest ancient wisdom hidden in Himalayan planes came down and I feel very grateful to have such an opportunity in this human journey, to be in such a close proximity and involved in this nonprofit organization with such a noble cause.
I`ve been volunteering in various nonprofits throughout my life. SELF is a true gem.One feels truly inspired by the level of integrity, transparency, authenticity, fairness this organization operates and not to forget loving compassion of the Master.
Surely not to be missed.
In deep gratitude and beyond
Martina

This organization is a gem. I attended a Pranayama workshop in October 2015 guided by His Holiness, Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri. I was immediately taken in by His Holiness’s presence and knowledge, and exemplary teaching of the Pranayama breathing techniques. Within weeks of practice, I saw improvements physically in breath control during exercise, mentally in calming chatter, and spiritually in awakening the dormant self. Nowhere have I seen this type of authentic Yoga from ancient practice, layered with science, and propelled by blessing from age old lineage to be disseminated in a concise clear way. I since have attended two Kriya Yoga retreats, and the experience has been priceless. The non-profit organization runs with the utmost integrity and standard of quality, every detail is addressed with grace and ease. I highly endorse anyone interested in true self enquiry to participate!

The benefit to society from the efforts of this non-profit cannot be underestimated. It is rare indeed in this world to find the exposition of deep timeless truths, untainted by any trace of commercialism.
By maintaining the platform for the dissemination of ancient Vedic wisdom as expounded by His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri, a true living Master representing an age-old lineage of Seers, and through the publication of materials designed to safeguard this priceless legacy, the benefit held before society really knows no limit.
My own life has been uplifted immeasurably as a direct result of my contact with this holy person. This would never have been possible without the dedication of a whole corps of volunteers, and some staff, as such exalted personages do not typically interact with the society at large.
The volunteers working to serve the cause of Self Enquiry Life Fellowship shine as examples sincerity and selfless service to humanity. Were it not for this non-profit, I can't see how this wisdom would not remain hidden outside of the range of experience of most in the world today.
Furthermore, through the efforts to publish and disseminate the teachings of the master, the foundation is being laid for the preservation of this priceless treasure. It is truly a boon for the world.

I have been involved with the Self Enquiry Life Fellowship for slightly over a year now. I have been regularly attending their free discourses held at the Unity Church in Santa Barbara and have participated in many of the Full Moon Meditations/Peace Walks. I consider it to be an extreme honor and unbelievable privilege to be in the presence of Swami Vidyadishananda, let alone be catered to with such warmth and hospitality by the volunteer team. My experience has been such that whenever I am available, I undoubtedly drive to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles in order to attend the events hosted by SELF.

From May 20th - 26th, I attended the Kriya-Yoga initiation retreat hosted by SELF. Upon arrival at the Aldersgate retreat center I was greeted by delicious sattvik food served by a jovial and uplifting volunteer team. The retreat itself was nothing short of a mystical experience, as it marked the beginning of my journey on the path of Kriya-Yoga. The instructions of the techniques were delivered with the up-most clarity and precision, making it very easy to assimilate the practice. Yoga-Vinyasa made for a refreshing stretch in-between rigorous training. Wholesome vegetarian food, carefully prepared by Sattvik Girija, was served for lunch and dinner every day of the retreat. By the time I left Aldersgate and returned to my daily routine, I was completely blown away and totally refreshed. The organization and efficiency with which the small number of volunteers who orchestrated the retreat performed was admirable.

My experience has shown me that SELF is one of the most important causes currently being promoted on a non-profit platform. For that, and the monumental shifts that have occurred in my life due to them, I extend my heartfelt gratitude.

I came in contact with Self Enquiry Life Fellowship(SELF) in July of 2015. I was a student of Swami Vidyadhishanada many years ago, before he established this extraordinary Non-Profit Organization. For various life reasons I lost contact with him. Swami V, as I was used to calling him, has aways been an extraordinary teacher, spiritual guide and loving mentor. When I found out that he based himself in Santa Barbara and set up a Non profit organization I was thrilled and anxious to see what it was all about. I decided to go there and reconnect with him and learn more about teh work he was doing through his organization.
I can't even begin to describe all that I learned about what SELF is doing, I was blown away and immediately inspired to be connected in some way with their truly outstanding efforts to educate, contribute,provide,serve, and preserve not just for individuals but on a global level at large.
When I arrived I was greeted with great warmth by the many volunteers that were working arduously late into a Saturday evening preparing for one of the retreats that was to occur in a few days.Not only was a private meeting with my beloved teacher specially arranged,at a busy time, but I was given help to find affordable lodging, and was fed a delicious home cooked aryuvedic meal just for being with them. I felt as though I was invited into a very special family, and after spending a few days in the presence of His Holiness and the wonderful group of dedicated people working together with Swamiji, I discovered that SELF was much more than just a place to learn a little about meditation and yoga.
Everything they do ,they do with the true spirit of service to help all.
What this organization has to offer goes well beyond what anyone could imagine to learn in one lifetime , in one place, to enhance their all around development.
One of SELF's primary goals is to disseminate Ancient Vedic Wisdom in a non judgmental way for anyone who comes sincerely to learn and grow. I witnessed Swami Vidyadishananda patiently initiating person after person selflessly and lovingly to all that knelt before him.
The knowledge he is passing down,is as it was in ancient times, directly from this magnificent adept and true master of this unbroken Vedic heritage. There is no place that I have found nationally or internationally that quite teaches in the way that Swami Vidyadhishanada is teaching. And he makes the knowledge accessible through live stream, reaching out into the community, cd's and dvd's, public lectures and more.....
It is a rare opportunity to be in His presence and to experience learning in this authentic way from this Ancient tradition.
SELF is not only offering to teach through their many retreats, lectures,workshops,and seminars this ancient wisdom but they are showing both seekers and the community how to apply it to practical life.
There are various aspects of the teachings which address spiritual growth through unique and esoteric meditation practices. there are other aspects of the teachings that deal with addressing physical, mental and emotional well being through Aruvedic wellness practices. They also uniquely spread the message of mindfulness and conscious living through promotion of their volunteer based projects in their community with local farmers and other non profits, promoting stewardship to all sentient beings, our environment, our own bodies, our planet and ultimately the Universe we are all a part of.
The path revealed for those who come in contact with this organization and His Holiness, is truly a unique one that is invaluable.With continued support and the ability to grow to it's fullest potential, I can only foresee that this Organization will undoubtedly impact profoundly, not only the lives of the individuals who participate directly but also for the lives that will be touched indirectly by the effects of SELF's efforts and vision.
On a personal note, I could not have gone through the most difficult year of my life, 2015, without the teachings and support of Swami Vidyadishananda and SELF. I hope that their noble cause will be sustained, so that their efforts can continue to enrich all that they touch.

I came to know about the organisation through a friend. I immediatly felt the call in my heart so I contacted the manager. I was kindly requested to come to Guru Purnima in july 2015 and I was very heartly welcomed by the volunteers and the staff.
The most extra ordinary was the blessing from Swami Vidyadhishananda. I have had such a hard time the last years of my life, surviving and growing through childhood trauma and as I came in front of Him and as He put the holy yellowish on my forehead it was as if all pain was wiped away and I just could not stay on my feet. I trembled all over my body and I fell down on my knees, blessed with recognizing the Divine. I went to my chair and tears just continuously poored out. It was or is the start of a new journey. Leaving pain and sorrow behind and growing into light, into living the divine inside of myself.
In meanwhile I have been more often in contact with the organisation, taking up initiation, practising daily and I feel very supported and loved, something I didn't knew before.

So with these few phrases I hope to express a little more gratitude because for something so amazing as this organisation there just can not be enough gratitude.

Namaste
Justine Bens

I am really blessed to come to know about Self Enquiry Life Fellowship organization and be part of it. I had the opportunity to participate in the free Hansayogin workshop provided by Swamiji himself and every individual was taken care with so much of love and care that the joy is there for ever. In spite of a huge crowd, everyone felt like a one on one teaching with so much of attention given to individuals to follow the methods correctly. This organization is truly one of the kind with emphasis on way of life, preserving the nature and leading a meaningful, joyful healthy life.

I have had a very good experience with SELF. I attended about five to seven of their events in the Chicago area in the fall of 2015 and I had a very positive experience from attending them. I am very satisfied with the content of the lectures and the Yoga and Pranayama exercises. I look forward to seeing more such events organized in the Chicago area and benefiting from the attendance. I wish Self Enquiry Life Fellowship much success going forward.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is very noble in teachings, and professional in service. For those who are genuinely seeking purity in body and mind, and better understanding of the purpose of their life, it is highly recommended to listen to the discourses of His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri (a rare Guru) . I am fortunate to have found Self Enquiry Life Fellowship about a couple of years ago, and now I am a volunteer. I sincerely thank SELF for helping change my life for the better.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship works very hard to serve the community in exactly the way they state. I have seen first hand how dedicated everyone involved is to the mission of the organization, which is to disseminate spiritual wisdom and knowledge in an authentic manner that preserves the essence of its heritage. Anyone who is interested in their events is welcomed to participate, regardless of their financial circumstances, something I know firsthand as a student with limited income. I felt so welcomed by them, and am amazed at how much love is put into every detail of what they do!

The Self Enquiry Fellowship held some of the very best events I have been to in a very long time. And, even better, they were absolutely free to the public. Every person that I encountered in the organization was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and caring. What a great experience.

I feel thankful to have found such a resource as this organization. They have much to offer in the way of life tools, and their dedication to sharing is tangible.

This Non-Profit is devoted towards dissemination of traditional knowledge that predates the modern era. It focuses on quality and understanding of the knowledge by contextualizing techniques with the thought process behind the techniques. In the world where small snippets of experiences/knowledge/facts/news are growing in digital media at a rapid pace, CONTEXT, INTEGRATION,AUTHENTICITY are at a premium and this Non-Profit singularly focuses on that. Wellness, Spiritual realization and Self-examination had been the focus of the Orient and the Himalayan region has been both the source and a pristine repository of the same. By making that knowledge available with purity , this non-profit provides us tools to deal with modernity in a sustainable way....

SELF teachings are a sublime combination of authentic Vedic insights and mindful living. As a young parent and family it gives us the right foundation and environment in which to raise children. Their teachings have inspired us to look at every aspect of our modern day life and make the necessary changes so we are more deeply connected with nature and our environment. The teachings have helped us in setting up a framework for nutrition and how to motivate children towards greater learning and focus. I sincerely believe we are a more sensitive and vibrant family because of our association with SELF.

The Self Enquiry Life Fellowship provides a loving nonjudgemental environment that facilitates spiritual growth. The meditation and talks faciltate introspection about the purpose of human existence. Hopefully you will like the transformation you see in people around you - you will likely hanker less for materialistic possessions and care deeply about the planet.
The annual retreat is a great way to charge your arteries and renew your committment to your new lifestyle. Very practical and useful for families as it covers many aspects of life from raising a family, the appropriate diet, mental and physical fittness and balancing work and spirituality.

I had the Godsend opportunity to attend a Self Enquiry Life Fellowship program in july 2015 ,conducted under the able guidance of Himalayan Monk, Swami Vidyadhishananda. The highlight was exposure to Kriyayoga lineage and meditation practices applicable to house holders. The experience of collective chanting, singing, music and blessing of participants individually by Guruji was indeed unique. The introduction to Vedic knowledge strengthens the belief that man is more than the visible physical self and encourages a journey on this noble path of self discovery.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship to me personally, is a group on the forefront of all things pure and sustainable. Based on fundamental wisdom and timeless teachings on how to live a mindful, meditative and service oriented life. Truly I've been blessed to be amongst such workers of good and doubly blessed to be near His Holiness Swami Shri Vidyadhishananda Giriji helping to light our paths and carry on the tradition of humanity's soul culture. Jai Guru!

This non profit is most inspiring for me since it is truly based in authentic wisdom and integrity.
My quality of life and thought patterns has improved due to insight gained on right living. I have learned so much and continue to do so by attending the workshops and fellowships. In gratitude for such a valuable organization that cultivates ancient wisdom in the present times.

I have been part of the organization since 2013. I support SELF's vision and mission wholeheartedly. The mission inspires individuals to become better souls by studying the knowledge from the ancient Indian texts such as the Upanishads and the Vedas. Knowledge of the scriptures along with daily yoga and meditation practices are taught by a highly realized Himalayan monk Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri. His teachings are very authentic and all those who are blessed to come across his path are inpired by his knowledge and wisdom forever.

The Swamahiman nonprofit organization is incredibly precious to me since I know that it is one of the only remaining platforms for preserving the priceless knowledge about the mysteries of life and yonder. Ancient and original meditation techniques and sanskrit teachings provide an insight into the basis of humanity and all life in a manner not feasible by any other wisdom tradition. To me the wisdom teachings preserved by this organization are priceless.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship has had a powerful influence on my perception, my life, my sense of purpose, and my spiritual practices. The purity of their intent and the spirit of their service is what compels me to stay involved and support however I can. His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri is truly a blessing and wants nothing more than to help all he can through these Sacred Vedic Teachings. I can see clearly in the eyes of all who have recieved even a taste of the Power of these teachings why this fellowship is so important. I have experienced first hand the Power of this wisdom and that money is not the object of this organization, and their transparency and willingness to serve is truly inspiring. I will continue to be involved for the years to come.

-Jeremy Louman

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is an extraordinary example of integrity, transparency, and equality. Having been blessed to be both a volunteer and an employee since 2007, I have seen the effort that is involved in every aspect of this organization in order to maintain these ideals. Every detail from the shortest email to the largest event is treated with mindfulness and the utmost respect. The teachings of His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri are profound yet accessible and it is an incredible honor to see his message take hold and inspire.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is an exemplary model for other nonprofit organizations in the way that the organization maintains clarity, mindfulness and transparency in all of its activities. The head monk of the organization, Swami Sri Vidyadhishananda Giri, leads initiates and devotees on the path of righteousness through ancient Vedic teaching, knowledge and wisdom with love and grace.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship directs its precious resources towards projects which are an investment in the betterment and enlightenment of current as well as future generations. Practical and complete solutions are made available to address modern day life challenges via time tested and ancient wisdom handed down to us from realized masters of Himalayan tradition. One such investment in the pipeline is the publication of the book “Mountain Path by the River of Knowing”. “Mountain Path by the River of Knowing” reveals how Ganga embraces Himalaya and pours melted wisdom, conferring its liberating grace before merging with the seas.

The organization treats every devotee and initiate’s contribution with honor and respect. Every devotees/initiate’s contribution is blessed and offered to the lineage of Gurus and God for their blessing and grace before they are used for various projects and operations. In order to facilitate noble participation by eager seekers, Swamahiman (Sanskrit name for Self Enquiry Life Fellowship), has implemented an annual Holy Giving campaign called Sattwapathin. The Sanskrit name Sattwapathin was chosen to symbolize this participatory model, which translates into English as “charitable paths converging to build the shelter of divine wealth”. Seekers are able to contribute to a very noble cause through regular donation as well as the Swamahiman website.

Over the years I have had the privilege of hearing great teachings by Swami through various discourses across the country. All these discourses have been recorded and preserved exquisitely via CDs and DVDs for all of us to review as needed (available to purchase via the Swamahiman website). We are also blessed to be in the presence of His Holiness via special satsangs or congregations. These congregations are held regularly via live streaming across the country and the world for special teaching by His Holiness. The gatherings are held in a consistent and meticulous manner to create an atmosphere and ambiance that is truly unmatched anywhere in the spiritual world.

I feel fortunate to be associated with Self Enquiry Life Fellowship as Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors. This organization has made a tremendous impact on my life and I am deeply committed to fructifying the mission and vision of Self Enquiry Life Fellowship with participation from sincere seekers around the world.

I have been a volunteer for S.E.L.F since 2006. I became a board member and then an advisor. I feel very fortunate and privileged to be part of an organization that is almost 100 % transparent. Swami Vidyadhishananda is a Sanskrit Scholar, and has received -an accolade called, Mahamahopadhyaya. It translates as Great Ordained Teacher. Swami V has a knack of simplifying Sanskrit literature and teaching it in a way that even ordinary human beings can grasp the essence of it. Among all the Swamis that I have listened to( including CDs DVDs etc) Swami V is the most outstanding speaker. His depth and clarity of the scriptures is amazing.
Swami V walks his talks. He lives what he preaches. He believes we should all treat Earth with respect as divine mother. He never uses and does not let any one use any thing that can not be reused, or recycled. As we all know temples in USA use truck loads of styrofoam plates, bowls, cups every week. Styrofoam does not disintegrate. It is very harmful to earth. S.E.L.F uses only biodegradable products.
Swami V has studied Ayurveda, the ancient science of Life and Longevity. The food/prashad cooked at the Swami's residence is cooked on the basis of Ayurveda. It is most delicious. Swami has studied Atharva Veda and knows how to make Many divine elixirs for ailments.
Swami teaches Vedanta. Guru Granth Sahib the holy book of the Sikhs has many verses of Upanishads and the first verse is from Mandukya Upanishad!
Swami teaches Samkhya Philosophy. Buddhism and Jainism are derived from Samkhya philosophy. He initiates sincere seekers into KriyaLaya meditation technique based on Samkhya.
Swami V teaches Yoga Philosophy. He initiates sincere seekers into KriyaYoga meditation technique, which is based on Yoga.
S.E.L.F has unique vision and mission, which will touch every single human being in one way or other. Can we live by bread alone? No. It encourages music which is authentic. A great Vina maestro Jayanthi Kumaresh, under the guidance of Swami V has studied Sama Veda and recorded a CD. It is available on the website www. swamahiman .org
S.E.L.F has organized many authentic dance forms for public to view.
The organization has been collecting rare photographs. Some of these are available for purchase on the website.
Swami V is writing a book, Mountain Path by the River of Knowing. This book has rare photographs of Himalaya and the holy river, Ganga. It will be published soon.
Personally I did KriyaYoga Meditation for a few years. Recently I got initiated in KriyaMantra. It is a very beautiful Sadhana. My life has changed since I first spoke and first met Swami V for the better.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Geeta Jayaram

I happened to attend a Fellowship meeting in LA quite by accident in 2013, and have since been deeply affected by the quality and content and the overall tonal purity of the SELF platform from all my subsequent interactions with Swamiji and the SELF organization. In the many years that I have inquired into the ancient spiritual knowledge of India, both while in India and abroad, I had often left feeling that I had not touched the “real” thing. In contrast, my first encounter with Swami Vidyadishananda felt as if I had finally made contact with the actual living spirit of the Rishis and Sages who wrote the Vedas and the Upanishads. Here is an authentic voice who gives any sincere seeker a real understanding and even possibly some insight into the ancient Vedic knowledge with a clarity, lightness and joyfulness that is transformational. The discourses are profound, authentic, insightful, universal and deeply meditative yet amazingly clear and simple as well, and only require some openness and basic sincerity and humility from a listener. It is amazing to behold how such profound and subtle spiritual concepts/teachings can be presented so succinctly and in so universally appealing a manner without compromising their depth and profundity. One can only hope that these remarkable discourses will be preserved carefully so that future generations can also share in these examples of true satsangh.

The SELF organization is also characterized by a transparency that is perhaps rare amongst spiritually oriented organizations of any kind. In a sense, the organization seeks to be a living example of a mindful and principled Vedic institution that is worthy of the sacred Vedic knowledge it seeks to disseminate and preserve for all humanity. The integrity of the core staff is palpable and one hopes that they will continue to build momentum in their efforts to share this authentic Vedic knowledge amidst the noise that also pervades the spiritual information landscape in the 21st century.

At a personal level I have found that my interaction with Swamiji has triggered subtle changes in lifestyle, diet and mindfulness as a social being without any direct admonitions from him. The purity and integrity of his words and actions have a gentle power of their own that can only be witnessed and is hard to describe.

The mission of the SELF organization I think is an important one, for not only preserving the ancient Vedic heritage, but also providing practical guidance to modern man to live mindfully in a sustainable manner for the general benefit of the overall human condition.

I have been part of the organization since 2006. I sincerely support their vision and mission wholeheartedly. The mission inspires individuals to become better souls by studying the knowledge from the ancient Indian texts such as the Vedas. Knowledge of the scriptures along with daily yoga and meditation practices are taught by a highly realized Himalayan monk Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri. His teachings are very authentic and all those who are blessed to come across his path are inpired by his knowledge and wisdom forever.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship has been a cornerstone in my life since inception in 2006 and my discipleship with His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri has majestically altered the trajectory once set for my young and budding life.

My exposure to the impeccable platform that is this organization has sharpened my mind, elevated my thoughts, and inspired my actions to be: mindful; efficient; and loving. Through immaculate guidance, SELF provides seekers access to a boundless time-honored tradition which allows us to understand esoteric Sanskrit wisdom and learn to serve the world in a holistic and mindful manner. This organization is the epitome of professionalism and is uniquely but effectively taking on tasks through a vast range of avenues most nonprofit organizations would deem impossible. Never have I witnessed before an organization that so meticulously utilizes resources, facilitates acquisitions of knowledge, and disseminates the highest quality offerings for future generations.

Being an initiate and volunteer I am constantly inspired by the strides taken by Self Enquiry Life Fellowship and consistently in awe of the inspiration in long-standing devotees and especially in the increasing amount of exuberant new-comers. Words in no possible way can describe how fortunate and thankful I am to have grown up in the presence of Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri and to have been given the opportunity to serve Self Enquiry Life Fellowship for as long as I have.

I have been with the organization since it started,and based on the discipline
of the organization,I see a great star rising on horizon.

My experience with this organization has been life-altering, to the point that every moment of my life now revolves around the teachings of Sri Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri. My partner and I met Him under very unique and interesting circumstances and never expected to become volunteers/initiates within just a few short months. His divine teachings and his knowledge of the Vedas, Sanskrit, history, yoga/meditation, Ayurveda, healthy food/nutrition, classical music/dance and various other things that are so important to our existence in the modern ages, have left me yearning for the ultimate taste of knowledge and Truth. I truly feel honored and blessed to have Swami in my life and for learning how to become a much more active and worthy participant in my own community and with Swamahiman.

I am very much impressed with professionalism of the organization.

I have been closely connected with Self Enquiry Life Fellowship since the organization was founded in 2006 and I have seen that this organization is a platform where very high ideals and noble intentions are being carried out by the extraordinary cooperation of thousands of volunteers, seekers and devotees alike. The president of the organization Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri is of a Saint-like being connected with extraordinary spiritual teachers bridging ancient wisdom of the east with our modern society. This nonprofit organization is very precious to me since I know that it is one of the only remaining platforms for preserving the priceless knowledge about the mysteries of life and yonder. Original meditation techniques and sanskrit teachings giving noble advice for handling the challenges of modern life is not only preserved but brought into life through this organization. To me the wisdom teachings preserved by this organization are so important that I am not at all hesitating to say that my life would not have been the same if I had not been connected with this organization as a volunteer. My work for this organization is so important to me that it is indeed what makes my life worth living.

The following review is based on my experiences with the Self Enquiry Life Fellowship and Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri over the last ten years.

Swami Vidyadhishananda is a monk belonging to an authentic Vedic lineage. I find the teachings and trainings to be authentic and thorough. They are ideal for those who truly wish to practice effective meditation and raise their awareness level of self- knowing.

I have found the Self Enquiry Life Fellowship and its staff to be rigorous in its self discipline and integrity. The organization is run with precision and care. The retreats and workshops are well designed and executed. Its obvious that an huge amount of forethought and care are given to these events and to the running of this non-profit .

The many programs and ongoing works are geared to raising not only the awareness of an individual, but also the awareness of the greater whole, which I personally find to be refreshing, hopeful and inspiring and worthy of support.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship has been a most inspiring spiritual organization to work with. I have learned so much from the spiritual head, Swami Vidyadhishananda. He is a sage of the highest order, and his knowledge of the ancient vedic heritage is amazing. This organization brings the teachings of this heritage as well as the spiritual culture of India to the public. Swami travels across the country, giving talks and holding meditation workshops, as well as providing personal spiritual counsel. The organization has brought out several CDs and DVDs of his talks as well as a classical music CD of great spiritual importance. I am blessed by my association with the nonprofit and with Swami.

I am dedicated to the mission of Self Enquiry Life Fellowship, the nonprofit organization that honors the heritage of Vedic traditions and Sanskrit scriptures, and preserves and disseminates this precious, indigenous knowledge.
I have been attending the philosophical discourses of His Holiness Swami Vidyadishananda since 2007. In 2009, after having moved to Santa Barbara, CA, I became a sincere seeker, started volunteering, and in fall of 2009, I was initiated into one of the Himalayan yoga-meditations.
Throughout, my experience is of unconditional love, deep spirituality, outstanding teachings during many fellowships, knowledge of principles of health and scientific healing, divine and sacred ceremonies, a loving community, seva & service, many blessings and blissful moments.
I am deeply grateful for having entered this path.

I am a seeker, a seeker of truth. I know that this is an involved project that would take the rest of my life. I think I have the patience to persevere. This is also a project I have pursued all my life using different approaches. Each time I have learned some, but I am not completely satisfied. Several questions come to my mind. Do I know what questions to ask? Do I have the necessary attitude and conditioning to understand what are important in life? How do I acquire the calm mind necessary to pursue the path of a seeker?

Here in comes the knowledge of Vedic Heritage, knowledge accumulated and polished by the ancient civilization in India. Swamahiman assimilates and presents these teachings to benefit everyone. It is an inclusive organization in every sense.

What I have learned is to experience the joy of self improvement through proper living. Consuming the right amount of good healthy food (Sathvik Food in Sanskrit), performing good exercise in the form of Yoga which when combined with proper breathing techniques takes one to a higher level of physical conditioning, breathing fresh natural air and avoiding objects and activities that only cater to the senses. A Yoga retreat organized by this organization can lead one along this route and also teach MEDITATION that is joyous and blissful.

Any organization is a sum of its components. When I am among my peers in this organization, I am in a select group that is unique and supportive. Above all it is guided by our teacher (Guru) who understands us with all our shortcomings and always treat us with compassion and understanding.

I have attended five camps and retreats during the last six years. Every time I have emerged as a better person with a less distractions in mind and at peace with the world.

It is my pleasure to support this organization that preserves ancient vedic heritage and teachings and its application of hidden ancient knowledge in modern times, in sustainable and environmentally responsible living.

What a blessing for humanity to have an organization such as this. I attended two major Self Enquiry Life Fellowship events during 2013, not only did I have the opportunity to observe first hand the selfless efforts, hard work and purity of all the people behind this non-profit, I have been dumfounded by the body of teachings that is being offered through this non-profit thanks to its head monk Swami Vidyadishanda Giri.
It is my sincere hope that Swami will have all the necessary resources available to continue unhindered in his noble efforts to preserve and disseminate his knowledge of ancient Vedic and Himalayan spiritual philosophy and teachings for the benefit of future generations also.

I would like to say that I have attended numerous Swamahiman events and they have all been wonderful experiences. Swami Vidyadishanada Giri is a teacher of the highest order, it has been a true joy to participate in what he offers. I am very impressed by all that I have experienced, everything is completely transparent. The guided meditations, the fellowships, and many other events have left a deep impression on me. All the people I have seen within Swamahiman are of truly exemplary character. I can not recommend Self Enquiry Life Fellowship enough!

My search to answer some of the important questions in life took me in many directions until I decided to look into meditation. Being from South America, I had never been exposed to Vedic Philosophies, so I did not know where to start.

I found in Self Enquiry Life Fellowship the answer to my questions by gaining access to extremely rare wisdom that otherwise would be inaccessible to most of us. SELF maintains these ancient traditions alive in the most pure way. In this sense, I believe the work they do is invaluable.

In the couple of years that I have been connected to the Organization, I have made many important changes in my life that help me live in better harmony with my family, society and the environment. Not only do I feel better and healthier, but also I see how people close to me slowly adopt some of these invaluable principles too.

Finally, as a professional within the NGO sector, I find that SELF follows the highest standards and is an example in terms of accountability, care for the environment, sustainable procurement, and service to the community.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is an immaculate organization. Frankly I don't know of any other organization that maintains this level of purity in its intention and manner of operation. The pure spirituality, ancient knowledge, and tradition that it nurtures are of the highest order. I keep learning more and more about how astoundingly amazing this nonprofit is. It is like nothing I have ever had the pleasure of being a part of before.

I have years of experience volunteering in various ways for many non-profit organizations and have quite honestly never even fathomed that an organization with such a divine mission could run so brilliantly. Everything from the day-to-day operations, to e-mail communication, to publications, to the execution of large discourses and events has integrity, clarity, and a beautiful flow and feel that indicates they really have it "together".

As a volunteer, I always receive clear and thorough direction and communication on how I can participate. They are organized and systematic in their approach to running and growing the non-profit. They NEVER sacrifice their mission to save on time or to appease the public. They operate with the utmost integrity and honor their mission always.

The mission is uniquely perfect. Focusing on preserving ancient Vedic knowledge and art and disseminating it by a realized Himalayan monk is a rare and tremendous blessing on not only the people involved directly, but also the world. By sharing these Vedic teaching from the texts and not re-creating the knowledge to fit the audience S.E.L.F. honors us and the past. The integrity of Swami Vidyadhishananda and S.E.L.F. is remarkable.

I am continuously inspired by their model and have naturally integrated their concepts and practices into my life. Since there is so much transparency and accessibility around S.E.L.F. one can't help but have full trust and belief in this non-profit. I am grateful and humbled to be serving such a worthy cause and organization.

Self-Enquiry Life Fellowship is led by His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri. In my humble opinion it fully deserves your interest and further investigation. His Holiness is a realized Himalayan monk, yogi, mystic, and polymath. His Himalayan lineage holds the keys to a previously unknown and secret spiritual Eldorado.

He combines loving devotional intelligence with an extraordinary detailed knowledge of Sanskrit pertaining to Yoga, Vedanta and Samkhya relevant to the troubles and exigencies of our time.

Self-Enquiry Life Fellowship is run in the most pure and integral way. I have nothing but excellent superlatives in mind when I think of this organization. My heart wants to express to you how it feels and I know this sounds trite, but mere words are not really good enough. Please: check it out for yourself.

Swami speaks not from memory with anecdotes, quotations and witticisms but rather from realization. The knowledge flows from his lips like love infused spiritual honey. When listening to His Holiness speak it is like listening to Paramahansa Yogananda but updated for the 21st century.

S.E.L.F is the most pristine spiritual non-profit that I've had the great fortune to discover and actively participate in. I've been fascinated by the wisdom traditions of the Himalaya's & ancient India since discovering Ramana Maharshi, Paramahansa Yogananda, and Swami Vivekananda. In discovering Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri (the spiritual founder & head Monk for the organization), just over a year ago, I've found an authentic source and platform that provides the structure and guidance to learn & live a deeply spiritual life.

It is a rare opportunity for a spiritual seeker in the West to have this opportunity available to them.

Self-Enquire Life Fellowship is a non-profit spiritual organization which preserves shares and teaches ancient Vedic Sanskrit language in such a way that it touches all aspects of real modern life. It also teaches different meditation techniques which passes to His Holiness Swami Vidyadishananda Giri through an unbroken chain of lineages. I am very much blessed with involvement of such beautiful Organization whose head is a realized spiritual Himalayan monk. I have been connected with this organization since 2010. My life have changed dramatically and got the purpose of live. I am practicing Yoga and meditation regularly.
His Holiness Swami Vidyadishananda Giri is always there when I need him. It is really a fantastic organization to get involved with. All the member in this platform work very closely like family member for the growth and improvement.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is an extraordinary spiritual non-profit organization headed by a realized Vedic Himalayan monk, His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda. The mission of the organization is to preserve and disseminate ancient Vedic teachings and teach ancient pristine meditation techniques to seekers passed on to His Holiness through an unbroken chain of lineages. My experiences with the organization and HH Swami Vidyadhishananda have been blissful. I consider myself extremely fortunate to be connected with such an ordained Master, who is compassionate and always guiding seekers like us through the journey of life. My sincere hope is that this divine organization flourishes and seekers and society in general can benefit from the teachings offered for times to come.

Since 2007 I have had the honor of receiving regular teachings in advanced meditation from His Holiness Swami Vidyadishananda Giri. The blessings have undoubtably impacted my life in positive ways that are impossible to quantify. All of the precious and sacred teachings that he offers require the right container to transmit. Self Inquiry Life Fellowship is the container which supports the teachings. It is a working example of how to apply the intelligence, compassion and exquisite artfulness that one learns through meditation. The non-profit is a model organization which fulfills it's promise in being truly not for profit, and working with community sustainability in mind at every detail, from using recycled paper for printed publications, to offer food donations to local charities. I have watched this non profit growing and feel lucky to be a part of it's future. I see many people who get involved blossoming and become better human beings, with a more compassionate and mindful attitude in life.

At this point, I can barely remember a time when I didn’t follow or tried to live by the ancient and timeless life wisdom taught to me by Self Enquiry Life Fellowship throughout my almost eight years of association with this wonderful organisation. The teachings have become a natural and integral part of my outlook and have been incredibly relevant and applicable in my pursuit to live a holistic and fulfilled life. Self Enquiry Life Fellowship preserves, shares and teaches the beautiful Sanskrit heritage philosophies and esoteric sciences in such an authentic and compelling way that touches and enriches all aspects of modern life. For me, it has been a journey of learning and Self discovery and this journey continues to blissfully unfold and deepen. The gradual anchoring in the powerful spirit within, gives me clarity and joyful optimism to face any mundane or extraordinary situation in life. Words are not enough to describe my gratitude. Here we can come to learn how to realize our fullest human potential and genuinely serve the society. This has been my deep personal experience.

It is my conviction that the work and mission of Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is immensely important and beneficial today on both individual- and community-level and the world is truly a better place because of it.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is a non-profit organisation helping people and community around it to understand and live a meaningful life with an aim of holistic development. It is His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda’s tireless effort, and loving teachings which help me and others to try to find the meaning of life. His Holiness is a renounced monk from ‘Himalayan Mountain Path’ tradition who has profound and fathomless knowledge of indigenous ‘Sanskrit’ based spiritual philosophy and meditation techniques which, He teaches in Fellowships that has transformed my life and many others. I feel extremely blessed to come across him and able to attend some of the fellowships.

The organisation contributed significantly in community based works in Santa Barbara, and had a very transparent administrative structure. It provides access to devotees and members and participants to authentic indigenous source of knowledge, to practically live a simple, divine and blissful day to day life in today’s complex and demanding society. It is great honour and privilege for me to be able to associate with this organisation.

The teachings of Self Enquiry Life Fellowship are fantastic!. It offers the opportunity to the sincere seeker to embrace spirituality and adapt a healthier life stile.

It is wonderful to see the great commitment and cooperation of its members to propel this organization forward and to help to disseminate ancient Vedic wisdom.

I feel blessed and humble to be able to participate with this noble cause.

The mission and vision are SELF/Swamahiman have been well summarised by other reviewer. I am both a "client" (inititate of Kriya yoga) and a donor (making regular financial donations) but given my distance from SELF (I am based in Singapore) being a volunteer is difficult.
As a seeker of truth I am familiar with many noble spiritual oranizations. Having found SELF and Swami Vidyadhishananda I feel I have found what have spent three decades looking for - a true guru who preserves the ancient spiritual treasures of India and teaches these to sincere seekers (the devotees are a truly global family). This oganization provides the most valuable of services to mankind - spreading wisdom, self knowledge, peace, and a spirit of selfless service. SELF does not aggressively push its message or aggressively pursue donations. All who interact with SELF quickly realise its true value and give generously.

I would urge anyone looking to make charitable contributions to a worthy course to consider SELF. These uniformly outstanding reviews are a testament to the extrodinary nature of the organisation, its spritual leader, and its purpose. Gob Bless.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is truly a divine organization that has changed my life dramatically. I had been practicing yoga and meditation for many years before meeting Swami Vidyadhishananda and becoming actively involved in the work of our non-profit organization. However, I had no clue how much more there was to learn. From the very first public lecture I went to in 2007 at the India Center of South Charleston WV on the traditions of the Himalayan Master and his second talk at the local Unitarian Church on how to approach God with innocence, I understood that this was an organization that could give openly and freely the higher knowledge that I was seeking. Since then I have been a participant in several Health and Wellness workshops in which we learned the critical importance of how mindful living not only affect our outer world but also our inner being. I have also participate in many other workshops, public lectures, and retreats. All of these forum are helping me to gradually put the pieces together on how to live a full and complete life -- and how mindfulness, wellness, meditation, devotion and joyful participation are all critical pieces in unraveling the mysteries of life.
Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is clearly the most transparent and trustworthy organization that I can conceive of -- and the most loving. All the teaching are given away freely, with no compulsion to pay or donate anything to the organization. This non-profit also vigorously avoids all the trapping of Spiritual Materialism and will not sell any goods or services just to generate income. They are working not only to improve my life by sharing the highest level of teachings available, but also to reach out a build a legacy by preserving the knowledge of the ancient Sanskrit scriptures for future generations.

This organization and its spiritual master, Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri, disseminate original and true philosophy of life and its purpose. It is the only authentic teaching in this modern times that has its roots dating back to tens of thousands of years. In my 48 years of life nothing else has had such a profound impact that defines me as a human being and my relation to the absolute truth. I am truly blessed to have known His Holiness and had multiple opportunities to interact with our Swamiji and listen to his teachings.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is an organization whose existence is based entirely on Seva (service) or cash donations from its participants, they are dedicated in supporting the exquisite and logical teaching of Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri and learning how to coexist in a synergistic and harmonious world.

I’ve been teaching yoga vinyasakrama for about 20 yrs and have been teaching yoga vinyasakrama for Swami Vidyadhishananda's retreats and celebrations since 2009. When I first met Swami Vidyadhishananda at a home fellowship in 2008 I was impressed with his ability to disseminate and articulate the nuances of the ancient wisdom teachings without gaps or confusion on any of the principles.

Today whether it’s research, a historic presentation, Upanishad teaching, or long retreats the knowledge I gain at these convocations from Swami Vidyadhishananda confirms my previous teachings; fills in gaps and allows me to become a better teacher. These teachings are based in the time proven techniques of classical yoga which allows me to compel the students to look deeper into their sense organs, track the subtle body sensations, open their energetic channels, increase joint and skeletal movement preparing them for the deeper practices of pranayama and kryia meditation. These teachings are valuable lifelines and tools for self healing.

With continued guidance, outreach, and sheer human potential, disseminating this information has the ability to greatly impact future generations culturally, energetically, and environmentally.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is a special non-profit organisation which is a platform and extra-ordinary forum to nurture, preserve and cultivate the ancient heritages of the Himalayan and Vedic esoteric teachings, culture, mystic knowledge, wisdom, and meditation techniques. In the modern day western world, SELF (Swamahiman) is an exemplary source of illumination that guides one to lead a balanced life in the midst of the external chaos and stresses, not only in harmony with the nature, but with ones’ inner self. This organisation is making relentless efforts to preserve the indigenous knowledge and the ancient sacred scriptures, which would be the guiding lights for our future generations, thereby making unparalleled contribution to the society.
The head of this organisation, Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri is an extra-ordinary exalted monk connecting various esoteric lineages and words fall short to describe his attributes. He is the spiritual master and mentor (Guru) to the earnest seeker, a friend, philosopher and guide to many like me. He stretches out his compassionate hand tirelessly to one and all in situations of personal and spiritual crises.
I consider myself extremely fortunate to be able to associate myself with this organisation and its noble causes, and to receive the grace of such an exalted master and the Guru parampara (lineage), who promise to be there for you at all times of thick and thin, in this life, and after.

Since I read “Autobiography of a Yogi”, back in the 80’s I started to question myself about the real meaning of life. Spiritual science proclaims there is no greater blessings that you can receive from God than finding an authentic Spiritual Master; it is a precious treasure. Meeting with Swami Vidyadhishananda, the head of Swamahiman was the answer to all my questions. After bring initiated into a spiritual path by His Holiness, and hearing his teachings, a whole new dimension of life started to unfold.
Self Enquiry Life Fellowship (Swamahiman) is a unique organization that disseminates the ancient Vedic wisdom, the world most ancient and continuous culture. There are various aspects of study, including philosophy, Yoga, Ayurvedic medicine, health & wellness and do on, all designed to teach us how to live a wholesome life on our precious planet. I feel extremely blessed to be part of this organization and have access to this extraordinary body of teachings.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is an extraordinary organization which is headed by a rare spiritual master, Swami Vidyadhishananda who is a guiding light to many seekers. In my entire life, I've never met anyone who is such a compassionate server of humanity, gifted with the realized knowledge that only a master possesses. This organization provides a forum where people can learn about ancient Sanskrit literature and participate in Vedic ceremonies as well as enrich their lives with meditative insights and profound spiritual and philosophical discourses. Teachings available cover topics too numerous to mention from women's health issues to Ayurvedic healing techniques. I learned about this organization in 2009 and have attended every program that my schedule permitted since this time. Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri has lectured all over the world, disseminating Sanskritic wisdom for the benefit of all of modern society. In this day and age, finding a spiritual and humble monk of such profound wisdom is rare. This organization makes Vedic knowledge easily and freely accessible to all who are interested. I recently participated in a meditation camp hosted by SELF and it's hard to describe how much insight I gained in regard to Sanskrit based meditation techniques taught by this saintly monk. He's the real deal, and this organization is noble and sincere in it's cause.

Since the first moment I walked in a fellowship gathering in San Francisco last year, I was very touched from the very palpable energy of harmony and cooperation in the organization.
During this past year I had more opportunity to know more about Swamahiman's organization.
The platform of their work is something absolutely rare to find somewhere else.
The transparency of their work is complete. The very care of each and single person coming to visit them is simply beautiful.
I'm very thankful to have met such an inspiring organization that keep the fire of simplicity and pure spirituality still alive in our heart.

I have been involved with this organization for approximately one year. I can’t speak highly enough of the integrity I have encountered on the part of every member with whom I have interacted. Both in teachings and in practice, it reflects the best that Vedic culture has to offer. I can wholeheartedly recommend it without the slightest reservation!

Absolutely life changing teachings.. A huge honor to sit in the presence of such a divine teacher as Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri....

I have followed many paths and teachers in my life, but nothing compares to the vastness of knowledge and authentic wisdom that I have found in the teachings of Swami Vidyadhishananda. As a spiritual teacher and meditation adept he is a powerful and compassionate guide and I am ever humbled and grateful to be his student.

Swamahiman (Self Enquiry LIfe Fellowship) is a totally unique organization, providing a multifaceted platform in which ancient authentic meditation techniques are taught, Vedic philosophy is made accessible through the impeccable leadership of His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda, and the precious gems of this rich spiritual history are preserved and protected for future generations. The wealth of ancient Indian history, and the expert translation and interpretation of Sanskrit texts offers the world an opportunity to peer into the oldest intact spiritual philosophy on earth.

I am continually awed both by the depth of these ancient Vedic teachings, as well as by the humility and complete selfless service of Swami Vidyadhishananda. Ancient art, historical photography of sacred sites in India, priceless and rare spiritual texts, and the promotion, recording and preservation of Vedic-based Indian classical music are a treasure that must be protected.

This is an organization with absolute transparency, integrity and a mission for providing true selfless service for the betterment of the earth and for humanity, not only preserving history, but applying ancient wisdom to modern day problems.
I am honored to be a part of such a noble organization.

SELF is truly a divine & one of a kind non profit organization. To listen to the divine teachings of Swami Vidyadishananda is beyond anything describable. Whether it be a live stream or an actual event under the guidance of His Holiness, the experience is equally magical & phenomenal.

I first met Swamiji at the India House for the Swasti Kalpanam peace mass conducted on 9/11/2010 in Houston. Ganapati Atharvasirsham was chanted 120 times. The vedic peace chants were extremely soothing and blissful. To be in the presence of Swami Vidyadishanada is a great panacea for the ever turbulent mind. One feels a sense of calm & peace that can only be experienced.

I consider myself truly fortunate to be under the guidance of such a Divine Master. It was a life changing moment. All worldly illusions are shattered by simply listening to his teachings. The Reverential Silence that Swamiji recommends on retreats helps one focus & imbibe the nuances of his teachings in the most efficient manner possible. Swamiji also focuses a lot on pranayama & yoga along with Ayurvedic/sattvic cuisine to tune the mind inward & rise spiritually. He is truly a GUIDING FORCE in my life.

"Self Enquiry Life Fellowship" (also called Swamahiman in Sanskrit) is a truly unique non-profit, dedicated to revive, preserve and disseminate ancient Vedic wisdom. Thanks to the priceless and selfless work of His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri and a council of Vedic Himalayan Monks, the very highest and most authentic teachings are being made available to a western public. It is indeed very rare to find available such pure indigenous knowledge of the highest esoteric meditation practices, research of sacred Sanskrit scriptures and Vedic philosophy. Needless to say, the platform on which such a pristine treasure comes alive, needs to be as pristine itself and indeed the exemplary organizational structure of Swamahiman is based on the paradigm of ancient Sanskrit scriptures such as Mathamnaya (the scriptural guidance of Sri Adi Shankaracharya himself on how to administrate the ancient "Maths" or monasteries).
I am eternally grateful for being exposed to this treasure of teachings and blessings, brought forth by a great master on a divine platform and I pray that many generations to come may benefit spiritually from the wisdom offering of "Self Enquiry Life Fellowship".

This is an extraordinary organization with the highest level of integrity and commitment to its mission. The staff is professional and hard-working, and Swami Vidyadhishananda provides guidance that is always in the interests of the mission and the people who are served by the organization. They spend donations frugally and wisely, and I have no reservations in donating and knowing that my contribution will be used in a responsible way.

Swami Vidyadhishananda, the head of Swamahiman had been a childhood friend of mine. I had the good fortune to re-connect with His Lordship after a gap of 13 years. My association with Him and Swamahiman changed my life. Hailing from UK, I was not able to visit the headquarters of Swamahiman but I was able to observe the machinery at work. I was awestruck to see the dedication of the whole team who had temporarily relocated to Houston for the benefit of the devotees and were spending most hours of the day toiling to the highest standards for the benefit of the devotees. Swami was always available to talk to us, expounding the highest level of knowledge of the Vedas in simple words which we could understand. I was mesmerized by the well-being workshops where I learn how to lead my life simply and keep the body and mind together by making simple changes to the lifestyle. Being a doctor, there were so many things I was not aware of which Swami taught us that it did really change my life. At no point of time did I feel that his message was targeted to a small group of people from the Indian subcontinent but was offered for the whole humanity at large. We were so lucky to have him amongst us in the west as it is impossible to get someone of his level to come out in the open away from the Himalayas.
I had the opportunity to visit the headquarters of the organisation and stay with Swami in the spring of 2010 and that did open my eye. I saw the functioning of this well oiled machine which ran on nothing but divine Grace. I was able to interact with the volunteers, visitors, devotees and the board members. It was difficult to fathom what materiel they were all made up of and what their intentions were. Every one was working not to make any short term gain or cheap publicity but working under the expert guidance of the Swami with vedic principles to establish a legacy which was not going to survive the next 10 years but the next 1000 years. Swami was laying the foundation of Swamahiman to last into the year 3000 and stabilizing California and the rest of America along with it. He would toil hard to get all the protocols right, made no compromises and was setting an example in every walks of life. How to eat, how to speak, how to read, how to teach, every single aspect of life of his devotees was important to Him and nothing was out of bound. I saw the members work with almost no funds and still achieve impossible feats. Swami who was able to raise so much money by various means adopted by ‘Gurus’ of today refrained from any such activities. All donations and fund raising was done in a completely honorable and way prescribed in the scriptures. I was desperately trying to convince them to adopt other means but today I realize how wrong I was to think like that.
I have been associated with Swamahiman for little over 4 years and have realized what the value of this organisation is and could be to the world. I do feel a bit sad to realize that such an important and blessed person with so much to give but so few takers around. I live in the hope that one day America will realize its good fortune in having Swami Vidyadhishananda and Swamahiman in its soil.
I feel so blessed to have been with Him and his devotees in the Mount Madonna center last week.

For many years my heart was yearning for a Sat Guru who was an authentic Himalayan Monk. I did not think it was possible to find such purity in a Master without going to the Mountains itself. 3 years ago a friend of mine introduced me to His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri, and my life has changed ever since. Words cannot not explain the feeling one gets in the presence of such an Ordained Master. I feel extremely blessed to be in the presence of HIs Holiness, and to be able to learn such pure ancient Sanskrit teachings. I have truly found my SELF!!

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship, or Swamahiman, is like no other organization I have ever encountered before. It's core principles are of the highest, most sincere and time proven kind. They not only establish how to harmoniously build a grass roots organization, but, more importantly, how to instil this ancient vedic knowledge into our everyday life in order to expand our most basic human goodness to its fullest potential.

The preservation and dissemination of these ancient Vedic teachings was something that was not even close to being on my radar before my interaction with SELF. But after my first encounter with Swami Vidyadhishananda (SELF Founder), my curious heart felt a pull to learn more about Him and what this organization is all about. Since I started volunteering in 2011, I have been exposed to the most life altering knowledge and have grown immensely because of it. All the people I have met through this non profit have shown tremendous compassion and yearning to imbibe and share what they have gained from SELF.

I am forever grateful and humbled for the blessings that have enchanted my life through my cherished opportunity to be a part of Self Enquiry Life Fellowship.

Originally my partner and I came to Santa Barbara office of Swamahiman to volunteer and study their nonprofit platform, because we were starting our own business and nonprofit and we shared similar views with Swamahiman. Within just a few days our entire outlook was completely transformed. The awe-inspiring work ethics of the office; the immense amount of high level projects; and the genuine grassroots efforts were enough to inspire us to not only join the nonprofit as a registered volunteer, also to join the efforts and skills of what would have made up our own nonprofit. Instead of making our company separate from Swamahiman we felt more inspired to join the platform that is already so well rounded and principled. Since that time we have followed closely and worked hours on end with Swamahiman. I can say from personal experience that this is by far the most honest, professional, spiritual, authentic and pure organization I have ever had the privilege of participation. Swamahiman empowers its volunteers and ambassadors to take ownership of their nonprofit, and to act with mindfulness and compassion in the community. The head Pontiff of Swamahiman, Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri, is more than an inspiration, His Holiness is the light that guides the nonprofit platform towards the esteemed preservation of Vedic Heritage and Wisdom and the true essence of Seva (service to the community). From the most honest depths of my heart I would encourage anyone, from any background to support and participate in this truly Divine Organization. The practices and wisdom offered by Swamahiman is truly life saving and applicable to the daily life struggles of greater humanity. We are honored and privileged to heartily participate. With all my love and gratitude!

I have been involved with SELF for 3 months now. This is not a typical Non profit. I have dealt with a few in the past but the objective and scope of SELF is beyond something I could possibly summarize in this small review. HH Swami Vidyadhishananda is a very special person. We have read books on 'realized masters' but to actually meet one in one's lifetime, is wholly unexpected. He spearheads the organization in spreading Vedic knowledge and well-being techniques. I am really simplifying what one can learn from him, but it's upto you- your depth will determine your degree of absorption. I strongly believe that we are blessed to have him in our midst and hope he can continue to support the work through the organization. I would strongly encourage anyone who wants to 'better' themselves to reach out. His teachings are a wholly different order of knowledge that you could possibly access anywhere else on this planet.

I have been a volunteer for Self Enquiry Life Fellowship for about a year. I consider myself very fortunate to volunteer for a non-profit with such high and noble standards of integrity, excellence, and transparency. I can think of no other organization that contributes to humanity on such a broad scale in so many ways. From the most personal and caring guidance given to the individual seeker, to the preservation and dissemination of indigenous knowledge from ancient Sanskrit heritage - SELF mindlfully attends to every detail. With the grace of His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri, this non-profit offers a unique opportunity to both evolve as an individual, and participate in noble and charitable projects that benefit all.

I was introduced to His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri by a dear friend at a classical musical concert presented by Self Enquiry Life Fellowship. Even though my interaction with His Holiness was brief I felt a connection and divine pull to learn more about the organization.

Soon I realized that SELF wasn't just a spiritual nonprofit, rather it was much more. SELF actively preserves and disseminates ancient Sanskrit knowledge. The organization covers a wide range of topics: yoga, meditation, Ayurvedic cooking, wellness, music, classical dance and more.

It is only after I began volunteering with SELF that I realized the true essence of selfless service. The idea of giving without any expectations. What I appreciate most is the values that we uphold come straight from the Vedic text and we are able to incorporate these teachings into our lives.

I enjoy serving among like minded individuals who have the same spiritual desires. Together we uncover the secrets of life and with the divine guidance of His Holiness we are all able to transform in this life time. I am truly humbled that I have an opportunity to serve among such wonderful and devoted souls.

I'm grateful for every moment of being involved with His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda and Self Enquiry Life Fellowship. Many questions were answered through observing the work of the nonprofit, attending fellowships, lectures, meditation classes, life streaming and weekly walks through farmers market learning about sustainable living, organic gardening, satvic cooking to mention just few. The topics covered in numerous sittings with His Holiness revealed to us ancient Vedic wisdom with profound clarity. Never before I received such a clear understanding of the meaning of true spirituality in the modern world. Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is my home, where I feel nurtured and inspired.
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Carmen Joy

The value, integrity and importance of this non profit cannot be over emphasized. The platform of Self Enquiry Life Fellowship to preserve and disseminate ancient Vedic wisdom has a significance that will impact future generations on a scholarly, cultural, and spiritual level. Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is guided by His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda who is not only a Himalayan monk and realized saint but is also an awarded and highly recognized scholar. However, what is most extraordinary about Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is that it is an organization that is entirely donation based. All of our offerings in the manner of fellowships, workshops, etc. are without charge. This speaks to the dedication and devotion that all of the volunteers and devotees have for SELF and His Holiness.

As stated in the volunteer affirmation, "A genuine server does not seek reward, but strives to serve better." Participating in this manner opens one up to our SELF. I have found that volunteering has been a highly rewarding experience on many levels.

I first came into contact with the Self Enquiry Life Fellowship when I was invited to a fellowship in Los Angeles to hear the divine teachings of His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda. I had heard a lot about Him and had been asking my friends in the Los Angeles group to see Him, so when the time presented itself, I of course jumped at the chance. At first, I believed it to be like many other spiritual institutions, centered around the Spiritual Teacher or Guru, however SELF is a bit different. While Swamiji certainly provides all spiritual guidance as the Head of the organization, SELF is based on the participation of the volunteers. With this framework in place, wonderful spiritual communities have been created all over the globe and all intrinsically linked.

This organization is certainly a one of a kind providing not only an incredible wealth of spiritual depth, but an unparalleled amount of Vedic and Sanskrit knowledge. Because Swami Vidyadhishanda is a monk hailing from a lineage many thousands of years old, he has knowledge and wisdom unobtainable by mere studies. The prayers, chanting and meditations that he offers reverberates the soul and shifts one perspective on what spirituality really is. Further, he provides in depth discourse on Vedic and Sanskrit heritage, often quoting from specific texts. Simple words cannot adequately describe the beauty that He is able to offer this planet.

While I am no expert on all of the projects that SELF is currently working on, I know that what they produce is only of the highest and best quality. And, one thing I really appreciate about the published work is that it is always eco friendly, printed on recycled paper, in recycled packaging with eco-friendly ink.
One of the projects I am familiar is a spectacular music CD that has just been released entitled VIna Saman by Vina Maestro Jayanthi Kumaresh. It was 3 years in the making and some of the most beautiful music I have ever heard. Another project I am excited about, is a book the Swamiji is working on called The Mountain Path by The River of Knowing. It contains exquisite, archive photographs of the Himalayas, with commentary by His Holiness. There are definitely many others aimed at preserving Vedic heritage.

My experience with SELF has only been positive. While not always easy, all of the challenges have only led my life in a better, healthier and happier direction. I am eternally grateful for this nonprofit, my community and Swami Vidyadhishananda.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is more than a non profit, its a divine community. I found that learning and serving in this platform, I am actually learning and serving my higher SELF and those seeking the same. There aren't words I can use that haven't been used already multiple times over to describe this unique organization. For me its been experiential and instinctual. I keep going back wanting to serve the platform, be in the compassionate, generous, noble presence of Swami, and keep growing toward a higher state of being.

I first met His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri at a discourse in Mayo Clinic on 'Approaching the Conscious Entity through Supra-mental Observation.’ I was amazed at how His Holiness explained different states of consciousness, subtle worlds and the state of Samadhi with great ease. Only a master who has directly experienced these states can share this vast wisdom with so much depth and compassion. I attended all his discourses during that time and with each successive discourse, I felt a sense of peace. I realized I was not feeling restless anymore with the questions about life and the Self. I was finally getting answers and that was very peaceful. I approached Him and was overwhelmed with gratitude when He accepted me as his disciple and eventually initiated me into one of the meditation paths.

I chose to volunteer for the cause of Self Enquiry Life Fellowship. Becoming a volunteer has not only exposed me to the sacred Sanskrit traditions and ancient Vedic teachings but, has shown me how these traditions and teachings can still be applied to daily life today in achieving success and fulfillment. Under the guidance of the profound wisdom of a true master like Swami and the implicit application of the principles of mindfulness, compassion and devotion by each participant, the organization offers exquisite quality services in the form of publications, retreats and fellowships.

It gives me great fulfillment in serving for the cause of preserving and disseminating the ancient Vedic and Sanskrit teachings, the wisdom of which will guide current and future generations to live glorious lives.

My first exposure to Self Enquiry Life Fellowship (S.E.L.F) was at a fellowship organized in Houston. That is where i met Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri for the first time. After a few minutes of conversation it dawned on me that I am in presence of a great spiritual master. In the following year, I was initiated into the Kriya Laya meditation by Swamiji.

Personally, it has been a very uplifting experience to be associated with Swamiji and the non-profit organization. I have become more positive and optimistic in my outlook. Swamiji has a divine prowess to distill the essence of complex sanskrit treatises. I am always mesmerized by his genius to correlate spiritual ideals with day-to-day existence. His lectures delivered with scholarly erudition, combined sharp wit, and precise purpose are spiritual treats in themselves.

S.E.L.F is a spiritual platform deeply rooted in the Sanskrit tradition. The organization is active into preserving and disseminating the ancient Sanskrit heritage. To date, the organization has produced a range of products covering the spectrum of heritage - scholarly lectures, music, visual arts (photography) in form of CDs, DVDs, books and posters. In addition, wellness workshops, spiritual retreats and fellowships via live streaming are organized on a regular basis. This is indicative of the prolific vision of the organization and dynamic verve in realizing the vision.

I have learnt the true meaning of "sewaa" (service) from S.E.L.F. I am deeply moved and inspired by the devotional dedication of all the volunteers and staff. Under the divine guidance of Swamiji, this organization has set the highest of standards for all non-profit organization.

More than a DECADE ago we were with our Guru Baba Hariharananda . One fine day during our meditation I heard Our beloved VidyadhishanandaSwamiji's wonderful and powerful divine voice through a tape. As soon as we finished that class I told my husband and one of our friend who came with us, that voice and meditation took me to Heavens, and I wanted to see Swamiji. That occasion changed my life. With God's blessings soon with in a month we came to know that Swamiji is coming to near by state to conduct a spiritual retreat. We had registered for the retreat. With lot of Love, devotion and enthusiasm my husband and I drove to that city to meet OUR BELOVED SWAMIjI.That day with the very first glance and opening speech we fell in love with Swamiji. We spent few days with him in the retreat. Unexplainable divine presence and teachings. My husband requested Our Swamiji to please come to our home town, teach us meditation and teachings. Swamiji smiled and did not say yes or no.We did not want to leave Swamiji's presence,but our daily life demands, job and routine we had to be back. While we were driving back,we talked about how much we liked him and his teachings all the way.

After some time we were blessed with his phone call soon after that we were blessed with his presence.That day, I could not explain my joy to any body. God blessed us to learn many many good things from him. We were so fortunate to have met Swamiji again and spent some valuable time with his classes and meditation. Since that time lot of changes in our daily life and spiritual life.Organic living, Ayurveda cooking, Meditation and Mantra chantings. In every way we changed our habits and thinking in divine way. Daily routine, especially I incorporated YOGA in my daily life with Swamiji's guidance. I found a wonderful Yoga teacher Hershji in Chicago. Fortunately we are having Yoga classes weekly at least 4 or 5 times in the same street where I am. Ranjani is the one who has been teaching and using her basement for divine purpose. Now Yoga is my breath,that helped me immensely. I am very fortunate to have these divine souls around me. Some times my husband jokes that I obey only our Swamiji. I trust his guidance, what ever you need at that point in your life,he will guide you, either you like or you do not like.If you surrender to your Guru you will get the benefit. If you do not listen you are the looser. He takes care of all of his disciples more than the parents do.

We are blessed to have the privilege to serve and introduce our Swamiji to some people in my family and friends circle since more than a decade and every body loved his divine presence and powerful meditation techniques.Our home is blessed with his presence and divine Satsangas many times in the past decade. He is my Guru, father and my son and finally my guide in my life.

We are very fortunate to have him in our life.He works tirelessly around the clock. He is always with his people,when we need him, he is there for us any time of the day any place in the world. He can listen your prayers. We have lot of experiences. With out chanting his name not A DAY go by at our home. Lovingly we recall always something or other about his teachings, we cherish and remember.

If you go with open mind to this nonprofit Self Enquiry Life Fellowship, you can fill up your soul and body with divine energy and the divine knowledge. There are many many projects that we can participate in this non profit SELF. I always thank Swamiji's birth mother who gave us this wonderful gift to all of us and to this universe. Thank you Mother. May God give him good health and long life for the universal teachings.

Finally I thank God and Guru's and who ever have a hand in my spiritual journey to have shown me this wonderful path of meditation and yoga. I thank my husband for his cooperation in every step of my life for the past 49 and half years. I am one of the fortunate human being and the Almighty God gave me Good life and blessed me in the company of Divine Souls.

Self Inquiry Life Fellowship is a wonderful organization. They preserve and disseminate "precious streams of indigenous knowledge of the ancient Sanskrit-based heritage" it is truly a profound and a worthy goal for modern communities. I was drawn more to their authentic Himalayan Yoga techniques and I feel fortunate to have found this meaningful organization. The integrity and standards of the organization are very high. and I am proud to be a part of such a fine group of people. The spiritual platform has inspired me to grow and deepen my own divine path, to be my best and to make a difference through my participation. I am grateful for the teachings and guidance provided by Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri. My life is forever changed because of my involvement with this wonderful organization.

The scope of SELF is vast and comprehensive. It wasn't until I became a regular volunteer in 2011 that I truly began to understand both the meaning and importance of disseminating and preserving indigenous knowledge and earth wisdom.

It is very rare to come across an organization that not only studies and preserves ancient philosophy, but also practices it in every aspect of its daily operations from structuring the executive board to planning community outreach to cultivating authentic fire ceremonies. SELF is a living example that the ancient Vedic lifestyle, cultivated over centuries of observation and reflection, contains truth that can be applied in any day and age.

By participating with this grass-roots organization, not only do we insure that future generations will benefit from this wisdom, but I am also uncovering a system of living and being that brings fulfillment in every aspect of my life.

I am a longtime spiritual seeker who has been a serious meditator for many years. I have long searched for a realized spiritual teacher, who could offer me a time-tested authentic meditation.
It is only when I met Swami Vidyadhishananda that I feel I have finally found what I sought. He exhibits all the qualities I expect from a realized master: loving all who come to him equally, behaving with utmost integrity, and having true knowledge of ancient Indian wisdom and meditation. Swamiji has structured his non-profit organization in a way that fully embodies the Sanskrit knowledge he is offering to all who seek it. In this way, Self Enquiry Life Fellowship exudes the same love and integrity that is evident in Swamiji himself and in the holy scriptures that it is his mission to bring to light. The staff and volunteers of S.E.L.F. give service in a warm and professional manner -- heartfelt because they feel devotion for the cause. Last October Swamiji initiated me into Kriya Yoga meditation, and this has greatly accelerated my decades-long meditative progress. I cannot recommend Self Enquiry Life Fellowship highly enough to the sincere spiritual aspirant.

SELF ENQUIRY LIFE FELLOWSHIP is a very cool mixture of the otherwise unexplainable phenomena of the practice of meditation, the teachings necessary to sustain and proliferate them through one's life style, and a sincere community of organically minded disciplinarians all under the careful guidance of the Himalayan Monk, Swami Vidyadhishananda. For anyone interested in remerging with the universe from which they came this is a good place to start. Namaste.

The Self Inquiry Life Fellowship is a model organization. It's mission to preserve and disseminate "precious streams of indigenous knowledge of the ancient Sanskirt-based heritage" is truly a profound and a worthy goal for today's modern communities. I feel fortunate to have found this meaningful organization. The integrity and standards of this organization is refreshing and I am proud to be a part of such a fine group of people. The spiritual platform has inspired me to grow and deepen my own divine path, to be my best and to make a difference through my participation. I am grateful for the teaching an guidance provided by Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri and the monastic council. My life is forever changed because of my involvement with this wonderful community of sincere seekers.

Swami Vidyadhishananda is a guiding hand in many everyday lives and gives true spiritual direction. Many seekers in Scandinavia including myself have had the rare opportunity to be initiated in Kriya yoga, an ancient yoga technique. Swami Vidyadhishananda has an important spiritual message for those who are thirsting for knowledge and wisdom from the rich Vedic heritage. For those of us who has met His Holiness feel a strong wish to just be in His the presence. Swami Vidyadhishananda sets a shining example of how a true spiritual lifestyle can affect and change lives. It has truly been a blessing to serve His Holiness and Swamahiman.

I've spent almost two years as a volunteer with Self Inquiry Life Fellowship and in that time my life has been transformed and enriched in ways that are almost indescribable. Through my participation, I've seen the transformative effects that Swami Vidyadishananda and the organization have had on so many. It's truly a God send for anyone looking for genuine and sincere guidance.

Having the opportunity to serve an organization that is such an invaluable resource for so many is an inspiring and uplifting experience to say the least. The level of care, service, and dedication I've acquired as a result of working with Swamiji and the SELF team are indispensable gifts that I know will stay with me for the rest of my life. I would highly recommend this organization to anyone looking to serve a truly noble cause.

The Self Enquiry Life Fellowship (S.E.L.F or Svamahiman) has transformed the lives of many, and I am no exception. I signed up as a volunteer in March of 2007. His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri accepted me as his disciple and initiated me into the Kriya Laya meditation technique. It is difficult to express my gratitude for the rare spiritual instruction, tender loving care, patience, and mercy that Swami has showered upon me---words simply fail me.

The broad vision of the non-profit is a testament to the universality of the ancient Sanskrit-based Vedic heritage. The beautifully planned mission to preserve authentic Vedic knowledge streams and the meditative arts, and the careful attention to detail with which it is being executed, reflects an astounding level of foresight and deep concern for the welfare of all. I am inspired by the humility, integrity, and dedication shown by those whom I have the privilege of knowing. It is indeed our great fortune that an organization of such rare caliber has chosen to establish a legacy in the United States.

The teachings emphasize making right lifestyle choices (to promote harmony), serving (to cleanse the heart), meditating (to quiet the mind's chatter), inculcating knowledge (to remove ignorance) and praying (to invoke the grace of the Lord). To be mindful is to be aware of the inherent divinity in all of the Lord's creation. Swami teaches that the earth is not an inert element but a divine being. Conscious living means to act mindfully at the thought, speech and body levels. This practical philosophy is highly relevant in today's world. It helps one cultivate "devotional intelligence" which eventually matures into service. As such, by converting service to the world into service to God, we perform the highest kind of service---"devotional service", which ultimately leads us closer to the Lord. This spirit is beautifully expressed in the call to action of the founding trinity of Svamahiman:

There is no way to love, love is the way
There is no way to truth, truthfulness is the way
There is no way to serve, service is the way

It is my humble privilege and a high honor to post this review. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to reach out to other seekers, servers, and devotees.

A key purpose of the Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is to preserve and disseminate the spiritual teachings of ancient Sanskrit traditions. Because of the central role these traditions play in the spiritual life of humanity, this would be ample reason to promote and support the organization. But there is much, much more to the story of the Fellowship, also known by its Sanskrit name Swamahiman. Under the leadership of scholar and teacher Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri and his fellow monks in the Himalayas, the ancient wisdom is brought to life for each and every individual who enters into the circle of the fellowship. Even if he is speaking to 200 people, each person feels that he has read their heart and spoken to them personally, inspiring them on their spiritual path. Every program, initiative, message or activity sponsored by Swamahiman is transparently and mindfully crafted to embody the deepest truths found in the Vedic scriptures.

I met His Holiness when I casually attended a lecture he was giving in Lexington, Kentucky in June 2011. From the moment he appeared on the stage his joy, grace and good humor radiated throughout the hall. Receiving his blessing that day changed the course of my life. Everything I have experienced with the organization since then has graced me with its uncompromising commitment to service, compassion, and Self-realization.

The head of the organization SWAMI VIDYADISHANANDA GIRI a highly ordained spiritual master, who is a KRIYA YOGI, SCHOLAR and MONK trained in Himalayan mountain.
The one platform which connect us to our quest for spiritual enquiry. Under his guidance and teaching techniques which are rare and immense to bring balance in our daily lives and to the environment too.
I consider my self fortunate to be associated with Self Enquiry Life Fellowship organization and the head as my GURU DEV.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship offers many facets to explore and it is based on an ancient and very uplifting agenda for the people of today. With my participation I have personally benefited by growing internally while helping others and learned more about this inner and outer existence along the way. The actions I've seen this organization engaged with are for the betterment of humanity and have my full support.

It is a rare experience to feel that truly the world is a better place due to the noble efforts of an organization. I have worked and volunteered with a number of wonderful nonprofits, educational institutes and programs all over the world however none have come close to inspiring me to the degree of Self Enquiry Life Fellowship.

I have looked for a nonprofit to devote my time and energy to my whole life and I need look no further. By observing the tenets and divine actions of Self Enquiry Life Fellowship, I am reminded daily of what truly matters and that is to empower the true Self, with utter transparency and being committed to just doing better, being better, embodying kindness and simple virtues often left by the way side. It's an honor to have access to and to expand the access of these great teachings to the world that without this nonprofit's presence would be lost.

The warmth, dedication and integrity of this organization sets the bar high for everything I participate in in my life. I am eternally grateful for such a noble standard forever engraved upon my heart.

Self Enquiry LIfe Fellowship is by far the best organization I have ever come across in terms of integrity, efficiency, respect, mindfulness, quality and heart. It has the capacity to touch deep within our hearts with its teachings that are pure, relevant, and saturated with ancient wisdom. It is a platform that has provided me with opportunities to learn and participate in ways that have changed my life for the better more than anything else I've ever tried. It has inspired me to volunteer, share its' vision, and has in many ways become my second home. I believe in Self Enquiry Life Fellowship and look forward to growing with it as I see a bright future lying for it ahead.

I had started to write a review, then noticed "what others are saying" and lost what I had written. Perhaps I will come back later and write more - but never can I say enough about the blessedness of this organization. Swami is a gift to all spiritual seekers, and we are all enriched by the authentic and esoteric teachings no matter at what level or depth we partake. And while the spiritual journey can be very individual, the organization is also communal, environmental, familial. I support many organizations, am inspired by some - but S.E.L.F. stands alone in imparting love and knowledge and impacting my life in a ways that, before S.E.L.F., I was unable to even comprehend.

We often think we know exactly what we want from our life. And then we come across something else – something so unexpected and so completely different from our thoughts that we are taken by surprise. And this surprise transforms our life in such a way that we wonder how we ever lived before it. For me, that surprise, that beautiful life changing experience WAS Swamahiman, IS Swamahiman. Swamahiman [Self Enquiry Life Fellowship] was what I had been looking for all my life but never realised it until I actually found it. And with it, I found the purpose of my life, my fulfillment, my happiness, my peace, my love, my heart. And above all, my soul. The closer I came to Swamahiman, the closer I came to my soul. And the closer I come to my soul, the less I feel the need to express. So, I am going to stop here as I have truly, already, said it all...

The Self Inquiry Life Fellowship is a non profit organization which brings to us by His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri the ancient wisdom of Sankritic indigenous knowledge . It teaches us the ancient wisdom and knowledge to successful , happy and healthy lifestyle .
Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri is a highly realized Himalayan Monk who has not only read all the holy scriptures but has also understood and cherished all the wealth of knowledge given to us by our ancient and extremely wise Saints , in these holy scriptures .
The Self Inquiry Life Fellowship is trying to preserve our ancient heritage and share the vast knowledge with the people not only in the eastern but also the western part of the world .

Mother tongue is the language a person learned from birth and no one else but the mother is the first teacher. We have so many languages across the world. But if someone closely observes the formation of words in each language, majority agree that ‘Sanskrit’ is the mother or root of all the languages.

Swamahiman ( Non Profit) formed based on Sanskrit cannon and its mission is to establish a legacy in the Unites States of America, for the preservation and dissemination of precious streams of indigenous knowledge of the ancient Sanskrit-based heritage. It’s founder and Head Pontiff Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri, hails from adept lineages of the Himalayan mountains and the vedic tradition. With His Holiness’s guidance, the non-profit prepare individuals and institutions to be a better server. One of the founding trinity of this non-profit is ‘There is no way to serve, service is the way’.

The non-profit is just few years old, yet released few teachings and celestial music all based on ancient Sanskrit scriptures. In my humble opinion it is just a beginning.

Non-profit offers Himalayan yoga, holistic living, teachings and meditation practices all based on Sanskrit lore to sustain and rejuvenate body, mind and Intellect of individuals in this mechanical world.

The Self Inquiry Life Fellowship is a unique non-profit organization. It has provided me with the most organic life experience by the teachings of powerful meditation, detailed teachings of ayurvedic eating and the power of knowledge in our global world. I highly recommend this special organization to anyone who is open to learn and self improve in very enlightening techniques. This is one organization that I believe will provide greater knowledge to the person as a whole. The charitable work the Self Inquiry Fellowship provides throughout local communities is heartwarming. I feel proud to be a part of such a truly remarkable non-profit.

Words simply cannot do justice to the integrity, beauty, and value of this nonprofit. My involvement with this organization has, without question, significantly transformed my life for the better. The importance of the teachings and publications offered by this nonprofit cannot be overemphasized. This organization provides profound guidance, community, charity, education, and, most importantly, a beacon of hope for sincere spiritual seekers around the world.

The head of the non-profit Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri is a Himalayan monk of the Vedantic tradition. While most monks seldom appear in public, we are lucky to have him in our midst imparting valuable spiritual teachings essential for the welfare of humanity and strengthening the roots of Vedic heritage.

He is a seer of highest Advaitic realization and a fountain head of knowledge. He can explain not only spiritual truths in a lucid manner but also expound on several subjects ranging from neuroscience, music, Ayurveda astrology and many more. He is blessed with exceptional intelligence and prodigious memory. ( He can remember every devotee's name!). He is a compassionate, loving guide and mentor to many devotees seeking his blessings and solace.

The mission of the non-profit is to disseminate indigenous knowledge of ancient Sanskrit tradition preserved through the lineages of Himalayan monks. Under his leadership the non-profit offers retreats, fellowships and workshops for disseminating wellness, wellbeing and meditation practices that have been preserved through his lineages. Many seekers and devotees have benefited from these and have been able to make the necessary changes to their lifestyle. He is one of the few Kriya yoga teachers offering spiritual initiations in the West. He pays individual attention to the seekers and tailors the spiritual teachings/techniques suited for their personality. We in the west are truly lucky to have this pious soul amidst us, guiding us to into the realms of spirituality. I consider myself blessed to be associated with a realized Master like him!

The non-profit also is also working towards preserving Sanskrit literature and making it more accessible thus bridging the gap between science and spirituality.


The staff at the Non-profit are courteous and always eager to guide and help during our interactions with them.

With an excellent mission, a Vedantic visionary directing the non-profit and an energetic staff I would encourage anybody on the path of spirituality to check this Non-profit out!

We are involved because this is an organization geared towards the wellbeing of human kind and mother earth for today, and generations to follow. Here is why:

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship, also known as Swamahiman by its Sanskrit name is established for the preservation and dissemination of Vedic wisdom and Sanskrit language in the West, and is headed by His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda.

Swami Vidyadhishananda is a fully realized monk from the Himalayas in India, who is well versed with Vedic and Yogic teachings based on Sanskrit language. A visionary who has provided a structure via Swamahiman to enable infusion of Vedic wisdom into our lives.

Himalayan Meditation techniques, Spiritual teachings and book publications based on Sanskrit heritage, revival of ancient temples, archives of rare manuscripts and images, music and chanting based on Vedic heritage and Vedic fire ceremonies are unique platforms that have several ongoing projects towards achieving the nonprofit’s mission.

The organization is extremely well structured from an operational perspective towards achieving its goals.

His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda teaches meditation techniques and tirelessly conducts fellowships on how to bring balance into our lives and live mindfully.

Soon after I finished reading Auto Biography of Yogi by Pramahansa Yogananda, I began my search for a master or a guru who would accept me as His disciple and teach me Kriya Yoga in it’s original and purest form without compromising the ancient traditions and values taught by the original masters. To my utter surprise or pure good fortune my search ended in the presence of His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri of Self Enquiry Life Fellowship in USA!!! Wow, how fortunate am I to find such a master in the west? I came for the teachings and methods from an authentic master and I thought I would take the knowledge and depart into my private life of practice and self-realisation.

Little did I know that His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri and a council of Vedic Himalayan monks have dedicated their lives to revive, preserve and disseminate the ancient wisdom in the west under the banner of Self Enquiry Life Fellowship or Swamahiman (Sanskrit name). It took me by surprise and was wondering how and what way does this ancient wisdom help others or me? In the process of educating myself about the mission and vision of Swamahiman, I became aware – a life of self-enquiry is private but it also means a selfless service to all. Swamahiman has offered me the purest and the most authentic platform to exercise the opportunity to serve my fellow citizens of this earth. Participation in Swamahiman projects and services has created a way of life that is mindful and fully integrated with all aspects of my daily existence and how I connect with the community around me. Harmony, Balance and Mindfulness – are the three key terms that come into my mind when participating in various service projects related to Swamahiman mission and vision. Harmony with our environment, mindfulness of all the life and resources around us (being good stewards of our planet and the environment) and balance of life while promoting human excellence based upon ancient wisdom. I wish everyone took time to educate oneself and to realize the unique mission and vision of the Swamahiman and how it is being executed so transparently and with highest of ethics. In my heart, I believe mission and vision of Swamahiman is rather unique and rare.

Anyone in search of meaningful and fulfilling life with harmony, balance and mindful existence should avail the opportunity to visit the Self Enquiry Life Fellowship website to educate and experience themselves regarding the Organization through their own self-enquiry. I am very grateful I did.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship operates with the highest standards of any organization to which I have been exposed, non-profit or otherwise. The volunteers and staff strive for excellence in every task. Publications and events achieve an impeccable quality that exceeds many professional, for-profit products. The opportunity to serve with this organization is a rare blessing. I found it entirely transformative, inspiring me to evolve into my highest possible self.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship Headed by His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda a Himalayan monk who is adept in teachings of Vedanta, Yoga Samkhya and Tantra philosophy.

The Mission of Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is to establish a legacy in United State of America for preservation and dissemination of precious stream of indigenous knowledge of ancient Sanskrit based heritage specially the spiritual heritage of ancient Vedic order , research of sacred Sanskrit scriptures , teaching of Himalayan Yoga Meditation including cardinal Vedic philosophies. This organization also works on interpretation, translation and publication of rare Sanskrit manuscripts that are not yet published. In efforts to preserve our Vedic heritage the organization is making progress in reviving of Sanskrit oral tradition and intonation techniques those are more than 5000 years old.

I consider myself to be very lucky to be associated with this organization with a Himalayan monk as my Guru. This is a place for true seeker.

Through out my adult life I have come in contact with many nonprofit organizations that I felt were based on honorable platforms, but never have I been so inspired to be involved as I am with Self Enquiry Life Fellowship. This organization operates with the highest integrity I have ever seen. In the time that I have been involved I have watched my life, as well of the lives of several others, be transformed completely. I cannot begin to express the depth of my gratitude for the honor of taking part in such a virtuous mission. Self Enquiry Life Fellowship and it's selfless founder Swami Vidyadhishananda are serving humanity in the highest way.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship, aka Swamahiman, is by far the most professional, sustainable, exquisitely conceptualized, dedicated, and wholesome organization I have been blessed to encounter in over 15 years of active volunteering around the world. Our nonprofit is closely guided by a council of Vedic Himalayan monks whose unbroken lineage of thousands of years has been preserving and keeping alive the ancient Sanskrit-based indigenous knowledge. With the mission of sharing this knowledge in the west, our head monk is currently based in California, guiding the focus of our work, as well as teaching by example to become service providers par excellence. In alignment with the ancient scriptural wisdom, integrity is inherent in all facets of Swamahiman's activities, and the impact of services offered exemplifies a rare purity of intention and implementation.

As volunteers, we come to know the joy of participation and learn mindfulness in action as we imbibe practical wisdom relevant to our day to day realities. By participating as a volunteer, my own life is directly embellished, and I am humbled to experience increasing compassion and empowerment. Additionally, I know that my time and energy are being invested both in serving my community today and towards persevering as a uniquely valuable resource for generations to come.

If you are looking to participate in a noble platform, perhaps as a volunteer, or by donating financial support or other resources, or even by availing of our rich and seemingly unending knowledge base, you have found a jewel in Self Enquiry Life Fellowship.

Having volunteered at Swamahiman, I have been privileged to experience and learn the functioning of a nonprofit in accordance with the highest standards of Sanskrit scriptures. The entire paradigm of Swamahiman is based on the scriptural guidance, which is abided to very carefully even in most difficult situations. There is highest level of transparency in the functioning of the organization, without compromises and concessions! The projects undertaken by the nonprofit are carefully and thoughtfully chosen to further its mission and vision. Each project is beautifully executed with tireless efforts of our head Monk, the staff, and volunteers. It is a joy to see beautiful results of everyone’s efforts in the form of CDs and DVDs of Vedic teachings and Vedic music; archives of rare Vedic arts; and spiritual congregations and retreats! Being part of Swamahiman has changed the path of my life. It has brought so much meaning and joy to the journey that we have to go through after coming on this planet!

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship (SELF) defines how the nonprofit organization should be. Their objectives, message, teachings, projects are to uplift human experience. My association with the organization taught me the most profound teachings which benefits me every day if not every minute. SELF taught me actions of commission and omission, in other words what to do and what not to do.

The Autobiography of a Yogi, book has impressed every reader of it; however, it helped my incorporate the message of book in my life. It would be fair and truthful for me to say that without SELF I would not have known how to even get started.

I not only wish, but pray for more individuals to benefit from SELF.

Positive, uplifting, and inspiring has been my experience in this highly enlightened, incredibly well designed and developed organization. I am most inspired by its integrity and transparency. The level of fairness developed through its principal tenets are elegantly and enthusiastically implemented.

This is the organization i rate higher than any I have encountered, ever.

My association with Swamahiman and His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda has been a very positive one ever since I met him about 6 years back. Not only has Swami blessed myself and my extended family in many ways, but also I have learned so much about our spiritual tradition and how to live in the world from him. His enthusiasm for earth-friendly living is most inspirational, as is his love for the Classical Arts, literature and spiritual texts. I hope many more people will get to know about this wonderful organization.

As a non profit administrator and grant writer I would like to say that I have been very impressed with how Swamahiman Fellowship handles its organization and support for volunteers and staff.

They take profoundly great care of everyone - being especially careful not only to feed and teach and utilize organization - but they are also diligent about their compliance and tracking of participants, projects, budgets and goals. The tender care the Swami shows all his students also instigates an intense loyalty and great respect - which is then reflected back to those who help in the form of loving kindness and effective support communication.

I have known His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda since 2006 and ever since I met Him the first time, I have felt that this was a meeting that could not be described with normal human terms. The changes that this has made on my life is beyond anything I have ever experienced or even dreamed of. And this meeting has even had very positive effects on my family, my friends and people around me. I deeply wish that every yearning soul will be connected to this authentic, beautiful and pure organization.

Words are not adequate to express my life changing experiences in the spiritual journey initiated by Swamiji, my Gurudev, which began in January 2000.
From the bottom of my heart I express my gratitude to my Gurudev. For sure anyone who comes under the shelter of Swamiji will share similar views. Such rare and immense is His Holiness teachings which entails the path of Knowledge and Devotion.
I consider myself to have done a lot of 'sukruti' to have Swamiji as my spiritual master, my Gurudev, and I thank the Lord for giving me this rare opportunity and I pray for the same, again and again and to be able to serve better.

Jaya Gurudev.

With Much Humbleness,
Hari Om,
Deepa Amar.

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is one of very rare non-profit organizations where we learn conscious living & ancient Vedic heritage. Our organization preserves & promotes Vedic literatures which are composed in the ancient & mother of all languages Sanskrit.
My acquaintance with His Holiness & the organization goes long back. I have got many privileges to travel with Swami. I have seen him closely making a difference in people’s life, which is beyond explanation through words. I bow to Swami ji. His fatherly guidance changed my life in a big way and gave me a true understanding of life. Pure Love.
Self Enquiry Life Fellowship offers services for devotees all over the world. Through retreats, yagnas, & lectures etc. are some of the powerful messages given & shared for the benefit of the mass & environment.

It is a rare opportunity.

Our non profit is one of a kind organisation which preserves & promotes original indic
vedic thought, smoothly bringing continuity over long periods of time.This promotes
ancient indigenous vedic arts, music,dance forms,archival vintage temple treasures
preventing being devoured by time.Simply listening to the ancient, authentic vedic chanting
will easily put one into deep meditation !

In the middle of 2009 my family doctor and her husband invited us to a public program in the India House, Houston where Swami Vidydhishananda Giri was the speaker. My wife and I attended the discourse of Swamiji and we were thrilled to listen to his high spiritual talk. His presentation in english was extra ordinary. His soothing voice and depth of knowledge of Sanskrit language and the Vedantic philosophy were par excellence. Since 1972 in the USA I have attended lectures of Swamis and spiritual leaders of various organizations. I can say without any doubt that Swami Vidyadhishananda is on the top.

We started attending Swamiji's Fellowships in private houses of his devotees. We got a chance to sit in private after one talk and I said "Swamij, I am looking for a Guru for so many years but I did not find anyone so far...." He stopped me and said, "You don't look for a Guru, Guru looks for you." I asked him immediately, "Would you accept us as your disciples". Without hesitation he said 'yes'. He asked us to come the next day for our evaluation. He talked to me and my wife separately and asked us to come for Initiation. We were thrilled to learn that we are accepted by a Himalayan Monk to be his diciples. Swamiji initiated us in Kriyamantra, in the tradition of the lineage of Mahaavatar Babaji or Trayambaknath.

We know our life was totally changed after we took initiation from Swamiji. I started working with the non profit organization - Swamahiman, as a volunteer. Swamiji is the President of the non profit organization. Since I was 10 year old I have worked with non profit organizations but Swamahiman comes on the top. Swamiji formulated the Swamahiman based on the tenets of Atharva Ved. The method of voluntary work is par excellence. Seva is the central theme of the organization. We don't say "Can I help you?", we are trained by Swamiji to say "How can I be of help to you?". To serve is our duty.

Swamiji is very particular for the preservation of environment. He insists on not to use plastic cups and dishes. He is a very talented musician. His recitation of Sanskrit sholaks is very soothing and uplifting. He is very particular about the correct pronounciation of every word in the shloka.

Swamiji is very caring for his devotees. My wife had back surgery and then she got infection. Swamiji told me to take her to one Ayurvedic Hospital in Tamilnadu, India. He gave us complete details of the hospital and the doctor. We went to India and she was almost cured of her back aches and Pakinson. Even when we were in hospital and we returned to USA, Swamiji will call and inquire about how she is doing.

I started working with Swamahiman as a volunteer. Swamiji asked me to attend the Foundtion Day of Swamahiman in September 2013. He asked me to take responsibility of Member of the Board of Directors from Houston area. I am so happy to work with Swamiji as I am exposed to the great traditions of Vedanta and the glorious history of India.

The Swamahiman is doing outsatnding work of preservation and promotion of the Sanskrit language and the Vedic traditions which are very essential for the mankind to preserve the values of humanity and uplifting the humanity to Divinity.

This non-profit organization is of exceptional caliber in its mission to disseminate Sanskritic philosophies and teachings in their purest forms to the West. The president monk, Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri, is adored and loved by thousands of devotees all over the world. All donations to this foundation are used only towards the benefit of global society and future generations. We feel good every time we are able to make any contribution to Swamahiman. The CDs/DVDs/publications from Swamahiman are highly recommended!

Swamahiman is a unique non profit organization that upholds the esoteric teachings from the Himalayas and is serving as a pillar preserving and disseminating Vedic wisdom and Knowledge in the West.

The following are few of the reasons that inspired me to volunteer at this non profit organization.

The workshops and meditation retreats offered were helpful in understanding the many ways of living in harmony with nature that include but are not limited to preferring sustainable and indigenous farming or organic foods to genetically modified foods and conventional types , the need for composting and ways of doing it ensuring optimal utilization of natural resources. Hidden health hazards from the usage of Styrofoam, plastic, microwaves, Teflon,household cleaners and so on and alternatives to be used. Teachings of a range of rare pranayama techniques and yogic postures and a beginners meditation procedure that complement all of the above mentioned paradigms helped promote a healthy, mindful and wholesome living in the midst of the stresses of the modern lifestyle.

The audio CD’s and DVD’s that are being released are exquisite and the Sanskrit scriptural teachings based on Vedas are exemplary and explained to be easily understood. But when replayed the teachings seem to be interwoven with layers of knowledge that always present a new dimension to ruminate upon.

The Fellowships that are being offered by the non-profit where the Head pontiff, Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri ,a Vedic monk from the Himalayas disseminates rare and esoteric knowledge is a retreat in itself. The fellowships serve as a platform to keep us connected to our roots and rejuvenate our quest for spiritual enquiry.

Vedic rituals that invoke a sense of well being and harmonious balance that are conducted for the greater good of the society is one of the many services Swamahiman offers as a giving back to the community.

Swamahiman,a non profit organization under the guidance of a realized master stands as a genuine platform for ancient vedic knowledge, esoteric practices of vedic antiquity that promote well being , a source of answers for spiritual quest and there by a solution for many of the present day problems.

life changing experience words will not justify even how it changed my life

I came into acquaintance with Swami Vidyadishanand Giri in the year 2010. Meeting Swami opened up
all my submerged feelings about sprituality and yearning. Swami had a busy schedule so me and my wife gathered courage and asked Swami that if he could come visit our house for just 5 minutes we would consider it a great blessing. Instead Swami laughingly said "So you want me only for 5 minutes?". That revealed Swami's sense of humor and jovial nature. Since then we participated in various spiritual fellowships and events.

There is something very special about Swami. He is extremely and deeply knowledgable
with first hand practical experience of every aspect of Yoga and spirituality. Everytime you participate in any event or fellowship you get submerged into the deep ocean of spiritual bliss and come out saturated with profound teachings and blessings.

Swami transfers teachings at the soul level and most of them I speak to concurs that the discourse answered exactly the questions or doubts they had in mind before arriving at the event.

Swami has deep knowledge about Vedas and other Indian philosophies such as Vedanta, Sankhya and Tantra. He is part of an authentic and unbroken Kriya yoga lineage dating back to Trayambak Nath (Mahaavtar Babaji), Lahiri Mahashay, Sri Yukteshwarji, Paramhansa Yogananda and Paramhansa Hariharananda.

Swamahiman (Self Enquiry Life Fellowship) is a very noble platform and has a very strong foundation based on spirituality. It is structured in the most authentic and pure vedantic standard. It is absolutely a transparent organization with roots seated deeply into spirituality. One of the main purpose of this organization "as I understand" is to spread spirituality with a grass roots movement.

Swamahiman is striving diligently to bring ancient Vedic teachings to this modern world so that we and our future generation can comprehend the teachings in an easy to understand method. It is really a great honor and blessing to have such a noble Himalayan Monk in our presence. Swamahiman is a pure non-profit platform with a great cause and I sincerely pray and support so that it can
reach to all the yearning spiritual souls out there.