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Leading the Apex Body of Hinduism: Akhadas

Reviver

If at all an amorphous living group of Sampradayas can be said to have a structure, that structure in Hinduism comes in the form of the Akhadas or Apex bodies of Hinduism. These bodies constitute a loosely knit federal structure that was created by Adi Shankara in the 8th Century AD – one of the more recent incarnations – to give stability to Hinduism. The Akhadas were ascetic warriors who for the longest period in the history of the country protected Hinduism from the invaders from the west. The 13 Akhadas of today are headed by a committee called the Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad.


Sri Narendra Giri Maharaj with HDH Nithyananda Paramashivam in 2015

The head of this organization, Sri Narendra Giri Maharaj, in the recent Kumbh Mela praised Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam as the backbone of Hinduism and as Bhagwan – the highest honor in Hinduism. In his talk during the Kumbh Mela in 2015 at Nasik Mahant Sri Narendra Giri Ji said:

“One week before India news, IBN7 and other news channels came to me and asked about Swamiji. I said to them that Swamiji is the backbone of Sanatan Hindu Dharma. We went to Swamiji’s room now and they brought two children there. Their eyes were blindfolded and when I gave them my Visiting Card and mobile they were clearly able to read everything.

I was initially surprised but later Swamiji explained that when Mahabharata was fought, Sanjaya was sitting at a remote location and was able to see everything happening on the war field. Same way even we can see things which are far off. Swamiji has entered the inner space of these kids through the power of his penance and awakened their third eye. Our scriptures say that Bhagwan Shankar had a third eye, all this is not fraud. When a person has the power of penance then he can do anything. So I believe that Swamiji has such a power of penance through which he can teach anyone this science. Even I will be sending 11 of my students, who will learn from Swamiji. I welcome such great Swami and congratulate him for this breakthrough.

Today, after seeing the sadhna, tenacity and strength of respected Nithyananda Swamiji, I truly felt that I have arrived at the Ashram of some divine being.
I am the head of 13 akhadas, but today I am so happy to be with such a great Saint – Paramahamsa Nithyananda! When the media came and asked me, I said, “Swamiji is the backbone of Hinduism!” The media people asked me, “You have made such a huge statement! How are you able to say that Paramahamsa Nithyananda is the backbone of Hinduism?” I said, Paramahamsa Nithyananda Swami has not only done the work of Hinduism here, but he has taken the respect and honor of Hinduism all over the world. A human being cannot go forward or achieve big things in his life without tests and without hard work. Swamiji was put under so many attacks, but still he is untouched and is established in enlightenment. One day Paramahamsa Nithyananda is going to be the Guru for the whole world!



~ Sri Narendra Giri Maharaj


Many leaders of multiple Akhadas have openly acknowledged and extolled the divinity and matchless contribution of His Divine Holiness Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam.

In the Kumbh Mela at Triambakeshwar near Nasik, Sri Ravindrapuri Maharaj, Sri Panchayati Akhada Mahanirvani, was pleasantly surprised at the expression of divinity of His Divine Holiness expressing as the amazing manifestation of spiritual powers by the students of his traditional school Nithyananda Gurukul.

Vaicharik Mahasabha, the think tank discussion at the Kumbh Mela in Ujjain in 2016:

His Divine Holiness also substantiated the confidence reposed in him as the leader of Hinduism as expressed succinctly in his address at the Vaicharik Mahasabha, the think tank discussion at the Kumbh Mela in Ujjain in 2016 sharing his vision for Hinduism:

“I offer my humble respects to all the saints on the stage and prominent people, Honourable chief minister of Madhya Pradesh and i offer my humble respects to all of you for being here. As i understood the program is about connecting various thought currents. Kumbh Mela is all about connecting various thought currents, sharing various thought currents. So the 3 minutes time I’ll try to present only one thought current on which our whole sangha is working. Trying to bring spiritual legitimacy to Sanatana Hindu Dharma by working in these 3 lines. First line we are working is developing the right inner-image for the hindus all over the world. Only by making the yogic sciences, vedic sciences as an experience drinking the divine nectar of Upanishads, living the Agamas, seeing the experience and powers manifesting in our lives we will build the right inner image. This is the time we put in lot of effort, energy, intelligence to do research on making our yogic vedic sciences more as a reality than just a theory. Only by making them as a reality in personal life we will build the right inner image. Otherwise the strength of co-existence should not be seen as our weakness. I am seeing internationally at many places when we are trying to stretch our hand when we are trying to build friendliness, we are misconstrued as weak. Only if we drink the nectar of Upanishads and strengthen our life by powers of yogic tradition we are going to build the right inner image and right outer image (the way we present ourselves to the world). All over the world there is great Hindu-phobia. Working to remove the Hindu-phobia, making people understand the concepts truths, lifestyle, without diluting them, without diluting them, trying to make people understand and we need to put lot of effort as sadhus, sants, organizations, Hindu organizations, we need to put lot of effort on presenting responsibility for others’ image (what others perceive about us). Hindu-phobia can be removed only by creating a proper Hinduism-lite, the theology-lite by putting the yoga, kirtan, all these easily digestible truths in the front. Maybe it is time all of us share notes, share thought currents, to build the right inner-image, the way we hold ourselves, the right outer image (the way we present ourselves to the world) and taking responsibility for the way humanity holds us or expects from us, that is the best way we will contribute. This is the thought current in the line which our whole sangha is working This is the only thought current i wanted to present in these 3 minutes. Thank you for being here and listening.”



~ His Divine Holiness Nithyananda Paramashivam

Royal History & Lineage

Reviver

As the world moves increasingly towards the separation of spirituality and culture from politics, political decisions are increasingly becoming inhuman. Any decision made from the space of lack of Oneness will always propagate the problem even further, and not lead to a solution.

For time immemorial, in the Vedic civilization, in ancient India enlightened masters were the state heads. They were called “Raja Rishi” (Regal Seers) and they were given the highest seat in the court because only they have the capacity to make decisions based on Oneness, without fear or greed as a motivating factor. The only motivating factor for the enlightened masters was enlightenment for all, so all socio-political decision were based only on making humans experience the highest consciousness and reach their highest potential.

The ancient south Indian kingdom called Pandyas with Madurai as its capital, was one of the most culturally and spiritually advanced civilizations. It always considered its spiritual head as it political, economical and cultural head. The political rule (Arasatchi) could not be separated from the economic rule (Porulaatchi), and neither of these can be separated from the core principles of the land. The Pandyas considered Kamika Agama (scriptures on the science of living an enlightened life) written by Paramashiva (who is the original author of Yoga) as the core spiritual guide for the people and the kingdom. Thus, the political understanding of the people and the nation could only be made with someone who was a master of the Kamika Agama, who understood its principles deeply.

Madurai Aadheenam Guru Maha Sannidhaanam has always been considered as the incarnation of Paramashiva. His Divine Holiness 293rd Guru Maha Sannidhaanam Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam is the 293rd successor of Paramashiva on this earth. As an Avatar of Paramashiva, he exists in the same space of Paramashiva and reveals the Agamas from the original space that created it. He is able to reveal the deep truths from the Agamas relevant to every new situation – as the world changes, He reveals new truths which continue to be relevant to this world.

The Madurai Aadheenam Guru Maha Sannidhaanam was also the default political Head of State of the Pandya Kingdom, which used to be a Hindu Monarchy. Even in its original “Document of Incorporation”, the appointment of the Guru Maha Sannidhaanam is referred to as “Pandiya niyamana murai” or the “Pandya Coronation Procedure” (Figure 1). The next Guru Maha Sannidhaanam is coronated with a ruling staff and a crown and is given the right to conduct all administration “sakala nirvagankalyum vagikkirathu” (refer to the second red box in Figure 1).

Figure 1. Madurai Aadheenam document of incorporation showing that the coronation of the next Guru Maha Sannidhaanam is referred as “Pandya Coronation Procedure”


The Story of Meenakshi & Sundareshwara

One of the most famous spiritual head / rulers of Pandya kingdom is Queen Meenakshi, who is the incarnation of Devi Parashakti, the consort of Paramashiva. According to the legend, Pandya king named Malayadwaja Pandya and his wife Kanchanamalai performed a yajna (sacred fire ritual) seeking a son for succession. Instead a daughter is born who is already 3 years old and has three breasts. Paramashiva intervenes and says that the parents should treat her like a son, and when she meets her husband, she will lose the third breast. They follow the advice. The girl grows up, the king crowns her as the successor and when she meets Shiva, his words come true, she takes her true form of Meenakshi [1]. According to some scholars, this may reflect the matrilineal traditions in South India and the regional belief that “penultimate [spiritual] powers rest with the women”, gods listen to their spouse, and that the fate of kingdoms rest with the women [1]. But another hidden aspect of this story is the fact that the spiritual and royal heads were often the same.

Both Meenakshi and her consort Sundareshwara (the incarnation of Paramashiva) are coronated as both the spiritual heads of Madurai Aadheenam and King/Queen of Pandya Kingdom. He rules for 8 months in a year, and she rules for 4. This practice was revived again during Thiru Gnanasambandar’s reign in Madurai when he revived Madurai Aadheenam and served as the spiritual head of the Aadheenam as well as the Raja Rishi – the royal saint Head of State.


British Government Recognition of Madurai Guru Maha Sannidhaanam as Heads of State

There are many examples in recent history where the Madurai Aadheenam was considered as a State, and the Guru Maha Sannidhaanam was considered as a Head of State.


Treatment as the Reigning Monarch

The Regency Acts are Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom passed at various times, to provide a regent in the event of the reigning monarch being incapacitated or a minor (under the age of 18). Prior to 1937, Regency Acts were passed only when necessary to deal with a specific situation. A regent is a person appointed to govern a state because the monarch is a minor, is absent or is incapacitated.

When 289th Pontiff of Madurai Adheenam left his body in 1904, His successor was only 11 years old. The British Empire, who were the rules of India at this time, invoked the Regency Act, normally used for Kings, in this situation. At the time of British rule, the age when a child became a major was 12. So, 1904 the British invoked the Regency Act to take the 11 year-old pontiff under their protection. Then, in 1905, when the child turned 12 and became a major, His coronation was performed by the District Judge of the Government, and the kingdom of Madurai was handed back to the Pontiff. This story is narrated in Figure 2 in an extract from the book on Madurai history.

Figure 2. The extract from Madurai Aadheenam History showing that the British Government applied the Regency Act to the 290th Guru Maha Sannidhaanam, proving that the British Government treated Guru Maha Sannidhaanam as Head of State


This clearly proves that British Empire respected the Pontiff of Madurai Adheenam as reigning monarch of the Pandya Kingdom.


Immunity as the Head of State

Typically, people who are Heads of State are granted what is called a “functional immunity”. For example, the Queen of Britain, the President of the United States and other world leaders are immune from prosecution when they are in office.

One such recognition was given by the British Government to the Guru Maha Sannidhaanam of Madurai Aadheenam. According to the Judicial Department Proceedings of Madras Government, in Order dated 15th September 1880, No. 2240, it says “Under Section 641 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the Governor-in-Council is pleased to exempt Saiva Samayachariar Tirugnana Sambanda Pandara Sannadhi Avergal, the Saiva High Priest of Madura from personal appearance in the Courts of the Presidency”. This is signed by G. Stokes for Chief Secretary (see Figure 3).
This shows that head of the Madurai Aadheenam is also recognized as the head of the State and is not subject to prosecution, or appearance in front of a court.

Figure 3. Government order in 1880 exempting the Madurai Guru Maha Sannidhaanam from personal appearance in the Courts


Honor as Head of State

Rao Bahadur, abbreviated R.B., was a title of honor bestowed during British rule in India mainly to Head of States (Kings, Governor). Translated, Rao means “prince”, and Bahadur means “brave” or “most honorable”.

Some of the Key Rules/ Politicians who received this title are:

  • Kurma Venkata Reddy Naidu served as the Chief Minister of Madras Presidency
  • A. Veeriya Vandayar, Zamindar of Poondi estate
  • Dinkarrao Yashwantrao Rajurkar (Descendant of Jahagirdar & Ruling family of Rajura)


The picture (Figure 4) shows Rao Bahadur title, which is conferred only to Rulers of the Kingdom, being conferred to 289th Pontiff of Madurai Aadheenam thereby confirming the fact that Pontiffs of Madurai Aadheenam were respected, treated and revered as Rulers of the Kingdom of Madurai even during British Rule.

Figure 4. Rao Bahadur title, which is conferred only to Rulers of the Kingdom, being conferred to 289th Pontiff of Madurai Aadheenam


Protection and Immunity as a Traveling Head of State

The British also accorded the head of Madurai Aadheenam protection equivalent to a Head of State while traveling to other states and back. This is shown in Figure 5 in an extract of ruling in 1827 granted by R. Peter, the Magistrate. This clearly states that while the head of Madurai Aadheenam travels to Salem and Coimbatore he is accorded complete protection.

Hence, there is no question that for the entirety of history – from Meenakshi’s rule to the British government – governments held and treated the Madurai Aadheenam as the Head of State, and granted him/her all the status, rights, immunity, honor and protection as a Head of State.

Figure 5. British government offering the head of Madurai Aadheenam immunity and protection as a Head of State while traveling.


References

  1. Harman, William P. (1992), The sacred marriage of a Hindu goddess, Delhi: Indiana University Press, ISBN 978-1-59884-655-3.
  2. “Madurai Aadheena Varalaru” (History of Madurai Aadheenam) in Tamil, Published by Madurai Aadheenam Publications, May 11, 2007.
  3. Kinsley, David (1998), Hindu Goddesses: Visions of the Divine Feminine in the Hindu Religious Tradition, Delhi: The Regents of the University of California, ISBN 81-208-0394-9
  4. Registration Document for Madurai Aadheenam with HR&CE.
  5. Regency Acts: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regency_Acts

Vision & Mission

About KAILASA

The Vedic tradition that has stood for over 10,000 years as an enlightened civilization, has been a global beacon of spiritual and timeless wisdom, technology and culture. The ancient Hindu civilization of India produced more than 40% of the world’s GDP. Advances in mathematics (e.g. Indian addition of the digit ‘0’ revolutionized mathematics, advanced concepts such as the Pythagorean theorem was already known), astronomy (they knew that the earth revolved around the sun, and had developed advanced sidereal charts), science, architecture and construction (e.g. the flush toilet and complex sewage system was developed), medicine (the scientist Sushruta had developed cataract and plastic surgery, advances in Ayurveda and Siddha medicine) are just a few examples of the scientific and economic revolution unleashed by the enlightened civilization.
Such advances were possible primarily due to the science of enlightenment (also known as Yoga) which formed the basis of the civilization. Arising from deep knowledge of body, mind and nature, Yoga was the science of uniting humans with the divine potential inherent within them (also called Advaita or Oneness) which led to extraordinary achievements.

About KAILASA

KAILASA is the Revival of the Ancient Enlightened Hindu Civilizational Nation which is being revived by displaced Hindus from around the world. Unlike any other modern nation, the United States of Kailasa (USK) provides a base for the revival, preservation and central administration of Hinduism, similar to the Vatican, which serves as a central administration hub for the Roman Catholic Church.

Our Vision

KAILASA is an apolitical Nation whose vision is enlightened living on all humanity. Towards this goal, it is dedicated to the preservation, restoration and revival of an enlightened culture and civilization based on authentic Hinduism that was once practiced freely in over 56 nations across the continent from Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Burma, Sri Lanka, all the way to Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia and Indonesia, but is now facing extinction due to persecution over a millennium. As a nation, KAILASA is peaceful, sovereign, service-oriented and represents an ideology, rather than a territory. It is rooted in the fundamental principle of Advaita or Oneness – the idea that all beings can live in peace and harmony, and that all human beings are equal and divine, and can reach their highest potential irrespective of their color, nationality, religion, gender or race.

 

 

Hinduism was the governing principle in fifty-six nations across the continent

KAILASA is created by a group of dispossessed people who lost the right to practice Hinduism authentically in their own countries. They found freedom to practice Hinduism, and subsequently because of that, achieve enormous success in other countries. Though the KAILASA movement is founded in the United States, and spearheaded by members of the Hindu Adi Shaivite minority community, it is created for, and offers a safe haven to all the world’s practicing, aspiring or persecuted Hindus, irrespective of race, gender, sect, caste, or creed, where they can peacefully live and express their spirituality, arts, and culture free from denigration, interference and violence. These people created KAILASA with the determination to not just preserve and protect this science and share it with the entire world, but also to share the story of persecution that is yet unknown to the world. The vision of KAILASA is the enlightenment living of all humanity, a lofty goal that can be achieved only if we function as a sovereign nation that is not under any one country, but works with all of them. Based on its principles KAILASA supports causes such as gender equality, fight against global warming, universal access to holistic education and healthcare, vegetarianism etc.

In a world ravaged by war, ecological destruction, hatred and division, KAILASA stands as a bold vision of human potential, co-existence, organic living and alignment with nature. Without the protection of political legitimacy, there is imminent danger that the great tenets, scriptures and science of creating an enlightened civilization which spanned 200 states, 1700 samasthanas (provinces) and 10,000 sampradayas (traditions) will be forever lost to humanity. As a stateless nation, it does not seek new territory but rather diplomatic recognition as the legitimate representative of the ideology of enlightened humanity. KAILASA is bringing spiritual, religious, social, cultural, historic, economic and political legitimacy to Sanatana Hindu Dharma so that it may benefit all of humanity.

 

 

Influence of Hindu art and culture was felt in lands as far east as Cambodia, Indonesia and the Philippines

Our Mission

KAILASA’s mission is to share with today’s world the practical applications of the science of enlightenment. Although through which we have made breakthroughs in 3 areas: (1) Education (2) Health (3) Development of Human Potential, which can directly benefit your country. The global followers of this science live in over 100 countries and form one of the most successful communities in the world because they practice these teachings. These followers have created KAILASA to bring that successful life and lifestyle to the world as a service. In this approach to diplomacy based service, KAILASA is similar to the Sovereign Order of Malta, a sovereign hospitalier-service nation which has diplomatic relations with 110 countries.

REVIVAL OF THE KAILASA TRADITION (KAILASA Parampara)

The vision of KAILASA is to unite all countries in serving the world with the wisdom of the science of Enlightenment, which is the mastery key in solving various problems facing the world. Towards this goal we are establishing many causes, for example:

  • Eradication of Hunger

  • Gender Equality

  • Protection of Indigenous Nations

 

 

His Divine Holiness serving food at Tiruvannamalai Aadheenam “anna dhaan” as part of the revival of the KAILASA parampara

Many such worthy causes can all benefit from an ENLIGHTENED approach to problem solving based on ONENESS (also known as ADVAITA), which differs from earlier DUALITY or DIVIDE and RULE approaches. For example, promoting gender equality by mandating quota for women, or solving the problem of violence and war by drawing political boundaries are all division based approaches. KAILASA is unique in using more ONENESS based approaches in problem solving. KAILASA aims to unite all countries in the united goal of solving the world’s problems. KAILASA the NATION is a REVIVAL of the tradition of solving all problems based on ONENESS as revealed and practiced in the tradition of KAILASA (the abode of Paramashiva).

The KAILASA Tradition was brought to Earth (Bhuloka) by Parashakti, wife of Paramashiva, who is the personification of the Divine Feminine Consciousness. Parashakti came from KAILASA (the holy abode of Paramashiva) to the holy ancient city of Kanchipuram, and established a Shiva Linga to worship Paramashiva. This location became the Ekambareshwara Temple, around which the Thondaimandala Aadheenam was established. Since it was established by Parashakti herself, in the tradition (“parampara”) of KAILASA as the seat of knowledge (“sarvajna peetha”), the Aadheenam is called KAILASA Paramparagatha Kanchi Sarvajna Peetha.

 

 

Parashakti establishing the deity of Paramashiva under a mango tree in Kanchipuram

Thousands of years later, in the year 1988, at the tender age of 10, His Divine Holiness Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam was appointed as the 233rd Pontiff (“Guru Maha Sannidhanam”) of KAILASA Paramparagatha Kanchi Sarvajna Peetha by the 232nd Guru Maha Sannidhaanam Sri Sri Tiruvalamba Desika Gnanaprakasha Swamigal. His Holiness Guru Maha Sannidhaanam Sri Sri Tiruvalamba Desika Gnanaprakasha Swamigal was also present in 2001 on April 14th at Avathipalayam when His Divine Holiness Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam established his very first non-profit organization and trust named “Ramakrishna Dhyanapeetam” as a young 22 year old, thus continuing the revival of the KAILASA Parampara.

 

 

Inauguration of the Ramakrishna Dhyanapeetam, the first non-profit trust created by His Divine Holiness Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam in 2001.

 

 

Paramashiva took the form of an infinite pillar of light to test Maha Vishnu and Sri Brahma

Parashakti, after establishing the Shiva Linga in Kanchipuram desired to merge into Paramashiva and become a part of him. Paramashiva guided her to go to Tiruvannamalai and meditate under the vanni (also translated as “fire” or “hot”) corner under a vanni tree. The vanni tree is one of the hottest trees with the ability to survive in arid environments and absorbing ground water all around it. It is also a living symbol of Paramashiva when he took the form of the infinite pillar of light in Tiruvannamalai. When Parashakti meditated under the tree she attained Oneness with Paramashiva.

 

 

Vanni or the Indian fig tree. Parashakti prayed under this sacred tree in Tiruvannamalai

In the Tiruvannamalai Aadheenam, in the South-east corner (also called the vanni corner) there sits a vanni tree, as prophesized by Paramashiva – the vanni tree under which Parashakti prayed for Oneness with Paramashiva

In this holy land of Tiruvannamalai His Divine Holiness Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam was born in 1978, an incarnation of Paramashiva, with the intention of reviving the KAILASA Parampara as KAILASA Nation. His Divine Holiness, in more ways than one, represents the KAILASA Parampara, and has revived this tradition as the Nation of KAILASA.

 

Flag and Emblem

About KAILASA

The State Flag

The triangular flag with emblem of Paramashiva and Nandi – is the State flag of the Nation of KAILASA. It is called as the Rishabha Dhvaja. This form of Paramashiva, this cosmic form with 25 heads and 50 hands is the most powerful, ultimate form as He Himself describes in Agama.

In Sanatana Hindu Dharma, the Kaavi (deep maroon) color is associated with Thyaaga (renunciation with right context) and Sanyas. It is because of the sacred Hindu Sanyas order (Hindu monk) that Sanatana Hindu Dharma is available to humanity today. Many gave their lives protecting the sacred scriptures, temples, knowledge, Gurukuls and deities. Kaavi symbolizes their sacrifice, commitment and integrity to Sanatana Hindu Dharma.

All KAILASAVASIS & Hindus all over the world are welcome to download & print the Rishabha Dhvaja, and hoist it to declare your Integrity & support for the Hindu Nation KAILASA (in accordance with your local and national laws & protocols for flag hoisting).

“Understand, wherever you put this flag, that space will intensely vibrate with Paramashiva’s breathing space. Anywhere you put this KAILASA cosmic flag, Rishabha Dhvaja, Paramashiva’s breathing space will fill it; Paramashiva’s inner space will fill it. In your office, home, cars, temples… everywhere have this KAILASA flag. This is directly approved by Paramashiva Himself. It is directly the flag of Paramashiva. Put this flag wherever you can, you will see Paramashiva’s intense breathing space, blessings, and protection is on you.”

HDH Nithyananda Paramashivam
Download the Rishabha Dhvaja Flag for Print

The Nation of KAILASA encourages all KAILASAVASIS and followers to download, print and display the Rishabha Dhvaja flag of KAILASA in numerous places to represent the Nation of KAILASA as Spiritual Ambassadors. The following is a list of places you can use the flag:

  • Temples
  • Monasteries
  • Satsang Centers
  • Nithyananda Hindu University Extended Campuses
  • Offices
  • Cars
  • Homes

Our Vision

The State Emblem

The Emblem of KAILASA is that of Paramashiva and his consort Parashakti. Paramashiva is shown in His form with 25 heads and 50 hands, with Devi Parashakti sitting on His lap. The incarnation of Paramashiva, His Divine Holiness Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam sits below Paramashiva and Parashakti. Paramashiva’s loyal and devoted disciple.

It is in this posture, with Devi sitting on His lap, that Paramashiva revealed the Agamas to Devi Parashakti, the sacred source scriptures of Sanatana Hindu Dharma which are an embodiment of the ultimate truths of life.