Anantha Swamy

Sri Anantha Maharaj 

Great Saint Sri Ananth Maharah hails from Bangalore born on the day of Anatha Chaturdashi and  is the loving son of Swakula tribe parents Mr.Eswarappa  and Mrs.Rudrabai. After marriage Sri Ananth Maharah renounced the worldy affairs and steppedout of the house  towards the goal of peace by chanting the magic words of  Ramakrishna  Hari .He is in ardent devotee of Lord Vittala. Sri Maharaj travelled towards Pandari by praying Vittala. 

SRI ANANTHA MAHARAJ

He established himself for almost 18 years. He started the “Pandari Varakari” culture  and conducted “Bhagavat Sapthah”, devotional songs, religious discourses, Dhindibhajans, etc to prmote the bhakti awareness among the people. He expected, not money, but -  people to drop their bad habits in his arms and  adopt good  habits from him thru “harimukhemhana”. He expected people to forgett “ I  and mine “ feelings, To do the duties as God’s work. To share the miseries of others  and to take the lead in wiping the tears of pain in people’s feelings.  

During the spread of epidemic plague disease, Ananth Maharaj  personally  nursed and fed many patients. He took care of them like his children, and believed that serving humankind  is God’s work. 

Ananth  Maharaj used to walk to Pandarapur every year creating an positive awareness about his determination. He was a “miracle” yogi and never used to display in public , but used his powers only if required. Even today his sincere followers depending on his bhakti are protected by his divine power. His close and experienced associates  will agree to the above statement.

 He was a power house of Atmagnana, his preachings were followed diligently by the people, which reallyl complete the purpose of his avatar.

One of the intellect persons like Mr. K.A. Krishna  Iyer  described the Maharaj as “Parabramha”           

Ananth Maharah was a pious and simple man ,never expected any financial considerations. He refused the offer made by his bhaktas for construction of Ashram.

Sri Ananth Maharah reached the abode of god during 1901 (Year – Purvanama,Pushya Shuddha Saptami- Thursday), In the event of Maharaj  journey to god’s abode, a divine incident took place- Sri Siddaruda Swaiji in Hubli who was performing his pooja and was offering  arati to god, suddenly  informed the bhaktas around him that Sri Ananth Maharah soul is flying towards  KAILAS – then he said OM NAMA SHIVAYA, After this Siddaruda Swamy eyes was  in tears. He then left  for meditation. 

Sri Ananth Maharaja’s life passed very calmly without any pomp and splendour.

Ananth Ashrama in Gandhinagar today is the palce where Sri Ananth Maharah did his Tapas  for the well being of mankind.

A birds eye view of the activities &development of Sri Anantha ashram

 Anantha ashrama was established 85 years ago at  Gandhinagar  in Bangalore

SriAnantha swami of  the ashram had  a universal love and kind approach towards mankind .To quote an example, during the epidemics spread of plague in Bangalore people use to flee away out of distress. He brought many patients to his place and nursed them & most of the people could survive due to his care.. 

SriAnantha Maharaja never expected any monetary assistance from anybody but led a simple life.He was contented with a small piece of cloth tied around him. Many devotees came forward to build an ashram but he refused. After completion of swamiji’s worldly affairs he was laid to rest at a place where he has performed his tapas. 

The above incident took place in the holy year 1901,which is named as Pushya Shudda saptami(Thursday),and the  place is named as Anathashrama.At the first instance four rooms consisting of garbha gruha and the upanyas mandir  were constructed. No approach roads were there to visit ashram , some of the devotees helped in constructing  road from SC road  to ashram .Since it is one of the oldest ashram, many devotees ,sadhus ,had the opportunity to stay in ashram.

SRI HARAHARANANDAN SWAMY

Sri Haraharanandan Swamy is a  mirror of Sri Ananthaswamy’s life, Subsequently he adored the supreme  peetam of Ananthaashrama. He diverted the attention of all devotees towards hari sankirtans .During his period the ashram developed to a great extent as desired by Sri Ananthamaharaj. New buildings were constructed and the devotees and visitors for ashram increased in many folds, Dhana  and dharma was  conducted regularly. 

The followers of Mahatma Gandhi along with Kasturiba ji visited the ashram and met the swamy, she was very pleased about the activities and blessed him. 

In Mysore a new ashram was established in Jayalakshmipuram under the guidance of Sri Haraharnanada Swamy. The fame of Ananathashrama spread all over India in a short time.

Ashram’s activities are as follows:

Early morning at 7.00 pm – Guru slokas, Guru peeta puja ,Geetha recitation

Evening programme at 5.00 pm – Bhajan, Devotional satsang and pooja.

On all days of Ekadashi – Panchanmrita abhishekam, Special Poojas and mahamangalarati , distribution of prasadam is undertaken in the ashram. 

During the birthday of Anantha maharaj, on Ananthapadmanabha chaturdashi Special Poojas are performed  and poor people are fed with rice.

ANANTHA ASHRAMA - BANGALORE

On Vyasapoornima , it is the rememberance day of Maharaj Gnaneswar.  Geetha jayanthi is performed, Special pooja and  prasadam is distributed.

Every year on pushya masa from padyami to saptami  Sri Ananthmaharaj Aradhana is conducted. On this occasion continuos Bhajans, Group recitation of Geeta and Sant Gnaneswar discourse , Harikatha, Music and feeding to Poor people is conducted.From Chaitra bahula chaturthi till shasthi Sri Sri Hariharananda Bharati Swamy Aradhana is performed .

To spread religious and divine awareness every day in the evening apart from The religious discourse, many learned people divine speech is organized during Chaturmas month. Devotional and religious books is given for reading to bhaktas.  

Children are also taught the Geetha recitation. For deserving bhaktas  all arrangements, and conducive atmosphere is created for  their stay in the ashram. All sadhus who are visiting us and the sadhus in the ashram  upto 10 Nos , arrangements has been made for food & stay everyday. 

Approximately for 8 nos  students from poor family has been given free stay in ashram.

Above steps are few of the activities undertaken by ashram. 

Several development activities are yet to be completed . For all these noble work, we have the blessings of  Sri Anathamaharaj and inspiration from Sri Harahara nanda Swamy, Proper guidance from Sri Ganeshananda Maharaj, and the noble efforts of the Ashram working volounteers , Above all we need the help of all Bhaktas for Serving the mankind. 

May the name and fame of Sri Ananthamaharaj spread everywhere and let his

Anantha swaroopam lie deep in our heat.