About the Ashram

Sadhana Kendra Ashram was founded by the great realized sage, Param Pujya Chandra Swamiji Udasin (Gurudev), in 1990 as a place for sincere seekers of Truth to practice spiritual sadhana and also as a centre for serving society, particularly the poor and needy. It is run by Seekers Trust, a spiritual and charitable organization founded by Gurudev in 1970. Situated on the bank of the holy Yamuna River and surrounded by the Himalayan foothills, the ashram provides a serene and supportive environment for seekers of all faiths to engage themselves in spiritual practice.

Daily and regular practice of meditation is the main spiritual activity of the ashram and forms the basis of the daily schedule. Four meditation sessions are held each day throughout the year in the common meditation hall. Strict attendance at all four daily meditation sessions is mandatory for everyone visiting the ashram.

Since its inception, Gurudev has been the moving spirit behind all the activities of the ashram, both spiritual and charitable. On 9th March, 2024, Gurudev took Mahasamadhi at the age of 94. Despite his physical absence, his divine presence pervades the ashram and the daily routine continues as before, led by Gurudev's foremost disciple, Pujya Swami Prem Vivekanandji, who lived at Gurudev's holy feet for more than 35 years. Gurudev consecrated Pujya Swamiji as his official successor in 2021 in a Tilak & Chadar ceremony. Pujya Swamiji attends the meditation sessions with devotees and answers spiritual questions in Hindi & English in accordance with Gurudev's teachings during the daily satsang from 11:45 am - 12:45 pm.

Along with meditation, prayer and satsang, seva (selfless service in the name of God) is also an important part of the ashram routine. Gurudev always emphasized the importance of integral sadhana, in which the energy of action, emotion and knowledge are all sublimated and directed towards the Divine. Therefore, as part of their spiritual practice, seekers staying in the ashram also participate in the daily upkeep of the ashram in various ways, such as cleaning, gardening, chopping vegetables, etc. The ashram also serves the local population in many ways, through its charitable school and dispensary, and through other various means described in our Seva Activities.

Thousands of devotees visit the ashram each year from different parts of India and abroad. All the ashram’s spiritual and charitable activities are funded solely by the loving offerings of devotees.