Breif History Of Shri Sadguru Samartha Narayana Maharaj

HISTORY: 
Shri  Sadguru Samartha Narayana Maharaj

Shri  Sadguru Samartha Narayana Aashram, situated in Hyderabad, India, has a history of 350 years and is a pioneering institution in propagating Sanaatana Dharma.  Its foundation dates back to 17^th century. This part of the Deccan was liberated from Aurangajeb by Shivaji Maharaj. Then on the advise of his Guru, His Holiness Sadguru Samartha Ramadasa Maharaj, he declared vast portion of the land on both sides of the river Musi (Muchakunda) for Ashrams and Mutts where rituals of Sanatana Dharma were performed. These places became the sacred places for meditation, anushtanam, upasana, vedic chanting,  performing yagnas,  learning Vedas and Upanishads. Thousands of people used to visit these Aashrams to have darshana of sadhus, mahatmas. In addition to participating in Bhajans, Keertanas and Satsanga,  they used to do Go Seva and render possible services to the Cows. Every individual was served with Maha Prasaadam (Holy Meals). The only intention behind this holy exercise was universal peace and prosperity. Today this Aashram, popularly known as Sri Sadguru Samartha Narayana Aashram, stands majestically on the northern bank of Musi river.

From the beginning of the 20^th century the incessant effort of his holiness Sri Sadguru Narayana Maharaj (11^th  Peethadhipathi of  Sri Sadguru Samartha Ramadasa Parampara) has stood against all odds and atrocities during British regime and Razakars  and nurtured this institution.

Sri Samartha Kamadhenu Goshala is the Goshala situated in the Ashram premises and run by the Ashram. At present the Goshala is housing more than 3500 cows.

The Animal Welfare Board of India has recognised he services of this Goshala and issued a certificate.

Objectives:

• Go Samraksha - protection of cows against killing, torturing and old age abandoning.
• Sri Ramopasana.
• Donate bulls to deserving farmers.
• Donate cows to gurukulas, ashrams and pandits.
• Help farmers interested in cultivating organic farming using cow products (Go Adharitha Krishi).
• Create awareness amongst people about cow products.
• Create awareness amongst people about sub-continental cow breed (Indian Desi Cow).
• Help in organizing Godanam (traditional donation of cows).