HISTORY:
Shri Sadguru Samartha Narayana Maharaj
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 17th 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 20th century the incessant effort of his holiness
Sri Sadguru Narayana Maharaj (11th 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).
