The title “Sant Pravar” literally means the foremost saint. In true spiritual context, a saint is the one whose consciousness is always connected to the Divine. Sant Pravar possesses a charismatic personality, yet extreme simplicity.
He was born in year 1978 in Ballia, UP in the holy lineage of Shringi Rishi as the great grandson of H.H. Sadguru Sadafaldeo Ji Maharaj, the grandson of Pratham Parampara Sadguru Shri Dharmachandradeo Ji Maharaj and the elder son of Sadguru Acharya Shri Swatantradeo Ji Mahraj.
Geeta says that a special soul is born in a special, Yogi family. Sant Pravar, the most special soul had to born nowhere but in the very family of the Sadguru Himself.
The spiritual merit that Sant Pravar possesses has been on display since he was a child. He was actively involved in the prachar service since his early teenage.
Anything about Sant Pravar would be just incomplete without the mention of “Swarved”.
“Swarved” is the most profound spiritual text available today. It is written by the great Himalaya Yogi and the pioneer of Vihangam Yoga, Anant Shri Sadguru Sadafaldeo Ji Mahraj in the Himalayan caves in a state of Yog Samadhi, i.e. oneness with the Supreme Soul.
Swarved is nothing but the expression of actual experiences at the highest stage of Yog. Written in the form of simple couplets in Hindi language, it is a profound collection of spiritual secrets unveiled. It is not written out some other reference books or some intellectual exercise but the first hand knowledge that descends from the Divine.
The purport of this noble Treatise was written by the first Parampara Sadguru Acharya Shri Dharmachandra Deo Ji Maharaj.
So how does it relate to Sant Pravar? Sant Pravar has taken a pious oath of taking the message of Swarved to every single human being on earth for the absolute welfare of mankind. Sant Pravar reaches the high spiritual state where Swarved was written from. And from that platform, he explains the true essence of Swarved in his lucid, specific and engulfing Swarved Kathamrit. Swarved Kathamrit is all about Swarved – where the couplets of Swarved are sung in a rhythmic way with really soothing music, and the listeners get swayed away into a spiritual odyssey.
Sant Pravar often says that not knowing something is not ignorance, it is when you possess a false knowledge. Knowledge is to know something how it exactly is. With this, he goes on explaining things in wonderful details, context specific. His speeches are not diplomatic – i.e. this is right, alright that too can be right and simultaneously that one is right too. Instead, he enlightens people with precise understanding of things, everything.
The same thing continues everywhere, be it the press talks or the talks of daily life. To the fortunate people who get to interact with him, he is known for his straight forward and specific talks. He inspired. He carves the genius out of everyone. The people offering Seva correctly as per his instructions get closer to perfection with every passing day. No one goes unanswered, unsatisfied from him.
With all this exception merit, Sant Pravar is an inspiration, an icon. Yet, he spends a very simple life of a true yogi. Extremely kind, he is very actively involved in all social service activities.
Again, known as the originator of Swarved Kathamrit, his exceptional capability of passing very clear concepts over the most complicated spiritual secrets has been mesmerizing and transforming the lives of hundreds of thousands of spiritual seekers in several countries. As a result, the “spiritual appetite” of people in general has increased. Today the world is curious about the Swarved. About deep spiritual secrets.It has especially been boosted by the TV telecasts on various channels. One can follow Swarved Kathamrit along with Sadguru Shri Swatantradeo Ji Maharaj’s Amritvani on Zee Jagran Channel, daily 8:30-9am, Aastha Channel daily 9:40-10:00pm and Sanskar Channel – Monday to Saturday 8:40-9 pm. The first two are also available as online stream.
Sant Pravar’s books – Divya Vani part 1 and 2, Sant Vigyandeo Vachanamrit and Adhyatm Vigyan have raised the bar for the standard of a spiritual book. The famous Divya Vani book is translated into multiple languages.
Swarved Mahamandir is located in Umraha in Varanasi.
From Varanasi, the traveler should reach Sarnath Railway Station (12 Kms approx from Varanasi). From Sarnath Railway Station, the traveler has to proceed in Varanasi – Gazipur National Highway. Swarved Mahamandir is situated at Mudali Village in Umraha (14 Kms from Sarnath Railway Station).
Traveler has to reach Surat Railway Station (Gujarat) through train. From Surat a person can take bus which will go to Vansda. There are many Buses available from Surat Bus station. Vansda town is 115 km far from Surat.
If a person is coming from Northern part of India, Mumbai is main Railway station. They can board train for Surat (Gujarat). They should get down at Bilimora Junction (Gujarat), and get bus from Bilimora Bus Station to Vansda. Vansda town is 45 km far from Bilimora.
If a traveler has own vehicle, and coming from Mumbai, they can use National Highway NH # 8 going to Ahmadabad. They should reach Chikhali town in Gujarat after Valsad City. From Chikhali, they can use internal road State Highway ST-14 to reach Vansda.
If a traveler is coming from Ahmadabad by private vehicle they should use NH-8 going to Mumbai. After they pass Surat and Navsari they will reach Chikhali. From there they can use internal State Highway ST-4 to reach Vansda town.
Dandakvan Ashram is 3 km far from Vansda town. From Vansda Bus station a person can take auto to reach Maharshi Sadafaldeo Dandakvan Ashram.
Traveler has to reach GAYA through Train / Bus. Madhumati Ashram is situated in Janakpur in Gaya. The traveler can take direct Auto for the Ashram from Railway Station / Bus Stand
If you come by private vehicle, follow the route given below:
** The charges are only indicative. It may vary during journey.
The Closest Railway Station from Ashram is Kotdwara. Travelers can board Mussorie Express (Train No – 4041) from Delhi to reach Kotdwara. Buses from Delhi are also available. The approximate time of journey is 6 hrs.
Note: It is highly recommended that every traveler must refresh in the train itself, as there is lack of refreshment facility in Kotdwara.
After reaching Kotdwara, one needs to get the jeep from Jhanda Chowk. Jeeps are generally available after 8 AM. The jeep drops the traveler to Balli. The charges are around 50 Rupees / Person. You can also book the complete jeep for the journey to Balli. It costs around 350 Rupees.
After reaching Balli, the travelers must keep their luggage in the safe custody of the mule owner. There is only one mule owner – Puran Singh, one of the young girls who keeps the luggage in the shade and is responsible for bringing the luggage of travelers to the Ashram. She generally charges Rs.100/- per mule. With the luggage safely handed over, now the traveler is free to start the journey on foot towards the Ashram from Balli.
Note: For new travelers it is recommended that they should inform the ashram in advance to meet them in Balli and lead them to their destination.
The foot distance from Balli to Shoonya Shikhar Ashram is 7 Kms. At intervals there are signs of “Aa” marking directing towards the ashram. At some distance from Balli is Idamalla village which is again a renowned landmark leading towards the Ashram.
In the return journey, traveler needs to follow the same route and preferably one must get the train return tickets booked in advance. The train departs from Kotdwara for Delhi at 10 PM. Buses to Delhi are also available, but fewer.
How to Reach Allahabad is well connected via road, train and air.
Travel directions from Allahabad city:
By Train:
Delhi to Buxar: Buxar is well connected via train from Delhi. A taxi can be hired from Buxar to reach the Ashram located in Pur Pakri. The route is as follows – Buxar -> Fefna -> Garwar -> Ratsar -> Pur Pakri. Delhi to Ballia: Ballia Station -> Pur Pakri (7 Kms Approx) In Pur Pakri, a rickshaw can be hired for Vrittikut Ashram in Pakri Chowk. The Ashram is around 2 Kms from Pakri Chowk.
Via Air:
Alight at Varanasi Airport. The route from Varanasi Airport is: Varanasi -> Gazipur -> Fefna -> Garwar -> Ratsar -> Pur Pakri. In Pur Pakri, a rickshaw can be hired for Vrittikut Ashram in Pakri Chowk. The Ashram is around 2 Kms from Pakri Chowk. The approximate distance from Varanasi to Vrittikut Ashram is 150 Kms.