A huge white lotus is blooming slowly but steadily in Santhigiri Ashram where the never ending waves of spirituality beyond religion persist. This marvel of unblemished white marble is being constructed at the Santhigiri Ashram, Pothencode to propagate the reverent kindness and love of Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru. The "Parnasala" of the Ashram, which was a small thatched hut whenNavajyothisree Karunakara Guru established the Ashram in 1968, is the spiritual centre taking its bloom as the white lotus. The structure, standing at 91 feet tall and 84 feet diameter is the largest of its kind in the world. The shrine constructed in the shape of a lotus in full bloom has 12 petals (representing Twelve ‘Rasi’) in the top, 9 petals (representing nine ‘Griham’) towards its base and 27 pillars (representing 27 'Nakshatrams'). Each petal in the top with 41 feet height, and each base petal with 31 feet height exhibits an exceptional architectural skill compared to its contemporaries. It is indeed a new and varied experience to take a bird's eye view from the sky- a lotus in the colour of purity blooming amidst a green sea composed of the big trees and dense vegetation of the Ashram; with its white petals taking a peek in between beautiful blue clouds!
The foundation stone of the structure was laid by the Guru apparent of the Ashram, Sishyapoojitha Amritha Jnana Thapaswini in 2001. Since then, the construction work hasn’t been interrupted, not even for a day. Inside the Parnasala, Guru's resting place (sanctum sanctorum) is made in the shape of a lotus bud carved out of wood. The interior of this tomb of 27 feet height and 21 feet diametre, is imprinted with brass. In front of the sanctum sanctorum, there is a wooden mandapam called "Balalayam"-. 21 pillars niched out of wood at sarakudeera and the mandapa are the finest examples of the artistic and sculptural expertise. This Balalaya is guarded by two wooden elephants carved in rosewood. The entire floor is paved with ‘Krishnashila’ brought from Chamraj nagar district of Kanataka. Dhyana, meditation and prayers can be performed here.
The entrance to the Parnashala is through a gorgeous garden. The parnasala is constructed without disturbing the greenery of the existing landscape. There are 12 rooms in the upper floors intended to store Guru’s belongings. All the doors including the main entrance are operated with magnetic reversal technique. LCD lamps fitted in outside corners will light up the inside of the Parnasala. Parnasala is constructed on the Vaasthu shastra and architectural patterns disclosed by Guru. This epitome of world peace and religious harmony will be unveiled to the world by 12 September 2010.
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Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru was born in a humble family on September 1, 1927, Thursday, at Chandiroor, a small village in Alappuzha district of Kerala. Through relentless efforts, great sacrifices, strong conviction and endless perseverance, Guru completed the mission of establishing the Yuga Dharma for this Age (Kali Yuga Dharma). Hundreds of thousands of devotees from different parts of the world, irrespective of class, caste, creed, colour or culture, have accepted the path of Karma and Dharma revealed by the Guru.
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On May 6, 1999, Guru left the physical body and merged with Adi Sankalpam - the Primordial Consciousness, the Source of Creation. It was then revealed from the Supreme Light of the Almighty that the Guru's body should be laid to rest in the Parnasala itself.The sacred monument in the form of blossomed White Lotus will be the architecutral excellence of this universe in keeping all its Divine significance.
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Ref: www.santhigiriashram.org
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