We invite you to the solemn veneration of Paramguru at the Shivadatta-Satchitananda Ashram (Odessa region, Ukraine). This year, the celebration of Brahmananda Jayanti will take place on March 18, 2026.
Jayanti (Skt. jayantī) originates from the verbal root “ji” (ji), meaning “to conquer” or “to prevail.”
In the context of the Sanatana Dharma tradition, the term “Jayanti” denotes the day of appearance (birth) of a great soul, a siddha, or a divine incarnation, whose presence in the world marks the victory of the light of knowledge over the darkness of ignorance (avidya).
Paramguru (Skt. paramaguru) is a term defining a hierarchical stage in the system of spiritual succession (parampara). It is the “Teacher of the Teacher,” the highest link in the transmission of the line, ensuring the initiate's connection with the original source of wisdom.
The veneration of the Paramguru is a fundamental aspect of practice in the schools of Advaita Vedanta and Shaivism, as it is through him that the transcendental power of grace (shaktipata) is transmitted.
According to classical canons, in particular the “Kularnava Tantra” and the “Guru Gita”, spiritual realization is impossible without reliance on succession.
“Guru-mula-japam sarvam, Guru-mulam param tapam”
(“The root of all japa is the Guru, the root of all austerity is the Guru”).
The celebration of Swami Brahmananda's appearance day is not merely a memorial event, but a liturgical action aimed at tuning the individual consciousness of the student with the collective field of wisdom of the tradition.
Swami Brahmananda, as a representative of the lineage, embodies the principles of renunciation (vairagya) and higher awareness (jnana), acting as a link between historical reality and the timeless truth of Brahman.
Program of Solemn Events
The liturgical daily schedule is composed in accordance with the traditional prescriptions of the Shastras and includes the following elements:
Brahmananda-homa: A Vedic fire sacrifice. During the homa, offerings are made into the sacred fire (agni) with the recitation of mantras, symbolizing the purification of the elements and the offering of the fruits of one's practice to the Paramguru.
Abhisheka of the Murti: Ritual bathing of the consecrated image of Swami Brahmananda using five sacred substances (panchamrita). This rite is aimed at establishing a deep inner connection with the form of the Teacher.
Likhita-japa: The practice of written repetition of a mantra. This discipline promotes the development of one-pointedness of mind (ekagrata) and the fixation of samskaras of devotion in the subconscious.
Svadhyaya and Satsang: Listening to sacred narratives about the life of the Paramguru and studying his teachings. Analyzing the biography of the saint allows the student to integrate high spiritual ideals into daily life.
Bhajan-mandala: Traditional communal chanting of hymns and stotrams. Musical form of glorification in Sanatana Dharma is considered a method of purifying the emotional body and achieving the state of bhava (spiritual feeling).
Contact Information
Shivadatta-Satchitananda Ashram invites all initiated disciples and devotees (bhaktas) to take part in the celebrations. Participating in Jayanti within the circle of the spiritual family (samaya family) strengthens the bonds of brotherhood and deepens the personal sadhana of each participant.
To resolve organizational issues related to arrival at the ashram and accommodation, it is necessary to contact the official representative of the community in advance:
Coordinator: Novice Vidyadhara
This event is an important milestone in the annual cycle of the community's spiritual activity, confirming the steadfastness of our commitment to the values of Sanatana Dharma and the line of succession.
