Guruji
Param Pujya Swami Shri Krishnanand Ji Maharaj
Peethadheeshwar, Shri Kailas Ashram Trust, Shri Kailas Dham Ashram, Jhunsi, Prayagraj — Spiritual Guru, Vedantacharya, thinker on nation and society.
“धर्म केवल पूजा-पद्धति नहीं, बल्कि सत्य, सेवा, सदाचार, राष्ट्रभक्ति और सम्पूर्ण मानवता के कल्याण का जीवन-दर्शन है।”
A revered saint of the Dashnami sannyasa tradition established by Adi Shankaracharya, Guruji has made the Sanatan Vedic tradition, service to the nation and public awakening the purpose of his monastic life. He has walked lakhs of steps across sixteen states, administering pledges against corruption and addiction to district magistrates, police superintendents, commissioners, chief secretaries and students alike.
Life Journey
Renunciation in 2001
After early education in the science stream (PCM), in 2001 he left home in search of Truth and a Sadguru.
Diksha at Shri Kailas Ashram, Rishikesh
After travelling through nearly 16 states he received the shelter of his Sadguru at the world-renowned Shri Kailas Ashram, Rishikesh, taking diksha in the illustrious tradition of Swami Dhanraj Giri Ji Maharaj — the same lineage whose acharyas imparted Vedanta to Swami Vivekananda.
Training & Service in the Kailas Ashram Tradition
He received deep training in Vedanta, Gau Seva, ashram management and spiritual life, and served as head of several Kailas Ashrams including Uttarkashi.
Peethadheeshwar, Shri Kailas Dham Ashram
As Peethadheeshwar at Jhunsi, Prayagraj, he leads daily Rudrabhishek, svadhyaya of the Prasthanatrayi, Vedic aarti and the training of students in Vedic education and Indian culture.
Padyatra for a Corruption-Free India (2007–2010)
From Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti, 23 January 2007, he walked for nearly 35 months — Kanyakumari to Nepal, Nepal to Kashmir and Kashmir to Delhi — hoisting the national flag at Lal Chowk, Srinagar on 10 July 2008 and concluding in Delhi with a pledge to national unity.
Disaster Relief & Honour (2012–2013)
For his relief work during the Assi Ganga disaster in Uttarakhand he was honoured by the State Government with a Vishisht Seva Samman and a Republic Day citation; he again served village to village during the 2013 floods.
Present Mission
Building a Bharat free of corruption, addiction and population explosion — morally and spiritually awakened. “Without spirituality and morality no nation can become a Vishwaguru.”
Core Teachings
- Truth is the foundation of dharma
- Service to beings is worship of God
- Freedom from corruption is a national duty
- A life free of addiction builds character
- Devotion to the nation is devotion to dharma
- Without spirituality and morality no nation becomes Vishwaguru