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About SDJ Ayurvedalaya
Swami Dayananda Jayavarthanavelu Ayurvedalaya, fondly known as SDJ Ayurvedalaya,as the name suggests, is an “aalaya” or “a temple” where one can experience the authentic and traditional practice of Ayurveda in a picturesque, pure and pristine environment spread over 16 acres with a backdrop of Western Ghats. Surrounded by mountains and forests, the ambience is nothing but Ishwara Personified
SDJ offers authentic ayurveda treatments with the perfect blend of personalized care, beautiful ambience, spacious & well-maintained accommodation since 2014. In such a short span of time, SDJ Ayurvedalaya has attained international acclaim and serves patients all over the world keeping the centuries-old Ayurveda tradition alive in its purest form.
Founder & Guru
Sri Swami Dayananda Saraswati founded SDJ Ayurvedalaya in 2014 under the auspices of Sruti Seva Trust. He was a distinguished, traditional teacher of Vedanta. His depth of understanding and nuanced appreciation of both Eastern and Western cultures made him that rare teacher who could communicate the vision of non-duality to modern listeners. He was able to make one see, with immediacy, the truth of oneself as the whole.
Swami Dayananda taught Vedanta in India for more than five decades, and around the world since 1976. In his public talks abroad, Swamiji had spoken at many of the most prestigious American universities and had addressed international conventions, UNESCO and the United Nations, where he participated in the Millennium Peace Summit.
A teacher of teachers, Swami Dayananda designed and taught seven resident in-depth Vedanta courses, each spanning 30 to 36 months. Each course graduated about 60 qualified acharyas, teachers, who are now teaching around the world.
Under Swami Dayananda’s guidance, numerous centers for Vedic teaching had been founded around the world. The three main centers in India are the Arsha Vidya Pitham in Rishikesh, Arsha Vidya Gurukulam in Coimbatore and Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam in Nagpur. In the U.S., the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania. At present, there are at least sixty canters in India and abroad that carry on the same tradition of Vedantic teaching.
In addition to teaching, Swami Dayananda had initiated and supported various philanthropic efforts like The All India Movement (AIM) for Seva, Acharya Sabha and many more promoting Education, Temple traditions, Culture, Global harmony, Health, Arts, Music etc.
Swami Dayananda convened the first World Congress for the Preservation of Religious Diversity, inaugurated by the Dalai Lama and the then Prime Minister Mr.A.B.Vajpayee and spearheaded the Global Commission for the Preservation of Religious Diversity. Swami Dayananda was also active in forming and participating in the Women’s Global Peace Initiative,at the United Nations in Geneva.
Swamiji attained Mahasamadhi at Rishikesh by the banks of the Ganga on 23rd September 2015.
Pujya Sri Swami Dayananda Saraswati was awarded the Padma Bhushan posthumously for his exemplary service to the nation in the field of spiritualism on Jan 25, 2016.
Vaidyas and Team
SDJ Ayurvedalaya is equipped with a well-trained team of Vaidyas, therapists and support staff led by Dr.Parthasarathy and Dr.Saraniya Parthasarathy. The team has received special appreciation from our patrons, especially for the dedication, commitment, professionalism, competence, care and devotion at work as seen in our glowing testimonials.
Completed his 6 years of Ayurveda Training from the reputed Ayurveda College of Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (AVP) affiliated to Dr MGR Medical University. He later completed a Postgraduate Certification in “Good Clinical Practices“ from FRLHT-IAIM, Bangalore with top ranks. In 2014, Founder Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati entrusted him with the responsibility of setting up SDJ Ayurvedalaya under the aegis of the Sruti Seva Trust. Prior to this, Dr Parthasarathy was heading the International Training Academy and the Mankarai branch Hospital of Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (AVP) and served as the Course Director for programs organized in collaboration with Universities and Institutions in Brazil, Japan, Switzerland, USA, Argentina, Spain, Indonesia, Chile and India. Dr Parthasarathy has a certification from Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi. He can also fluently converse in Sanskrit and also actively volunteers to propagate the language.
In the last 15 years, he has delivered lectures for 3000+ hours on various topics of Ayurveda to more than 10,000 people including Ayurveda and Allopathy Medical Doctors, Indian Forest Service officers in the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Health Professionals, Researchers, Students and the General public, within India and internationally. Traveling extensively to promote Ayurveda and SDJ Ayurvedalaya, his 19 International visits to Brazil, Argentina, Chile, France, USA and United Kingdom has led to much engagement and interest. Throughout his career, he has primarily been a successful clinician treating thousands of patients across the globe.
Completed her 6 year Ayurveda Training from the Most reputed Ayurveda College of AVP affiliated to Dr MGR Medical university and then completed a short term Post Graduation Certificate course in Good Clinical Practices course from FRLHT- IAIM,Bangalore . Prior to taking over this mission at SDJ on the Invitation and blessing of Pujya Swami DayananadaSaraswati ,Dr.Saraniya co-heading the International Training Academy and a Branch Hospital of the well-known Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (AVP) and has served as a faculty for many courses organized in collaboration with Universities and Organizations in India,Brazil,Japan,Switzerland,USA,Argentina,Spain& Indonesia.
In the last 12 years, has Lectured face to face for 1000+ hours on various topics of Ayurveda to more than 3000 people including Ayurveda Medical Doctors, Western Medical Doctors, Health Professionals, Researchers, Students and General public. Dr.Saraniya is actively engaged in Ayurveda Panchakarma treatments and has treated thousands of people from 40+ countries for the last 12 years.
Vision and Mission
- We are committed to integrate Ayurveda in the lives of every individual and create a healthier society that follows Ayurveda Way of life.
- Our endeavor is to offer the most authentic healing facilities for people around the globe, upholding Ayurveda values with deep reverence to the Shastras and tradition.
- We strive to be the ‘’Center of Excellence’’ that offers unparalleled. Healing with Ayurveda Panchakarma treatments for transformation in the Physical, Mental and Spiritual plane.
- Being blessed with a nature’s abundance that initiates the healing process even before the Ayurveda treatment commences, we strive to co-exist and be a part of the ecosystem with sustainable practices and be harmonious with nature.
- Though we believe ‘’Luxury of Simplicity’’ we have set our standards high for maintaining a spotlessly clean living spaces.
Ecosystem and Sustainability
We sincerely strive to be more contributing and less consuming with our green initiative to reduce carbon footprints, thereby co-exist and creating harmony with nature.
Few of our Green Initiatives and Eco-friendly practices are :
Go- Shala
Exclusively for Desi Indian breed cows - to protect our Gomatha as Dharma rakshanam starts with Go rakshanam.
Organic Farming
To provide organic farm fresh vegetables and fruits for all residents and align with the ayurveda principles of seasonal and regional food practices. We also do vermicomposting to supplement organic farming.
Rainwater Harvesting and Harnessing
We collect all the rainwater from the 14 acre campus to the three artificial ponds and enable percolation. We also store purified rainwater in three underground sumps for daily needs.
Solar Power Generation and Solar Water heater
We have three solar power generation plants totalling 26 KW to get us closer to being self-sustainable with electricity. Also there are 10 solar water heaters for round the clock water supply.
Herbal Garden
We maintain an herbal garden with hundreds of herbal plants and trees, many of which are Rare and near extinct including a fruiting Rudraksham tree and we strive to protect and propagate them.
We manufacture our own essential oils from the organically grown in our campus and use them for daily floor cleaning and also manufacture a natural mosquito repellent using them.
There are 177 bird species recorded around this area and we give them a special privilege to enjoy all our fruits grown in the campus.