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“Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitaha” Hinduism/Sanatana Dharma An emphatic expression, that emphasizes on humans to charter a righteous course in life It’s forms the very core of Sanatana Dharma/ Hinduism Eternal without beginning or end, it is based on the universal Truths of timeless value, Hinduism is more of a “way of life” than a religion or a cult “Sanatana Dharma” is all encompassing and acts as a guiding force for realizing both the self and the supreme as well as achieving peace, progress, harmony and prosperity for humankind at large. The ultimate of all human efforts being emphasized on attaining ‘Moksha’ or ‘Oneness with the Supreme’ And numerous scriptures reiterate that those committed to Dharma shall be blessed with material affluence as well as spiritual wealth It’s time… • • • • • For the reawakening of Dharmic Spirit To rekindle the zest for supreme knowledge To revive interest in our culture To give back to our dharma the significance it deserves To get back to our roots of greatness “After a study of some forty years and more of the great religions of the world, I find none so perfect , none so scientific, none so philosophical and none so spiritual that the great religion known by the name of Hinduism. Make no mistake, without Hinduism, India has no future. Hinduism is the soil in to which India's roots are stuck and torn out of that she will inevitably wither as a tree torn out from its place. And if Hindus do not maintain Hinduism who shall save it? If India's own children do not cling to her faith who shall guard it. India alone can save India and India and Hinduism are one.” • Many organizations have realized the systematic degradation and cultural erosion and are working towards the revival of Hindu Dharma in ways they find meaningful. • And Sri Mallanna Charitable Trust is proud to be the one among those entities that strive for the preservation and propagation of “Sanatana Dharma”. - About Trust Mallanna Charitable Trust founded by a group of religious, spiritual and enlightened individuals. The group is involved in the service of pilgrims of ‘Srisailam’ since many years. Founded it to further its vision of inspiring the society to appreciate and inculcate the values of Yajna, Daana and Seva, which form the three important pillars of “Sanatana Dharma” It is engaged in constructing a expansive “Pilgrim Accommodation Facility” with all amenities for the convenience of the pilgrims visiting the holy shrine of Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy & Brahmarambika Devi. Also, it is constructing a “Yaagashala” in accordance with ‘Aagamashastras’ to facilitate the performance of Yagnas of any kind and of any scale It is actively engaged in rendering ‘Annadana’ to the devotees round the year, Free of charge and regardless of caste or creed. In addition to the above, Sri Mallanna Trust has envisaged a unique initiative to further its mission of promoting ‘Sanatana Dharma’. It has conceived to build an exclusive ‘Spiritual Research Centre’ in the holiest places of the world ‘Srisailam’. What is Spiritual Research Centre? • • • • • • Preserve and propagate the ideals of Hinduism by catering to one of the important pillars of 'Sanatana Dharma' i.e, “Gnana” - Like a tiny lamp that can illumine a dark room, an enlightened person has the potential to illumine his immediate society. To set up a fully equipped Vedic Library, Knowledge Center & Research Center, dedicated to explore the hidden scientific dimensions associated with the Vedas and utilize any significant discoveries to invent new technologies for the progress of our country and humankind. Procure / Acquire, old and rare Vedic texts / Artifacts from all over the world and digitise, them for the enlightment of future generations Facilitate translation of Vedic Literature into popular Indian languages and English by renowned scholars and publish them for the larger interest of our society. Publish and circulate books and audio CDs on Vedas and allied Vedic Literature. Make “Spiritual Research Centre” a well-spring of Vedic Knowledge renowned across the world. ‘Srisailam’A Divine Experience, Forever! The deity presiding in the holy shrine is the God Shiva called MALLIKARJUNA Mahalinga believed to be a Swayambhulinga or self-emanated Linga and regarded to be one of the 12 Jyotrilingas, known as Dwadasa Jyothirlingas Bhramaraambikadevi (Bhrama means honeybee), the consort of Lord is believed to be one of the 18 Sakthi-peethas popularly known as Ashtaadasa Mahashakthi Peethas. While ‘Mallikarjuna of Srisailam’ is second of this kind in Dwadasa Jyothirlingas, Goddess Bhramaraamba is first of the 18 Shakthi-peethas according to Bharathakanda. “Srisaila Sikharam Drustva Punarjanma Na Vidyathe” - The Skanda Purana proclaims that a mere glance of this Sikharam frees the human soul from the fitters of rebirth. For more details on how can you help and the trust’s activities, please feel free to call Mr. Chaganti Hanumantha Rao on 9848184899 or e-mail at [email protected]. Om Namah Shivaya.