Swami Nityanand

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Swami Nityanand (born in Mumbai, India in 1962) is a Hindu guru. He was trained from childhood by Swami Muktananda.

In 1980, he was initiated into the Saraswati order of monks and was named after Bhagawan Nityananda, Swami Muktananda's guru. In 1981, Nityanand was appointed by Swami Muktananda as his successor. In 1982, Swami Muktananda transferred his power and knowledge to both Nityanand and Gurumayi Chidvilasananda.

In 1987, Nityanand established Shanti Mandir, "a worldwide community of people from all walks of life who have the common aspiration of experiencing divinity, knowing the Self and recognising the sacred in all."[1] The organization has three ashrams, between which he travels, sharing the spiritual practices of his Siddha lineage.

In 1995, he was installed as a Mahamandaleshwar of the Mahanirvani Akhara at a traditional ceremony in Haridwar, India.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Shanti Mandir Home Page

[edit] Further reading

  • Hinduism Today, "Former SYDA Co-Guru Explains" January, 1986 online here


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