Sri Viswa Viznana Vidya Adhyatmika Peetham

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Sri Viswa Viznana Vidya Adhyatmika Peetham is a theosophical[1] congregation based on the principles of oneness of God, and discovering divinity in the self. The ashram is situated in Pithapuram, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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[edit] Origin[2]

Sri Viswa Viznana Vidya Adhyatmika Peetham [3] was established in Baghdad. It moved to Delhi, India in 1472, where it became involved in court circles of the Mughal Empire. The beheading of Sarmad by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1661 created a rift with the congregation. The head, Sri Madin Kabir Sha, moved the institution from Delhi to Hyderabad. King Abul Hasan Qutb Shah of Golkonda gave two jagirs to the congregation in Tuni.

[edit] Geography

The Old Ashram is located near the Pithapuram railway station at 17°6′25″N 82°15′16″E / 17.10694, 82.25444

The New Ashram is located on Pithapuram to Kakinada road at Chitrada 17°5′39″N 82°14′40″E / 17.09417, 82.24444

[edit] Aim

1) To enlighten the human soul with secrets of divinity.

2) To transform the aspirants as model citizens while fulfilling ones noble birth as human beings.

3) To provide peace of mind by conferring soul power to the oppressed and depressed.

4) To rend the veil of illusion of human soul, administer tranquility and transform man into divinity.

5) To teach and preach Monotheism surpassing all hurdles of caste, creed, race, religion and sex through the medium of the noblest Guru and to impart that philosophy in the form of lessons to the members.

6) To propagate this science of philosophy for the total welfare of the mankind to lead them to salvation.

[edit] Objectives[4]

The objectives of this Peetham are based mainly on Sufi Philosophy but the Peethadhipathis have imbibed Hindu Philosophy of Dharma.They learnt not only the Hindu Scriptures Bur also masterd The Quran and The Bible, grasped the essence of all the major three religions and realised oneness of God. Thus One sees the harmonious blend ofSufi and Hindu philosophies at this peetham.Montheism has become its main plank.[5]

[edit] Uniqueness of the Peetham[6]

The Significance of this peetham is Transcendentalism. Unlike other Hindu Peetham's,here are no dress regulations, no display of occult powers or mesmeric gimmics. Even the Peethadhipathi himself dresses like any other ordinary person. Unlike the Hindu Peethadhipathis the Peethadhipathi here is not a celibate, but leads a family life. The essence of his teaching is Bhukthi,Trupthi,Mukthi - the food to the body,satisfaction to the mind and Salvation to the Soul. Publicity is shunned as the Peethadhipathi doesn't like it. He desires silent trransformation of the individual.It's theme is that God is in man himself. It strives to make man a man by dispelling ignorance to make man realise God in himself and to make him attain Supreme Knowledge.The Peetham acts on three principles. The Guru, the Mantra and the Sadhana.It insists on absolute faith on the Guru who offers a Manthra to the devotees and expects them to do Sadhana on the Manthra to attain spiritual elevation.No distinction of class,caste,creed,religion or sex is made.

[edit] How To Become a Member[7]

Any body is free to enter the ashram and do his or her sadhana and can join this Peetham as a member. This Peetham does relentlus propagation of dharma and endeavours to draw out the divine qualities in man. Any member who joins the Peetham is free to adopt his own religion, follow his own customs and traditions,hold on to his own religions beliefs and personal views. There is no need for any sort of conversion. Yet he can be a member and practice spiritual sadhana.

[edit] Peethadhipathis

[edit] Madin Kabir Sha

Madin Kabir Sha was the first Peethadhipathi to come to Pithapuram and establish this spiritual organisation. He was a disciple of Abdul-Qadir Gilani (Phirane Pir) the descendant and spiritual successor of Islamic prophet Muhammad.He had followed the preaching of His master, performed great penance and accomplished in it .He had number of disciples.History Reveals that his disciples had requested him to display a miracle in testimony of His Divine power in those days. He accepted their request. Then they brought several cartloads of firewood, made a big pyre at the heart of the town and asked their Great Master to sit on it. With a beautiful smile adoring his personality the Master entered into the fire in an admirable way by the angels and other celestial beings. He had laid himself on the fire for about 24 hours comfortably and came out of it unhurt. The Great Masters lineage had traveled from Baghdad to Persia from there it came to Delhi, then to Hyderabad and then to Pithapuram. At Pithapuram it stood for the fire test, which itself is a testimony to the greatness of this Peetham and its Heads. [8]


[edit] Madharsha

Madharsha Sathguru has succeeded the peetham as the second peethadhipathi.


[edit] Hasan Miya Sha

Sri Hasan Miya Sha Sathguru has succeeded the peetham as the third peethadhipathi.


[edit] Kahenesha Vali

Tomb of Brahmarishi KahenaSha Vali and His Wife
Tomb of Brahmarishi KahenaSha Vali and His Wife

He succeeded as the Fourth Peethadhipathi.Sri Kahene Sha vali Sathguru was a great philosopher. History reveals that When he was at tender age (about five years old) His father (Sri Hasan Miya Sha )has left the body and synthesized in cosmic eternity. Hence He was initiated by Sri Akhail- Ali- Sha Sathguru with the Mahamantra and accomplished in transcendentalism. Then with His Master’s blessings He took over the lordship of the Peetham and became Master to many disciples. Since then Sri Akhail- Ali- Sha Sathguru is being honored as Vamsa Guru (The Preceptor of the Great masters Linage). The glory of Sri Kahene Sha vali Sathguru is inexpressible in words. He was (is) capable of performing pleasure trips in both gross and astral worlds. In His tenure He had shown many miracles with His Divine power and foretold many events with His prevision to His disciples.[9]

His Monastery is at Tuni (Near Bus Complex). At Present an ashram is also present at that place.The land Was alloted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to establish this peetham branch near the monastery.

[edit] Author of

1) Kaliki Bhgavatham (Telugu). This book contains spiritual songs written by him.


[edit] Mohiddin Badusha I

Brahmarishi Mohiddin Badusha I (1832-1928)
Brahmarishi Mohiddin Badusha I (1832-1928)

Brahmarishi SriMohiddin Badsha I Sathguru had succeeded as the fifth Peethadhipathi of this institution. During his tenure there were about eight thousand disciples.He was great scholar in Telugu, Parsee and Sanskrit. He wrote many Telugu Divine songs named Para Tathwa Kirtanalu to promote devotion and spiritual knowledge. These songs are melodious, highly meaningful and ever enlightening. Even today the members of this Institution are singing them.[10]

[edit] Author of

1) Paratathva Kirthanamulu(Telugu)Available Online


[edit] Kavisekhara Dr Umar Alisha

Kavisekhara Dr Umar Alisha  (1885 -1945)
Kavisekhara Dr Umar Alisha (1885 -1945)

Kavisekhara Dr Umar Alisha (1885 -1945) was the 6th Peethadhipathi of Sri Viswa Viznana Vidya Aadhyatmika Peetham, Pithapuram , He was a great poet, freedom fighter, social reformer, and a parliamentarian.

He was born on 28-2-1985 to Mohiddin Badusha and Chandbi at Pithapuram. He has started writing poetry at the age of 14 years. He was a scholar of Arabic, Persian, Urdu, English and Hindi languages.


[edit] Brahmarishi Hussain Sha

Brahmarishi Hussain Sha (1905-1981)
Brahmarishi Hussain Sha (1905-1981)

Shri Hussain Sha (born 1905-09-09) 06-05 Hrs at Rajahmundry to Dr Umar Alisha-I and Akbar Begum. He was the 7th Peethadhipathi.

[edit] Books Written

1) Sha Tatvam (Telugu)This Book Sha Tatvam (Philosophy) is a fantabulous book on theosophy. This book explicitly speaks and defines how humanity is transformed into divinity, which is the essence of all religions. The words by which it is composed are of the Upanishad ( Divine inner voice or revelation ) heard during the process of Bhavaparinama (transformation of the feeling of "Self (I)" into the Cosmic Form)

2) Sha Philosophy Part 1( Translation of Sha philosophy into English)


[edit] Mohiddin Badsha II

Brahmarishi Mohiddin Badsha II

8th Peethadhipathi of Sri Viswa Viznana Vidya Adhyatmika Peetham
Born July 11, 1933(1933-07-11)
Pithapuram
Died July 31, 1989
Pithapuram
Burial place Old Ashram of Sri Viswa Viznana Vidya Adhyatmika Peetham (Ashram)
17°6′25″N 82°15′16″E / 17.10694, 82.25444
Residence Umar Alisha Nilayam
Nationality Indian,
Education High School,Pithapuram, Intermediate: P.R Government College ,Kakinada, B.A from The Hindu College, Machilipatnam,
Title Brahmarishi
Known for Good Orator,Telugu Poetry
Predecessor Hussain Sha
Successor Dr Umar Alisha
Spouse Jaharunnisa Begum
Children six sons and three daughters
Parents Hussain Sha, Ajeemunnisa Begum
Website
www.sriviswaviznanspiritual.org

Sri Mohiddin Badsha II was( born on 1933-07-11 at Pithapuram to Sri Hussain Sha and Ajeemunnisa Begum . He was a scholar in Telugu, Arabic, Urdu, Sanskrit, Parsee and English.He married Fatima Jaharunnisa Begum on 1963-05-19. He had six sons and three daughters. Mohiddin Badsha has taken over the Lordship of Peetham as 8th Head on 1981-09-25 .Due to the old age and ill health of His father Hussain Sha Sathguru and as a future Head of the Institution, He had undertaken the preceptive of the Peetham’s philosophy from 1969.Delivered speeches at many villages of Andhra Pradesh to promote Jnana yoga.

He was the editor-in-chief “Adhyatmika Thatva Prabodham” a spiritual monthly magazine which is now named as “Thatwa Znanamu”. He delivered a reverberating and enchanting speech on 1975-04-12 at Hyderabad during World Telugu Conference and kept the entire audience spell bound.

He left His mortal remains on 1989-07-31.His feretory is at the old ashram at Pithapuram.

[edit] Books Written

1) Tatwa Prabhodam (Telugu)The Upanishad, the Divine inner voice has manifested as the speeches of Sri Mohiddin Badsha Sathguru during the process of Bhava Parinama the perceptual evolution into the Cosmic Form are compiled in Tatwa Prabhodam.This compilation collects the flow of nectar of reverberating speeches of by Sri Mohiddin Badsha Sathguru addressed to the members of this Institution at Thursday Congregations and other auspicious occasions.

2) Precept Of Philosophy Part 1 (English)

3) Precept Of Philosophy Part 2 (English) These are the English Translations of Tatwa Prabodham(telugu)


[edit] Dr Umar Alisha

Main article: Dr Umar Alisha

Dr Umar Alisa II assumed charge as 9th peethadhipathi in 1989 and is still continuing till date. Though Dr Umar Alisha II has a prefix of Brahmarishi his external appearance does not have any of the physical characteristics of Ancient Rishis. on the other hand he looks like any other ordinary person. He lays more stress on spiritual realisation rather than on physical forms. Along with spiritual pursuit he is also undertaking various educational, Social, Ethical activities. Among them the most important one is the Umar Alisha Akshara Jyothi. He says that Ignorance is the root cause of superstition and illiteracy is the root cause of Ignorance. So the Peetham has taken up the Umar Alisha Akshara Jyothi Programme with all seriousness and turned thousands of illiterates to literates.[11]

Every year during the months of Viasakha and Karthika Dr umar Alisha would be touring villages propagating dharma to bring about Religious Harmony, National Integration and World Peace.[12]

[edit] Books Written

1) Cosmic Wisdom Part 1 (English)

2) Nivedika (An Appraisal) (English)


[edit] Ashrams

Sri Viswa Viznana Vidya Adhyatmika Peetham has many branches located in Andhra Pradesh.

[edit] East Godavari District

1 Siripuram,Yeleswaram Mandal

2 Mallepalli,Gandepalle Mandal

3 Bavajipeta,Gokavaram Mandal

4 Chendurthi,Gollaprolu Mandal

5 Katruvulapalli, Jaggampeta Mandal

6 Rajapudi,Jaggampeta Mandal

7 Ramavaram,Jaggampeta Mandal

8 Vengayammapuram,Jaggampeta Mandal

9 Pallipalem,Kajuluru Mandal

10 Geddanapalli,Kirlampudi Mandal

11 Ramachandrapuram,Kirlampudi Mandal

12 Somarayanampeta,Kirlampudi Mandal

13 Appalarajupeta, Kotananduru Mandal

14 Kotta Tungapadu,Mandapeta Mandal

15 Gokivada, Pithapuram Mandal

16 Viravada,Pithapuram Mandal

17 Prathipadu,Prathipadu Mandal

18 Sarabhavaram,Prathipadu Mandal

19 Rajavommangi,Rajavommangi Mandal

20 Tallarevu,Tallarevu Mandal

21 A.Kottapalli,Thondangi Mandal

22 Ontiamamidi,Thondangi Mandal

23 Pampadipeta,Thondangi Mandal

24 Valasapakala,Thondangi Mandal

25 H.Kotturu,Tuni Mandal

26 T.Timmapuram,Tuni Mandal

27 Thetagunta,Tuni Mandal

28 Isukapalli Upparagudem,U.Kottapalli Mandal

29 Nagulapalli,U.Kottapalli Mandal

30 Pata Isukapalli ,U.Kottapalli Mandal

31 Ravanakkapeta,U.Kottapalli Mandal

32 Mallisala,Jaggampeta Mandal

33 Veldurthi,Pithapuram Mandal

34 Kottapeta,Kothapeta Mandal

[edit] Visakhapatnam District

1.S.Narasapuram,Payakaraopeta Mandal

2.Bheemunipatnam,Bheemunipatnam Mandal

3.Vekayyapalem, Makavarapalem Mandal

[edit] Krishna District

Jonnalavarimodi,Bandar Mandal

[edit] Hyderabad

Jeedimetla, Subhashnagar Mandal

[edit] West Godavri District

1 Attili, Attili Mandal

2 Ballipadu, Attili Mandal

3 Uradallapalem, Attili Mandal

4 Bhimavaram, Bhimavaram Mandal

5 Relangi, Iragavaram Mandal

6 Jangareddygudem, Jangareddygudem Mandal

7 Narasapuram, Narasapuram Mandal

8 Ravipadu, Pentapadu Mandal

9 Darsiparru, Pentapadu Mandal

10 Khandavalli,Peravali Mandal

11 Kapavaram, Peravali Mandal

12 Dandagarra, Tadepalligudem Mandal

13 Duvva, Tanuku Mandal

14 Komaravaram, Tanuku Mandal

15 Pydiparru, Tanuku Mandal

16 Undrajavaram, Undrajavaram Mandal

17 Chivatam, Undrajavaram Mandal

18 Kannapuram, Buttayagudem Mandal

19 Eluru – Pedapadu

20 Uradallapalem, Attili Mandal

21 Unakaramilli, Nidadavolu mandal

22 Tadepalligudem, Tadepalligudem Mandal


[edit] References

  1. ^ Murthy A L N. "A Peetham With a difference at Pithapuram", Deccan Chronicle, 1998-03-30. (English) 
  2. ^ Sha philosophy part 1, Foreword.
  3. ^ Express News Service. "International Spiritual Meet from Feb 9", The New Indian Express, 2000-07-07. (English) 
  4. ^ Murthy A L N. "A Peetham With a difference at Pithapuram", Deccan Chronicle, 1998-03-30. (English) 
  5. ^ Murthy A L N. "A Peetham With a difference at Pithapuram", Deccan Chronicle, 1998-03-30. (English) 
  6. ^ Murthy A L N. "A Peetham With a difference at Pithapuram", Deccan Chronicle, 1998-03-30. (English) 
  7. ^ Murthy A L N. "A Peetham With a difference at Pithapuram", Deccan Chronicle, 1998-03-30. (English) 
  8. ^ Badsha II, Mohiddin (February 2004). "History of Peetham", Precept of Philosophy, First (in Telugu), Pithapuram: Dr Umar Alisha, i&ii. “Sri Viswa Viznana Vidya Adhyatmika Peetham 
  9. ^ Badsha II, Mohiddin (February 2004). "History of Peetham", Precept of Philosophy, First (in Telugu), Pithapuram: Dr Umar Alisha, i&ii. “Sri Viswa Viznana Vidya Adhyatmika Peetham 
  10. ^ Badsha II, Mohiddin (February 2004). "History of Peetham", Precept of Philosophy, First (in Telugu), Pithapuram: Dr Umar Alisha, i&ii. “Sri Viswa Viznana Vidya Adhyatmika Peetham 
  11. ^ Express News Service. "International Spiritual Meet from Feb 9", New INDIAN EXPRESSNEWS, 2000-07-07. (English) 
  12. ^ Staff Reporter. "Spiritualism Promotes Harmony", The Hindu, 2000-11-07. (English) 

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