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PARIJNAN FOUNDATION® was established in 2009 under the compassionate and vigilant Guidance of the 11th Mathadhipati of Shri Chitrapur Math – His Holiness Shrimat Sadyojat Shankarashram Swamiji, as a tribute to the extraordinary vision of His Guru – His Holiness Shrimat Parijnanashram Swamiji III who was the 10th Spiritual Head of Shri Chitrapur Math.
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OUR INSPIRATION
His Holiness Shrimat Parijnanashram Swamiji III – a beacon of compassion, wisdom, and tireless dedication to welfare causes – left an indelible mark on the hearts and lives of many. Ascending to the revered position of the 10th Mathadhipati of Shri Chitrapur Math while still in his teenage years, Swamiji immediately embarked on a transformative journey to uplift society and foster holistic development. In addition to guiding the spiritual growth of the community, Swamiji spearheaded several schemes and initiatives to promote community welfare.
One such notable initiative was the Chitrapur Gram Vikas Yojana, aimed at transforming the hamlet around the Math into a self-sufficient township with agricultural, industrial, and commercial development. “Anandashraya” was started by our Guru Swami for the socially and financially destitute senior citizens in the Chitrapur Saraswat community. Guru Swami also established the Shree Trust which today runs a school for the physically and mentally challenged (SPEVC) at Virar, Maharashtra and the Shantisukhada Trust for tribal welfare in Karla, Maharashtra. He also set up a museum which housed precious idols, artefacts, rare manuscripts, and books, oftentimes travelling even on foot, to collect these.
Guru Swami’s legacy transcends boundaries, embodying the timeless values of Compassion, Service, and Selflessness, serving as a permanent testament to the transformative power of love and empathy in building a brighter, more inclusive world for all!
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OUR JOURNEY
2009
Parijnan Foundation established.
Dhyana Praveshika and Ashṭamurti Upasana, a coffee-table book on two forms of meditation – (with eyes closed and with eyes open) by His Holiness Shrimat Sadyojat Shankarashram Swamiji published.
Parimochana Project – A woman empowerment and rural development initiative in villages around Shri Chitrapur Math, Shirali, brought under the umbrella of Parijnan Foundation.
2011
Samvit Sudha – A woman empowerment initiative brought under the umbrella of Parijnan Foundation.
Shrimat Parijnanashram Handmade Paper Unit – An all-woman go-green initiative launched.
2014
Parijna Books launched to create a ‘Fun-While -You-Learn’ series of books for children.
2019
Holding Hands Project started as an initiative to offer Vocational Training to the mothers of the specially-abled children at SPEVC – Swami Parijnanashram Educational and Vocational Centre for the Handicapped, Virar, Mumbai.
2024
Samarth Bhanap Yojana (SBY) – Launched in April 2024 to empower deserving individuals to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.
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LOOKING FORWARD
As Parijnan Foundation continues to transform the lives of a thousand rural families in and around Shirali and Uttara Kannada, through various welfare schemes, extreme poverty, unemployment, dependency and lack of professional skills are becoming part of a fast-receding past. These families now look forward to living a life of dignity on their own native soil!
With the success of these initiatives, we wish to reach out to a greater number of families across many more villages. We earnestly look forward to your support in this endeavour!!!
