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Temple and Mai Ram Yoga Ashram in Varanasi
Join our magical journey and help build the Temple and Mai Ram Yoga Ashram in Varanasi, India – the spiritual center of the world on the banks of the Ganges River.
This space will be dedicated to all those seeking authentic yoga teachings and deep spiritual yoga practice. Here, spiritual knowledge will flourish, and peace and harmony will prevail.
Varanasi - holy place for Temple and Mai Ram Yoga ashram
Varanasi is the most majestic tirtha for me. In Sanskrit, tirtha means a holy place, where divine power manifests. In this place, disciple finds a Teacher. In this place, after immersing into holy waters and performing worship as well as sacrificial rituals, the mind is cleansed and the knowing of existence manifests. Varanasi is a sacred city, which has maintained its ancient traditions. It is well known for many temples and cremation sites, as well as burial rituals. Each path of spiritual teachings, various groups of monks, spiritual teachers as well as religious institutions all have at least a center in the city. You will also find ashrams of various spiritual traditions, monasteries, religious hostels, guest houses, situated one next to another. It is said that to attain spiritual liberation, seeking to receive such mercy of Lord Shiva, all saints and sages must visit Varanasi.Varanasi is a special place, as the holy river Ganges, from Himalayas moving constantly in the Southeast direction, here makes a turn backwards to the North, towards its source. Such change of direction suggests that Varanasi is the spirit-liberating location. So, millions of pilgrims visit Varanasi each year.In Varanasi, like in no other place on earth, one may sense the breath of life and death, both at the same time. Walking down the stairs that are called ghats here, from the old town towards the sacred Ganges, and slowly strolling along the river, you can meditate and observe many occurrences of life and death.
Temple and ashram on the banks of the Ganges River
A Sanctuary of Spiritual Growth and Authentic Yoga in Varanasi
Temple and ashram are located on the banks of the Ganges River, at the Brahma ghat. In Sanskrit, Brahma means Creator. For millennia, Shiva is being glorified here continuously, every day, worship rituals are performed, people immerse themselves in the holy waters of the Ganges River and meditate on stone steps of the Brahma ghat. Ghats are steps leading down to the Ganges River, a cascade ritualistic structure of stone, meant for ritualistic immersion. Ghats are the essential feature of the holy city, an important sacral location. In Varanasi city, ghats are located on the west bank of Ganges, between the mouths of Varuna and Asi rivers. This entire section is overlaid with ghats. Brahma ghat has received its name based on the Brahmeswara Temple of Shiva, located there, and the image of Creator Brahma embossed into the stairs in the 13th century. The ghat contains two lines of steps, both made in accordance with archetypal principal. The line, leading to the Brahmeswara Temple of Shiva, has a platform every five steps. Number five symbolizes five elements of nature, ruled by Shiva, i. e. earth, water, fire, air and space. The line, leading to Brahma, is divided into parts of four steps and a platform. Number four symbolizes four mouths of Creator Brahma, i. e. four cardinal directions of the world and four sacral vedic scriptures. According to legends, when Creator Brahma was visiting Varanasi for the first time, he stayed at this ghat. This ghat connects to a nearby ghat of goddess Durga. The steps of Durga ghat are also laid out archetypically – nine steps and a platform. Number nine symbolizes nine forms of Goddess Mother Durga. The temple of the second form, Brahmacharini Durga, is located exactly at the top of these stairs. It is believed that Lord Shiva established Varanasi on our earth as a manifestation of deep and difficult to comprehend spiritual matters in material world. This city through all means is trying to reveal the Great Knowing, if you are ready for it…
Guru Mai Ram
Guru Mai Ram is a successor of the yogic tradition of Nath yogis of India. She continues Kapala Nath's teaching line. Naths are the pioneers of yoga, the yoga Masters who received teachings directly from Lord Shiva. Naths are also called the great Mahasiddhas, they have attained perfection. This lineage of great Masters (Skr. sampradāya) is one of the oldest lineages of yogic teachings, which has survived for thousands of years till these days due to strict isolation and asceticism. And although the teaching of yoga is mentioned in ancient Sanskrit scriptures, the true knowledge of yoga, spiritual power and the sacred secret are transmitted from generation to generation only directly, by word of mouth from Guru to disciples. According to the tradition of Naths, Masters of yoga, Guru is considered to be the true source of teaching. Having met her Teacher – Guru – in Varanasi, Mai Ram decided to commit to the quite difficult ascetic path of yoga. After many years of practice and asceticism, Mai Ram received the initiations, spiritual power and knowledge of the Kapalin Nath tradition. MRY teaching is being spread not only in the ashram of Vilnius, but also in MRY schools in Slovakia, Banska Bistrica, retreat center in Spain, Valencia, which have been established later, as well as in many yoga centers in various countries of the world. Also, in 2019, MRY ashram in Varanasi, India, was established. Guru Mai Ram is also a founder of the international association Mai Ram International Yoga Association in Lithuania and Mai Ram Yoga International Institute in India. These organizations have been founded with an aim to develop the classical integrated MRY, to organize trainings, studies, seminars and conferences of various levels, as well as to cooperate with akin organizations in Lithuania and abroad.
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I invite you to join this project by helping me restore the building and establish Temple and ashram — a spiritual home where Eastern and Western traditions will meet, and where self-knowledge and harmony will be promoted. Supporting this project is not only an investment in construction but in the creation of a source of light, which will have a lasting influence on thousands of people and remain a spiritual legacy for future generations.
Guru Mai Ram
Temple and Mai Ram Yoga Ashram in India
Help Us Create a Sanctuary of Peace
Temple and Mai Ram Yoga ashram in Varanasi is the place where the classical yogic teaching will be continued. Lord Shiva is the ruler and originator of yoga, the first yoga Guru, the one who announced the teaching of yoga. Varanasi is Shiva’s abode, so everyone who is seeking unity, can join and support the continuing tradition of ancient yogis. People from all over the world will be able to come to Temple and ashram and pursue spiritual virtues, meditate, as well as learn classical yoga there. Mai Ram Yoga Temple and ashram are created and designed by talented architect ARCH Laima Cijunskaite. "The architectural idea for Temple and Mai Ram Yoga ashram in Varanasi near the River Ganges is deeply inspired by the essence of authentic yoga teachings. The design seeks to embody the harmony and simplicity of the yogic path, reflected in the clean, structural, and aesthetic form of the building. While the architecture is modern and minimalistic, natural materials and attention to every small element simultaneously evoke warmth and a sense of serenity, creating an inviting atmosphere for practitioners. The layout is thoughtfully constructed and encourages tranquility, security, and a deeper engagement with the practice of yoga via different types of spaces. Large windows and open terraces will offer views of the holy River Ganges and the rising morning sun. Undoubtedly, natural light and shadow play a vital role in the composition of sacral spaces within the ashram. Openings are carefully designed to allow the sunlight to fill spaces, creating a peaceful yet energizing environment. Overall, the design prioritizes comfort, coziness, and a welcoming ambiance that encourages practitioners to retreat and immerse themselves fully in the pursuit of yoga knowledge and self-discovery." architect Laima Cijunskaite
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