Testimonials

The Sri Vidya tradition fascinates me with its infinite depth as Brahma Vidya and its expansive nature, embracing Advaita, Kashmiri Shaivism, Zen, and Dzogchen. I find a harmonious balance of Gyan Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Raja Yoga in daily sadhana. Swamiji’s approach is both traditional, connecting me to the lineage, and practical, perfect for a working lifestyle. His sadhana-based teachings allow me to connect deeply with myself, cultivating emotional awareness and detachment. This enhances my ability to stay focused and let go of distractions, bringing fulfillment and clarity to my spiritual and daily life.

I may not be the best at expressing my thoughts or intentions, but this is how I truly feel after following Guruji’s guidance. In today’s world, overwhelmed by constant information, it can be challenging to discover a spiritual routine for Mukti that is simple and applicable to daily life.

Just as a mother nourishes and trains her children to become better individuals, Guruji patiently guides you through the steps of Devi Upasana, making the divine practice accessible and easier to follow.

By following his advice and teachings, mastering Devi Upasana becomes a faster and more rewarding experience This path has helped me stay positive and handle life’s challenges with greater ease. Here are some of the results of my sadhana: I never imagined undertaking a Purascharana, yet I completed the Gayatri Purascharana in less than six months. My capacity for japam has greatly expanded—I can now sit for around 3 hours, whereas I previously struggled to sit for just 30 minutes. I’ve become more resilient to work stress, managing over 12-hour days while remaining focused and productive. I’ve seen significant progress in my Devi Upasana, something I couldn’t have achieved without Guruji’s guidance.

I am filled with tremendous assurance that I am in the right place, even though it may take the rest of my life to complete all the steps in the Sri Vidya sadhana. At Sri Vidyalay, Swamiji provides all the procedures for the sadhana in bold font, making half of the job already done.

Swamiji’s passion for the Vedas is truly inspiring. His clarity in formulating the procedures and in-depth knowledge of rishis and Guru Parampara is truly remarkable. It’s fascinating to see how he is able to compile numerous sadhana procedures in books; it’s as if he is an incarnation of some rishis. Swamiji is well-prepared with books, videos, and audio for every sadhana, providing great relief for the sadhakas. His discipline and systematic approach are unparalleled, and greatly appreciated. This quality is lacking in many other places but is crucial for all sadhakas in the current time.

Having visited many Sri Vidya schools, I can confidently say that Swamiji’s institution is the best. It took about a week or 10 days for Swamiji to reply to my enquiry about joining the class. During the wait, I chanted Lalitha Sahasranama daily and prayed to Devi not to be rejected. Finally, I got in. I can’t help but envy the sadhakas who joined in 2020 and have been in the right place from day one; they are truly lucky.

After being initiated by Swamiji, I had a profound spiritual experience. The first Laghu Ganapathy puja and the following two days of receiving the ‘Nyasa’ vidhi were extraordinary. I had a darshan of Saraswathy in the early morning, followed by a darshan of Dakshinamurthy the next day, which assured me of being accepted by the Guru Parampara.

I am deeply grateful to Swamiji for this. During my 52 Malas of ‘Gayatri Purascharana Upasana’, I was able to perform Harathi to the Golden Paduka of Vishwamitra Rishi, the Gayatri Mantra drishta. I had a beautiful experience where, before falling into deep sleep, I saw a vision of myself performing Harathi to the Golden Paduka. As I was coming to a waking state, I found myself whispering ‘Vishwamitrasya Paduka’, feeling incredibly blessed.

Such experiences are invaluable for helping sadhakas overcome any self-doubt that may arise during their sadhana. CompareFinetune May the Lalitha Tripurasundari and all the Guru Mandala’s and Swamiji to Bless us all to finish the whole Sri Vidya sadhana successfully and ultimately Experience ShivaShakthi aikkyam. Thank you Swamiji

I am extremely grateful for and impressed by the Sri Vidyalaya school. Swami Pranavananda Saraswati has created an adaptation of a pure high level ancient sadhana that is practically doable for sincere devotees and seekers during this modern era available globally.

I have observed that Swamiji’s integrity is impeccable and he is fully dedicated to the school and to supporting the students so that they can succeed. In my humble experience I can say that through following the guidance of Swamiji I have felt the Grace of Devi in my heart, just following the spiritual practice at home, as or more strongly than I have on pilgrimage to some of the top spiritual places in the world.

I find that this is a program that anyone who is sincere can do, even along with their full time job and family obligations. The sadhana will transform us fundamentally in a profound and beautiful way, and helps bring out the light of the divine in all our life and relationships. After searching online I haven’t found anything so pure and accessible as Sri Vidyalay. I am looking forward to the future of the school and being a member. In gratitude to Devi, Sri Matre Namah Sri Gurubhyo Namah