People say me sivananda paramahamsa but i'm jagat jyoti (universal flame or divine)
Swami Sivananda Paramahamsa
Beloved Father of Life (Atma Pitha)
Founder of Siddha Samajam , Vadakara
The Life and Legacy of Swami Sivananda Paramahamsa
Swami Sivananda Paramahamsa was born in the small town of Vatakara, in North Malabar, Kerala. From a young age, he was deeply affected by the pain and suffering caused by death. This led him to question life’s deeper meaning and dedicate himself to a spiritual path.
Leaving behind worldly life, Swami began a journey filled with sacrifice, struggle, and deep meditation. Through intense practice, he discovered Siddha Vidya, a powerful method to rise above the fear of death and realize the eternal nature of the Self.
The Core of Siddha Vidya
Swami taught that our true Self is the same as God—eternal and unchanging. Even in deep sleep, when thoughts and emotions disappear, this Self remains. To realize God, he said, one must go beyond the mind’s attachments like love and hatred. This can be done by merging the mind with life itself, which he called Jeeva.
He pointed out that during sleep, the mind disappears, and in that state, all humans are equal. This showed him that the mind is temporary, but the Self is not. His teachings focused on moving beyond the restless mind to discover lasting peace and God within.
Founding of Siddha Samaj
To spread this powerful practice, Swami founded the Siddha Samaj in 1921 in Malabar. He taught Pranayama (breath control) as a key method to calm the mind and awaken the inner Self. After attaining self-realization himself, Swami chose to live among ordinary people, guiding them with love and simplicity.
A Teacher for All People
Swami’s message reached people of all backgrounds—rich or poor, any caste or religion. His compassionate approach broke down barriers and united people in the path of Siddha Vidya.
The Siddha Samaj became a spiritual home for many seekers, dedicated to self-realization and inner growth.
Jeeva Samadhi and Legacy
Swami Sivananda attained Jeeva Samadhi—a state of eternal meditation—on June 21, 1949, at the Palani foothills. His final resting place is at the Siddha Samaj headquarters in Vatakara, which remains a sacred site.
His life’s work continues to inspire. Swami’s vision was clear: if individuals realize their divine nature through self-practice, they can rise above suffering and live in peace. His teachings offer a timeless path to inner awakening.
