Warm Greetings to my Spiritual Brothers and Sisters, Devotees of Gurudev,

A Loving Salutation to Fellow Devotees of Sree Narayana Gurudev,

It brings me immense joy to present to you the 'Sree Narayana Directory', an initiative that brings Sree Narayana Gurudev’s vision and the institutions in his name under one umbrella. I would like to share with you how my personal spiritual journey led me to this significant social mission.

I was born and raised in Eroor, Tripunithura—the sacred land where Narasimha Swamikal, one of the 73 direct monastic disciples of Sree Narayana Gurudev, attained Samadhi. My father was never rigid about raising his children with formal religious teachings; his only condition during my childhood was that when the evening lamp was lit at dusk, dinner would be served only after chanting 'Daiva Dasakam' and the prayer "Narayana Moorther...". It was after my graduation from Maharajas College, Ernakulam, that my attention truly turned toward the spiritual path. In those days, the natural progression for anyone from a Sree Narayana family was to join the Sivagiri Brahma Vidyalayam. Therefore, I approached Asparsananda Swamikal, a senior monk of the Sivagiri Mutt and former Secretary of the Eroor Narasimha Ashram. Since the Brahma Vidyalayam was temporarily closed at the time due to certain issues, I joined as an inmate at the Muhamma Vishwagaji Mutt on August 8, 1999, which was then under Swamiji's care. During this period, it was Swamiji who recognized my interest in Astrology and Tantra and sent me to Ayyampilly Dharman Thanthri to learn temple rituals. It was in that Gurukulam that my warm fellowship began with Dharmananda Swamikal, who later became the head of Ramananda Ashram.

Upon the encouragement of Dharmananda Swamikal, I mastered Yoga and the Srimad Bhagavatam under Nithyananda Swamikal at the Sivananda Ashram in Palakkad. Subsequently, I studied Astrology under Challyil Narayanan Jyothsyar and advanced Tantra Shastra under Karumatra Vijayan Thanthri, which opened up opportunities for me to officiate as a Thanthri in various temple ceremonies.

Deep study and research in Kerala temple tantra brought me face-to-face with a stark social reality: today’s Sree Narayana temple concepts have strayed from the simplicity insisted upon by Gurudev, becoming complex ritualistic affairs that alienate the common people.

Disillusioned by the meaningless Brahmanization and excessive commercialization within contemporary temple practices, I consciously stepped back from performing temple rituals and spent many years focusing my life entirely on the study of Spiritual Science (Atmavidya) and personal spiritual practice (Eeshwara Sadhana). During this time, I had the privilege of writing and publishing a book titled 'Sreepatham' in 2019, as part of the Naveekana Kalasam at Pisharikovil, our local deity temple in Eroor (Link to read the book: ...). Later, when I established a center for learning, the overwhelming acceptance received by this book inspired me to adopt the very same name.

Currently, I run 'Sreepatham Saivadharmacharana Kendram' in Eroor as a learning center, conducting research in Sanskrit, Astrology, and Tantra Shastra, utilizing this knowledge for the greater good of society and passing it on to the younger generation seeking learning. The Acharya Dakshina received from astrological and tantric consultations, as well as educational activities provided through Sreepatham, serves as the main capital funding the operations of the 'Sree Narayana Directory'.

Moving away from outer ritualistic practices, as I traveled like a solitary pilgrim through the profound depths of Gurudev’s philosophy and the historical trails he walked, I realized that numerous organizations formed under Gurudev’s precept "Become Strong Through Organization" remain fragmented and lack synergy due to the absence of a unified digital platform connecting them all.

Out of that realization, the concept of the 'Sree Narayana Directory' and the efforts to realize it entered my life like a calling. This vast project, which ideally should have been undertaken by a large collective, has had to be completed by me alone, within many limitations. The sole strength guiding this effort is the inner realization that Gurudev himself is the helmsman of my life's boat.

All listings in the Sree Narayana Directory are entirely free of charge. I assure you that there are no hidden fees or service charges involved. Being a pure service to Gurudev undertaken without any commercial motive, unintentional errors or shortcomings may have crept in. If pointed out, I am always ready to correct them joyfully.

Please note that no individual has been authorized or appointed on our behalf for any duration or responsibility to act in our place regarding the creation of the Sree Narayana Directory. Neither has anyone been appointed to manage this as a business or barter transaction involving financial transactions or property transfers. If any such activity comes to your attention, kindly inform us.

I humbly request all devotees of Gurudev and institutions across Kerala and abroad to cooperate in making this directory complete by providing accurate information about the temples, mutts, branches, educational institutions, and voluntary organizations in your respective regions.

(Google Form link for submitting information)

Pranams before the luminous memories of my father, who brought me close to Gurudev at a very young age, and Asparsananda Swamikal, who transformed that affinity into my life's vow.

I lovingly and respectfully dedicate this humble venture, the 'Sree Narayana Directory', to my beloved Mother, who allowed me the freedom to grow into who I am today.

Manoj Muraleedharan

Sreepatham, Eroor

gurusaparya@gmail.com