Sri Shankaragiri Vasudevananda Paravidya Trust

Rooted in wisdom. Guided by compassion. Committed to service

Sri Shankaragiri Vasudevananda Paravidya Trust works to preserve spiritual and Vedic knowledge while extending meaningful support to education, healthcare, palliative care, public welfare, and institutions serving society with dedication and integrity. Inspired by the life and vision of Swami Vasudevananda Saraswati, the Trust stands for learning, service, dignity, and shared human wellbeing.

The Trust was established with a broad charitable purpose: to support the study of philosophy, yoga, Sanskrit, and Vedic knowledge; to help educational and charitable institutions; to provide medical relief; and to assist those facing poverty, illness, age-related hardship, or disability. Its work reflects both inner values and outward service.

Our Focus Areas

Spiritual and Vedic Learning

The Trust carries forward the spirit of Paravidya — higher knowledge — by encouraging study, teaching, publication, and dissemination of Vedantic and Vedic wisdom.

Education and Skill Building

The Trust supports institutions that provide access to learning, especially for underserved communities, including free schooling and vocational training.

Healthcare and Compassionate Care

The Trust extends support to initiatives working in medical relief, palliative care, cancer care, preventive health, and community-based support services.

Public Charity

The Trust’s objects also include helping the poor, elderly, and disabled, and supporting institutions dedicated to public welfare without profit motive and social gain.

Founder Inspiration

Swami Vasudevananda Saraswati’s life represents a rare blend of professional accomplishment, spiritual discipline, and service. After a distinguished career across public service, industry, and leadership, he devoted himself to Vedanta and the study of sacred texts under revered teachers, and went on to establish the trust to propagate spiritual understanding and meaningful service.

We Work With

Through every initiative we support, our effort is simple: to encourage knowledge, reduce suffering, and strengthen institutions that serve people with sincerity and compassion.