About Us admin June 20, 2023

ABOUT US

Our Vision

All aged, abandoned, destitute are enabled and empowered to live a life of dignity and self-respect

Our Mission

Provide a home to all abandoned, aged, destitute women, mainly widows

Serve with love and compassion and become a family to the abandoned elderly

Make available free/subsidized medical treatment, including surgeries, transplants and treatment for life-threatening diseases, to all Destitute

INSPIRATION

Paramhansa Yogananda,

Paramhansa Yogananda, 1893-1952, was the first yoga master of India to take up permanent residence in the West. Yogananda authored the Autobiography of a Yogi, the most-read spiritual masterpiece. The book has inspired and continues to inspire millions with a realization of their innate Divinity.

He said on selfless service, “As you forget self in service to others, you will find that, without seeking it, your own cup of happiness will be full.”

OUR STORYLINE

OUR TEAM

Spiritual Advisors

Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi

Spiritual Directors,
Ananda Sangha Worldwide

Nayaswami Dhyana

Co-Spiritual Director,
Ananda Sangha India

Nayaswami Jaya

Co-Spiritual Director,
Ananda Sangha India

Pia Singh

Founder & Trustee
Director on the board of DLF Ltd.
Chairperson DLF

   

Pia Singh is a Director on the board of DLF Limited, India’s largest real estate company. Pia is the Chairperson of DLF Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the group, which works in the field of education, infrastructure, and creation of socially and culturally relevant institutions. Prior to that, she has been the Chairperson of DLF Retail Developers Limited and Director of DT Cinemas Limited. In that position, she has spearheaded the creation of numerous DLF Retail Malls, including building the country’s first luxury retail mall and creating and building DT Cinemas across North India, and establishing DLF as one of the leading mall developers in the country. Pia is a dedicated devotee of Paramhansa Yogananda and serves as a trustee of Ananda Sangha Trust, which is the spiritual organization and works to spread Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings in India. In this capacity, she operates many teaching centers across India and has a large online presence too. Prior to that, Pia has worked for the risk management department of GE Capital, the investment division of General Electric, USA. Pia is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, Class of 94. She is a member of the Governing Council of the University of Pennsylvania Institute for Advanced Study of India.
 

D.R.Kaarthikeyan, IPS (R)

Former :
Director, Central Bureau of Investigation
Director General, National Human Rights Commission
Special Director General, Central Reserve Police Force

 

D. R. Kaarthikeyan is a farmer-turned, lawyer-turned, senior police officer-turned, Human Rights activist-turned, promoter of Inter-faith harmony and environmentalist. He has held very high positions in the Government of India including Director General of the National Human Rights Commission, Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force. His commendable services have been recognized and honoured by the Government and Non-Governmental Organisations. He was awarded, by President of India, with Medal for Meritorious Service and Medal for Distinguished Service. He was honoured with the National Award Padma Shri for his commendable services to the nation in many fields. He has been entrusted with responsibilities as member of the High Power Commissions by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and Hon'ble High Courts of Delhi and Kerala. He is currently associated with several organizations promoting spirituality, value based education, health for all, welfare of the rural people and farmers, environment and clean and renewable energy. He has edited and published several books and articles on various subjects. His periodical well researched Newsletters on various themes are circulated all over the world and valued by distinguished personalities and even in the UN organisations like World Bank and IMF.

 

Dr. Aditya Gait

Director Ananda Sangha Pune

(Dr.) Aditya Gait is the Spiritual Director of Ananda, Pune, and a Medical Practitioner, whose chief interests lie in sharing the teachings and benefits of yoga as a healthy and successful way of life. Dr. Aditya has been actively sharing these teachings in corporates, medical facilities and other institutions across India, Asia, USA, and Europe since 2008. He is a monk of the Ananda Renunciate Order and, in addition to his medical service, loves to offer an integrated health experience at physical, mental, and spiritual levels, based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.

Jayeeta Chakraborty

Program Director & Trustee

Jayeeta is serving with the Paramhansa Yogananda Public Charitable Trust and living in Vrindavan since 2018. She’s actively involved in all functions carried out by the Trust. She has been associated with Ananda Sangha (a spiritual organisation sharing the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and a sister concern of the Yogananda Trust) since 2013. She has successfully co-managed Ananda Sangha center in Gurgaon, and has been instrumental in training and bringing about various service departments and teams. She is Masters in Sociology and has been a Human Resource consultant, specializing in recruitment and training with more than 22 years experience in the Hospitality Industry. She has extensive experience in training employees at the SOS International Clinic, China, and setting up training units in Thailand and Maldives. She has designed and delivered innovative Learning and Development projects, not only for the Hospitality Industry and the Corporates (IT and Non IT) but also for students of various age groups.

Our Trustees

Our Management

Spiritual Advisors

NayaswamisJyotish and Devi

Jayeeta is serving with the Paramhansa Yogananda Public Charitable Trust and living in Vrindavan since 2018. She’s actively involved in all functions carried out by the Trust. She has been associated with Ananda Sangha (a spiritual organisation sharing the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and a sister concern of the Yogananda Trust) since 2013. She has successfully co-managed Ananda Sangha center in Gurgaon, and has been instrumental in training and bringing about various service departments and teams. She is Masters in Sociology and has been a Human Resource consultant, specializing in recruitment and training with more than 22 years experience in the Hospitality Industry. She has extensive experience in training employees at the SOS International Clinic, China, and setting up training units in Thailand and Maldives. She has designed and delivered innovative Learning and Development projects, not only for the Hospitality Industry and the Corporates (IT and Non IT) but also for students of various age groups.

Nayaswami Dhyana

Amit is a finance professional and is a qualified CA (India), CPA (US) and black belt in Six Sigma. He has led the finance and supply chain functions for large MNCs and Indian corporates across diverse industries over a career spanning more than 30 years.
He has now moved to the social sector and has an oversight of the finance and accounting departments of the trust. With his diverse work experience, he has contributed significantly to strengthening the internal controls and governance procedures of the Yogananda Trust.

Nayaswami Jaya

Divisha joined the Trust in 2021 to launch the ‘Circle of Love’, the first online volunteering initiative of the Trust. She now oversees the online and offline volunteering initiatives of the Trust as well as all digital engagements on social media platforms. She is especially enthused about new initiatives and engagements that the Trust undertakes.
Divisha is a Life Coach and Yoga and Meditation Trainer and has coached individuals and conducted various workshops for open groups and corporates on Happiness, Positive Thinking, Meditation etc.

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