22. *The Mind of a Mystic*

Research report of American neurologists who studied Swamiji's science-defying neurological system

Does all life spring from one cosmic source? Are we all connected in ways too deep for the mind to grasp?

Is there really such a thing as no-mind state?

Swamiji with the team that conducted the experiments

For centuries, science and spirituality have been battling it out on these issues of perennial importance for humanity.

Although spiritual leaders have always maintained that the nomind state is a 'real' phenomenon, and a perfectly realizable goal for all of us, the scientific community has naturally been unwilling to accept this without solid proof.

For the first time in our century, science has hopefully found a key to supernormal and paranormal phenomena, with sound medical evidence that explains why the spiritually super-evolved are blessed with 'powers' that the rest of us can only dream about.

In March 2004, hoping to find answers to these vital questions, a team of top neurologists from Oklahoma (USA) performed pioneering and extensive scientific research on Swamiji's sciencedefying neurological system.

The team's preliminary research report, presented in the following pages, has profound relevance not only for the global medical fraternity, but for every one of us who has been silently asking these same questions - who believe and yet don't believe, who know and yet don't know - for all of humanity, fellow adventurers on this pathless path that is Life!

A Mind Matters Column™ The Mind of a Mystic By R. Murali Krishna, M.D. President COO, INTEGRIS Mental Health & James L. Hall, Jr. Center for Mind, Body and Spirit

Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda Swami is a trim, healthylooking young man with dark, shoulder-length hair. Handsome and polite, possessing an open manner and a wealth of curiosity, he could be any ordinary American college student.

The difference is that ordinary American college students do not wear saffron robes and turbans, have not experienced spiritual enlightenment and are not regarded as a teacher, healer and mystic by millions of people in all corners of the world.

A mystic? The term is not a bad fit for 'Swami', as he is known. Mystics, popular culture tells us, have direct communion with God. Through means not understood or measurable, mystics are thought to have access to ultimate realities or truths. Picture a mystic and you'll probably picture someone full of bliss, someone gifted with lofty thoughts and insights that the rest of us do not possess.

The very presence of a mystic is thought to bring peace and healing to others.

That's an apt description of Swami, a 27-year-old from South India. He is approached by thousands of people every year seeking relief from diseases and ailments that conventional medical approaches have not cured. Swami's background lends him the air of a mystic, too. He left his home as a teen, visited ashrams across India, immersed himself in philosophy, read extensively and mastered the art of meditation.

When Swami passed through Oklahoma City recently as one stop in his world travels, I asked him if he would let me use some of modern medicine's newest technology to peer into his brain while he meditated. My goal: to understand, measure and demystify what happens during the mystic phenomena. Swami, who believes that meditation has a scientific basis, happily agreed.

The procedures Swami went through were administered by some of Oklahoma City's finest and most experienced physicians, neuropsychologists and researchers: Drs. Fordyce, Ruwe and Higgins of the Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Center Neuropsychology Department and Dr. Chacko of the PET Center of Oklahoma. These doctors were using technology they use with patients on a routine

basis. When they look at images obtained by their technology, they know what's normal and what's not.

The results from testing Swami? Decidedly not normal!

Imaging Brain Activity

Our first look into Swami's brain was achieved with the help of a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) device. Unlike traditional diagnostic techniques that produce images of the body's structure or anatomy, such as Xrays, CT scans or MRI, PET produces images of the function of the brain through the metabolic activity of cells. An analog of glucose is attached to a radioactive PET tracer. The PET scanner then images the metabolically active brain areas at any given time.

In the case of Swami, the drug was intended to identify highly active areas of the brain in an alert and conscious state, in the early stages of meditation and during deep meditation.

The results of the PET scan tests were stunning. To begin with, the activity in the frontal lobes of Swami's brain were significantly heightened, even in early meditation stages. The level of activity was several times higher than would be seen in the average human brain under any conditions. The frontal lobes are associated

with the functions of intelligence, attention, wisdom and judgment.

When we then asked Swami to go into the deepest meditation state, there were two more remarkable findings.

First, the dominant hemisphere of Swami's brain was more than 90 percent shut down. It was as if Swami's brain had packed up and gone on vacation. It was quiet and still, completely at peace … and Swami had made it so at will.

A second amazing aspect of Swami's deep meditation was that the lower portion of his mesial frontal areas lighted up in a very significant way. This area roughly corresponds to the reputed location of the mystical 'Third Eye'.

When we later asked Swami what he was doing when the mesial frontal areas lighted up, he said he was opening his Third Eye.

Associated with both cosmic and inner knowledge, and thought to be a place of clarity and peace, the Third Eye is considered by many to be the seat of the soul. Were we seeing an indication that deep meditation can open an area of the brain responsible for communicating with the divine, looking deep into the mysteries of Self or creation? I believe the PET scan revealed what I call the brain's 'D-spot'. Whether you consider the 'D' in D-spot to stand for Delight, the Divine or even Dopamine (the chemical through which our bodies experience pleasure), initial indications are that meditation can stimulate it.

Measuring Brainwaves

The second procedure we used to look into Swami's brain is known as Quantitative Electroencephalography, or QEEG. QEEG measures electrical patterns in the brain, patterns commonly referred to as brainwaves.

There are four bandwidths of brainwaves, each different in speed, and each associated with a different state of mind. For instance, beta brainwaves are small and fast and linked with an awake, alert state of mind. Alpha brainwaves are slower and larger and are connected to feelings of well-being. Theta waves represent a state of consciousness that is close to sleep, a stage in which there is a sense of calmness and serenity without active thought.

In a day's time, most people will experience all four types of brainwaves. The progression from one bandwidth to another, though, is not so easily in their control.

From Swami's QEEG, though, we can see that he has complete control over his brainwaves. When in deep meditation, his brain smoothly shifted from one state to another, like a talented pianist playing the scales. There was no hesitation and no retreating, just continuous, fluid shifts from one type of brainwave to the next. Because the QEEG represents the five brainwave bandwidths as colors, it was as if we were watching Swami float from color to color within a rainbow!

Conclusions

The brain is the body's most complex organ, containing more than 100 billion neurons, each of them in chemical and electrical conversation with upto 10,000 other neurons. Its sheer capacity to process information is astonishing.

Remarkably, that complexity presents little difficulty for Swami in managing his brain activity. Swami's mind – his thoughts, emotions and intellect – control his brain. He can, in a very fluid, easy way, shift his brain function and alter his brainwaves.

More than answering questions, the voyage we took into the mind of a mystic brings intriguing questions for study.

Are there techniques we can learn and teach that will bring balance and peace into people's lives?

Can we invoke a healing response or accelerate healing through specific training? Can we learn techniques that will allow us to control pain or alter the course of a disease?

Can we learn to activate what I call our D-spot, thus putting us in instant connection to delight or the divine? The results from our study of Swami are new pages in our world's growing book of research on the brain. There continue to be indications that the human mind may be able to choose to heal the body. We're now looking at the possibility of people learning and acquiring these healing capabilities, an event of immense benefit for humankind. The potential for altering the rates and progression of many diseases – heart disease, cancer, arthritis, alcoholism and many others – is beginning to look achievable.

Swami is a bridge between the invisible, ancient world of mysticism and the modern, visible world of science and discovery. As brain research continues on a widespread basis, and as we appropriately bring the phenomena of mysticism into the realm of science for further study, we are taking strides on a path of hope and health**.**

SPACE OF BLISS

The ashram

The hub of all Dhyanapeetam activities is the ashram at Bidadi, located 35 km south-west of Bangalore city, which is the software capital of India, and among Asia's fastest growing cities.

First impressions

On the busy Bangalore-Mysore highway, about 2 km past the town of Bidadi, a Dhyanapeetam signboard on the left points out the leafy path that winds its way to the ashram.

Nestling among low hills, spread over 16 acres, the ashram brings to life Swamiji's vision of traditional simplicity with modern amenities. A number of unassuming, functional structures dot the landscape. It is difficult to imagine that this serene commune is the headquarters from which Dhyanapeetam conducts its international operations that span three continents.

From the fork in the road (with one path leading to the administrative and living quarters, and the other to the sacred banyan tree), the visitor can spy the rustic outline of the famous Laughing Temple, where Swamiji holds intimate interviews and takes classes for the ashramites. This area includes accommodation for ashramites and patients, a kitchen-cumdining-hall, outdoor dining spaces, the ashram office, and Ananda Gandha, Swamiji's simple kuteer (dwelling).

A short walk down the path, past a bamboo grove and green fields,

The sacred banyan and Dakshinamurthy shrine

takes the visitor to the 300-year-old sacred banyan tree. The sacred banyan spreads its vast canopy over the small shrine dedicated to Lord Dakshinamurthy, who is known as the Adi Guru (the firstever Guru). Revealed to Swamiji in a vision, and worshipped as the guiding spirit of the ashram, the sacred banyan encloses a space resonant with healing energy. Simply spending a few minutes under this tree can instantly soothe the

nerves and revive the spirits.

En route to the sacred banyan is Ananda Sabha, the meditation hall used for public gatherings. Healers' meets and advancedlevel meditation courses are held here, to let participants get a feel of ashram life. Close by is the Ananda Galleria, where ashram literature, books, audio & video and meditation accessories are available.

A day in ashram life

As on date, over fifty ashramites aged between eight and eighty live and learn in Swamiji's presence at the ashram.

For the ashramites, the day starts before sunrise, with Guru Pooja (obeisance to the Guru) performed to Lord Dakshinamurthy under the sacred banyan. This is followed by a meditation session, after which ashramites turn to their daily administrative tasks.

When Swamiji is at the ashram, he is available for healing and

Daily healing at Ananda Sabha

darshan for two hours every morning. Else, healing is offered by those ashramites who are initiated Ananda healers. The ailing and the needy from the villages and towns all around flock to the ashram daily for aid and comfort. Simple sattvic meals (a vegetarian diet

that supports the body in spiritual prcatices) are served thrice a day in the friendly ashram dining hall, where Swamiji's talks and keertans (devotional music) play all day.

At dusk, a simple but enchanting aarati is performed to Lord Nataraja (The Dancing Shiva) at Ananda Sabha. This is followed by Swamiji's taped discourse, a meditation session and the singing of bhajans (hymns). Sometimes, the day culminates in an hour's dancing to Swamiji's favourite keertans.

Dhyanapeetam: Today and Tomorrow

An ASP participant receives Ananda Darshan

Dhyanapeetam's activities in India include daily healing at the ashram, free healing camps, ASPs (weekend workshops on chakra healing through meditation), Dhyana Satsangs (massmeditation programs for urban and rural communities), Gnana Daana (meditation camps for the youth, held

in schools and colleges) and productivity & de-stress programs for corporates.

Dhyanapeetam's overseas centres are rapidly spreading the message of meditation and blissful living, with regular Life Bliss courses (a variant of ASP) conducted by acharyas (teachers) personally trained by Swamiji.

A mass meditation program in progress

Many exciting projects are on the anvil, including a new-age gurukul (learning space) for youngsters, a new meditation hall overlooking the natural lotus pond, mobile medical assistance for the surrounding villages, and a full-fledged multi-specialty charitable hospital at Bidadi .

DHYANAPEETAM MILESTONES

In just two years since its inception, Dhyanapeetam has grown to be an international organization with operations spanning three continents. While making a significant positive contribution to to the community today, Dhyanapeetam also cherishes the vision of awakening humanity to a vibrant and joyful tomorrow.

A quick look at some of our more important milestones:

♦ Over 110 Ananda Spurana Programs or ASPs (workshops on meditation and chakra healing) have been personally conducted by Swamiji at 30 different global locations.

♦ Hundreds have participated in the advanced-level Nithyananda Spurana Program (NSP), and have been initiated with new names that indicate their spiritual path.

♦ 50 ashramites live and learn at Bidadi ashram. Of these, seven men and four women have been initiated into sannyas.

♦ Ananda Healing has cured thousands of ailments from migraine to cancer. To date, more than 75,000 people have received this healing touch directly from Swamiji.

♦ There are over 300 healing & meditation centres worldwide, and over 700 practising Ananda healers.

♦ The Gnana Daana Project for bringing meditation to the youth has already touched over 82,000 students and young adults.

♦ Over 70 Dhyana Satsangs (mass-meditation programs) and 100 free discourses have been personally conducted by Swamiji, with lakhs participating.

♦ Over 1000 homes and workplaces have been visited, energized and blessed by Swamijito date.

♦ More than 30 books have been released in four languages. Over 100 audio tapes, audio & video CDs have been released to date.

♦ Hundreds of Ananda Sevaks (volunteers) work hand-in-hand with ashramites to organize courses and satsangs in their areas, run healing & meditation centres, and conduct free healing camps.

OUR PUBLICATIONS

TITLES IN ENGLISH

The Formless in Form A pictorial biography of Swamiji

A Small Story... Swamiji's best-loved parables

From Pain to Bliss Insights from Swamiji

From Worrying to Wondering Insights from Swamiji

Question + Swamiji = Answer! Your questions answered

The Simple Truth, Straightaway! A public address by Swamiji

Is Spirituality relevant in our time? A frank talk with the press

Om Mani Padme Hum 27 ways to approach the Master

Discovering Love Insights from Swamiji

Ananda Healing : Your shortcut to God! An introduction to healing initiation

A Garland of Memories Devotees' reminiscences of time spent with Swamiji

Six Days to Total Transformation An introduction to chakra healing through meditation

Open the door... let the breeze in! Tools for joyful living

Meditation is for you! An introduction to the science and art of meditation

Swamiji as we know him Unforgettable moments in the Master's presence

i to I Talks in the USA on life, meditation & bliss

Instant Inspiration Practical wisdom for today's generation

From Peak to Peak An enchanting journey with Swamiji through the Himalayas

TITLES IN TAMIL

Nithyananda: Oru Arimugam An introduction to Swamiji

Kathavai Thira... Kaatru Varattum! Tools for joyful living

Gnanattin Thiravukol Making the transition from knowledge to experience

Yein Pada Poojai? Experience the Divine in your home

Pada Poojayin Mahatvam Transform your home into an energy-field!

Manam Kadanda Nilai Research report of American doctors on Swamiji's sciencedefying neurological system

Yantra Dhyanam An 11-minute easy-to-practise meditation technique

Kaatrin Suvadukkal A collection of Swamiji's sayings rendered in poetry

Udirum Saragugal A compilation of talks given bySwamiji

Ameythiyin Muzhakkam Swamiji speaks at mass-meditation camps (satsangs)

Udal - Gnanattin Theyir

Meditation techniques to energise our three bodies (energy layers)

Padippu - Thadaikarkale Padikarkal Aakkungal Effective keys to enhance academic performance and success

Ilainjnarkale... Swamiji speaks to the youth

Vaazhvin Rahasyangal The science behind tradition

Swargam Unakkullei Surrender and be liberated

TITLES IN KANNADA

Jeevana Ganga An introduction to Swamiji

Dukkhadinda... anandakke Moving from pain to bliss

Chinteyinda... aaraamakke Remove the word 'worry' from your life!

Baagilu there... thangaali olage beesali! Toolsfor joyful living

ALSO AVAILABLE FROM DHYANAPEETAM

Audio Cassettes, Audio & Video CDs

• ! Swamiji's talks
• ! Mantras (Healing Chants)
• ! Music

Energized products & accessories for meditation & daily use

• ! Red sandalwood malas (rosaries)
• ! Swamiji pendants
• ! Rudraaksh (holy bead) pendants
• ! Bracelets & Rings
• ! Watches
• ! Vibhooti (sacred ash)
• ! Kumkum (vermilion)
• ! T-shirts & sarees
• ! Photographs
• ! Table clocks
• ! Keychains
• ! Yantras (Energy maps)
• ! Meditation Mats
• ! Chanting boxes
• ! Calendars

To order, or to find out more, visit www.dhyanapeetam.org

HEALING & MEDITATION COURSES

Ananda Spurana Program (ASP)

A 2-day healing and meditation workshop that focuses on the seven major chakras (energy zones) of our body, with powerful meditation techniques to cleanse and activate each.

Ananda Dhyana Yoga

An introduction to a more fulfilling, stress-free and blissful way of life. Acharyas personally trained by Swamiji guide participants through practical meditation techniques that help them easily integrate spirituality into their normal lifestyle.

Shakti Spurana Program (SSP)

A1-day entry-level meditation camp that introduces participants to the three bodies (physical, subtle and causal), and helps them harness the energies of each for optimal daily living.

Nithyananda Spurana Program (NSP)

A four-day advanced-level course conducted personally by Swamiji, and open only to those who have already completed the ASP. Particpants work on all their seven bodies, with intensive guided meditation sessions and workouts.

Healers' Initiation

Selected sincere seekers who have completed at least two ASPs (or 1 NSP) are personally initiated by Swamiji into Ananda Healing. Healers become direct channels for Swamiji's powerful healing energy, which has cured diseases from migraine to cancer.

OUR CENTRES WORLDWIDE

Visit your nearest Dhyanapeetam Centre for:

** FREE Ananda Healing services (for physical and mental ailments) * Books and literature * Swamiji's talks, meditation, healing chants and music on Audio tapes, Audio & Video CDs * Energized products & accessories for meditation & daily use * Information about Swamiji's schedule and upcoming courses & activities * Fortnightly satsangs (prayer meetings) * Details of Life Bliss programs being conducted worldwide by Acharyas personally trained by Swamiji*

BRASIL

Mallika & Rajagopal

Rua Gomes Carneiro 141/cob 01 Rio de Janeiro RJ Brazil CEP 22071-110

INDIA

BANGALORE

Ma Ananda Priyamayi

(Chitra Narang) 9, North Park Road, Kumara Park East, Bangalore 560 001. Ph: +91-80-2260823

Ma Ananda Hasya

(Latha Rajaiah) 40, 4th Main, 3rd Stage, BEML Layout, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore 560 039. Ph: +91-80-8602707

Ma Nithya Yogi

(Nalini Rajanna) 174, Defence Colony, 1st Cross, HAL II Stage, Bangalore 560038. Ph: +91-80-5283149

Ma Ananda Bandhu

(Prabha) 360, 7th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560038. Ph: +91-80-51255303

Ma Ananda Shakthi

(Valli Muthaiah) 'Resham', 34 R M Vilas Extension, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore 560080. Ph: +91-80-3610900

Ma Nithya Deepakshi

(Viji Shankar) 175/1, I Floor, I Cross, 5th Main, Defence Colony, H A L II Stage, Bangalore 560 038. Ph: +91-80-5292081

CHENNAI

Apollo Hospital Dhyanapeetam Meditation & Healing Center,

No.21, Greams Lane, Chennai 600 006. Ph: +91-44-28293333 / 28290200

Ma Nithya Muktha Ratna

(V.R. Annapoorni) Sri Anand Samarpan (V.R. Ramanathan) Ma Nithya Ramya (Valli Ramanathan) 'Shripuram', 1/283, Shripuram Street, Thoraipakkam, Chennai 600 096. Ph: +91-44-24961939.

Smt. R. Umayal

24, Arunachalam Rd., Kotturpuram, Chennai 600 085. Ph: +91-44-24470855

Sri Nithya Sahasana

(Rajamanickam.S) C4, Praveen's Viraja 25 (old 57) Valluvar Salai, Jai Nagar Arumbakkam,Chennai 600 106 Ph: 24755891, Mob: 31027551

Sri Ananda Anugraha

(Vasudevan) AH 3rd Street, No.204, Annanagar, Chennai 600 040 Ph: +91-44-26215104 Mob: 94441 19554

COIMBATORE

Sri Kanagasabai

3, United Nagar,Sugarcane Inst Post, Coimbatore 641 007 Ph: +91-422-24422783 Mob : 0422 3123006

Sri Kandaswamy

25, Palanisamy Layout Thadagam Road, R.S. Puram Coimbatore 641 002 Ph: +91-422-2432926

Sri & Smt Velayutham Sri & Smt Chidhambaram V

Vijaya Pathipakam 20, Raja St., Coimbatore 641001 Ph: +91-422 2394614 Mob: 98422 94614

Swami Ananda Amrit

(Swami Amrit Yatri) 346, Bharathiar Road, Near PMF Hospital, New Siddhapudur, Coimbatore 641 044. Mob: 98422 53124

ERODE

Sri P. Ramanathan

16, Karupanna Swami Koil St, 1st Floor, Surampatti Rd, Erode 638 009. Ph: +91-424-2275125 / 2263980 Mob: 98431 73535

GUDIYATHAM

Sri Nithya Dhuti

(Kirubanantham) No.14, Seruvengi New St. Kamatchiamman Pet Gudiyatham 632 602. Ph: +91-4171 223078 Mob: 94434 90710

KARAIKUDI

Sri Narayanan SLNS

Narayana Vilas 122 Menamena St, Karaikudi - 630 001. Ph: +91-4565-238393 Mob: 94431 38393

KOLAR

Smt. S. Umadevi Shankara Vidyalaya, Opp. R.T.O, Kolar 563 101. Ph: 98512-220459/ +91-8512- 250459

MUMBAI

Ma Nithya Raga

(Smt. Mala Sridhar) 44, Bhagirathi, Afghan Church, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005. Ph: +91-22-22176312 Mob: 98204 04431

Ma Nithya Anupama

(Anoopama Kulkarni) Mob: 98210 81213

Sri. Suresh Uberoi Smt. Yashodhara Uberoi

5, Golden Beach Society, Ruia Park, Gandhi Gram Road, Juhu, Mumbai 400 049. Ph: +91-22-26201823 Mob: 980063247/ 98203 51717 MYSORE

Sri Nithya Sajiva

(C.R. Hanumanth) F4, Chamundi Apts, 2nd Cross, Laxmipuram, Mysore 570 004. Ph:+91-821-2333705/ 735 Mob: 94480 75735

Ma Nithya Samanta Prabha

(Smt. Bhargavi) 555/N, Indraprastha, New Kantharaj Urs Road, Kuvempunagar, Mysore 570023. Mob: 98861 88155

Ma Nithya Anadi

**(**Smt. Meena Narasimha) 529, 3rd Main Road, Alanahalli Layout, (Near Siddhartha Layout), Mysore 570 001. Ph: +91-821-2473225 Mob: 94482 75225

Sri Ananda Sadaajit

(Doraiswamy) 1233, 8th Main,6th Cross, Vijayanagar 1st Stage, Mysore 570017. Ph: +91-821-2416765 Mob: 93421 86349 NAMAKKAL

Sri Ananda Sadhu

(Thiagarajan R) 35, Kamarajar Ngr, Pattanam Rd, Rasipuram Namakkal 637 408 Ph: +91-4287-224770

Sri. G. Anbuganapathi

25 F, Vengamedu, Velur, Namakkal Dt, 638 182. Ph: +91-4268-220052.

Sri Ananda Divyansu (Dr. Chanthiran S)

YCS Homoeo Clinic No.9, Kamarajar Stores, I Floor, Paramathi Road, Namakkal 637 001. Ph: +91-4286-263837 Mob: 94433 88437

Sri Anandha Mudati

(T V Namasivayam) 57/22, Salem Rd., Tiruchengode Namakkal Dt. 637 211 Ph: +91-4288-252838

Sri Nithya Sadasiva

(Vaithiyalingam) Vaiyagam Kumaresapuram, Tiruchengode 637 211, Namakkal Dt. Ph: +91-4288-283838

Sri Manoharan T.N

4, Nanjappa Mudaliar St., Tiruchengode 637 211. Namakkal Dt. Ph: +91-4288-252739

PONDICHERRY

Sri Nithya Sadhu

(Murugayan) 3, Middle Street, Kurumbapet Pondicherry 605 009. Ph: +91-413-2274935 Mob: 94432 87504

PUDUKOTTAI

Sri Ananda Bhairava

(M. Chinniah) Ma Nithya Bhairavi (Smt. C. Adaikammai) 108, Nizam Colony, Pudukottai 622 001. Ph: (O) +91-4322-232444 / 222281 (R) +91-4322-266735 / 265859 Mob: 98424 22281

Sri. Ananda Yuktha (A. Dharmaraj Praboo) Smt. Ramameertham

5498/1, A.D.R. Apartment, Marthandapuram, 1st Street, Pudukottai 622 001. Ph: +91-4322-226159 Mob: 98424 26339 SALEM

Sri Nithya Charan

( K. Alagumohan) 307,Arvind Opticals, Opp. Vishwanath Theater, Attur (PO), Salem Dt. 636 102. Ph: +91-4282-252884, 240884

Sri. A. V. Prakasam

(Res.) 26, Marimuthu St., Ammapet, Salem 636 003. (Off.) Kumar Shirts, 142, 1st Agraharam, Salem 636 001. Ph: +91-427-2241352

Dr. Rajendhiran Ma Nithya Charan

(Dr. Devika Rajendhiran) 22, Rangaswamy St., Ranipet, Attur 636 102. Salem Dt. Ph: +91-4282-241233

Sri Nithya Sambuddha

(T. Senthil Kumar) 94, Green Ways Road, Fairlands, Salem. Ph: +91-427-2447396

Sri. M.S.P. Subramaniam Smt. Lalitha Subramaniam

'Srilakshmi', 2B, Sarada College Road, Salem 636 007. Ph: +91-427-2313795, 2312969

TIRUVANNAMALAI

Sri Ananda Prabha

(Gopal T) S.T.M.S. Bus Owner, 40, Lakshmipuram, Gandhi Nagar, Tiruvannamalai 606 602. Ph: +91-4175-253296, 222685 Mob: 94433 22685

Sri Ananda Atman

(Manie A R) 119, Kamachi Amman Koil St., Tiruvannamalai 606 601. Ph: +91-4175-222722, 222759 Mob: 94433 22722

Sri Arunachalam A

77, Anakatti St., Tiruvannamalai 606 601. Ph: +91-4175-229445

Sri Jaikumar P P V

1168, Sangeetha Illam Thendral Nagar, Vengikal, Tiruvannamalai 606 604. Ph: +91-4175-222817/ 233789 Mob: 94432 33789

TRICHY

Sri Sheik Mohamad A

5, 2nd Floor TAB Complex Cantonment, Trichy 620 001. Ph: +91-431-2410283

Sri Vedananda

(Kamatchinathan) 16, Ramana Jewel House 61st St., Kallukuzhi Trichy 620 020 Ph: +91-431-2302957, 2491387 Mob: +91-431 3110076

YERCAUD

Smt. Madhavi Kannappan

Marylands Estate, Pattipali 63660, Yercaud, Salem Dt. Ph: +91-4281-222350 / 222351

Mother S.P.Geetharaj

House Of Peace, Ram Rd., Yercaud, Salem Dt. Ph: +91-4281-222262

MALAYSIA

Ma Nithya Sri (Kamala) Sri Nithya Shradda (Sam Periaswamy) No. 411, Block 18, Section 6, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia Ph: 03-55196104, 016-3965178

Sri Soma Ramasamy

Block 207, 02-08, Chua Chu Kang Central, Singapore 680 207. Ph: 98328642

V. Vengadasalam

Block 19, # 8-51, Teck Whye Lane, Singapore 680019. Ph: 67603159

USA

S. Gunasagar K. Arumugam P. Manimaran

No.11, Persiaran Nahkoda, Tamam Teluk Air Tawar, Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia.

Dr. L Velayudham

11, Jalan Ipoh,51200 Kuala Lampur, Malaysia. Ph: 603-40412611 [email protected]

SINGAPORE

Dr. R. Karunanithy

28 Cambridge Road, Singapore 219709. Ph: 63924317 [email protected]

CALIFORNIA

Ma Ananda Meera

(Subhadra Subramanian) 95H Bellflower St. Livermore, CA 94551 Ph: 925-373-6809 [email protected]

Ma Ananda Praba

(Sharmilla MacKallor) Sri Nithya Praba (Douglas MacKallor) 5788 Ribchester Ct. San Jose, CA 95123 Ph: 408-227-9645 [email protected]

Ma Ananda Samarpan (Nacha Subramaniam)

4816, Mission Cielo Court, Fremont, CA 94539. Ph: 510-668-1750(R), 530-400-2401(O) email: [email protected]

Ma Ananda Swabav

(Savitri Rambhatla) Sri Nithya Swabav (Kamlakar Rambhatla) 1210 Rancho Road Arcadia, CA 91006. Ph: 626-355-5800 323-497-8984

Ma Nithya Roop

(Jyothi Sheelum)

Sri Ananda Roop

(Gopal Sheelum) 43187 Gallegos Avenue #13, Fremont, CA 94539 Ph: 510-557-5047 email: [email protected]

Ma Nithya Shanta

(Tam Truong) 5911 Southview Dr. San Jose, CA 95138 Ph: 408-281-1280 [email protected]

Ma Sanathanananda

(Pankajam Subramanyan) 48962, Nampevo Street Fremont, CA 94539. Ph: 510-226-1817 [email protected]

Sri Ananda Jyothi

(Adil Dalal) 3140 Rubino Dr. #209 San Jose, CA 95125 Ph: 408-594-0728 [email protected]

Sri Ananda Prana

(Mukundan Subramanian) 1370 Calabazan Blvd #2 Santa Clara, CA 95051 Ph: 408-247-5090 [email protected]

Sri Nithya Yogi

(Navin Pola) 1500 Norman Avenue #201 Santa Clara, CA 95054 Ph: 408-394-7738 [email protected]

MARYLAND

Meena & Krishna Somanchi

12119 Backus Drive Bowie, MD 20720 Ph: 301-464-2117 [email protected] [email protected]

MISSOURI

Akhila Balaram

12555 Sunset Dr., St. Louis, MO 63128 Ph: 314-849-6760 [email protected]

Doug Bingley

405 Diecke Bottoms Rd., Eureka, MO 63025 Ph: 314-435-3346 [email protected]

NEW JERSEY

Ma Ananda Sanathan

(Uma Chaudhary) 7 Vernon Road Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-972-2427 [email protected]

Ma Ananda Turiya

(Veena Shenoy) 1 Rose Ct., Marlboro, NJ 07746 Ph: 732-308-3954 [email protected]

Ma Nithya Sanathan

(Helen Dieterly) 61 Center St., Clinton, NJ 08809 908-735-4709

OHIO

Alan Thiruppathy 5649 Hathaway Ct.,Dublin, OH 43016. Ph: 614-975-59 58 [email protected]

Anjula & Hari Jackson

6702 Wynwright Dr., Dublin, OH 43016. Ph: 614-873-4485 [email protected]

Aruna Bhalla

2444 Cornwall Ct.,Powell, OH 43065. Ph: 614-761-2444 [email protected]

OKLAHOMA

Ma Ananda Ram (Dr. Vjaya Malpani) Sri Ananda Ram (Dr. Ravi K Malpani) 1617, Queens Town Road, Okhlahoma City, OK 73116. Ph: 405-843-2770 email: [email protected]

Ma Nithya Swaroopa Premi

(Hasmitha Ramakrishnan) 750 Ridgecrest Ct. Apt.1538, Norman, OK 73072 Ph: 405-514-3558 [email protected]

Doobie Potter

1845 N W 11th St. #4 OK City, OK 73106 Ph: 405-524-0955 [email protected]

Sri Ananda Christ

(Joe Long) 1845 N W 11th St. #4 OK City, OK 73106 Ph: 405-826-7384 [email protected]

Sri Nithya Christ

(Jan Michael) 1422 S. Western Stillwater, OK 74074 Ph: 405-624-0778 [email protected]

PHILADELPHIA

Aruna Shenoy

25 Mill Lane Frazer, PA 19355 610-644-7184 [email protected]

Nidhi Chaudhary

3500 Powelton Avenue Apt A102 Philadelphia PA 19104 267-241-5034 [email protected]