Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri

HH Swami Vidyadhishananda is a highly realized siddha monk who reveals to us a Himalayan tradition of higher yoga based on his tutelage within the Sanskrit heritage. He hails from lineages of meditation adepts from Himalaya who are known for their combination of rishi sagely scholarship and ntha yogic practices. Deep meditation on the Sanskrit verses of cardinal philosophies and monastic inquiry methods led to his profound realization. His Holiness teaches cardinal philosophies with exquisite clarity directly from the original Sanskrit literature.

He is among the very few scholars available in the West to be awarded the degree of Mahmahopdhyya (DLitt et Phil) by the President of the Association of Indian Universities and the Sanskrit scholars of Calcutta, India. The degree was conferred in recognition of his meditative interpretation, scholarly analysis, and ability to articulate the philosophical nuances of Sanskrit literature.

He has lectured around the world as an emissary of peace, bridging spiritual traditions and sharing the universal teachings of Sanskrit philosophy. As the President monk of the United States Nonprofit, Self Enquiry Life Fellowship (Hansavedas), India Nonprofit, Vedic Heritage Research Foundation (Vedanidhi), and Sri Paramanada Ashram Trust (consortium of five institutions in India with campuses of children’s accelerated learning schools) he is a guiding light to seekers and devotees.

Leadership Roles in USA & India

President, Self Enquiry Life Fellowship (Hansavedas), California, USA

President, Vedic Heritage Research Foundation (Vedanidhi), Varanasi, India

President, Sri Paramananda Ashram Trust (Consortium), Prayagraj, India

  Swami Paramananda Ashram, Prayagraj
  Swami Narottamananda Veda Vidyalaya (Veda Chanting School), Prayagraj
  Sri Gangeshwar Sanskrit Vidyalaya (Sanskrit Language School), Prayagraj
  Kapila Sangam Ashram, Amarkantak
  Om Nivas Ashram, Haridwar

Vice President, Tripura Yogashram, Haridwar, India