About Sri Yogi

Birth and Spiritual Heritage

Sri Yogi was born on August 18, 1975, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, a sacred region associated with Sree Padmanabhaswamy. This area is rich in spiritual significance, with a long-standing tradition established by Sri Atmarama Swami in 596 AD, which continues to shape the temples and spiritual centers today. Sri Yogi's family plays an essential role in this lineage, as many of his ancestors, including sadhus and rishis, have attained Samadhi at esteemed temples, thereby preserving the spiritual legacy into the present.

Early Life and Struggles

Sri Yogi spent his formative years in various family residences. His first home was with his great-grandmother at Moopanvilakam, Murukkumpuzha. He later moved to his grandfather's house in Thopil, Murukkumpuzha, where he lived until the age of three. When he turned four, the family established their own home in Murukkumpuzha.

At the age of seven, Sri Yogi was diagnosed with epilepsy, which significantly impacted his physical and mental well-being. He received treatment at the Government Medical College in Thiruvananthapuram. However, by the time he reached nine, his condition had deteriorated, and he faced a near collapse.

Spiritual Transformation

During his challenging health journey, Sri Yogi encountered two transformative sadhus who profoundly changed the trajectory of his life. With the steadfast support of his mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, he embarked on a quest for spirituality. At the tender age of ten, Sri Yogi began his search for the Divine Goddess Kali, which ultimately led him to his Guru, Srimath Paramahamsa Ananda Sri Sri Kalidasa Swami, in Pillathadam, Maruthwamalai, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.

Under his Guru's guidance, Sri Yogi not only conquered his medical challenges but also attained spiritual enlightenment. By the age of fifteen, he developed divine vision, allowing him to foresee events concerning his family's future. In pursuit of deeper wisdom, he spent six months and seven and a half days in Samadhi under the mentorship of the renowned Siddha, Kalidasa Swami. Kalidasa Swami advised him to fulfill his worldly responsibilities before fully embracing the spiritual path, prompting Sri Yogi to work abroad while nurturing his spiritual growth.

Education & Professional Life

Before fully embracing the spiritual path, Sri Yogi lived a remarkably accomplished worldly life. He is a multifaceted professional with a dynamic career spanning architecture, design, education, entrepreneurship, and wellness. With over two decades of diverse experience across India, the UAE, and Switzerland, he has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence in both technical disciplines and community service.

His academic journey began in India, where he earned a School Leaving Certificate in 1994, followed by a Diploma in Architecture Engineering in 1996. He went on to complete a Bachelor of Architecture in 2004, and enriched his portfolio with two MBAs in Finance and Human Resource Development — one from Switzerland in 2006 and another from India in 2017.

His passion for design led him to numerous certifications and diplomas in specialised areas:

• AutoCAD, 3D MAX, Graphic & Interior Design, Animation, and Special Effects
• Certifications in Microsoft & Revit software
• A Private Flying License and a Flight Radio Telephone Operator’s License, reflecting his interest in aviation
• A French Language Certificate
• Architect (BBMP)
• Certified in Community-Oriented Policing and Civilian Rifle Training

Early Career (1996–1998)

Sri Yogi began his career with hands-on roles in hospitality, logistics, and retail in the UAE — including positions as a steward, store helper, and assistant F&B controller in Al Ain.

Design & Architecture (1999–2009)

He transitioned into architectural and design roles in Dubai, working as a draughtsman, 3D designer, and interior designer, ultimately rising to Conceptual Designer Manager by 2009.

Freelancing & Entrepreneurship (2010–Present)

Since 2010, Sri Yogi has embraced freelancing and entrepreneurship. He has worked independently as an architect, served as Director and Chairperson of a private limited company, co-founded an architectural firm, and launched a medicine manufacturing unit. His ventures also include teaching as a professor at a leading college between 2016 and 2017.

Educational Qualifications

Architecture, Design & Engineering

• Diploma in Architecture Engineering
• Diploma in Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Diploma in Interior Design
• Diploma in Landscape Design
• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

Digital Design & Creative Media

• Diploma in Graphic Design
• Diploma in 2D Animation
• Diploma in 3D Modeling and Animation
• Diploma in Visualization, Video Editing & Corporate Advertising
• Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects (VFX)
• Specialized Diploma in Lumion for Architectural Visualization, Photorealistic Rendering, Walkthroughs, and 3D Animation

Professional Design Specialization

• Certificate in Landscape Analysis, Plant Selection, Hardscape Design (Patios, Walkways, Fountains), and Digital Design Software including AutoCAD and SketchUp

Visual Communication

• Degree in Visual Communication

Business & Management

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Human Resources
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Finance

International Language Studies

• French Language Studies – Alliance Française

Professional Qualifications

Hospitality & Business Operations

• Steward
• Store Helper
• Waiter
• Cashier
• Store Keeper
• Assistant Food & Beverage Controller
• Food & Beverage Controller

Architecture, Engineering & Design

• CAD Operator
• 3D Designer
• Animator
• Interior Designer
• Architectural Assistant
• Architect
  • Recipient of the Gold Medal Award in Dubai for excellence in architecture
• Concept Design Manager

Aviation

• Holder of a Private Pilot Licence (PPL)

Academia

• Assistant Professor
• Professor

Executive Leadership

• Director
• Chairperson

Community Service & Wellness

From 1999 to 2004, Sri Yogi actively contributed to yoga and wellness initiatives in Dubai. He conducted free yoga and meditation sessions for labour camps and at public parks, impacting thousands. As a yoga expert advisor at the Dubai Herbal Centre, he helped promote holistic wellness practices.

Sports & Recreation

A passionate sportsman, Sri Yogi has represented Goa and Kerala in football and cricket, competed in swimming events, and enjoyed diverse recreational sports such as kabaddi, tennis, horse riding, and boating. His experiences aboard Cessna 172 and 182 aircraft highlight his enduring passion for aviation.

Spiritual Leadership & Work

After decades of contributions in architecture, design, wellness, entrepreneurship, and community service, Sri Yogi renounced all material pursuits to embrace the path of spiritual liberation — becoming an Avadhootha, a realized being beyond ego and attachment, rooted in inner stillness and universal oneness. His journey now continues in silence and simplicity, a living embodiment of detachment, wisdom, and unconditional presence.

In 2011, he founded the Sri Sahasrara Yogishwara Swami Mahapeetham, a charitable trust based in Bengaluru with branches across India. As the 45th Peethadhipati in a long lineage of Avadhootas, he serves both spiritual and social causes:

• Spiritual discourses — travelling 4,000–5,000 km each month — centred on the scientific aspects of Sanatana Dharma
• Healing sessions, yoga & meditation, and partner medical camps
• Scholarships that have benefited over 500 students
• Charitable work in education, healthcare and food across Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Goa

The Sacred Lineage of Sri Sahasrara Yogishwara Swami Mahapeetam

The Eternal Golden Tree of the Avadhoota Siddha Tradition (Since 596 AD)

The ancient and divine Sri Sahasrara Yogishwara Swami Mahapeetam can trace its roots back to 596 AD, when the great Himalayan sage Avadhoota Athmarama Swami, an embodiment of a radiant divine soul, journeyed from the snow-covered peaks of the North to the southernmost point of Kanyakumari — the confluence of three oceans.

As he traversed the sacred land of Bharata, Athmarama Swami meditated at numerous holy sites, imbuing the soil of India with his tapas-shakti. Upon reaching Kerala, later known as God's Own Country, he rested beneath a sacred banyan tree. In deep meditation, he was graced with the divine darshan of Goddess Parvathi.

The Goddess revealed that a fragment of her own energy — her Divya Amsha — had incarnated nearby and instructed him to abandon his Avadhoota Danda and unite with her incarnation. Initially, the sage hesitated, committed solely to his vows of renunciation. However, that evening, as he bathed in a nearby pond, his feet brushed against a divine idol submerged in the waters. When he lifted it, he discovered it was a murti of Lord Ganapathi.

In a profound state of meditation, Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Ganesha unitedly manifested before him, bestowing their blessings and guiding him to fulfill the divine mission of merging with the Goddess's earthly incarnation. He was tasked with consecrating (Prathishta) the energies of Shakti, Ganapati, and the Nagas at that hallowed location.

This event marked the inception of the Sri Sahasrara Yogishwara lineage — a vibrant stream of Avadhootas, Yogis, and Siddhas who perpetuate the timeless consciousness of Shiva and Shakti throughout the ages.

The Great Yogis and Avadhootas of the Lineage

From Athmarama Swami onward, numerous Mahatmas have blessed this lineage — divine masters who embodied both supreme wisdom (Jnana) and miraculous abilities (Siddhi). Among these revered figures are:

• Narasimha Murty Swami, a master of mantra and control over elements.
• Mantra Murty Swami, whose divine vibrations influenced the natural world.
• Yogishwara Swami, who achieved Nirvikalpa Samadhi and manifested in multiple locations simultaneously.
• Krishna Goswami, a bhakti-yogi who experienced Lord Krishna's cosmic dance within his own Sahasrara.
• Tirtha Brahmarakshas, who transformed from a protective spirit into an enlightened being through rigorous tapas.

Many other Yogis of this parampara journeyed unseen, engaging in tapas within mountains, forests, and temple caves. While they may have vanished from physical sight, their vibrations continue to guide future seekers.

In just the last seventy years, 45 realized Yogis, Avadhootas, and Mahapurushas have emerged from this tradition, perpetuating the sacred current of realization.

Even within the family lineage of the current His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Yogishwara Swami, divinity is an inherited trait. Both his paternal and maternal ancestors were Avadhootas, including the esteemed Krishnan Velayudhan Swami, a recognized Siddha Purusha whose presence emanated divine energy and transformation.

The Divine Masters: Mantra Murty Swami & Yogishwara Swami

Two of the most illustrious saints in this lineage are Mantra Murty Swami (born 1543) and Yogishwara Swami (1622).

Mantra Murty Swami was endowed with immense spiritual power; his aura was so profound that expectant mothers in his village struggled to carry their pregnancies to term due to the overwhelming warmth of his divine energy. This phenomenon was validated through Ashtamangala Prasnam (sacred astrological revelation), revealing that the unborn children could not withstand the vibration of his Tejas (radiance).

Upon discovering this, his parents, filled with sorrow, implored him to relinquish his physical form for the benefit of the people. The compassionate Swami requested 90 days to complete his tapas. After this period, when his family entered his meditation chamber, they found him seated in a lotus posture, radiant and smiling. With a tranquil glance at his parents, he entered Mahasamadhi, instantly dematerializing his body in divine fire, leaving only sacred ash behind.

In a similar vein, Yogishwara Swami exhibited remarkable siddhis of materialization and dematerialization, manifesting in multiple locations simultaneously, guiding devotees, and establishing temples that continue to serve as centers of divine energy and upliftment to this day.

Yogic Secrets and Sacred Practices of the Parampara

This lineage represents a fusion of Shaiva, Shakta, Vaishnava, and Siddha traditions, embodying the unity of all spiritual paths. Their yogic system, often known as Sahasrara Yoga, emphasizes the awakening of the crown center, which is the source of divine illumination. The esoteric disciplines practiced within this lineage include:

• Sahasrara Sadhana — awakening the thousand-petaled lotus through profound meditation and mantra vibrations.
• Shiva-Shakti Aradhana — harmonizing the divine masculine and feminine energies within oneself.
• Kundalini Tapas — a controlled awakening of the serpent power through breath, mantra, and disciplined practices.
• Trikona Dhyana — meditation on the inner triangle of Iccha (will), Jnana (wisdom), and Kriya (divine action).
• Agastya Siddha Vidya — connecting with the lineage of Rishi Agastya to channel ancient siddha wisdom for transformation.
• Gupta Mantra Sadhana — secret mantras imparted only through Diksha from realized masters.
• Naga Darshana & Shakti Prathishta — communion with divine serpents that symbolize Kundalini, and the consecration of living Shakti energies.

These sacred practices are passed down exclusively through Guru-to-disciple transmission (Guru-Parampara), ensuring that the sanctity and potency of this inner knowledge remain intact for millennia.

Miracles and Living Presence of the Lineage

From ancient times to today, miracles have been the natural essence of this lineage — not mere displays, but manifestations of divine harmony. Devotees have observed:

• Healing through a single drop of sanctified water from the Yogi's hand.
• Experiences of rebirth and restoration of life.
• Materialization of vibhuti and divine fragrances during meditation.
• The simultaneous appearance of Yogis in distant locations.
• Darshan of Golden Nagas protecting temple grounds.
• Blessings of protection and prosperity from the unseen grace of the lineage.

The Living Presence of the Gupta Parampara

These expressions affirm the ongoing presence of the Gupta Parampara, the Golden Tree of spiritual illumination, firmly rooted in the eternal consciousness of Shiva and Shakti.

The Living Light — His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Yogishwara Swami

Currently, the sacred energy flows through the divine essence of His Holiness Srimath Paramahamsa Parivrajakacharya Sri Sri Sri Yogishwara Swami, the living representation of this ancient siddha lineage.

Countless individuals across India and beyond feel his silent strength — facilitating healing, awakening, and profound inner transformation. His Holiness teaches that the true Sahasrara resides within each individual, and that realization emerges not from external rituals but from the awakening of one's inner divinity.

Through his compassion and intention, the Sri Sahasrara Yogishwara Mahapeetam continues to serve humanity, guide seekers, and safeguard the esoteric yogic wisdom of the Siddhas for future generations.

Significance of the Lineage

This lineage is not just a matter of history; it is a vibrant flow of divine energy that connects seekers directly to the cosmic consciousness, transcending both birth and time.

Experiencing darshan from a master of this lineage, or even uttering their name with reverence, is believed to ignite spiritual grace within one's soul. The Sri Sahasrara Yogishwara lineage is one of the most unique and potent Gupta Siddha Paramparas — the Golden Tree, with roots in the Himalayas and blossoms that illuminate the hearts of true seekers.