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SRI PANCHDASHNAM PARAMAHAMSA
ALAKH BARA Sri Panchdashnam Paramahamsa Alakh Bara was established by Paramahamsa Satyananda at Rikhia, Deoghar, Bihar in 1990 to uphold and propagate the highest ideals of sannyasa, namely vairagya (non-attachment), tyaga (renunciation) and tapasya (austerity). It is a registered, charitable, educational and nonprofit making institution.
It propounds a tapowan style of living as adopted by the rishis and munis of the vedic era and is intended only for san
renunciates, tapasvis, ascetics and paramahamsas. The guidelines set down for Alakh Bara are along the vedic tradition of sadhana (spiritual practice), tapas (austerity) and swadhyaya (self study or atma chintan), emphasizing the need for a sannyasin to develop and cultivate spiritual qualities within himself. It does not conduct any activity such as yoga teaching or preaching of any religious precepts.
Paramahamsa Satyananda, who is now residing there permanently, performs the panchagni vidya (meditation on the five fires) and other vedic sadhanas, thus paving the way for future paramahamsas to uphold their tradition. Entry is strictly restricted so the sadhana of serious minded spiritual aspirants is not disturbed.
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