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His Holiness Srimath Paramahamsa Parivrajakacharya
Sri Sri Sri Yogishwara Swami
Birth and Spiritual Heritage
Sri Yogi was born on August 18, 1975, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the sacred land of Sree Padmanabhaswamy. This region has deep spiritual roots, with an ancient tradition founded by Sri Atmarama Swami in 596 AD, which still influences temples and spiritual centers in the area. Sri Yogi's family is an intrinsic part of this lineage, with many sadhus and rishis from his ancestry attaining Samadhis at renowned temples, continuing the spiritual heritage in the present day.
Early Life and Struggles
Sri Yogi spent his early years at various family homes. He first lived with his great-grandmother at Moopanvilakam, Murukkumpuzha. He later moved to his grandfather's house at Thopil, Murukkumpuzha, until he was three years old. At age four, the family settled in their own home, Murukkumpuzha.
At the age of seven, Sri Yogi was diagnosed with epilepsy, which severely affected his physical and mental health. He underwent treatment at the Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram. By the age of nine, his condition worsened, and he nearly collapsed.
Spiritual Transformation
During his challenging health battle, Sri Yogi met two transformative sadhus who significantly altered the course of his life. With the unwavering support of his mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, he embarked on a spiritual quest. At the age of ten, Sri Yogi started his search for the Divine Goddess Kali, which led him to meet his Guru, Srimath Paramahamsa Ananda Sri Sri Kalidasa Swami, in Pillathadam, Maruthwamalai, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. Under the guidance of his Guru, Sri Yogi not only overcame his medical condition but experienced spiritual enlightenment. Around age 15, Sri Yogi began developing divine vision, enabling him to foresee events in his family’s future. Seeking more profound knowledge, he spent six months and seven and a half days in Samadhi under the tutelage of Kalidasa Swami, a famous Siddha. Kalidasa Swami advised him to fulfill his worldly duties before fully embracing the spiritual path, prompting Sri Yogi to work overseas while nurturing his spiritual growth.
The Sacred Lineage of Sri Sahasrara Yogishwara Swami Mahapeetam
The Eternal Golden Tree of the Avadhoota Siddha Tradition (Since 596 AD)
The divine and ancient Sri Sahasrara Yogishwara Swami Mahapeetam traces its origin to the year 596 AD, when the great Himalayan sage Avadhoota Athmarama Swami, an incarnation of a luminous divine soul, journeyed from the snow-clad peaks of the North toward the southernmost land of Kanyakumari — the meeting point of three oceans.
As he travelled through the sacred land of Bharata, Athmarama Swami meditated in countless holy places, energizing the soil of India with his tapas-shakti. When he reached Kerala, the land later known as God’s Own Country, he rested beneath a sacred banyan tree. There, in deep meditation, he was blessed with the divine darshan of Goddess Parvathi.
The Goddess revealed that a part of her own energy — her Divya Amsha — had taken human birth nearby, and instructed him to leave behind his Avadhoota Danda and marry her incarnation. Initially, the sage refused, devoted solely to his renunciate vows. But that evening, as he bathed in a nearby pond, his feet touched a divine idol beneath the waters. When he lifted it, he saw it was a murti of Lord Ganapathi.
In deep meditation, Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvathi, and Lord Ganesha appeared before him together and blessed him, instructing him to fulfill the divine purpose of uniting with the Goddess’s earthly form and to consecrate (Prathishta) the energies of Shakti, Ganapathi, and the Nagas at that sacred site.
This marked the origin of the Sri Sahasrara Yogishwara lineage — a living stream of Avadhootas, Yogis, and Siddhas who carry forward the eternal consciousness of Shiva and Shakti through the ages.
The Great Yogis and Avadhootas of the Lineage
From Athmarama Swami onward, countless Mahatmas have graced this lineage — divine masters who embodied both supreme knowledge (Jnana) and miraculous power (Siddhi). Among them are:
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Narasimha Murty Swami. a master of mantra and elemental control.
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Mantra Murty Swami, whose divine vibrations influenced nature itself.
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Yogishwara Swami, who attained Nirvikalpa Samadhi and reappeared in multiple places simultaneously.
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Krishna Goswami, a bhakti-yogi who experienced Lord Krishna’s cosmic dance within his own Sahasrara.
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Tirtha Brahmarakshas, who transformed from a protector spirit into a realized being through intense tapas.
Many other Yogis of this parampara wandered unseen, performing tapas in mountains, forests, and temple caves — disappearing from physical sight but leaving their vibrations to guide future seekers.
In the last seventy decades alone, 45 realized Yogis, Avadhootas, and Mahapurushas have arisen in this tradition, continuing the sacred current of realization.
Even within the family lineage of the present His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Yogishwara Swami, divinity is inherited — both his paternal and maternal forefathers were Avadhootas, including the revered Krishnan Velayudhan Swami, a known Siddha Purusha whose presence radiated divine energy and transformation.
The Divine Masters: 1575 Mantra Murty Swami & 1755 Yogishwara Swami
Two of the most renowned saints in this lineage are Mantra Murty Swami (born 1543) and Yogishwara Swami (1622).
Mantra Murty Swami possessed immense spiritual power; his aura was so intense that expectant mothers in his village found it difficult to carry their pregnancies to term due to the overwhelming heat of his divine energy. When this phenomenon was confirmed through Ashtamangala Prasnam (sacred astrological revelation), it was understood that the unborn children could not sustain the vibration of his Tejas (radiance).
Upon learning this, his parents, with great sorrow, requested him to release his physical body for the welfare of the people. The compassionate Swami asked for 90 days to complete his tapas. After this period, when his family entered his meditation chamber, they found him seated in lotus posture, radiant and smiling. With a serene glance at his parents, he entered Mahasamadhi, instantaneously dematerializing his body in divine fire — leaving only sacred ash behind.
Similarly, Yogishwara Swami (1755) displayed astonishing siddhis of materialization and dematerialization, appearing in multiple locations at once, guiding devotees, and establishing temples that remain centers of divine energy and upliftment to this day.
Yogic Secrets and Sacred Practices of the Parampara
This lineage is a confluence of Shaiva, Shakta, Vaishnava, and Siddha traditions — embodying the oneness of all paths. Their yogic system, often referred to as Sahasrara Yoga, focuses on the awakening of the crown center — the seat of divine illumination.
The esoteric disciplines practiced within this lineage include:
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Sahasrara Sadhana – awakening the thousand-petaled lotus through deep meditation and mantra vibration.
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Shiva-Shakti Aradhana – balancing divine masculine and feminine energies within.
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Kundalini Tapas – controlled awakening of the serpent power through breath, mantra, and austerity.
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Trikona Dhyana – meditating on the inner triangle of Iccha (will), Jnana (wisdom), and Kriya (divine action).
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Agastya Siddha Vidya – connecting with the Rishi Agastya lineage, channeling the ancient siddha wisdom of transformation.
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Gupta Mantra Sadhana – secret mantras transmitted only through Diksha from realized masters.
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Naga Darshana & Shakti Prathishta – communion with divine serpents symbolizing Kundalini, and consecration of living Shakti energies.
These practices are revealed only through Guru-to-disciple transmission (Guru-Parampara), ensuring the sanctity and power of the inner knowledge remain unbroken for millennia.
Miracles and Living Presence of the Lineage
From ancient times to the present, miracles have been the natural fragrance of this lineage — not acts of display, but expressions of divine harmony. Devotees have witnessed:
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Healing through a drop of sanctified water from the Yogi’s hand,
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Rebirth experiences and life restoration,
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Materialization of vibhuti and divine fragrance during meditation,
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Appearance of Yogis simultaneously in distant places,
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Darshan of Golden Nagas guarding temple grounds, and
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Protection and prosperity bestowed by the invisible grace of the lineage.
These manifestations affirm the continuous living presence of this Gupta Parampara, the Golden Tree of spiritual light rooted in the eternal consciousness of Shiva and Shakti.
The Living Light — His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Yogishwara Swami
Today, the sacred current flows through the divine presence of His Holiness Srimath Paramahamsa Parivrajakacharya Sri Sri Sri Yogishwara Swami, the living embodiment of this ancient siddha tradition.
Thousands across India and abroad experience his silent power — healing, awakening, and inner transformation. His Holiness teaches that the true Sahasrara is within every human being, and realization comes not from outward ritual but from the awakening of inner divinity.
Through his compassion and sankalpa, the Sri Sahasrara Yogishwara Mahapeetam continues to serve humanity, guide seekers, and preserve the secret yogic knowledge of the Siddhas for future generations.
Significance of the Lineage
This lineage is not merely historical — it is a living current of divine energy, connecting seekers directly to the cosmic consciousness that transcends birth and time.
To have darshan of a master from this lineage, or even to hear their name with devotion, is said to awaken spiritual grace within one’s soul. The Sri Sahasrara Yogishwara lineage stands as one of the rarest and most powerful Gupta Siddha Paramparas — the Golden Tree whose roots lie in the Himalayas and whose blossoms radiate through the hearts of true seekers.