Meet the dedicated teachers, scholars, and practitioners who carry the flame of Vedantic wisdom.
Acharya of Advaita Vedanta
A disciple of Swami Chinmayananda, Swami Nityananda dedicated over four decades to the study and transmission of Vedantic wisdom. Having studied at Sringeri Sharada Peetham and completed advanced training under several realized masters, he founded Sri Atma Sakshi in 1999 with the sole purpose of making the liberating wisdom of the Upanishads accessible to sincere seekers.
His teachings are renowned for their clarity, depth, and practical applicability. He has authored 22 books on Vedanta, meditation, and the Bhagavad Gita, translated into 12 languages.
Scholar & Women's Dharma Program Lead
A post-graduate in Sanskrit Literature from the University of Hyderabad and a disciple of Swami Nityananda, Saraswati Devi leads the Women's Dharma Program and oversees all publications. Her scholarly contributions to the preservation and translation of rare Sanskrit manuscripts have earned international recognition.
She has delivered lectures at institutions including IIT Madras, Oxford's Hindu Studies program, and the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Forum.
Yoga & Pranayama Instructor
25 years of teaching classical Hatha Yoga and Pranayama. PhD in Yogic Sciences from Swami Vivekananda Yoga University, Bengaluru.
Vedic Chanting & Ritual Scholar
A Vedic scholar trained in the Sama Veda tradition for 30+ years. Specializes in the correct recitation and meaning of Vedic mantras and fire rituals.
Ayurveda & Mind-Body Studies
BAMS and MD in Ayurveda. Integrates classical Ayurvedic wisdom with Vedantic psychology to offer holistic programs for mental wellness.
Brahmacharya & Youth Programs
A monastic resident of the ashram for 15 years. Leads youth outreach programs, value-based education initiatives, and beginner meditation courses.
Philosophy & Comparative Religion
PhD in Comparative Religion from JNU. Teaches modules on Advaita Vedanta, Buddhist philosophy, and Jain metaphysics with a focus on common contemplative insights.
Music & Nada Yoga
A classical musician trained in Carnatic tradition and a practitioner of Nada Yoga. Leads devotional music sessions, bhajan circles, and the study of sound as a spiritual path.
The spirit of Sri Atma Sakshi is sustained by hundreds of karma yogis who serve selflessly across all our programs and events.