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= Swami Ongarananda =

Sri La Sri Swami Ongarananda was born on 19th January 1937, at Parangipettai (Tamil Nadu, India), near the temple town of Chidambaram. Born in a family of Siddhars (renowned saints), his parents Sri Narayanaswamy and Smt Rajam named him Jayanarayana Kannan. They were masters of the Upanishads, Vedic scripts and were well-versed in the study of medicinal plants and herbs. His father and his Guru, well known as Sri Mayiladuthurai Siddhar Swamigal, initiated him at a tender age of 7 and gave him the Omkara deeksha. He studied extensively and mastered the works of the 18 siddhars of Tamil Nadu, under the tutelage of his Guru. Swamiji is an expert in numerology, astrology and palmistry and is also well versed in sastras like Yoga, Vedanta, Siddhanta, Tantra, Paragnana Tattva and their like.

Alongside the spiritual education imparted by his Guru, Swamiji completed his collegiate studies in economics and took to the teaching profession. He taught English and Social Studies at the Higher Secondary level for over 30 years, where he inspired a whole generation of youngsters by imparting practical spiritual concepts for the wholesome development of individual personality.

In a world torn by conflicts and in a society rife with divisions on the basis of caste and creed, Swami Ongarananda spreads the message of peace, harmony and happiness. He pioneered the concept of Open Space Meditation, which according to him, is a way to overcome one's limitations and transcend mental barriers by deriving strength from the vast openness of space. He emphasizes that individuals need to be at peace for the world to be at peace. He exhorts his disciples to transcend narrow and divisive social barriers in their spiritual evolution and develop universal conciousness, drawing upon the immense spiritual powers within. Sri La Sri Swami Ongarananda has dedicated his entire life to the spiritual and social upliftment of humanity and for world peace. During his travels he makes special efforts to feed and cloth the poor and the needy.

Swamiji is a staunch devotee of the mother Goddess, Sri Rajarajaeshwari. He is the Mahadhipathy of 'Ongara Ashram' which was started in the year 1960 by his father and guru Sri La Sri Siddhar Swamigal. Sathguru Gnananandha Swamigal of Tapovanam blessed and released the first 'Ongaram' magazine in the year 1972. He is a spiritual guru to numerous devotees around the globe. 'Santhosham' (Happiness) is his byword.

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