Wiswa Swasth Sansthan (WSS) essentially means: Visvamukhi is that which faces all directions. Swastha stands for all aspects of health and well-being. Sansthan means ‘to stand together'.
World Swasth Sansthan (WSS) was registered as a charitable society in the 1970s and has been working towards health, well being and balance in society. Its founding principles are based on Vedic tradition, Ayurveda and the Patanjali System. The objectives include respect for all of life, including the environment and a sustainable legacy for humanity and the planet: Mother Earth.
About us
WSS is a non-political, non-sectarian and non-profit making Registered Society and Charitable Organisation. The organisation was inspired in 1963 and registered in 1973, reg number 5711 under the guidance of founder Chairman (Prof. Dr.) H.H. Sri Svami R Ananda Giri Purna Ji Maharaj (Acharya Mahamandaleshvara). It has affiliations throughout the World, specifically in Germany and Western Europe (1973), the UK (Visva Adhyatmik Sansthan 1974 and registered in 1977), Hungary and Central Europe (1975), the USA and North America (Adhyatmik Foundation, Inc 1981) and later Australasia and South Africa.
WSS invites the growth and furtherance of humanitarian aims through an understanding of true spirituality. Without growth stagnation occurs: Vedanta demonstrates this by the Tree of Life. Individual awareness is rooted heavenwards, fed by cosmic space, but it flowers earthwards into action. With this in mind WSS offers the tools including a holistic health management system to develop a way of life that demonstrates spirituality in action and which is open to all as a haven from the stresses of modern life. A key point Dr Svami Purna emphasizes as part of His Teachings is that anyone can live to be 100 years old - that is if a person follows an approach to life that is consistent with the Vedic and Yogic teachings that embody the health management system.
Mission
As a charitable organisation WSS - registration number 5711 - was registered in 1973. The organization is concerned to re-establish positive values on all levels through the education of the Highest Knowledge based upon Sri Svamiji's Teachings. To do so it extends its services to - and encourages the co-operation of - men and women from every walk of life and every age, race, colour and creed. Its members understand that to meet the immediate physical needs of the less fortunate is only one aspect of life. Lasting assistance comes through understanding of the mind and heart as well as positive self-help to reflect self reliance in the spirit of responsibility for self.
His Holiness Sri Svami Purna Maharaj
In this world we are experiencing an age when the search for truth, reverence for life, the ideal of non-attachment and readiness to serve without regard for personal advancement seem elusive, if not forgotten. True teachers and communicators appear from time to time - they are recognized by the way in which they live. Through their example they show others how they may live.The unique qualities, qualifications and living experience of His Holiness Sri Svami R.Anand Giri Purna, Acarya Mahamandalesvara (Dr Svami Purna) provide the knowledge and true insight that is becoming increasingly rare in today's world. His knowledge encompasses a spectrum of learning: a Master of Vedic Science, He is also a Doctor of Medicine, Psychology, Philosophy and Literature. His teachings are based on the traditional Vedantic philosophy that embraces an understanding of Sanskrit, the Vedic texts, Ayurvedic health tradition, meditation and the practice of yoga as part of everyday life. Svamiji’s method and style are so easy to understand because of their accessibility and clarity. He blends his teachings on spirituality, compassion, harmony and humanity with established disciplines such as science, economics, sociology into an integrated and practical whole that offers real tools for a healthy happy and fulfilled life, complete with spiritual understanding. Born into a family of philosophers and rulers in India and, having undergone the best education in India and Europe, Dr Svami Purna later renounced title and position, material wealth and comfort in pursuit of higher spiritual values through true experience. He willingly accepted a life of exceptional hardship and austerities, living among the caves, forests and snowy peaks of the Himalayas for many years. From this journey he emerged having acquired the 'Fullness of Wisdom' as one of the greatest spiritual leaders of our time. His title ‘purna’ a Sanskrit term meaning complete, reflects unique spiritual achievement in all its manifold aspects.
His Holiness Sri Svami R. Anand Giri Purna, Acarya Mahamandalesvara was inspired to establish an organization to disseminate the message of responsibility for self and positivity in action through seva or service around the world for the benefit of humanity. WSS and its sister organisations were founded.
Objectives
The basic objectives of WSS as set out in the Constitution have as their main focus: ▪ Inner Development; ▪ Spiritual Dialogue between all peoples, denominations and religions; ▪ Practical Mindfulness and Spirituality ▪ Service to the community ▪ Education of the Highest Knowledge based on the Teachings of Sri Svami Purna
As a charitable organisation WSS is concerned to re-establish positive values at all levels. To do so it extends its services to - and encourages the co-operation of - men and women from every walk of life and every age, sex, caste and creed. Its members and supporters understand that to meet the immediate needs of the less fortunate is only one aspect of life. Lasting assistance comes through understanding of the mind and heart as well as positive self-help. They are also aware that humankind must strive towards the fullest manifestations of physical, mental and spiritual power or energy for the attainment of peace and prosperity. This involves harmonising all the constituents of mankind until they vibrate in perfect attunement with the higher or Supreme Self. As a charitable organisation WSS is concerned to re-establish positive values at all levels. To do so it extends its services to - and encourages the co-operation of - men and women from every walk of life and every age, sex, caste and creed. Its members and supporters understand that to meet the immediate needs of the less fortunate is only one aspect of life. Lasting assistance comes through understanding of the mind and heart as well as positive self-help. They are also aware that humankind must strive towards the fullest manifestations of physical, mental and spiritual power or energy for the attainment of peace and prosperity. This involves harmonising all the constituents of mankind until they vibrate in perfect attunement with the higher or Supreme Self.
Philosophy of WSS-India
Supporters of WSS also recognise that there have been and there still are, in numerous parts of the world, great spiritual persons, Teachers, Saints and Seers, who have shown that every soul is potentially divine. To realise this in everyday life, it is necessary to be rooted in the spirit within us and to follow one’s path. The world of spirit is not something separate and apart from us, but a quality of inwardness that inspires us to right action and guides us in what we do. It has always been so and it will always be so. The shape may change but the energy remains the same. As the individual finds wholeness within him/herself, he/she spreads wholeness to the family, the community and to the wider human community through:
- Selflessness - Service - A sympathy with the natural and God-given environment - The individual thrust to transcend oneself and bring perfection to whatever one does - The humane law of love for all beings and - The search for Truth These are classical values. These are the values of today and tomorrow. Sri Svami Purna reminds us of the many stages to right living and spiritual evolution when he says:
“The spiritual way of life is endless. The more you learn and deeper you go into the soul, the more selfless you become, and all the time you are growing. “Karma can bind you and karma can make you free! Every action must be right action, otherwise one can not achieve. “With mindfulness one can overcome all obstacles. If one loves God there is nothing that can stop one. “Greatness lies in the willingness to change. “The habit of self-perfection is the soul’s way to Wholeness. The habit of selflessness or service is part of this. “Service is devotion - another name for love, or standing together - not only in an organisation but in a society; not only in a society but in the world".
Services
It is the goal of WSS-India to inspire and to maintain spiritual, physical, mental and emotional balance. WSS and its international network offer vital services and varied activities, including those listed below.
WSS invites the growth and furtherance of humanitarian aims through an understanding of true spirituality. Without growth stagnation occurs: Vedanta demonstrates this by the Tree of Life. Individual awareness is rooted heavenwards, fed by cosmic space, but it flowers earthwards into action. With this in mind WSS offers the tools including a holistic health management system to develop a way of life that demonstrates spirituality in action and which is open to all as a haven from the stresses of modern life. The activities reflect the energy and support of the charity's members and supporters and include the following services:
Courses: workshops, seminars, study and research into Yogic Science, with its practical application in everyday life through Hatha Yoga
Techniques as aids in stress reduction and
Habit correction and general responsible healthcare guidance by complementary and alternative medical methodology by improved nutrition, herbalism, Ayurveda medicine, homeopathy, acupressure, reflexology and massage techniques.
