About Vibhu Foundation
About Vibhu Foundation
About Vibhu Foundation
Vibhu Foundation is a public charitable trust founded in 2017 with the philanthropic objective of propagating spiritual wisdom rooted in the timeless tradition of Sanātana Dharma.
The Foundation operates a spiritual and cultural centre at Vidyaranyapura, Bengaluru, where regular classes, talks, and satsangas are conducted on the Bhagavad Gītā, Upaniṣads, Bhāgavatam, and other classical Vedānta texts. The centre also offers Sanskrit classes for both beginners and advanced students, encouraging the study and use of the sacred language of Indian scriptures.
In addition to activities at the centre, Vibhu Foundation conducts Vedānta classes across various parts of India. Its initiatives include spiritual retreats, seminars, workshops, publication of books, and the celebration of sacred occasions such as Guru Pūrṇimā, International Yoga Day, and other important spiritual observances. The Foundation also extends support to various philanthropic and service-oriented activities.
Vedānta is a time-tested wisdom revealed in India’s ancient scriptures. Despite significant advancements in material life, modern humanity continues to struggle with universal challenges such as stress, anxiety, confusion, and inner dissatisfaction. The vision of Vedānta offers a permanent and transformative solution by addressing the root cause of human suffering. The unique objective of Vibhu Foundation is to propagate this vision of Vedānta in its pristine, traditional form, as taught in the Guru–Śiṣya paramparā.
Objectives of Vibhu Foundation
- To propagate the traditional teaching of Advaita Vedānta through systematic and regular classes
- To train young brahmachārīs in traditional scriptures and preserve the Guru Paramparā
- To promote the Sanskrit language and its practical usage
- To revive and propagate the study of the Vedas
- To revive Vedic lifestyle and traditional practices
- To encourage practices such as Pūjā, Sandhyāvandanam, and Stotra chanting
- To contribute to educational reform by incorporating Vedic values and Sanskrit learning
- To conduct research on traditional scriptures and practices
Swami Shivaprakashananda Saraswati
Swami Shivaprakashananda Saraswati is a Sannyasi, a traditional Vedānta teacher, and an author, dedicated to guiding sincere spiritual seekers through the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gītā, Upaniṣads, and classical Vedānta texts.
From an early age, he was deeply inclined towards spirituality and pursued Sanskrit and scriptural studies as part of his formative spiritual training. He spent several years in āśramas and maṭhas, engaging in intense sādhana, selfless service, and systematic study of the scriptures in the traditional manner.
He received Vedānta upadeśa and sannyasa deeksha from Pūjya Swami Dayānanda Saraswati and underwent extensive traditional training in Vedānta, Indian philosophy, and Pāṇinian Vyākaraṇa under accomplished ācāryas. He also spent significant time in Rishikesh, immersed in spiritual practice and scriptural study.
Swami Shivaprakashananda actively teaches Vedānta through regular classes, discourses, retreats, and satsangas in English, Sanskrit, Kannada, and Hindi. Seekers from across India and around the world benefit from his clear exposition, traditional approach, and practical guidance in spiritual life.
In 2017, he founded Vibhu Foundation, a public charitable trust dedicated to the propagation of traditional Vedāntic wisdom, Sanskrit learning, and the values of Sanātana Dharma. Through the Foundation, he oversees spiritual education programs, scriptural classes, retreats, publications, and cultural initiatives aimed at preserving and transmitting India’s spiritual heritage.