Discover our deeper nature
Regular meditation turns the mind inward toward Supreme Consciousness. Yoga, ethical living and self-discipline support this search, helping us bring greater awareness and balance into daily life.
Our philosophy · Ánanda Márga
Inner awakening.
Service to all.
A path of spiritual discovery, compassionate action and care for the whole of life. Ánanda Márga brings inner development and the welfare of all beings together.
The meaning of the name
Ánanda: bliss.
Márga: the path.
The “Path of Bliss” points toward a happiness that reaches beyond passing pleasures: the lasting peace and fulfillment of self-realization.
Founded in 1955 by Shrii Shrii Ánandamúrti, also known as Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar, Ánanda Márga offers a practical way of life for physical, mental and spiritual development. Meditation and service are its two inseparable aims.
About Ánanda MárgaThe guiding ideal
“Self-realization and the
welfare of the universe.”
Two aims · One path
Grow within.
Give to the world.
Spiritual growth and social responsibility belong together. The qualities cultivated in meditation find their expression in how we live and serve.
Help others move forward
Selfless service responds to people’s immediate needs and supports their long-term development. It means sharing our time, knowledge and resources while respecting the dignity and potential of every person.
A complete way of life
Body, mind
and spirit.
The path brings practical habits and spiritual disciplines into everyday living. Each aspect supports the others.
Care for the body
Yoga postures, personal hygiene, a sentient vegetarian diet and a balanced daily routine create a foundation for spiritual practice.
Expand the mind
Learning, reflection and ethical conduct encourage us to question narrow thinking and develop understanding, compassion and a wider outlook.
Deepen awareness
Meditation develops concentration and directs the mind toward the limitless source of peace, love and bliss within.
One cosmic family
A love without
boundaries.
Ánanda Márga recognizes one limitless Supreme Consciousness and regards all beings as members of one cosmic family.
This universal outlook reaches beyond nationality, race, religion, class and gender. It extends care to animals, plants and the whole natural world. Spiritual life asks us to honor that connection in our relationships, our choices and our service.
Spirituality in action
Compassion.
Made practical.
Across the world, Ánanda Márga’s service projects respond to local needs through education, health care, food distribution and community development. The aim is to help people build the resources and confidence to shape their own future.
- Education
- Schools and children’s homes that nurture learning and development.
- Relief
- Food, shelter and care when disasters disrupt everyday life.
- Health
- Medical services and accessible opportunities for greater well-being.
- Community
- Local projects that strengthen skills, cooperation and self-reliance.
AMURT—the Ánanda Márga Universal Relief Team—works in disaster relief and community development, joining immediate assistance with efforts toward lasting recovery.
Discover AMURT’s workThe path at Suruci
Daily practice.
Everyday care.
At our eco-village, meditation, yoga, organic farming and volunteer work give these ideals a place in daily life.
Spirituality in daily life
Experience the practice.
Discover how these ideas take shape in a retreat or in the everyday work of our eco-village.