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Shri
Prabhakar Keshav Sardeshmukh Maharaj
Born on November 25th,1920, Shri Prabhakar Keshav SardeshmukhMaharaj,
was brought up in Tadval in Solapur district. Along with school
education he was trained in Ayurved and Ancient Indian Music
by his respected father Shri Keshav Aabaji Sardeshmukh. His
family was well known for 'Nadipariksha' - the important aspect
of diagnosis in Ayurved for many generations.
During
these days of high school education, the inherent desire in
him of leading spiritual life, became so powerful, that he
left his native place, in search of Guru. His search was over
when he met Sadguru Shri Mali Maharaj in Pune in 1943. The
young follower of Shri Mali Maharaj, absorbed completely the
essence of spirituality, until Shri Mali Maharaj left his
holy body in 1950. And then till his last breath, Shri Prabhakar
Keshav SardeshmukhMaharaj, gave moment of his life for teaching
and guiding people.
He
was proud of and well verse with the unique and brilliant
tradition of teaching and learning in Ancient India-Guru Shishya
Parampara. Throughout his life he guided the students in various
subjects viz. Ayurved, Ancient Indian Music, Yoga, Vedic Knowledge,
Natyashastra, Philosophy, Psychology, Poetry and even modern
sciences like Electronics etc. His knowledge was not limited
to the books of Matriculation Degree-which he obtained. With
the golden touch of supreme spirituality, he used to give
guidance readily and practically on any subject, even to the
research students. He also guided his followers in India and
abroad in critical situations of their lives and made their
lives bloom wonderfully.
He
gave knowledge of Ayurved to his son Dr. Sadananda Sardeshmukh
and to daughter Dr. Sudha Aklujkar. He trained his younger
sons Shri. Shashikant Sardeshmukh and Dr. Chandrakant Sardeshmukh
in Ashwaurveda and Ancient Indian Music, respectively. Dr.
Chandrakant Sardeshmukh is well known sitarist and is deciple
of Pandit Ravi Shankar & Mrs. Annapurna Devi. His wife
Dr. Pooja is Ph. D. in Electronics, is a follower of Maharaj.
With
his simple and extremely humble way of behavior, Shri P. K.
SardeshmukhMaharaj was hardly recognized by people as a 'Spiritual
Person' or 'Siddhha Purush', unless told. He disliked praise
and being away from so called publicity, he continued his
silent work till he left his holy body on 29th August, 1996.
His
treasure of excellent and unending knowledge was open practically
for 24 hours, for seekers of true knowledge. He believed in
social reform that can be achieved by younger generation and
wanted to link that glorious past of Ancient India to the
future generations. Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Trust was
founded by Shri P. K. Sardeshmukh Maharaj for this noble cause.
He gave his 63 acres of land in Wagholi for the trust. He
called the trust land as Vishwa Shanti Dham. The trust
is following exactly his aims and objectives. Naturally, Promotion,
Practice and Research in Ancient Indian Sciences and Arts,
is the main field of activity of the Trust. It's manifold
activities will soon start revealing. Knowledge, Peace and
Happiness will spread from the holy land of Vishwa Shanti
Dham, Wagholi upto the farthest mankind living on the earth.
"The
task is herculious, but I am sure that selfless souls will
come at right times and perform their righteous duties to
accomplish it." ....He used to say and that is his vision.
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