Sadhviji speaks at United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Global Summit UN Address Calls for Upliftment of Women and Girls, New Directions for Relig...
Sadhviji leads discourses and question-answer sessions on topics ranging from Indian spirituality to the bridge between science and spirituality to the keys of true happiness and meaning in daily life, and teaches meditation to seekers from every corner of the globe. Her talks blend the knowledge and logic of the West with the insights, spirituality and wisdom of the East.
WATCHSATSANG SCHEDULEIn this special video, Sadhviji beautifully shares how we can be transmitters of love and peace to everyone around us.
WATCHSadhviji has recently published two books in which she addresses a range of questions, from how we live our daily lives, the meaning of spirituality, the connections between science and spirituality, the philosophy of yoga and the Indian tradition, the effects of spirituality on our physical and emotional well-being, and so much more.
LEARN MOREIn this astonishing, inspiring and funny talk, Sadhvi speaks on her journey from the West to the path of sanyas in the Himalayas, and provides the powerful insights and simple lessons that have transformed her life from pieces to peace.
WATCHA beautiful short film on Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji’s life, directed by Mahiema Anand, produced by Chandra Mathura/Zonsta Creations, and filmed by Michael Stoeger.
WATCHSadhviji is President of the Divine Shakti Foundation, dedicated to the upliftment & education of children.
Learn moreDSF's women’s empowerment programs and international events bring women and men together to discover and nurture their Oneness with the Divine Feminine
Learn moreSadhviji is Secretary-General of GIWA, which is inspiring interfaith leaders & communities to work together for improved water, sanitation, and peace
Learn moreDSF's women’s vocational programs are uplifting and empowering girls and young women
Learn moreSadhviji is Director of the world-renowned International Yoga Festival, which brings thousands together from all over the world in celebration of unity and yoga
Learn moreSadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji, Ph.D was raised in an American family in Hollywood, California and graduated from Stanford University. She was completing her Ph.D. when she left America in 1996 to come and live permanently at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India. She has been living there for the last 22 years, engaged in spiritual practice and dedicated service.
She was officially initiated into the order of Sanyas (monastic renunciation) in the year 2000, by her Guru, His Holiness Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji.
Sadhviji is a renowned speaker who gives keynote addresses at large forums, on a wide variety of topics ranging from conscious business to science and spirituality to sustainable development to the keys of happiness and peace in life to all aspects of yoga. She has also been a speaker at the United Nations, Parliament of World Religions and many international conferences and summits. Her talks blend the knowledge and logic of the West with the insights, spirituality and wisdom of the East, and she is renowned as a spiritual bridge between the two cultures.
Sadhviji speaks at United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Global Summit UN Address Calls for Upliftment of Women and Girls, New Directions for Relig...
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I am a great admirer of your achievement which has made a landmark in history.
- India
I heard you a few years back at the ashram and was mesmerized by your discourse.
- India
It is by the grace of God that I got a chance to know about you.
- India
On a recent trip to Rishikesh, I had the good fortune to hear you address the gathering on the auspicious occasion of Diwali and I was spell bound. Your writings and work have moved me deeply, and...have been an eye-opener for me and encouraged me to think more about societal issues that we tend to overlook or accept as a norm, in our day to day lives. Your articles...opened my mind to a new perspective on India.
- India
I follow your Satsang very closely every evening on Facebook. I look up to you as a true spiritual guru...I plan to start an NGO very soon. The agenda of the NGO shall be to provide free of cost 'Self-Defense Training' to young girls...[and] to plant more trees and work towards Environment Protection. I would be privileged to have you as an advisor…All things apart, my true intent of writing this message is to just surrender unto you, considering you as a Guru.
- India
Ever since I saw you and Dr. Bruce Lipton on video, I have to think about you. Lately I listen to my inner voice and it told me to write to you because you are such a wonderful loving caring human being and I would love to meet you.
- Austria
I want to thank you for all the work you do AND in particular your efforts to curtail violence on this planet.
- USA
I've had the privilege to attend a couple of your sangha sessions and I've always found your talks and teaching really inspiring. I can't wait to meet you again.
- Hong Kong
I came to the wonderful Yoga Festival in March which was very inspiring and I particularly enjoyed your teaching and Ganga flow meditation.
- UK
We need her light and guidance in this time more than ever.
- USA
I have seen your work and read your spiritual journey. Deeply inspired.
- Canada
I am always thrilled to know about the human beings who have got connections with the Infinite like yourself. I will certainly someday come to Parmarth ashram to have your Darshan.
- India
I got a chance to hear you at the recently concluded IYF and was deeply moved by how you explained some of the things in one of your class on meditation.
- India
I saw the divine in you, your destiny is for the Brahma after a long time of good services to humanity. Oh Maa, I love you, I wish you and I pray my God to allow you to sit next to Him.
- India
I just saw a documentary of India, it was very nice to feel your energy through the TV. I believe that you are absolutely right when you say that we have to live in the now. Since doing that, I am more thankful and have improved my life a lot. I hope to have the chance to travel to India one day and see you there. Keep on doing what you can do best. Giving energy to the people.
- Switzerland
I saw your video on YouTube from Hollywood to Holyland, and it touched me. I would like to meet you and be present during your spiritual teaching. I also saw your video on enlightenment and it did enlighten me. It taught me to be happy with myself.
- USA
I have been listening to your soulful lectures for the last one year. When I listened for the first time to you, I immediately knew -- yes another Soul touching the Higher Realms. Now, I want to see you also to have Darshan of God HERSELF some day.
- India
I saw you at the Aarti one evening and we made eye contact a few times. While I know everyone was looking, as you were also looking...but I felt something inside me and it said, 'Yes, her...learn from her, study, help.' Every time that's the feeling I got when our eyes met. A deep heartfelt thank you for what you've done, continue to do and have yet to do.
- USA
The two nights of your teaching, I learned. Your words were both accessible to shared experiences and pointed to the presence and mystery of the Divine. More than pointed, your guided visualization enabled a taste of what exists within me and pervades our world...I am particularly taken by the worldly focus of WASH and the marshaling of resources toward healing the world. Sadhviji, may the lights of the Aarti and the Hanukkah candles continue to burn brightly within you, enabling you to continue to illuminate those in your presence.
- USA
Highly impressed, encouraged and delighted to hear discourse from Occidental Mata about Oriental philosophy.
- Nepal
Sadhviji is dignity personified and her insights will help a lot.
- India
I had asked you a question about the concept of "Emptiness" in Buddhism and Hinduism. Just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for answering the question so very eloquently and to the content of my heart.
- USA
I am very much inspired about your life story of spirituality Sadhviji. Your story is overwhelming me to express my gratitude towards your journey. If time comes to meet you once in life, thank you Mataji.
- India