Poojyasri Muralidhara Swamigal, affectionately called Guruji by his devotees renounced his worldly ties at an early age to partake in the redeeming of the Hindu faith and philosophy, which is being grossly misunderstood by people and is facing a danger of being infested with charlatans and quacks.

Swamigal's Birth His Early Life The Mission Swamigal's Vision

Birth

It was 'Pilava varuda'(year) on the Indian calendar, the Tamil month being 'Ippasi', 'Amavasai' (new moon) while the Star Swathi ruled (November 8th 1961) that a son was born to the pious Brahmin couple Sri Rajagopala Iyer and Smt.Savitri, in Manjakuppam, Cuddalore, in the erstwhile South Arcot district. It was the day of 'festival of lights' - Deepavali. There was merriment all around with bursting of crackers and lighting of lamps. The child born amidst 'light and sound' was named Muralidharan.
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Early life

Unlike other children of His age Muralidharan was playing with pictures of Sri Srinivasa Perumal. Yes, this child was attracted to Srinivasa Perumal and always spent his time doing abhisheka and the like to a picture of Srinivasa Perumal. There was a small Ganesha temple near his father's house in Cuddalore, which he frequented. Along with his eldest brother he attended bhajans and discourses. Sri Rajagopala Iyer, the pious person that he was always brought home for meals any Sadhu that he came across. On seeing these Sadhus the child Muralidharan deeply desired to become one like them! And the 'ochre robe' was a great attraction to the virtuous child.
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The Mission

Sri Krishna, who has been enchanting sages and saints from time immemorial, wanted our Swamigal also in his elite group of Prema Bhaktas (devotees intoxicated with Divine love).

So, Guruji Sri Muralidhara Swamigal Mission was established by Swamigal. A temple of Lord Srinivasa and Radha-Krishna (Premika Varadan with Madhuri Sakhi as his consort) in Madras and an Ashram in the peaceful and rustic surroundings outside Madras was also formed as a part of the mission.

Festivals like Janmashtami, Rama Navami , Vasantotsavam , etc. are celebrated regularly. Swamigal plans to build a Radha-Krishna Temple in Srivanam (170 kms south of Delhi).

The mission regularly honors Vedic scholars , Bhagavathars and Audhuvars. The mission is also managing a school aptly named as Sandipani Gurukulam to teach Yajur and Sama Veda to young aspirants.
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Swamigal's respect and love for Vedas and others ancient scriptures passeth all human understanding. He holds the path of Bhakthi through Naama Kirthanam (singing the names and glories of the Lord) in equal esteem. In fact , he favours Naama Kirtanam as the most relevant path in today's context, as it is the easiest way to reach God.

Swamigal is well versed in all the branches of Hindu philosophy . His expertise in interpretation of Vedic truths has surprised even highly erudite scholars . This has convinced all, that he speaks not from borrowed bookish knowledge, but purely by his experience arising from highest spiritual realisation (what our Vedas refer as Jivan Mukthi and para Bhakthi).
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Swamigal has composed (and is still composing) songs in Tamil and Sanskrit, that are sweet and simple in praising the glories of his Guru and the Lord.
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Yet, like other true men of god, he is no fanatic, without even a trace of bigotry in him. His songs and lectures are typically characterised by the absence of any criticism on other paths and religions. He inculcates a spirit of universal acceptance, coupled with intense faith and steadfast devotion on the path the seeker is treading on. Back to the top

Mission Objectives
	Swamigal considers protection of Vedas - Bharata Varsha's (India's) grandest gift to humanity in general and earnest seekers worldwide in particular - and the path of Naama Kirtanam as the two solid supporting pillars of Hindu religion - our Sanathana Dharma. Back to the top

Swamigal's Vision

Swamigal's vision is

• to develop a band of inspired, selfless youngsters who shall serve the society by disseminating the profound truths revealed to us by our great ancestors
• to clear the misunderstanding shrouding our great and vast religion
• to show the path of Bhakthi and
• to reveal that Naama Kirtanam is the surest , safest and easiest way to reach God.

Swamigal says,

"Always chant the name of HARI. This is the easiest path to liberation".