Golokam is more than just an ashram; it is a sanctuary where individuals can connect with their spiritual selves, find solace in the teachings of Lord Krishna, and experience the joy of selfless service.
Golokam is more than just an ashram; it is a sanctuary where individuals can connect with their spiritual selves, find solace in the teachings of Lord Krishna, and experience the joy of selfless service.
HH Acharyapadathirth Bhakti Sudarshan Swami is the visionary founder of Golokam Trust, a non-profit organization devoted to guiding humanity towards self-realization and the pursuit of ultimate truth.
Born in Kollam, Kerala, he moved to Pune, Maharashtra, at the age of 5 with his parents and completed his schooling and higher studies there. Graduating as a computer science engineer from the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) in Pune, Maharashtra, he worked for multinational companies as an engineer/Oracle database administrator for five years. Since a young age, he has been associated with the Pune International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), actively supporting ISKCON activities.
Driven by an inner quest for truth, he courageously left his job and relocated to Bombay, joining the ISKCON ashram and commencing an enlightening journey. He took initiation into the faith from His Holiness Jayapathaka Swami Maharaj, a senior disciple of His Holiness Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder of ISKCON, he embraced the name Sundar Sakha Subal Das. His 12-year tenure in the ashram culminated in the attainment of a Bhakti Shastri degree, delving deeply into the study of Vedic scriptures. Encouraged by influential spiritual leaders during his time in the ashram, he aspired to expand his mission of disseminating Vedic teachings, particularly focusing on Srimad-Bhagavad Gita, Srimad-Bhagavatam, Srimath-Narayaneeyam, Ramayanam & Mahabharatham.
Motivated by a profound desire to spread Krishna consciousness, HH Acharyapadathirth Bhakti Sudarshan Swami directed his attention to Kerala, initiating his Bhagavad Gita-based preaching mission. Since then, he has been actively involved in teaching and guiding through Satsangam classes, Gurukulam, motivational talks, and supporting community welfare activities.
HH Acharyapadathirth Bhakti Sudarshan Swami took Sannyasa initiation from, His Holiness Bhakti Nilay Swami Maharaj, Brahma Madhva Gaudiya Vaishnava sampradaya. He travels across Kerala, to disseminate the essence of Sanatan Dharma and inspire the youth towards a brighter future.
He is quite popular among Kerala community across globe, especially Guruvayur devotees, for his ability to elucidate complex scriptural matters in a comprehensible manner suitable for all ages, HH Acharyapadathirth Bhakti Sudarshan Swami's talks inspire thousands to embrace a selfless life, becoming exemplary leaders focused on contributing positively to society. His emphasis on connecting Vedic science with modern science, particularly through Vedic cosmology, convincingly demonstrates the significance of the descriptions of the 14 planetary systems found in Vedic scriptures.
Establishing Golokam Trust, HH Acharyapadathirth Bhakti Sudarshan Swami has extended his preachings and social services. He is a well-versed scholar, very active in social media offering thousands of free vedic classes for the well-being of humanity. Golokam trust operates from Guruvayur-based ashram 'Kunju Vrindavan’ and Vrindavan ashram, Uttar Pradesh