Om Bhur Bhuvah Suvaha,Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi,Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat

Means

We meditate upon the,glorious splendor of, the Vivifier Divine,May He Himself illumine our minds!

Sri Gayatri Mantra is the highly respected mantra of Hindus. This mantra is one of the most powerful in Indian mantras. The word Gayatri means "Sat Budhi" Righteous Knowledge. We can say that Gayatri Mantra is the base of Sanatan Dharma .

Haridwar the practice place of Brahma Rishi Vishvamitra , Rishi Vishvamitr was a great follower of Ved Mata Gayatri and her Maha Mantra "GAYATRI MANTRA" .

In order to built up the prestigious and dignity of "GAYATRI MANTRA" in all over the world, "GAYATRI TEERTH – SHANTI KUNJ" foundation was kept by the Pt. Shri Ram Sharma Acharya ji, he took the pledge of Brahma Rishi Vishwamitra and established "SHANTI KUNJ" in haridwar .

Pt. Shri Ram Sharma Acharya Ji born in a village Anvalkheda; near Agra, UP in India, in 1911, he took unusual interest in spiritual devotion and social services right from childhood. His wife Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma Ji was born on September 1926, in a famous priestly family. Mata ji was an extraordinary in her own way, she was not interested in regular childhood activities such as playing, etc. Instead, she was more interested in worshipping God. She spent most of her time in singing devotional songs. Her favorite pastime was to make the offering of the Bilva tree leaves at the idol of Lord Shiva, and writing "OM NAMAH SHIVAYA". She was took an active role in all his activities.

After building "Shanti Kunj" Pt. Shri Ram Sharma Acharya Ji went to himalyas. He stayed in "Shanti Kunj" till 1971 to 1990, and mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma Ji lived there till 1994.

Today the mission of Pt. Shri Ram Sharma Achayra Ji is spread their branch like Banyan tree in all over the world. And under this tree so many people taking deep breath with the several thoughts and belief of "gayatri mantra".

He died on 2nd June 1990, after his death the whole responsibilities taken by Dr. Pranav Pandya ji and Shri Shail Jiji .

Dr. Pranav Pandya is renouned world over as a pioneer of scientific spirituality. As the Head of the Organization, he disseminated the message of Indian culture, in its true spirit, across the globe and established branches of Gayatri Pariwar in over 80 countires. Under his dynamic leadership the Dev Sanskriti University at Haridwar is establishing new milestones and reforming the face of modern education.

Dr. Pranav Pandya ji was born in 1950 in Mumbai. He's completed his studies in indore. After completed his studies in 1975 a Gold Medalist in Medicine MD Dr. Pandya was selected for his U.S. Medical services,But upon the insistence of his Guru Pandit Shri ram Sharma gave up the lucrative offer and stayed in India. This was the beginning of a Guru-disciple relationship that asked for more sacrifice and penance before moulding Dr. Pandya into a global messenger of Indian Culture.

After giving up his job with BHEL as an in-charge of ICCU and joining the Yug Nirman Mission at Shantikunj as the director Brahmavarchas Research Institute in 1978, under the guidance of Acharyaji, Dr. Pandya laid the foundation of pioneering work in bringing science and spirituality together. Under his guidance path breaking research on Ayurveda, Psychology, Yagyapathy and therapeutic benefits of meditation, pranayam was carried out.

He did intense research, study in Ayurveda, Indian Scriputres, co-authored many books on scientific spirituality during the years 1978 to 1990 in close proximity of Acharyaji. Even more significant phase of his life began in 1990 when Gurudev Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharyji took Mahasamadhi.

As a global messenger of Pandit Shriram Sharmaji's vision of Bright Future Dr. Pandya inspired Youths and Talents all over India and abroad to take up the three fold path of Sadhana, Upasana and Aradhana. Self-discipline, Attainment of Divinity and Self-less service. Under his leadership the Gayatri Pariwar fraternity has blossomed into a world wide organization with nearly 90 million followers.

As a futurist he in not only optimistic about a bright future for mankind, but also has the courage of conviction to go any length to achieve his goals. His untiring efforts manifested into a Unique University of Indian Culture. Established in the year 2002 through an ordinance by Uttaranachal Government and recognized by UGC, this University is being developed on the lines of ancient Gurukuls of Nalanda and Taxila.

A unique synthesis of scientific reasoning with spiritual enlightenment Dr. Pandya is shouldering the responsibility as the Director of Brahmavarchas Research Institute, Head of All World Gayatri Pariwar, Chancellor of Dev Sanskriti University, Editor of Akhand Jyoti Magazine and President of Swami Vivekananda Yogvidya Mahapeeth.

Dr. Pranav Pandya is a shining example of a Holistic Purposeful selfless life lived in the true Vedic spirit. For his noble contribution for the betterment of world, he is honoured with Life Time Achievement Award at the National Symposium on Science of Holistic Living.