Our Story of Divine Service

Meet Our Founder

Guruji Sakthipriyananda’s life reflects a rare balance between worldly excellence and spiritual devotion. Professionally trained as a corporate lawyer and actively involved in the education sector, Guruji has always believed that true success must serve a higher purpose. His journey demonstrates that one can fulfil worldly responsibilities while remaining deeply rooted in devotion to the Divine Mother. Guruji has been actively involved in nurturing education and guiding young minds. Through his initiatives and leadership, hundreds of students have successfully completed their studies and moved forward to build meaningful careers. Guruji has also extended support to underprivileged children, ensuring that education reaches those who need it the most. His efforts reflect the belief that knowledge and education are powerful tools for uplifting society.

During his years at the University of Malaya, Guruji was actively involved in social and spiritual initiatives. As President of the Hindu Society of the University of Malaya, he worked closely with several prominent Hindu organizations such as Malaysia Hindu Sangam, Divine Life Society, and Sathya Sai organizations. These early experiences shaped his lifelong mission of strengthening Hindu Dharma and serving the community. Guruji also served the Malaysian Indian community through his role with MITRA (Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit) under the Prime Minister’s Department from 2018 to 2022, where he contributed as Director General. MITRA was established to address socio-economic challenges faced by the Malaysian Indian community, particularly focusing on education, skills development, entrepreneurship, and social well-being. Through this national platform, various initiatives were implemented to uplift the community, strengthen educational opportunities, and support the socio-economic development of Malaysian Indians.

Guided by divine inspiration and unwavering devotion to the Divine Mother, Guruji Sakthipriyananda established Sri Sakthi Ashram – Malaysia’s First Sakthi Peedam, a sacred spiritual sanctuary dedicated to the worship of Shakti. Within the ashram are several powerful spiritual spaces created to guide devotees in their spiritual journey, including the Sri Kamakshi Peedam, the deeply sacred Underground Maha Kali Hall, and the Pyramid Meditation Hall. These sacred spaces provide devotees with a unique environment to perform poojas, meditation, and spiritual practices while experiencing the divine blessings of Ambal. Over the years, Sri Sakthi Ashram has grown into a vibrant spiritual center where devotees gather to strengthen their connection with the Divine Mother and the path of Dharma. Guruji has taken a significant step in reviving and propagating the sacred Sri Vidya tradition through structured teachings and spiritual guidance. The present training and initiation programme marks a historic milestone, representing the first organized effort in the past 37 years to guide devotees in understanding the significance of Mahameru Pooja and Sri Vidya practices at Sri Sakthi Ashram. Through this initiative, Guruji is ensuring that this sacred tradition continues to flourish and be preserved for future generations. Guruji’s spiritual mission is to nurture devotees to become sincere bhaktas of Ambal while living a life aligned with Dharma. Through teachings, sacred rituals, and personal guidance, Guruji encourages devotees to cultivate devotion, discipline, and service to society. His message reminds devotees that true spirituality lies in balancing devotion to Ambal, reverence to Guru, and responsibility toward Dharma and Sri Sakthi Ashram.

" "The purpose of all spiritual practice is not to escape the world, but to embrace it fully — with an open heart, a clear mind, and the unshakeable knowledge that the divine dwells within every living being." " — Sri Guruji Anandamayi