Global Impact
At the heart of Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti’s vision, tireless efforts and life’s purpose is one profound truth: global consciousness can rise only when individual consciousness rises. Her mission is to awaken Dharmic values—compassion, truthfulness, non-violence, responsibility and reverence for all life—within every individual, so they may transform families, communities, institutions and society. Her guiding motto, “Raise Individual Consciousness to Raise Global Consciousness,” expresses her conviction that lasting social transformation and global harmony must begin within the human being.
Nearly 1 Million Lives Touched
Through the spiritual vision and teachings of Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti, nearly one million lives have been touched through Yogic wisdom, spiritual knowledge and consciousness-based content.
1,000+ Spiritual Initiations
More than 1,000 seekers have been one on one initiated into the spiritual journey, receiving a sacred foundation for inner transformation, higher awareness and spiritual evolution.
20,000+ Guidance Interactions
Over 20,000 instances of spiritual guidance have helped individuals navigate life challenges, understand their inner patterns and progress towards greater clarity, balance and consciousness.
Dharmic Impact Across 64 Countries
Dharmic teachings and awareness initiatives have touched nearly half a million lives across 64 countries, advancing Guru Maa’s vision of raising individual consciousness to create a more conscious, ethical and harmonious world.
Initiatives, Engagements & Impact
Being Shiva Foundation’s G20 Brazil and C20 Engagement
In 2024, the Being Shiva Foundation described its engagement with G20 Brazil through Civil 20 policy-reform initiatives. Guided by Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti’s vision, the Foundation brought a Dharmic perspective to three global priorities: Integrated Health, Education and Culture, and Philanthropy for Sustainable Development.
This engagement applied eight universal Dharmic principles to contemporary questions of human wellbeing, ethical leadership, cultural continuity, responsible resource use and sustainable social development.
Engagement at a Glance
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2024: Year of Being Shiva Foundation’s C20 Brazil engagement
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3 of 10: C20 Brazil working-group areas reflected in the Foundation’s engagement
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8: Universal Dharmic principles informing its policy perspective
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64 countries: Reported reach of the Foundation’s wider Dharmic initiatives
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Worked with 380 organizations globally
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Approximately 500,000 lives: Reported as touched through Dharmic awareness
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One guiding vision: Raise Individual Consciousness to Raise Global Consciousness
Eight Dharmic Principles for Public Good
The Foundation’s approach brings eight interconnected principles into personal, organisational and public decision-making:
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Compassion — Karuṇā
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Non-violence and non-cruelty — Ahiṃsā
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Truthfulness — Satya
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Non-stealing and non-exploitation — Asteya
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Moderation, contentment and freedom from greed — Aparigraha
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Conscious duty towards oneself, society and nature — Kartavya
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Conscious charity — Dāna
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Protection of life-sustaining values and communities — Rakṣā
Together, these principles provide an ethical foundation for developing projects that protect human dignity, strengthen communities, reduce exploitation and support responsible stewardship of financial, cultural and natural resources.
Three Areas for G20 Brazil Partnership and Measurable Impact
1. Integrated Health and Wellbeing
Being Shiva Foundation supported an integrated understanding of wellbeing that recognises the relationship between physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions of human life.
The Foundation welcomed partnerships that strengthen personal agency, preventive wellbeing, mental resilience, self-awareness and accessible community support.
Projects
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Holistic wellbeing and mental-resilience programmes
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Meditation, self-awareness and stress-management initiatives
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Community wellbeing workshops and educational resources
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Training programmes for volunteers, facilitators and community leaders
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Digital tools supporting self-reflection and well-being awareness
2. Education, Culture and Civilisational Knowledge
The Foundation views education as more than the transfer of information. Education also transmits values, cultural memory, identity, ethical responsibility and respect for the interconnectedness of human beings, nature and other forms of life.
Partnerships in this area can connect contemporary education with enduring cultural and civilisational wisdom.
Projects
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Dharmic values and ethical-leadership curricula
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Cultural-awareness and civilisational-knowledge programmes
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Educational content for schools, universities and community organisations
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Teacher, volunteer and community-leader training
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Conferences, workshops, publications and digital learning resources
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Preservation and responsible transmission of Indigenous, native and traditional knowledge
3. Philanthropy and Sustainable Development
Being Shiva Foundation presented philanthropy as more than charitable giving. Conscious philanthropy should invest in ethical, community-informed and sustainable solutions that strengthen long-term capability without creating exploitation or dependency.
The Foundation collaborated with philanthropic bodies, community organisations, businesses and institutions that respect local knowledge and enable communities to participate in shaping their own futures.
Projects
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Community-led development and capacity-building initiatives
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Ethical philanthropy and responsible resource-allocation frameworks
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Programmes supporting Indigenous, native and local communities
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Environmental responsibility and nature-conscious initiatives
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Volunteer mobilisation and skills-based contribution programmes
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Research, policy recommendations and public-awareness campaigns
Global Strategic Impact
SIGA Centre: Conscious Strategy for a Changing Indo-Pacific
Initiated and chaired by Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti, the SIGA Centre—Shakti Initiative for Geostrategic Affairs—is a Melbourne-based initiative of Being Shiva Foundation. It extends Guru Maa’s vision of conscious leadership into international relations, security, diplomacy and public policy.
SIGA brings Indian civilisational wisdom into dialogue with contemporary strategic challenges—including Indo-Pacific security, cognitive warfare, maritime affairs, strategic technology and multilateral diplomacy. Its purpose is to develop clear, ethical and actionable thinking that contributes to regional stability, informed leadership and peaceful global engagement. Explore SIGA Centre
Focus
Advancing wisdom-rooted strategic thought
SIGA examines complex geopolitical and security challenges through a framework that combines rigorous contemporary research with the enduring insights of Indian philosophy and statecraft.
Initiatives
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Research articles, policy papers and strategic commentary
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Planned the SIGA Journal of Geostrategic Affairs and Annual Compendium
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Indo-Pacific security, maritime and geopolitical research
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Cognitive-warfare awareness and digital-resilience education
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Dialogues involving scholars, practitioners and institutional leaders
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Research opportunities for emerging analysts and strategic thinkers
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Collaboration with universities, think tanks, governments, defence practitioners and technology organisations
SIGA accepts research across areas such as cognitive warfare, maritime security, cyber sovereignty, strategic technology, space security, Australia–India cooperation and the ethics of war and peace. Its research pathway includes double-masked peer review. View SIGA’s research programme
Current Output Indicators
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1 Dedicated Indo-Pacific geostrategic think tank established as a Being Shiva Foundation initiative
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5+ Published strategic analyses and journal features currently showcased
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4 Publicly featured learning resources addressing cognitive warfare and digital influence
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15+ Strategic research themes open to scholars, analysts and practitioners
The present publication catalogue covers geopolitics, conflict, maritime technology, Dharma and international relations. View SIGA publications
Emerging Global Impact
Through the SIGA Centre, Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti is creating a bridge between inner clarity and strategic clarity. The initiative seeks to:
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Strengthen understanding of Indo-Pacific security and geopolitical change
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Build public resilience against disinformation and cognitive manipulation
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Bring ethical and civilisational perspectives into security discourse
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Cultivate emerging researchers and conscious strategic leaders
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Deepen intellectual connections between India, Australia and the wider Indo-Pacific
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Encourage cooperation across academia, government, defence, technology and civil society
Partner With SIGA Centre
SIGA welcomes universities, think tanks, researchers, policymakers, defence and diplomatic practitioners, technology organisations and philanthropic partners seeking to advance strategic research, cognitive resilience and regional cooperation.
SIGA explicitly invites institutional and practitioner collaboration through research, dialogue, training and innovation. Partnership opportunities
From awakened individuals to conscious institutions, Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti’s vision recognises that lasting global peace requires both elevated consciousness and an enlightened strategy.
PARTNER WITH BEING SHIVA
Six Ways to Partner with Being Shiva Foundation
Being Shiva Foundation welcomes partnership discussions across six principal collaboration pathways:
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Programme Delivery
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Research and Policy Development
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Education and Curriculum Development
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Philanthropic and Financial Support
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Technology and Digital Outreach
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Community and Volunteer Mobilisation
Provide skilled volunteers, facilitators, professional expertise and community networks.
Building Measurable Partnerships
For future collaborative projects, Being Shiva Foundation seeks to establish measurable objectives with each partner before project commencement.
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Defined beneficiaries and geographic reach
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Baseline and target measures
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Participation and completion data
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Pre- and post-project assessments
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Financial and in-kind contributions
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Community feedback and lived-experience evidence
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Cultural, ethical and safeguarding requirements
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Environmental and sustainability indicators
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Reporting responsibilities and review milestones
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Long-term continuation or scalability measures
This approach will allow partners to distinguish between activities delivered, people reached, outcomes achieved and longer-term social impact.
Become a Project Partner
Being Shiva Foundation welcomes enquiries from:
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Civil-society and community organisations
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Educational institutions and research bodies
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Health and well-being organisations
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Philanthropic foundations and donors
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Government and public-interest institutions
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Responsible businesses and corporate foundations
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Indigenous, native and culturally grounded organisations
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Technology, media and communications partners
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Skilled professionals and volunteers
A partnership enquiry should, where possible, include:
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Organisation or individual profile
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Proposed focus area and project concept
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Target community or beneficiaries
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Country or geographic location
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Expected activities, outputs and outcomes
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Proposed timeline
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Resources or expertise being offered or requested
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Suggested measures of success
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Governance, safeguarding or cultural considerations
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Primary contact details
SIGA CENTER WEBSITE: https://www.sigacentre.org
Partnership enquiries: BeingShivaFoundation@outlook.com
Being Shiva Foundation is an ACNC-registered Australian charity headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria.
ABN: 25 869 328 938
One Earth. One Dharma.
Dharma is not religion. It is a framework of universal values that sustains life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Being Shiva Foundation’s engagement with G20 Brazil?
Being Shiva Foundation describes its 2024 engagement as a Dharmic partnership connected with G20 Brazil through Civil 20 policy-reform initiatives. It focused on bringing universal, life-sustaining values into civil-society discussions concerning health, education, culture, philanthropy and sustainable development.
Was Being Shiva Foundation a G20 government member?
No. The Foundation’s engagement was through Civil 20, the official civil-society Engagement Group of the G20. C20 provides a pathway for civil-society organisations to contribute knowledge, community perspectives and policy recommendations to the broader G20 process.
Which C20 Brazil working-group areas were connected with the Foundation’s work?
Being Shiva Foundation’s engagement was in three areas corresponding with three of the 10 C20 Brazil 2024 working-group themes:
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Integrated Health for All
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Education and Culture
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Philanthropy for Sustainable Development
What does Dharma mean in this engagement?
Dharma refers to universal values and life-sustaining principles, including compassion, non-violence, truthfulness, non-exploitation, moderation, conscious responsibility, charity and protection of life. It is not being used as a synonym for religion.
Does a prospective partner need to follow a particular religion?
No. Partnership alignment is based on shared ethical values, respect for life, non-exploitation, social responsibility and commitment to beneficial outcomes—not adherence to a particular religion.
Who can partner with the Being Shiva Foundation?
Individuals, civil-society organisations, educational institutions, researchers, philanthropic foundations, public-interest bodies, community organisations, responsible businesses and professional volunteers may submit partnership proposals.
Can international organisations propose projects?
Yes. Being Shiva Foundation’s wider spiritual and Dharmic initiatives have reached people across multiple countries. International organisations may submit proposals, subject to strategic alignment, legal requirements, available capacity and project feasibility.
What kinds of contributions can partners provide?
Partners may contribute funding, professional expertise, research, technology, educational content, venues, community access, translation, media support, volunteers, programme delivery capability or other relevant resources.
Does Being Shiva Foundation provide funding to project partners?
Funding is not automatically available or implied. Each proposal should clearly identify the resources required and what each party can contribute. Any financial arrangement would be subject to assessment, due diligence, available funds and a formal agreement.
What information should be included in a partnership proposal?
A useful proposal should identify the project objective, intended beneficiaries, geographic scope, planned activities, expected outcomes, timeline, required resources, partner contributions, risks, governance arrangements and proposed indicators of success.
How will the partnership impact be measured?
Measures will depend on the project but may include participation, completion, knowledge gained, behavioural or wellbeing changes, institutions engaged, resources mobilised, communities supported, digital reach, community feedback and long-term continuation.
How are cultural and Indigenous knowledge protected?
Projects involving Indigenous, native or traditional knowledge should be community-informed and based on respect, consent, appropriate attribution, cultural integrity and non-exploitation. Specific protocols should be agreed upon with the participating communities and partners.
How can we begin a partnership discussion?
Send a concise project or partnership proposal to BeingShivaFoundation@outlook.com, describing your organisation, proposed area of collaboration, intended beneficiaries, geographic location, available resources and expected outcomes.