Projects & Resources We work consciously and joyfully with all our volunteers to elevate consciousness and help humanity. We appreciate the gracious donations and selfless service (Seva). Please get in touch with us for volunteering; you can also do good Karma through donations. Donate 01 Dharma Dialogues Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery with "Dharma Dialogues," a unique program presented by the Being Shiva Foundation. This initiative is a profound exploration into the ancient wisdom of embodying Dharma. It offers a platform for individuals seeking spiritual insights, conscious & dharmic living, and a deeper understanding of their life's purpose. Embody Dharma 02 Being Shiva Academy An academy, online Gurukul with teachings from Adiguru Prakriti consolidated as free and paid courses and programs for serious learners—seekers of the world. An effort towards lighting up the continuous flame of wisdom (Akhanda Gyan Jyoti). We are continuously working on new courses. Join the Academy 03 Be a True Yogi - The Book Wisdom by Adiguru Prakriti was published through the efforts of our volunteers. A comprehensive guide for building a solid foundation for a seeker's spiritual journey. Are you a True Yogi? If not, start reading and following the instructions in a logical sequence to reach the level from where your spiritual journey will begin, and you will not stop until it ends with total transformation & Satchitananda! Currently, we are working on a new book. 04 100+ Hrs of free learning 100+ hours of free learning through our English YouTube channel videos. Lots of questions & answers comment to help clear the doubts of seekers. In addition, we have carefully curated playlists to guide seekers throughout their journey. New videos are published weekly. 05 100+ Hrs of free learning in Hindi 100+ hours of free learning through our Hindi YouTube channel videos. Lots of questions & answers comment to help clear the doubts of seekers. In addition, we have carefully curated playlists to guide seekers throughout their journey. New videos are published every week. 06 500+ Episodes of free learning Podcasts 500+ Episodes of free learning through our English & Hindi Podcasts available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other major platforms. We have also carefully curated course lists to guide seekers throughout their journey. New episodes are released every week. 07 250+ Free Articles in English, Hindi & Telugu 250+ Articles for free learning through our English, Hindi, and Telugu Blogs available on different platforms. Currently, work is in progress to translate the articles into other Indian & International languages. Blogs >> 08 Anadilinga Consecration Anadi means "the one without the beginning", which in other words, means "the one without an ending". The one which is "whole". Lingam is a Sanskrit word meaning Ellipsoid, which is an energy vortex. As per Science and Quantum Mechanics, that's the shape of the "energy of creation". Anyone coming near such a lingam will find physical relief, emotional stability, and mental clarity, and their consciousness will be uplifted magnanimously to attain Meditativeness and Mindfulness. Without it, achieving this state and leading a peaceful and more fulfilling life will take months and years. Learn More >> 09 Initiation | Programs | Retreats Adiguru Prakriti conducts Programs, Retreats and provides Initiations (Deeksha) to seekers worldwide. In addition, a one-on-one session is also held for serious spiritual seekers to help them understand their blockages and progress towards unravelling the authentic Self. Details of Initiation, Programs and Retreats are on the Programs & Retreats page. In addition, Adiguru Prakriti has developed programs specialized to suit the needs of people at different stages of life. Programs & Retreats >> 10 Tools & Ebooks Library We have created some software tools to help seekers analyse their spiritual progress. Like Vritti (Patterns) analysis tool, Dosha Analysis tool etc. We also have an Ebook library where rare & ancient books on Yogic Sciences are available for free download. Tools & Library >>

Initiation & Guidance Progress on your spiritual path safer & faster! Spiritual Initiation Spiritual Initiation, also called Deeksha in Hindi/Sanskrit, is a powerful transmission of energy from the Guru to the disciple/seeker to ignite the fire within the disciple for their transformation. This powerful Shakti (Energy) transmission is helpful for the seeker to kick start their spiritual quest or speed up the journey they may already be on. Book Initiation Guidance with Adiguru Prakriti Wait no more; book a one-hour guidance program with Adiguru Prakriti. Puzzled about your life, about your spiritual journey and would like to explore yourself, then you have reached the right destination. Book Guidance One on One - 3 Sessions Explore your Inner Self through personalized learning for the Ultimate Transformation. You walk your journey with the help of Adiguru Prakriti from where you are. This allows for privacy and flexibility and is totally focused on you. Puzzled about your life, about your spiritual journey and would like to explore yourself, then you have reached the right destination. Wait no more; book your personal One to One program with Adiguru Prakriti. Session 1 - Your Life/Spiritual Journey/Challenges Session 2 - Solutions | Practices Session 3 - Future Roadmap Each session is for an hour. Alternatively, you can purchase and have an hour-long guidance session. Book One on One

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Waiver and Severability Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions or respond to a breach by you or others shall not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions as to that breach or any other. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is determined by a court or other competent authority to be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, then the other provisions will continue in effect. If any unlawful and/or unenforceable provision would be lawful or enforceable if part of it were deleted, that part will be deemed to be deleted, and the rest of the provision will continue in effect. Bookings and Payments We must receive payment of the whole price for the Event that you are booking before your order can be processed. Payment of the advertised price will be taken at the point of booking. Early bird prices will only be applied if payment is received in full by the date specified. We make every effort to ensure Event pricing and details are correct but we reserve the right to correct genuine errors. We will not process any bookings in the case of errors or inaccuracies regarding the Event (including the advertised price) appearing on the website. If an error or inaccuracy is discovered with regards to the advertised price of the Event that you are booking, we will contact you as soon as possible by email and reserve the right to cancel your booking. Our currency is Australian Dollar. Price shown in other currencies like Euro is suggestive only at the time of the website construction and should not be considered conclusive, final as International exchange rate goes up and down any time. Our price in Australian Dollars is fixed but is subject to change without notice. It is your responsibility to keep yourself informed by visiting the website from time to time or enquiring with us through other means. While making the payment your bank and/or credit/debit card bank, merchant or financial institution may charge you an extra fees for transactions and/or currency conversion. Any extra expenditure arising due to that is your responsibility only. We reserve the right to cancel bookings for any reason, including (without limitation) where we believe the booking is fraudulent or constitutes a misuse of a promotional/marketing activity or where an error has occurred, including but not limited to errors relating to pricing. If we do cancel your booking, we accept no liability for any resulting damages or costs suffered by you, however we will refund the purchase price paid by you. Cancellation Policy - Retreats If you’re unable to attend a Retreat (either residential or non-residential), a substitute participant may attend in your place, provided that: If the substitute participant requires different accommodation to the original booking, their attendance will be subject to accommodation availability and any additional accommodation costs or considerations. If the substitute participant chooses to attend on a non-residential basis, the refund of your pre-paid accommodation costs will be subject to the cancellation policy below. You must email us to request a substitute transfer, providing the name, contact details and accommodation requirements of the new participant. We will then confirm whether we are able to permit your request, and on what conditions. If you need to cancel your booking for any reason, the following cancellation policy applies: Cancellation requests must be made to us in writing by email. If you cancel 31 days or more before the date of the Event your full payment minus 25% will be refunded. If you cancel from 30 days to 15 days before the date of the Event your full payment minus 75% will be refunded. If you cancel 14 days or less before the date of the Event your full payment is non-refundable. The above days are calendar days, not including the day on which the course starts. Limitation of Liability You are responsible for all personal possessions such as bags, electronic devices and other items you bring to an Event. We will not be liable for any loss, damage, personal injury, cost, expense (including legal costs) or liability of any kind (whether based on breach of contract, tort (including negligence), product liability or otherwise), arising out of or in any way connected with attendance at, or inability to attend, an Event. This includes, without limitation, any compensatory, incidental, direct, indirect, special, punitive, exemplary or consequential damages, loss of data, loss of income or profit, loss of or damage to property, loss or denial of service, business interruption, claims of third parties or other losses of any kind or character, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages or losses. We will not be liable for any loss, damage or injury to the extent arising from your negligent acts or omissions, any pre-existing medical condition, your breach of these Terms and Conditions, or your reliance on reviews and opinions about Events. You must make your own inquiries before deciding whether an Event is suitable. Exercise, Activities, Yoga, Nature Walks, Yagnas or other physical activities You acknowledge that all exercise involves a risk of personal injury, including a small risk of serious injury or death, and you agree to take full responsibility for your health and well-being in relation to our Events. If you wish to participate in exercise activities at the Event, you acknowledge and represent that: to the best of your knowledge, you suffer from no medical or physical condition or disability that will or might increase the normal risks associated with exercise; or your doctor has approved your participation in exercise activities at our Events. if you are over 70 years old, you must obtain your doctor’s approval before participating in exercise activities at our Events. You must inform us as soon as possible if: you suffer from any new injury, illness or other medical condition at an Event; you feel any pain or discomfort during an exercise activity; or you feel that any exercise included at our Event would be unsafe or uncomfortable for you. We may in our sole discretion prohibit you from participating in an exercise activity and you must comply with all of our instructions in relation to our exercise activities. Refusal of admission in certain circumstances We may refuse entry to an Event or have you removed from the venue on valid grounds, including if: you fail to comply with these Event Booking Terms and Conditions; we have not received payment for your ticket or you are unable to produce a ticket; you are intoxicated or you behave in a threatening, disruptive or offensive manner; you interfere unreasonably with another visitor’s enjoyment of the Event or venue or with our staff (including volunteers) carrying out their functions; or as specified elsewhere in these Event Booking Terms and Conditions. Physical, Mental, Emotional, Social Care and Aged Care needs We will, as far as is reasonably practical, provide Events that are accessible to all. We understand that students who have particular physical, mental or social care needs, may require additional support during an Event. When booking to attend an Event, you agree to inform us of the type and level of need you (or those you are making a booking for) may have. If there is a significant need, you must contact our Event Booking Manager prior to making a booking. We cannot provide help that would normally be provided by a qualified or trained person. Our Events are not a substitute for professional Health Care that an individual may need or be receiving, and we do not claim to diagnose or cure any condition of mind, body or spirit. Our Events can support wellbeing for mind, body and spirit in a way that is needed, alongside any professional Health Care. The Events can only be used as a complement to professional Health Care, or as an aid to personal relaxation or stress reduction. An individual’s attendance at an Event should not under any circumstances be used as a justification to alter or replace the service, treatment, medication or advice provided by a Health Care professional. Events are only appropriate for those who are willing to take full responsibility for their own (and in the case of parents/guardians, their child’s) inner wellbeing, be it emotionally, intellectually and or spiritually. If you are not able to take full responsibility in this regard, you are not permitted to attend the Event. We cannot safely deal with or manage people in crisis. If you develop an acute condition during an event, your care is primarily your own responsibility and, where relevant, the responsibility of your next of kin and external professionals and services. In some situations we may provide Pastoral Care, however we have limited resources so you must not assume that you will be able to receive Pastoral Care at one of our Events. If you have certain conditions, or it appears that you are moving to such a condition, then we will refer you to your next of kin, external professionals such as a GP, or other services, and we may require you to leave the Event. These conditions include, but are not limited to: A condition requiring help which would normally be provided by a qualified or trained person. An emotional or nervous condition that creates a significant disturbance for other Event attendees, particularly where alcohol or substance misuse is present, or where there is impulsivity. A condition which inflicts verbal abuse on others. A condition where there is a real risk of assault to others, physically or sexually. In the case of a medical or psychiatric emergency we will contact emergency services and your next of kin. You must ensure the next of kin details you provide us are accurate. Other Terms and Conditions By using our website you are agreeing to our Website Usage Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. Photographs, Recordings & Privacy You are not permitted to use audio and video recorders at the Event. We reserve all multimedia rights. In relation to any Event, we reserve the right to record (in photograph, video and/or audio format), broadcast, live stream and/or telecast an Event and/or include footage of the Event on our websites, our social media platforms, and/or in a film or documentary. You consent to the use of any image or recording taken of you, and anyone for whom you are responsible, while at the Event, without any payment or compensation being offered and without any request being made to you. We are not obliged to use, broadcast or provide to you any such recording. Please note that for security reasons closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras are used at some of our event locations. Our Privacy Policy sets out information about how we handle personal information, and by attending an Event you are agreeing to the terms of our Privacy Policy. Definitions “Days” means calendar days. “Event” means one of our events that you are booking for yourself or someone else, and includes (without limitation) Satsang, darshan, initiation, transmission, workshop, courses, classes, retreats and free public events. “Health Care” means care from a practitioner holding a recognised license or registration to practice medical, physical, psychiatric or psychological treatment or therapy, and includes, but is not limited to, western/orthodox modalities of care. “Pastoral Care” means befriending and offering limited common-sense help, provided by a volunteer with no special training, and without creating a professional/client relationship. An example of pastoral care may be to provide a quiet space for a person, and offer a listening ear for a short time. “Website” means the websites with the URLs www.piousretreats.com, www.beingshiva.org, www.yogiparampara.org, www.beingshivagurukul.com and www.anadilinga.org which are owned, operated and provided by Being Shiva Foundation (Being Shiva Inc). “We”, “us”, “our” etc. means Being Shiva Foundation (ABN - 25869328938), whose registered office is at the 56 Carlyon Cl Melton West 3337 VIC Australia, and includes any subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, volunteers, officers, agents or assigns. “You” or “Your” means the person acquiring a ticket or seeking to attend an Event Application of these Terms and Conditions The booking and purchase of tickets for an Event, and attendance at an Event, are subject to these Event Booking Terms and Conditions as well as any specific terms and conditions notified in the ticket booking process. By acquiring a ticket for an Event and/or seeking to attend an Event, you agree to accept these Event Booking Terms and Conditions. By purchasing a ticket on behalf of someone else, you undertake to inform them of these Terms and Conditions and any other terms and conditions notified in the ticket booking process. Shakti Initiation Deeksha or Healing Transmission In relation to an Event where the Healing Transmission or Shakti Initiation is offered, you agree to accept our Workshop Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to accept our Workshop Terms and Conditions, you agree to absent yourself from that part of the Event and to not receive or attend the Event. Event Details Event program content is subject to change without notice, and we reserve the right to make any amendments we deem to be in the best interest of the Event. Unless otherwise specified, seating is by general admission – we do not guarantee you any particular seat. We reserve the right to cancel the Event prior to the commencement date and, apart from a refund of the Event cost, we will not be responsible for any expenses incurred or to be incurred by you, for example visa, international or local travel, car parking, child care, accommodation (other than in relation to a residential retreat) or other goods or services, even if the Event is cancelled. You should consider whether insurance is appropriate for your circumstances. Disclaimer of Warranty The Australian Consumer Law provides certain statutory guarantees for consumers which cannot be excluded, and nothing in these Event Booking Terms and Conditions modifies or excludes those guarantees. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all express and implied warranties with regard to the Event, including, without limitation, any warranty that the Event will run as programmed and scheduled, or that the Event is suitable for a particular purpose. Indemnification for loss or damage You agree to indemnify, defend and hold us harmless from any liability or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or in any way related to your attendance at, or inability to attend, an Event, including any liability or expense incurred by you or any third parties through you. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold us harmless from any liability or expense (including reasonable legal fees) relating to your breach of these Terms and Conditions, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third-party. Refunds You are entitled to a full refund for an Event in the following circumstances: If we cancel the Event. If we reschedule the Event and you cannot or do not wish to attend the rescheduled time, day or venue. If the Healing Transmission/Workshop is offered at an Event, this is optional for participants. If you choose not to receive the Healing Transmission, you may absent yourself from that part of the Event, but this does not entitle you to any refund. Attending the event partially at your own wish does not entitle you to any refund. Remedies for the breach of these Terms and Conditions Without prejudice to any of our other rights (whether at law or otherwise) we reserve the right to: cancel your bookings without reference to you; and/or deny you access to the Event where we believe (in our absolute discretion) that you (or persons who made the Event booking on your behalf) are in breach of any of these Terms and Conditions. Contact Us For any questions or notices, please contact us at: Email: BeingShivaFoundation@yahoo.com Email: Team@beingshiva.org Postal: Being Shiva Foundation 56 Carlyon Cl Melton West VIC 3337 Australia Telephone: Australia 03-8088-0742 From overseas +61 3-8088-0742 Children Unless otherwise specified, we do not provide supervision of children. Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult at all times and may be refused admission or attendance if not accompanied by a supervising adult. For children's safety please do not bring children with you to spiritual events unless previously informed by you to us. For healing sessions/workshop if a child needs healing they must be accompanied by an adult. Other than healing sessions/workshop children should not attend any spiritual event unless they are above 18 years of age. Miscellaneous Legal Provisions These Event Booking Terms and Conditions contain all the terms of your agreement with us relating to your attendance at, or inability to attend, an Event. No other written or oral statement (including statements in any brochure or promotional literature published by us) will be incorporated. You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and us as a result of these Terms and Conditions or your attendance at an Event. Governing Law These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia. You agree that any disputes concerning this Website are to be resolved by the courts having jurisdiction in Victoria, Australia. We retain the right to bring proceedings against you for breach of these Terms and Conditions, in your country of residence or any other appropriate country or jurisdiction. Cancellation Policy - Events other than Retreats If you’re unable to attend an Event (other than a residential or non-residential retreat), a substitute participant is welcome at no extra cost. Please email us to advise of the new participant’s name and contact details. If you need to cancel your booking for any reason, the following cancellation policy applies: Cancellation requests must be made to us in writing by email. If you cancel 31 days or more before the date of the Event your full payment minus 25% will be refunded. If you cancel from 30 days to 15 days before the date of the Event your full payment minus 75% will be refunded. If you cancel 14 days or less before the date of the Event your full payment is non-refundable. The above days are calendar days, not including the day on which the course starts. Amendment to these Terms and Conditions You agree that we may amend these Event Booking Terms and Conditions at any time and without notice, by updating them on our website. You should review them before seeking to book/purchase tickets for, or to attend, Events. Application of Cancellation & Refund Policy This Cancellation & Refund Policy applies to the Events, Workshops, Initiations, Live Transmissions, Healings, Course Sessions, Online Course, Live Teachings, Darshan, Satsang and Retreats that are time to time provided through our organization Being Shiva Foundation and the websites (www.piousretreats.com, www.beingshiva.org, www.beingshivagurukul.com, www.yogiparampara.org, www.anadilinga.org ) or directly from us. Please read this Cancellation & Refund Policy carefully, and contact us if you have any questions. If you do not agree & accept the Cancellation & Refund Policy you should not proceed with the purchase and/or payment. Cancellation & Refund Policy WORKSHOPS, INITIATIONS, HEALINGS, SATSANG, DARSHAN - For Live Healing & Initiation Workshops, no refunds are made. But if due to some reason, you’re unable to attend an Event (other than a residential or non-residential retreat), a substitute participant is welcome at no extra cost. Please email us to advise of the new participant’s name and contact details. If you need to cancel your booking for any reason, the following cancellation policy applies: Cancellation requests must be made to us in writing by email. If you cancel 31 days or more before the date of the Event your full payment minus 25% will be refunded. If you cancel from 30 days to 15 days before the date of the Event your full payment minus 75% will be refunded. If you cancel 14 days or less before the date of the Event your full payment is non-refundable. The above days are calendar days, not including the day on which the course/event starts. RETREATS Deposits are non-refundable. If you’re unable to attend a Retreat (either residential or non-residential), a substitute participant may attend in your place, provided that: If the substitute participant requires different accommodation to the original booking, their attendance will be subject to accommodation availability and any additional accommodation costs or considerations. If the substitute participant chooses to attend on a non-residential basis, the refund of your pre-paid accommodation costs will be subject to the cancellation policy below. You must email us to request a substitute transfer, providing the name, contact details and accommodation requirements of the new participant. We will then confirm whether we are able to permit your request, and on what conditions. If you need to cancel your booking for any reason, the following cancellation policy applies: Cancellation requests must be made to us in writing by email. If you cancel 31 days or more before the date of the Event your full payment minus 25% will be refunded. If you cancel from 30 days to 15 days before the date of the Event your full payment minus 75% will be refunded. If you cancel 14 days or less before the date of the Event your full payment is non-refundable. The above days are calendar days, not including the day on which the course starts. ​​ REFUNDS ​ You are entitled to a full refund for an Event in the following circumstances: ​ If we cancel the Event. If we reschedule the Event and you cannot or do not wish to attend the rescheduled time, day or venue.​ If the Healing Transmission/Workshop is offered at an Event/Retreat, this is optional for participants. If you choose not to receive the Healing Transmission or Initiation you may absent yourself from that part of the Event, but this does not entitle you to any refund. ​ ​ CONTACT EMAIL - PIOUSRETREATS@GMAIL.COM & BEINGSHIVAFOUNDATION@YAHOO.COM For other Terms & Conditions of Bookings & Payments please visit our LEGAL web page and also read our other Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. ONLINE COURSES All Online Courses are Non-Refundable except for Teacher Training Courses. Only full payment is accepted, partial payments are not accepted. Fees are all-inclusive, there are no other hidden/undeclared charges/costs. Course Completion Certificates are "Soft Copy" only sent through Email. Teacher Training Courses are available to you for 2 months. After 2 months the login/access for the course expires. All other courses (other than Teacher Training Courses) are available to you for 1 month. After 1 month the login/access for the course expires. Extension of login/access to course involves extra charges/fees according to the course and duration required and at times the request for extension is denied, hence please complete the course in given time duration. If you need to extend your access, please email us the Request with Justification & Valid Proofs at BeingShivaFoundation@yahoo.com ONLINE COURSE REFUNDS Cancellation requests must be made to us in writing by email at - BeingShivaFoundation@yahoo.com We are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Melbourne, Australia) Teacher Training Courses If you need to cancel your Teacher Training Courses for any reason, the following "strict" cancellation policy applies: ​ If you cancel within 24 hours of the purchase of the Teacher Training Course, 75% of the purchase amount will be refunded. If you cancel within 3 days of the purchase of the Teacher Training Course, 50% of the purchase amount will be refunded. After 3 days of the purchase of the Teacher Training Course NO-REFUNDS are made. ​ Other Courses For Online Courses no refunds are made. But if due to some reason, you’re unable to do the Online Course it is transferable to another person at no extra cost, within similar time-duration. Please email us to advise of the new candidate's name and contact details. This can be done only once. Any further changes will incur extra charges and/or request may be denied. ​ ​​ NOTE ​ You are entitled to a full refund for a Course in the following circumstances: ​ If we cancel/take-down the Course for which you have already paid. If we reschedule the Course's availability at future date and you cannot or do not wish to do it on the rescheduled future date.​ CONTACT EMAIL - BEINGSHIVAFOUNDATION@YAHOO.COM ​ ​For other Terms & Conditions of Payments please visit our LEGAL web page and also read our other Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Amendments to Cancellation & Refund Policy We may amend this Cancellation & Refund Policy for any reason at any time, and without notice. The most current Cancellation & Refund Policy will always be available on our websites. Contact Us For any questions or notices, please contact us at: Email: BeingShivaFoundation@yahoo.com Email: PiousRetreats@gmail.com Email: Team@beingshiva.org Postal: Being Shiva Foundation 56 Carlyon Cl Melton West VIC 3337 Australia Telephone: Australia 03-8088-0742 From overseas +61 3-8088-0742 Governing Law and Jurisdiction This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia. Notices All notices and other communications hereunder will be in writing or Email and will be deemed to have been duly given when delivered in person, upon the first business day following deposit in the Australia Post mail, postage prepaid, certified or registered, return receipt requested, addressed as follows: If to Volunteer: [Name as submitted through the Volunteer Form] [Address as submitted through the Volunteer Form] If to Organisation: Being Shiva Foundation [Email the organisation to ask for current mailing address at Adiguru@beingshiva.org] Severability If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be struck from this Agreement and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. Agreement This Non-Disclosure Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into between Being Shiva Foundation (the "Organisation") and the undersigned volunteer (the "Volunteer") collectively referred to as the "Parties". Exclusions The obligations of confidentiality set forth in this Agreement shall not apply to information that: Is already known to the Volunteer at the time of disclosure, as evidenced by written records. Becomes publicly available without any breach of this Agreement. Is lawfully obtained by the Volunteer from a third party without any obligation of confidentiality. Is required to be disclosed by law or by a court order. In such cases, the Volunteer shall promptly notify the Organisation to enable the Organisation to seek protective measures. Acceptance & Acknowledgement By signing the Volunteer Form https://www.beingshiva.org/volunteer , the Volunteer acknowledges that they have read and understood the terms of this Agreement and agree to be bound by its provisions. Purpose The purpose of this Agreement is to protect and safeguard the confidential information shared by the Organisation with the Volunteer during the course of their volunteer engagement. Including but not limited to the software licenses, equipment, laptops, Phone, Tablet, Photos, Articles, Videos, Content of any type, User ID and Passwords, Logo, Trademarks and other copyrighted information & the below: Organisation's trade secrets, such as its business plans, marketing strategies, and financial information; Organisation's intellectual property, such as its trademarks, copyrights, and patents; Organisation's customer lists and other proprietary information; and Any other information that Organisation identifies as Confidential Information. Confidential Information Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, any non-public information, data, documents, plans, strategies, trade secrets, know-how, or any other proprietary information disclosed by the Organisation to the Volunteer, either in written or verbal form, whether directly or indirectly. Remedies In the event of a breach of this Agreement, the Volunteer acknowledges that the Organisation may suffer irreparable harm, and the Organisation shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and any other remedies available under applicable law. The Volunteer understands and agrees that monetary damages may not be an adequate remedy for any breach of this Agreement and that the Organisation may seek specific performance or other equitable remedies. Entire Agreement This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written. Obligations The Volunteer agrees to keep all Confidential Information strictly confidential and shall not disclose or reveal any such information to any third party without prior written consent from the Organisation. The Volunteer agrees to use the Confidential Information solely for the purpose of fulfilling their volunteer duties for the Organisation. The Volunteer shall exercise reasonable care and take necessary precautions to prevent any unauthorized use, disclosure, or access to the Confidential Information. The obligations set forth in this Agreement shall continue even after the Volunteer's engagement with the Organisation comes to an end. Volunteer agrees not to disclose Confidential Information to any third party, including but not limited to, competitors, customers, suppliers, or the media. Binding Effect This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first submitted through the Volunteer Form - https://www.beingshiva.org/volunteer [SIGNATURE OF VOLUNTEER] - As submitted through the Volunteer Form [NAME OF VOLUNTEER] - As submitted through the Volunteer Form [SIGNATURE OF ORGANIZATION] - Via the confirmation email as "Volunteer Accepted" [NAME OF ORGANIZATION] - - Via the confirmation email as "Volunteer Accepted" Term and Termination This Agreement will remain in effect for the duration of Volunteer's engagement with Organisation and for one (1) year thereafter. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 5 days written notice to the other party unless it is a termination of the volunteer by the organisation due to breach of NDA and other organisation policies. In case of termination due to breach, no notice will be given to the volunteer by the organisation. Waiver No waiver of any provision of this Agreement will be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. Other Terms and Conditions In paying the registration fee for a Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmission, Initiation, Workshop you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy, which sets out how we manage personal information. If you are registering the Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmission, Initiation, Workshop for another individual, you agree to advise them (or their parent or guardian) of our Privacy Policy, to seek their agreement to the terms of the Privacy Policy, and to email us immediately if they do not agree to those terms. In making a registration for a Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmission, Initiation, Workshop through our website you are also agreeing to be bound by our Website Use Terms and Conditions. Cancellation or Refund You may cancel a course of Healing Transmissions, Shakti Transmission, Initiations and other Workshop only if you email us within 30 days of the date on which the Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmission, Initiations and other Workshop commenced. Within 30 days of receiving your email, we will refund the registration fee and cancel the Course of Healing Transmissions, Shakti Transmission, Initiations and other Workshop. Healing Transmissions, Shakti Transmission, Initiations and other Workshop provided at an Event are always optional for attendees. If you choose not to receive the Healing, Shakti Transmission, Initiations and other Workshop, you have the right to absent yourself from that part of the Event, but no right to cancel your booking or receive any refund other than in accordance with our Event Booking Terms and Conditions. Miscellaneous Legal Provisions These Workshop Terms and Conditions contain all the terms of your agreement with us relating to your purchase of the Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmission, Initiations, Workshops. No other written or oral statement (including statements in any brochure or promotional literature published by us) will be incorporated. You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and us as a result of these Terms and Conditions or your registration for the Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmission, Initiation, Workshop. Definitions “Healing Transmissions, Shakti Transmission, Initiations, Workshops” refers to a regular course, session or event of the time duration mentioned on the website and promotional material. “Days” means calendar days. “Event” means one of our events during which a Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmission, Initiation, Workshop is offered and includes, without limitation, retreats, day courses, classes, darshans and satsangs. “Healing Transmission” means a transmission of ‘non-contact’, ‘energy’ or ‘distance’ healing in which Adiguru Padmé transmits the healing energy of divine love and light to an individual, whether that individual be an adult, child or animal. “Health Care” means care from a practitioner holding a recognised license or registration to practice medical/physical, psychiatric, psychological or veterinary treatment or therapy, and includes, but is not limited to, Western/orthodox modalities of care. “Website” means the websites with the URLs www.piousretreats.com, www.beingshiva.org, www.yogiparampara.org and www.anadilinga.org which are owned, operated and provided by Being Shiva Foundation (Being Shiva Inc). “We”, “us”, “our” etc. means Being Shiva Foundation (ABN - 25869328938), whose registered office is at the 56 Carlyon Cl Melton West 3337 VIC Australia, and includes any subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, volunteers, officers, agents or assigns. “You” or “Your” means the person ordering product/s from us. Understanding the nature of Healing Transmissions, Shakti Transmissions, Initiations-Deeksha, Tantra Initiations" The Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmissions, Initiation is not a substitute for professional Health Care that an individual may be receiving and while we have observed the benefits of the Healing Transmission we do not claim to diagnose or cure any condition of mind, body or spirit. The Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmissions, Initiation can support wellbeing for mind, body and spirit in a way that is needed, and it is safe to receive alongside any professional Health Care. The Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmissions, Initiation is intended as a complementary therapy and is not meant to replace one-to-one professional Health Care. An individual’s receipt of the Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmissions, Initiation should not under any circumstances be used as a justification to alter or replace the service, treatment, medication or advice provided by a Health Care professional. We do not diagnose medical conditions, give medical advice, perform medical treatment, prescribe substances or interfere with the treatment of a Health Care professional. If you are registering to receive the Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmissions, Initiation for yourself, you agree that you will consult a Health Care professional for any severe physical or psychological ailment that you may be suffering from, and in any situations where your symptoms persistent. If you are purchasing the Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmissions, Initiation for another individual, you agree that their receipt of the Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmissions, Initiation should not under any circumstances be used by them (or their parent or guardian) as a justification to alter or replace the service, treatment, medication or advice provided by a Health Care professional. You undertake to inform them (or their parent or guardian) of this and of these Terms and Conditions. The benefits of the Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmissions, Initiation may not be perceivable to all recipients. There are many factors that influence an individual’s experience, including personal beliefs, sensitivity to energy, openness to new concepts and the ability to practice relaxation. Contact Us For any questions or notices, please contact us at: Email: BeingShivaFoundation@yahoo.com Email: Team@beingshiva.org Postal: Being Shiva Foundation 56 Carlyon Cl Melton West VIC 3337 Australia Telephone: Australia 03-8088-0742 From overseas +61 3-8088-0742 Processing of Registration Payment of the advertised price will be taken at the point of registration. When we have received payment of the registration fee as well as a photo of each individual that will receive the Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmission, Initiation we will confirm the registration for a Course of Healing Transmissions or Shakti Transmission or Initiation. In the case of a Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmission, Initiation offered at an Event, the Transmission will be given provided that the Event has been booked and attended in accordance with our Event Booking Terms and Conditions. We will not process any registrations in the case of errors or inaccuracies regarding the Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmission, Initiation (including the advertised price) appearing on the website. If an error or inaccuracy is discovered with regards to the advertised price we will contact you as soon as possible by email and reserve the right to cancel your registration. We reserve the right to cancel registrations for any reason or to cancel the agreement after confirmation of registration, including (without limitation) where we believe the registration is fraudulent or constitutes a misuse of a promotional or marketing activity or where an error has occurred, including but not limited to errors relating to pricing. If we do cancel your registration, we accept no liability for any resulting damages or costs suffered by you, however we will refund the registration fee paid by you. We will not process or accept a registration placed by an individual who is under 18 years old. Remedies for breach of these Terms and Conditions Without prejudice to any of our other rights (whether at law or otherwise) we reserve the right to: cancel your registration without reference to you; and/or refuse to deliver the service (Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmission, Initiation, Workshop) where we believe (in our absolute discretion) that you (or persons who made the purchase on your behalf) are in breach of any of these Terms and Conditions. Governing Law These Terms and Conditions of Sale are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia. You agree that any disputes concerning this Website are to be resolved by the courts having jurisdiction in Victoria, Australia. We retain the right to bring proceedings against you for breach of these Terms and Conditions, in your country of residence or any other appropriate country or jurisdiction. Limitation of Liability Each individual (or their parent or guardian) is responsible for making decisions about their own health and wellbeing. We will not be liable for any loss, damage, personal injury, cost, expense (including legal costs) or liability of any kind (whether based on breach of contract, tort (including negligence), product liability or otherwise), arising out of or in any way connected with your registration for, receipt of, and/or inability to receive the Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmission, Initiation, Workshop. This includes, without limitation, any compensatory, incidental, direct, indirect, special, punitive, exemplary or consequential damages, loss of data, loss of income or profit, loss of or damage to property, loss or denial of service, business interruption, claims of third parties or other losses of any kind or character, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages or losses. We will not be liable for any loss, damage or injury to the extent arising from your negligent acts or omissions, any pre-existing medical condition, your breach of these Terms and Conditions, or your reliance on reviews and opinions about the Healing Transmission. You should make your own inquiries before deciding whether the Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmissions, Initiation, Workshop is suitable for you. Waiver and Severability Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions of Sale or respond to a breach by you or others shall not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions as to that breach or any other. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is determined by any court or other competent authority to be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, then the other provisions will continue in effect. If any unlawful and/or unenforceable provision would be lawful or enforceable if part of it were deleted, that part will be deemed to be deleted, and the rest of the provision will continue in effect. Indemnification for loss or damage You agree to indemnify, defend and hold us harmless from any liability or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or in any way related to your registration for, receipt of, or inability to receive, the Healing Transmission, including any liability or expense incurred by you or any third parties through you. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold us harmless from any liability or expense (including reasonable legal fees) relating to your breach of these Terms and Conditions, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third-party. Application of these Terms and Conditions By registering for a Healing Transmission, Initiation, Workshops for yourself or another individual, you are agreeing to accept the following Terms and Conditions. Amendment to these Terms and Conditions You agree that we may amend these Terms and Conditions at any time and without notice, by updating them on our website. You should review them before seeking to register yourself or someone else for a Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmission, Initiation, Workshop. Consumer Protection Laws The Australian Consumer Law provides certain statutory guarantees for consumers which cannot be excluded, and nothing in these Event Booking Terms and Conditions modifies or excludes those guarantees. Disclaimer of Warranty The Australian Consumer Law provides certain statutory guarantees for consumers which cannot be excluded, and nothing in these Healing Transmission Terms and Conditions modifies or excludes those guarantees. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all express and implied warranties with regard to the Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmission, Initiation, Workshop, including, without limitation, any warranty that professional Health Care will not be necessary for an individual receiving the Healing Transmission, Shakti Transmission, Initiation, Workshop, or that we will diagnose, cure or prevent any condition of mind, body or spirit. Access to and correction of personal information You may request details of personal information that we hold about you, in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. If you believe that any information we hold about you is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading, please contact us by email. We rely in part upon customers advising us when their personal information changes. We will respond to any request within a reasonable time and will endeavour to promptly correct any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete or out of date. Amendments to Privacy Policy We may amend this Privacy Policy for any reason at any time, and without notice. The most current Privacy Policy will always be available on our websites. Disclosure of your personal information The information you submit to us is used only for the purpose stipulated at the time that the information is collected. We do not to reveal, disclose, sell, distribute, rent, licence, share or pass on to any third parties, any personal information that you may have provided to us. We will not pass on your personal details to any other organisations unless it is necessary to provide our products and services to you. Exceptions Include: Where there are reasonable grounds to believe that disclosure is necessary to prevent a threat to life or health; and Where we are required to provide information in response to proper legal demands, orders and process. Application of Privacy Policy This Privacy Policy sets out our commitment to protecting the privacy of your personal information that we collect through our websites (www.piousretreats.com, www.beingshiva.org, www.anadilinga.org, www.yogiparampara.org, www.beingshivagurukul.com and others ) or directly from you. ‘Personal information’ means information about you where you are, or could be, identified, such as your name and contact details, your photograph, your booking and purchase history and information about your access to our websites. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully, and contact us if you have any questions. In providing us with personal information, you thereby indicate that you have had sufficient opportunity to access this Privacy Policy and that you have read and accepted it. If you do not wish to provide personal information to us, then you do not have to do so, however it may affect your use of the websites or any products and services offered on them. Complaints about breach If you believe that we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles and wish to make a complaint about that breach, please contact us. If we are unable to resolve the issue to your satisfaction, you can raise your concerns with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. How we use your personal information? We collect and use the personal information as follows: To supply the goods and/or services you purchase from us. To enable your attendance at our events, and properly cater for your needs at those events. To contact and communicate with you, including via email, to update you about our events, seek feedback and share news that we think may be of interest you. To provide you with marketing and offers from us when you have given us permission to do so (you may unsubscribe at any time). Photographic, video or audio footage may be broadcast, live streamed, telecast and/or included on our websites, in a film or documentary and/or on our social media platforms We will not supply your personal information to any third party for the purpose of their or any other third party’s direct marketing. All financial transactions you make through our websites are handled through our payment services provider, PayPal. You can review their privacy policy at http://www.paypal.com.au/. We will share information with PayPal only to the extent necessary for the purposes of processing payments you make via our websites, refunding such payments and dealing with complaints and queries relating to such payments and refunds. Storage and Security We take every precaution to protect personal and/or sensitive information you may submit to us both online and off-line. When you enter personal information on our website to book an event or purchase an item, that information is protected with SSL. No credit card details are entered on our website as you will be transferred through to a secure payment gateway for these payments. We hold your personal information in the strictest confidence. Our files, data and information are securely stored and access is restricted to authorised staff only. Type of Personal Information Collected We may collect the following types of personal information from you, depending on the nature of your involvement with us: Your name, address, post code, city, email address and/or telephone number Special needs relevant to attending one of our events or receiving Transmission Healing (e.g. medical conditions, dietary needs etc.) Video, audio and/or photographic footage if you attend one of our ashrams or events. Any other personal information you provide to us when making enquiries, signing up to one of our events or purchasing one of our products/services, including via email, social media and over the phone. If we receive your personal information from third parties, we will protect it as set out in this Privacy Policy. If you are purchasing tickets to our events or buying products from our websites, you may be directed to a third party website to complete your purchase (for example, PayPal, Eventbrite). These websites may collect personal information from you that may be shared with us. Please check the privacy policy applicable to that third party website. We may collect information about your computer and about your visits to and use of the websites (including your IP address, geographical location, browser type and version, operating system, referral source, length of visit, page views and website navigation paths). We use this information solely to help us make your experiences on our websites better and to improve our services. Our websites use ‘cookies’ to collect information. Cookies are pieces of information that a website can transfer to your device to track user navigation (site usage) and customising site information to improve the user experience. Cookies can make using our websites easier, for example by storing information about your preferences. This will enable you to take full advantage of the services that our websites offer. Cookies also provide us with information about how our websites are used so we can keep them as up to date, relevant and error-free as possible. The use of cookies is an industry standard and most major websites use them. Most Internet browsers are programmed to accept cookies. However, if you are concerned about the use of cookies you can disable cookies through your web browser settings, with the understanding that this may diminish your experience on the websites and certain features of the websites may not function properly without the aid of cookies. Cookies are not harmful and cannot introduce viruses or extract personally identifiable information. Links to other websites Our websites may sometimes contain links to other websites. These third-party organisations are not bound by our Privacy Policy and we make no warranties about their privacy practices, so please contact them to review their privacy practices. Contact Us For any questions or notices, please contact us at: Email: BeingShivaFoundation@yahoo.com Email: Team@beingshiva.org Postal: Being Shiva Foundation 56 Carlyon Cl Melton West VIC 3337 Australia Telephone: Australia 03-8088-0742 From overseas +61 3-8088-0742 Application of these Terms and Conditions Please review these Website Usage Terms and Conditions carefully before using or accessing this Website. By using or accessing this Website or any Services provided in connection with it, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions in consideration of the access provided to the Website. If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, any of the related documentation linked below or other restrictions notified to you during the course of your use of this Website you are not permitted to, and agree not to, use or access this Website. Permitted Use Your access to this Website is on a temporary basis, and we reserve the right to withdraw, restrict or amend the services accessible to you on the Website without notice at our absolute discretion. This Website is made available for your use provided that you accept and comply with these Terms and Conditions. By using this Website, you are agreeing to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. The Website and the Services are not a substitute for professional medical/physical, psychiatric and/or psychological treatment, therapy and advice. You agree not to use the information on this Website under any circumstances for self-diagnosis, self-treatment, or as a justification to alter or replace the service, treatment, medication or advice provided to you by a trained medical or health care professional. You may only use this Website for lawful and proper purposes which includes complying with all applicable laws, regulations and codes of practice within Australia or other jurisdiction from which you are accessing this Website. You must not use this website for any purpose except as expressly permitted by us. In particular, you agree that you must not: post, transmit or disseminate any information on or via this Website which is or may be harmful, obscene, defamatory, fraudulent or otherwise illegal, or which conflicts with the Website or the Services; use ‘screen scraping’, any automated algorithm, device, method, system, software or manual process to access, use, search, copy, monitor or extract material (in whole or in part) from or through using this Website unless we have given our express written agreement; use this Website in a manner which causes or may cause an infringement of the rights of any other; make any unauthorised, false or fraudulent booking; use any software, routine or device to interfere or attempt to interfere electronically or manually with the operation or functionality of the Website including but not limited to uploading or making available files containing corrupt data or viruses via whatever means; deface, alter or interfere with the front end ‘look and feel’ of this Website or the underlying software code; take any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on this Website or related infrastructure; permit any automatic registration, logging in or access to any of the material on the Website; obtain or attempt to obtain unauthorised access, via whatever means, to any of our networks or accounts or to information about other users; disclose confidential information of any person or entity including without limitation our confidential information; upload commercial content on the Website or use the site to solicit others to join or become members of any other commercial service or other organization; allow or authorise any third party to use, the Website in a way which conflicts with these Terms and Conditions, the Website or the Services. Intellectual Property & Copyrights The content of this Website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, all uploaded files, layout design, data, graphics, videos, audios, articles, file content, codes, news, tutorials, forum posts and databases contained on the Website or in connection with the Services, unless mentioned otherwise specifically. Any use or reproduction of the Website’s material is prohibited other than as permitted by law. You may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, download, post, transmit or distribute any material from this Website, including code and software, unless expressly agreed to by us in writing, in which case we may require you to sign a License Agreement. From time to time we may provide images, audios or videos for download. If you download material from the Website, the material (which includes all files and images contained in it or generated by it, and accompanying data) is deemed to be licensed to you by us for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided you: 1) keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices, 2) do not copy or post the material on any networked computer or any other type of media, 3) do not modify the material, 4) make no representations of ownership, 5) do not sell, redistribute, reproduce, decompile, reverse-engineer or disassemble the material, and 6) do not use any content in a manner that suggests an association with us or with any of our products or services. If you wish to use text, videos, audios, images or other of our intellectual property for non-personal use, commercial purposes, or other than as permitted here, you should submit your request to us in writing. We respect the intellectual property rights of others. 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Dharmic Partner of G20 Brazil We are thrilled to announce that the Being Shiva Foundation has partnered with G20 Brazil for C20 working groups, focusing on policy reforms in Integrated Health, Education & Culture, and Philanthropy & Sustainable Development. We invite you to join us in our endeavour to promote Dharma, the values that sustain life in this Universe, on a global scale. Dharma ≠ Religion. Learn More Ancient Tradition & Heritage of Yoga ​ Being Shiva translates to "being that which is not" and means "being everything by being nothing". It is a sacred pursuit of casting aside all boundaries, limitations, and identities and experiencing the life & universe by "being whole" and integrated within. Many paths lead to this wholeness, this ultimate potential; there are many ways to transform oneself and live a fulfilling life. Being Shiva Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organisation founded by Adiguru Prakriti dedicated to cultivating and nurturing the ultimate human possibilities. The Foundation is a human service organisation that helps people attain spiritual liberation by assisting them to walk their spiritual journey. It is a movement towards Global Consciousness Breakthrough via individual transformation. ​ Being Shiva Foundation is operated by a volunteer team and headquartered in the beautiful and most livable city of Melbourne, Australia. The organisation provides courses, programs, techniques, retreats and talks through various channels to empower people for spiritual healing, shedding the false self, cultivating a yogic/spiritual lifestyle, and striving for physical, mental, emotional and energetic well-being. When human beings experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel, the emotional wound is pushed deep inside, and they are forced to find answers to questions like "Why me?" To answer this painful call by modern-age men, women, youth, and teens, Adiguru Prakriti has developed several programs & techniques based on ancient Yogic Science, which are now being used by many people worldwide. Being Shiva Foundation, a vibrant spiritual community, is also dedicated to several other dharmic projects to support individual growth in distressed times, rebuilding human relationships and energising the environment positively by changing the personal energy signature, the Aura. Modern science has proven that it purifies the collective consciousness, reduces crimes and helps elevate humanity by raising the energy vibrations higher towards love & compassion. Group meditation and Satsang sessions by the Foundation are a movement towards global peacefulness by alleviating human life's pain and suffering. May this life be a truly joyful experience for each human being! All about Spiritual Organisations FOCUS | INITIATIVES | IMPACT Focus: Raising Individual Consciousness (Individual) Outcome: Raised Global Consciousness Initiatives Initiate people into the spiritual journey Teach Yogic Sciences Teach Vedic Philosophies Hold Retreats, Programs & Satsang Guide Spiritual Seekers Spiritual Books Achievements Being Shiva Academy – Online Gurukul English and Hindi YouTube Channels & Spiritual Content Free & Paid Courses Programs & Retreats Initiations & Guidance Published “Be a True Yogi” book Impact (2023 update) Close to a Million individual lives touched spiritually 1000+ Individuals Initiated into the spiritual journey 20,000+ Spiritual Guidance given People from 37 Countries Benefited Focus: Raising Dharmic Consciousness (Social) Outcome: Dharmic World - Global Harmony Initiatives Teach Dharmic Principles Setup & Promote Dharmic Value System (DVS) for: Volunteers, Partners & Corporates, Government Institutions Schools, Colleges, Universities, Leaders Spread Dharmic Awareness Raise Awareness about Adharma Create Dharmic Curriculum for SIG (Special Interest Group) Organise Dharmic Events, Dharma Conferences Support Dharmic Communities Achievements Dharmic Consciousness YouTube channel & Awareness Content Dharmic Volunteerism Course Teaching Dharmic Principles Launching the International Institute of Dharma Impact (2023 update) Half a Million individual lives touched Dharmically Volunteers trained for Dharmic Volunteerism 100+ Dharmic Teachings given People from 64 Countries Benefited Dharma Dialogues A Journey into Spiritual Wisdom and Embodied Dharma Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery with "Dharma Dialogues," a unique program presented by the Being Shiva Foundation. This initiative is a profound exploration into the ancient wisdom of embodying Dharma. It offers a platform for individuals seeking spiritual insights, conscious & dharmic living, and a deeper understanding of their life's purpose. ​ "Dharma Dialogues" is not just a program; it's an invitation to engage in meaningful conversations that transcend the ordinary. Led by Adiguru Prakriti, the Guru, this program delves into the timeless teachings of Dharma, unravelling its relevance in the contemporary world and how many of the Dharma-Veera embody the Dharma worldwide. Understanding and embracing one's Dharma is the key to unlocking a life of interconnected purpose, fulfilment, and harmony. ​ Key Features: Sacred Conversations Spiritual Guidance Civilisation Building Embodied Dharma Wisdom Diverse Topics ​ Join the Conversation: Whether you are a seasoned spiritual seeker or just beginning your journey, "Dharma Dialogues" welcomes you to join the conversation through our YouTube channel. Engage in discussions that go beyond the surface, explore the depths of your being, and connect with a civilisation that shares the principles for a more respected, interconnected, meaningful life and universal harmony. In Conclusion "Dharma Dialogues" is more than a program; it's a sanctuary for those seeking profound insights and the timeless wisdom of Dharma. Join us on this enriching journey, and let the dialogues guide you towards a life aligned with your highest purpose. Discover & Embody Your Dharma! Start Now Empowering Social Responders The Resilience Revolution "Thriving Minds: Preventing Mental Health Struggles" is a comprehensive and empowering course designed to equip social workers/responders with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to proactively safeguard their mental well-being and prevent the onset of mental health challenges. Through insightful lessons, practical exercises, and interactive discussions, participants will understand mental health deeply, learn to recognize early warning signs and develop resilience-enhancing practices. Join Today : It's Free Adiguru Prakriti Self Realized Guru, Yogi & Mystic Adiguru Prakriti is an Enlightened Guru who is a reincarnated disciple of Great Kriya Yoga Guru Shri Lahiri Mahasaya. In this life, her Kundalini Awakened in 2011 and through opened Guru Chakra and visions of Guru Lahiri Mahasaya, she pursued her journey until she was Enlightened on 5th March 2015. Months-long Samadhi led her towards Self-Realization in 2016. She was born and brought up in India, lived in the USA for more than a decade, and now lives in Melbourne, Australia. After completing her journey, she started teaching people around the world. More about her Psychological Patterns Analysis Taking the first step is never easy; facing yourself and knowing what is buried inside isn't easy; hence, most people are in denial. Yet, some courageous ones like you come to a decisive point in life to know your false self, shed it, and be the real you, the new you. FREE - Start Now Learn More

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Thriving Minds Preventing Mental Health Struggles PROGRAM An hour-long In-Person Program taught by Adiguru Prakriti to learn Breathing & Meditation Techniques required to prevent mental health issues. Through insightful lessons and practical exercises, participants will understand preventive mental health deeply and develop resilience-enhancing practices. WHY SHOULD YOU DO IT? In today's fast-paced and often stressful world, prioritising mental well-being is essential for leading a fulfilling and balanced life, especially for social workers who have to deal with the Trauma & suffering of others. Such people must take a proactive approach to mental health, regardless of age, background, or mental state. Whether you are a student, a working professional, a caregiver, Trauma & Frontline/First Responder, Empath, or simply someone passionate about personal growth, this course offers invaluable insights and tools to benefit anyone. COST | FREE This program is free of cost & is for all the staff members, volunteers, Trauma & Frontline/First Responders, and social workers & their friends & family of any NGO/Non-Profit/Corporate organisation across Victoria, Australia. The only cost will be to book the community hall around your area if you do not have an office space or meeting room large enough to accommodate all staff members, volunteers, and social workers. NGOs/Non-Profits/Corporates from other states of Australia will have to bear the travel & lodging costs of three people from our organisation who will deliver the program. HOW TO DO THIS? All NGOs/Non-Profits/Corporates in Australia - Fill up & Submit the "Expression of Interest" form below with all the required details. If you are an employee or volunteer, you can submit the form on behalf of your organisation/NGO/Non-Profit with the correct contact details. We will respond to you in 24 business hours to discuss the location/hall, the number of people that will attend & weekend date that suits you & your people. Before the date of the program, all your people (staff, volunteers, friends, family) will receive an email from us to REGISTER and complete a couple of mandatory online surveys in order to attend the Program. We will see you all on the date & time of the program. WHO MUST DO IT? Any social worker, social professional, Trauma & Frontline/First Responders, staff member or volunteer of any Non-Profit organisation or Corporate in Australia and their friends & family, especially the ones who deal with the pain & suffering of others in society. All NGOs/Non-Profits/Corporates must submit the "Expression of Interest" form below to avail of this "Free Opportunity" to take care of the mental health of their staff members and volunteers. INFORMATION The minimum number of attendees is 5, and the maximum is 40. For 40+ attendees, we deliver the program in 2 or more sessions, at different timings, maybe the same date. Only the registered people will be allowed to attend the program; please ensure you register. This program is not for children or Youth. Attendees must be at least 21 years of age. We do not provide child care; please do not bring children to the program. You will not be allowed to use your phone or record/take pictures of anything. Your mobile will be switched off and left in your bag. Bring a Yoga Mat or any mat, a Water Bottle and wear loose clothing. Eat something light at least an hour or two before the program. Arrive at least 30 minutes early, before the start of the program. Is my organisation eligible? All Non-Profits, NGOs, Government Organisations, Hospitals, Police, Mental Health Organisations, Corporates, Prisons, Armed Forces, Bushfires, Ambulance, Emergency Services, Frontline/Essential Workers etc., who work with people with Trauma, Domestic Violence, Physical Violence, Injuries, Death, Sexual Abuse, Crime of any kind or any other type of Physical and Mental suffering. If you are not sure whether your organisation is eligible or not, please feel free to email us at - BeingShivaFoundation@Outlook.com Share with friends & family! Expression of Interest Get in touch to organise the Thriving Minds Program for your people. First Name Last Name Email Message Code Phone NGO/Non-Profit/Organisation's Full Name Expected Number of Attendees Street Address Street Address Line 2 City Region/State/Province Postal / Zip code Country SUBMIT Thanks for submitting! We will be in touch in 24 business hours.

Media Legal Media Legal DHARMA DIALOGUES This is to help everyone understand Sanatana Dharma and its applications in day-to-day life, especially for people outside India. As a thriving community abroad, we must raise the next generation in a Dharmic way and teach everyone the core values for a better tomorrow. Through this channel/project, we will talk to some real Dharmic thinkers and living examples from India and abroad and discuss the matters of Dharma, and those talks will be the Videos/Podcasts that will be brought to you for learning. Adiguru Prakriti will also decipher the Dharma to help the human community understand its core and help everyone realize its ultimate potential. A project by: Being Shiva Foundation Melbourne, Australia NOTE - podcast guests, interviews, media releases & content license agreements for various purposes use Media Legal. ​ Media Release & Content License Agreement Please complete & submit the form. First Name Last Name Email Address Phone Date Today Organisation I, the undersigned, hereby grant permission to the Being Shiva Foundation and its representatives to use my likeness, voice, and any content provided by me during the podcast interview. This permission extends to the use of audio, video, photographs, or any other media format recorded during the podcast session. ​ I understand and agree to the following terms: Release of Rights: I hereby grant Being Shiva Foundation the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish materials containing my likeness, voice, and content, for podcasting and related promotional purposes. Use of Content: Being Shiva Foundation may use the recordings, images, or content in any media format, including but not limited to podcasts, websites, social media, promotional materials, and other platforms associated with Being Shiva Foundation. No Compensation: I understand that I am not entitled to any compensation for the use of my likeness, voice, or content. This release is voluntary, and I participate in the podcast voluntarily. Duration of Release: This release is effective indefinitely from the date of signing and applies to all uses described herein. Right to Modify: Being Shiva Foundation has the right to edit, modify, adapt, or otherwise alter the recordings, images, or content at its discretion. Confidentiality: I understand that any sensitive or confidential information shared during the podcast should be discussed with caution, and I am solely responsible for such disclosures. Waiver of Claims: I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished recordings, images, or content or any written copy that may be used in connection with them. Governing Law: This release shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Victoria, Australia. ​ I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the terms of this release and I am authorised to sign this form. I voluntarily agree to the terms and sign this release form on my own free will. I agree to the terms & conditions View terms of use Your Signature Clear Submit Let’s Work Together Get in touch so we can start working together. Podcast Guests should fill up the above "Media Release" form, not the below one. First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

Vritti (Psychological Patterns) Analysis What are Vritti/Psychological Patterns? In Human Architecture, Chitta is the Hindi/Sanskrit term, and one function of it is to store the mental, emotional, and behavioural patterns that one has accumulated for a long. The patterns in Hindi/Sanskrit are termed Vritti or Chitta-Vritti. When a Vritti is active, some people term it as Vasana. Vritti means wave-like, so mental, emotional, and behavioural patterns are like waves that arise from their epicentre or seed, called Samskara in Hindi/Sanskrit. These seeds are deep-rooted, and since these waves consume you, it's hard to identify them and see them playing you from within. For a successful transformation, the first step is to identify these Vrittis, and the second step is to see them playing within. Then there comes an acceptance of "what-is". And from that point onwards, you are on your journey for transformation. ​ Taking the first step is never easy; facing yourself and knowing what is buried inside isn't easy; hence, most people are in denial. Yet, some courageous ones like you come to a decisive point in life to know your false self, shed it, and be the real you, the new you. What are the different categories of Vritti/Patterns? These Vritti or Patterns can be divided into five categories: ​ 1. Avidya (Ignorance, Lack of wisdom of life) 2. Asmita (Identities) 3. Raga (Attachments) 4. Dwesha (Aversions) 5. Abhinivesha (Fears, Resistance to Change) ​ Now each of the above can give rise to many different emotions and thousands of thoughts within you and can turn your internal world into a battleground full of misery, pain & despair. ​ How do you know which ones are driving you and controlling your life? If you are starting your journey of transformation, what should you be changing in yourself? How to see within? Submit the form below, take the simple 10-12 minutes long test, and see the results yourself. It's free. Please answer the questions honestly; take your time. We do not store your results; hence you can copy-paste them for your future reference. If you are on your path to spiritual transformation, your score/results will be different if you take the test again. Vritti (Patterns) Analysis The information below helps us give you the correct test result analysis. Please fill up the correct information. First name Last name Email Your Age Gender Female Male Other Next

Swa Yogi Program A unique program to transform all you are not; and be who you are. Through ancient Kriya Yoga & Echo & Reflection methods, bring your Unconscious out in the open, remove the blockages, break the boundaries, uncover the lamps and let the light shine bright. Let the Real You live the life. A powerful invocation to the Real You! Chetan Yogi Program A unique program designed by Adiguru Prakriti to awaken the inner power in people of any race, age, gender, or religion. The source of life doesn't discriminate and is a technology that is a proven science to awaken the light within, regardless of your beliefs. It's a set of specially designed Kriya & Meditations that will expand your consciousness level and give you an experience that will completely transform you if you continue to practice. LIMITED SEATS! Book Now SWA YOGI PROGRAM Date: Will be held in the year 2025 Time: To be decided Venue: To be decided Fees: Will be published by December 2024 CHETAN YOGI PROGRAM Date: Will be held in the year 2025 Time: To be decided Venue: To be decided Fees: Will be published by December 2024 You can attend either of the program or both. If you are registering for both, you can change the "quantity (qty) to 2 on the payment page. Program Registration See you! First name Last name Email Code Select Mobile Company Age Select Program Upload a government issued Photo ID Upload File Upload only image file I agree to the terms & conditions View terms of use Pay Now This form no longer accepts submissions. Program Information Each program has a limited number of seats only. Hence we encourage seekers to book the program as soon as they become available for booking. In-person Programs are for initiation, learning & doing required practices intensively with Adiguru Prakriti face-to-face. In-person Programs are held in Rishikesh in the foothills of the Himalayas in India. Once you book the program, you can arrange for your Visa, Travel and Lodging, Food etc. We do not arrange for these, but we can certainly guide & advise you. Do's & Don't for the Program Children are not allowed on-site during the program. You will be given a code of conduct for programs; please follow that. Mobile Phones, Tablets, Laptops, Cameras, Fit-Bit watches & other electronic items are not permitted during programs. You can lock & keep them in a safe place. If you have any major health issues, we need a doctor's certificate to ensure you are fit enough to attend the spiritual practice sessions. If you provide false information in your program form, your entry will be rejected, and no refund will be given. Your records will be reviewed & checked. Entry to program is subject to approval by our staff. Terms Conditions & Refunds Submitting and paying for the program form means you agree to the Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy. You can review our Legal section to understand everything policy and can email us with your questions at - ​ BeingShivaFoundation@yahoo.com ​ You can also review our Refund Policy before purchasing the program. LEGAL >> Program Terms & Conditions >> Privacy Policy >> Refund Policy >> More Information

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Dharmic Partner of G20 Through collaborative efforts and policy reforms, we aim to empower governments to initiate measures for the holistic betterment of all citizens worldwide. Together, let us create a world where Dharma flourishes, enriching the lives of individuals and communities alike. Know that without Artha (Finance/Resources), Dharma (Values sustaining life in this Universe) is not possible. Hence, your contribution is highly appreciated. Dharma ≠ Religion. DONATE CIVIL 20 (C20) Policy Reform Initiatives Integrated Health Integrated health empowers individuals to take ownership of their health journey, embracing a holistic approach that honours the interconnectedness of all aspects of life. Education & Culture Education wrapped in rich Culture & Tradition is the vessel through which Dharma is transmitted, nurturing a deep reverence for life, wisdom, and the interconnectedness of all beings. Philanthropy & Sustainable Development Philanthropy is not just about giving; it is also about investing in sustainable solutions that create lasting impact and empower native & non-native communities to thrive. ADIGURU PRAKRITI ​ Explore the ancient wisdom of yoga, meditation, and spiritual journey and meet Adiguru Prakriti, an Enlightened, Self-Realized Mystic Guru. Read More What is Dharma? Dharma is a "set of values" or "universal principles" that sustains all life in this Universe. These values are not imposed on Conscious Beings or humans by some higher power or authority but are woven into the fabric of microcosmic and macrocosmic existence. Dharma encompasses the fundamental order and harmony, guiding all life towards its inherent purpose and fulfilment. ​ Dharma is the ethical foundation upon which individuals, societies, and the entire cosmos operate. Furthermore, Dharma is not limited to human beings but extends to all forms of life and existence, including plants, animals, and even inanimate objects. Each being has its own Dharma, its unique role and purpose in the grand tapestry of existence, and fulfilling one's Dharma and allowing other beings to fulfil their Dharma is essential for the Universe's overall harmony and well-being. Dharma (Set of Values, 7 Universal Principles for sustaining all life) ​ Compassion (Hindi/Sanskrit - Karuṇā ) Non-Violence, Non-Cruelty (Hindi/Sanskrit - Ahiṃsā ) Truthfulness (Hindi/Sanskrit - Satya ) Non-Stealing, Non-Exploitation (Hindi/Sanskrit - Asteya ) Moderation, Contentment, No Greed for resources & power (Hindi/Sanskrit - Aparigraha ) Consciously Dutiful towards Oneself, Others, Society, & Nature (Hindi/Sanskrit - Kartavya ) One's duties towards oneself - are to adhere to Dharma, pursue a spiritual journey (Kriya, Jnana, Bhakti, Karma), and realise the Eternal nature of the "Being/Atma/Atman" that you are and the Eternal aspect of Nature and the Creator. The eternal aspect of Prakriti (Nature), Atma (Being), and Paramatma (Supreme Being) is called Sanatana, and when one lives as per these Realisations, it is termed Sanatana Dharma. Spiritual realisations of Moksha/Mukti/Enlightenment, Karma & Rebirth are Sanatana Dharma. Duties towards others & society —As a parent, child, spouse, kids, relative, colleague, businessperson, government official, soldier, politician, or citizen, one must consciously fulfil one's duties towards others & society, and country by adhering to the Dharma. To achieve this in a systematic way, the Varna System (Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra) & Ashram System (Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, Sanyasa) were devised based upon the consciousness & natural learning inclinations of people. Know that the caste System was the sick & twisted propaganda devised by Thomas Bab ington Macaulay & forcefully imposed on Indians during British Terrorisation/Colonisation. Duties towards Nature - No pollution, cleanliness, respect and care for earth, mountains, forests, rivers, air & all beings. Conscious Charity (Hindi/Sanskrit - Dāna ) Countries, Governments, Societies, Organisations, Families, and People may identify with various religions and faiths around the world or atheists and non-believers. Yet, if they want to survive with peace and harmony, they must live the life of Dharma. Those living by Dharma (a set of values sustaining all life) are called "Dharmic" countries, governments, societies, organisations, families, and persons. Not living the Dharmic way gives rise to terrorism, colonisation, slavery, Exploitation of natural resources, wars, poverty, hunger, illiteracy, inequality, natural disasters and ill-functioning societies, organisations and mentally ill people, in the long term, are not self-sustaining for the country or group of people and are termed as "Adharmic (opposite of Dharmic/Dharma). Hence, Adharma (violation of Dharma) is as follows: ​ Selfishness, Self-Centeredness (I, Me, Mine) Violence, Cruelty Lies (Half-Truths, White Lies) Exploitation of resources, people, societies, countries, civilisations Greed (for resources & power of any kind) Undutiful (Absence of responsibility & accountability, Entitlement) No Charity Disastrous Consequences of Adharma: "Conflict, No Peace, No Growth, Loss of resources & lives" ​ "Internal & External Presence of Conflict is an Absence of Dharma" "Adhering to Dharma is the Prevention of Conflict" "Resolution of Conflict requires replacing Adharma with Dharma" ​ ​ Selfishness, self-centeredness - A selfish/self-centred person cannot be part of a healthy family and will eventually break it. A selfish/self-centred organisation/society will create high-income disparity, poverty, hunger, corruption, pollution, propaganda and labour exploitation. Violence, Cruelty - A violent, cruel person will cause the untimely death of generations of animals and humans and will disrupt the natural order in the world. Such a person will cause lifetime trauma to others. A violent, cruel organisation/society/group of people will cause the mass extinction of humans, civilisations, cultures, and other beings. It will cause generational traumas, leading to dysfunctional families and societies for hundreds of years. Lies (Half-Truths, White Lies) - A liar will manipulate family members and colleagues will suffer from low self-esteem, and will never be healthy enough to do greater good in the world. A liar organisation, society, or group of people will create propaganda, fake news, and fake information and ultimately cheat people of their money, resources, and livelihood. They will also incite people, causing violent protests and activism and disrupting harmonious growth. Stealing, Exploitation - If caught, a thief will end up in jail, and if not seen, they will suffer alone, and such a person will not be of much use to the family or society. A thief organisation, society or group of people will loot the resources and starve people of food, education, culture, and resources and will terrorise/colonise and will have a sick end with traumatised people around. These organisations or groups of people will exploit humans, animals, beings and Nature to the extent of causing more significant imbalances & natural disasters that may last for hundreds of years & fail to create a self-reliant, self-sustaining world for future generations. Greed (for power & resources) - A greedy person will hoard resources and money and will obsessively cling to the relationships, making others feel exploited physically & psychologically, lacking the means required for healthy living. Such a person will not do any good in the society. A greedy organisation, society, or group of people will attack and exploit other countries, cultures, Nature, and civilisations and, in the process, fail to develop a self-sustaining society and world for future generations. Undutiful (towards oneself, others & Nature) - One must fulfil one's duties towards oneself and others. Undutiful individuals fail to fulfil their obligations and responsibilities towards their parents, family, and relatives, leading to strained relationships and potential consequences in their professional lives. They lack accountability and are full of a sense of Entitlement. Pollution and digital footprints increase due to being undutiful towards Nature and other beings. Undutiful societies, organisations, and groups need more cohesion, trust, and accountability. This can lead to internal conflicts, inefficiencies, and failure to achieve common goals or objectives. It can also break social bonds and injustice and perpetuate harmful practices or ideologies. Pollution and resource exploitation increase because organisations and societies are not dutiful towards Nature and other beings. No Charity - One must always give money, resources, time, energy, and skills to less fortunate people, organisations, societies, and groups working towards establishing Dharma in the world differently. No charity instils Selfishness and greed. Organisations and societies must have philanthropic initiatives without greed and self-serving agendas; otherwise, goodwill suffers, and in the long term, it becomes unsustainable. Know that the Human Being is the smallest entity, a unit that has to adhere to Dharma. Only a Dharmic Human Being can create a Dharmic Family, Dharmic Society, Dharmic Organisation, Dharmic Country and a peaceful, harmonious world. Introspect yourself! ​ Also, know that Dharma, this set of values or universal principles, was first conceptualised and adhered to by the people from the world's oldest living highly conscious civilisation, the "Indus/Sindhu/Hindu Valley Civilisation," hence it is also termed "Hindu Dharma." ​ Being "Hindu (Sindhu originally, Indus)" is a civilisational identity (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Indonesia, and worldwide), cultural identity (Sanatana Dharma, Persians, Jews, Muslims, Sikh, etc. lived or living in Hindu/Sindhu/Indus civilisation geography), and religious identity (Sanatana Dharma, Vedic, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, etc. the original religions/faiths that existed & exists in the Hindu/Sindhu/Indus Valley Civilisational areas since thousands of years before barbaric attacks & forceful conversions by Turks/Caliphates/Islamic, Vatican, Britishers, Portuguese & Dutch etc., i.e. religions not forced upon by perpetrators, looters, terrorisers, colonisers). For Hindus, Civilisational Identity , which is in constant pursuit of consciousness & wisdom (seekers) & Dharma and is hundreds of thousands of years old, is ancient and is so deep-rooted that it prevails over Cultural & Religious Identities . Hence, Hindus are gentle, Dharma-adhering, Wisdom seekers, Consciousness Raising Yogis & citizens of countries worldwide. For Hindus, Dharma comes first, and religion, culture, language, and other identities come later. Hindu/Sindhu/Indus Valley Civilisation has had the most religious & culturally diverse population living in harmony from time immemorial in India because of adherence to Dharma. Hindu Civilisation is a leader in terms of wisdom, consciousness, spirituality, holistic health, diversity, equality, peace & harmony. From that perspective, the entire world should become Hindu if they want to live a peaceful and fulfilling life. When Westerners, Modern so-called Academics, Media Folks, and Propaganda lovers use the term Hinduism , they are essentially referring to the world's oldest, most ancient religion & religious identity only, which is Sanatana (Eternal) Dharma. In that sense, Hinduism is an abstraction or a piece of a whole identity, devoid of Civilisational & Cultural Identities. By doing this, their purpose is to create the "religious divide" and create growth disruptors; after all, it's hard for them to digest the magnanimity & highly conscious wisdom & ancient existence of peaceful humanity. Another term, "Hindutva (Hindu Tattva/Element) ", is used by Hindu/Sindhu/Indus Valley civilisation intellectual, political & demographic warriors in pursuit of saving Hindu Civilisation, Culture and Religions from perpetrators of other religions, societies, organisations, politicians and countries who have been seriously functional in destroying religions, cultures and peaceful civilisations worldwide in myriad gross & hideous ways. Originally, the term "Hindutva " connotes only a "Civilisational " Identity consisting of many & any religion that exists in India, but in the past and even now, those "division, Faultline creators & propaganda lovers" consider it to be just the religious identity because they are truly not aware of the great civilisational history of "Jambudweepa/Bharat/India " and have only chosen to see the world divided by one or other religion or the caste system ignorantly devised by Thomas Babington Macaulay & forcefully imposed on Indians during British Terrorisation/Colonisation. ​ We all have learnt that in the last 1000 years of the history of humanity, some 45+ countries were colonised by Britishers, so many by Spaniards and by French & Portuguese and Arab & Islam to have a bloody past & wars are raging the countries till today. Around the world, thousands of Native and Indigenous Tribes, cultures & civilisations were burnt, raped, butchered & destroyed, natural resources looted & exploited. Generations have accumulated "Bad Karma" by living and perpetuating the Adharma, the burden of which is evident in current generations' psyche. It is evident from history that "Dharma" was neither taught in the Western World nor found a place in other Abrahamic religions ruled places. Do we really want our children, the future generation, to continue like that, or can we stop all the Adharma? It's high time that #UN, #IMF, #WorldBank, #UNICEF and other International Organisations reform their policies by adopting the Dharmic perspective for the greater good of humanity. It's high time that the philanthropic wings of multinational corporations give up their greedy agendas in the name of philanthropy and become Dharmic in their approach to humanitarian work. It's high time for politicians and countries to reform their policies to include the Native/Indigenous population and give them what was rightfully theirs instead of sugar-coated words and schemes for namesake only. It's high time that colonisers accept their crimes against humanity, start offering public apologies to the Natives/Indigenous, and start making real amendments before it's too late to fix some of the Karmic repercussions & mother nature decides to settle all by herself in the most painful & disastrous way. Dharma must be adhered to for peaceful and harmonic humanity, regardless of religion, faith (Christian, Islamic, Judaism, Shaivite, Vaishnavite, Buddhist, Jainism, Sanatana Dharmic or any other), or lack thereof and regardless of civilisational, national and cultural identity. Just like the physics law of Gravity, will impact everyone the same way, regardless of religion, caste, culture, nationality, race, gender or any other identity. Similarly, Adharma impacts us in the same way. Wake Up! Dharma is for the Humanity! ​ One Earth! One Dharma! ​ Let's build a harmonic & peaceful world together, Adiguru Prakriti ​ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ Partner & Contribute Are you a Dharmic Human Being, Dharmic Society, Dharmic Group of People, or Dharmic Organization? Individuals and organizations interested in exploring partnership opportunities and collaborating their resources with us, please send an email to BeingShivaFoundation@outlook.com Together, let us craft the sacred history (Itihasa) of humanity's flourishing Dharmic future.