This is for you, dear one.
Vats Foundation & Charitable Trust
For the well-being of human beings, animals, and ultimately all of life.
Why Vats?
Vats Foundation & Charitable Trust. I chose the name Vats because it carries three meanings.
Vats = Dear
Vatsa means someone who is dear to us. To me, all of humanity is dear. This is my gift to humanity, to my dear ones.
Vats = Calf
Just as a mother cow nourishes her calf with milk, this foundation seeks to nourish all of humanity with the milk of Śiva Jñāna.
Vats = Gotra
This charitable trust was established by my father and me, and is also dedicated to my grandfather. Vats is our family gotra.
What is Śiva Jñāna.
It is not religious or sectarian knowledge that requires you to convert to a faith. No. It is a science. Śiva is another name for Truth. Śiva is not a god belonging to a particular sect or religion, nor is Śiva a matter of faith.
Śiva is derived from the root śi (to lie) and also from the root śvi (to cut asunder). Both meanings are implied in Śiva. Śiva is that in whom all things, both subjects and objects, lie. He is the foundation, the Truth, the Consciousness in which everything exists.
He is also the one who cuts asunder (śyati pāpam iti Śivaḥ) all that causes suffering and is undesirable to us: our depression, anxiety, mental blemishes, ignorance, and limitations.
Just as milk nourishes a calf, Śiva Jñāna nourishes the human being. With Śiva Jñāna at the heart of our work, we aim to bring about the well-being of all. We seek to do this by working upon the three pillars of well-being:
The 3 Foundations of Well-Being
When these foundations are cared for, many other forms of well-being become their natural byproduct. In practice they become:
- Centres of Education
- Hospitals
- Yogini & Bhairava Temples
The 3 in Practice
The aim is to make all of this available at little to no cost, so that lack of money does not become a barrier to knowledge, healthcare, or spiritual practice.
Wisdom
We aim to establish centres of education dedicated to the research and transmission of Śiva Jñāna, from basic to doctoral levels. Alongside this, we will provide basic education and teach worldly subjects and practical skills that enable financial independence and sustainable livelihoods.
Healthcare
We aim to establish hospitals that provide treatment for common illnesses and emergency situations such as accidents, cardiovascular diseases, snake bites, eye problems, among others, while gradually expanding towards more expensive and intensive treatments for conditions such as cancer and other serious diseases.
Sadhana
We envision Yoginī and Bhairava temples, which serve as protectors and transmitters of Śiva Jñāna. These would be places where people can learn and receive initiation into the spiritual practices of Śiva-Yoga, in the proper traditional manner, over longer periods of time and, through residential programs.
Help us build it
Now you know the purpose for which Vats Foundation & Charitable Trust has been created: a foundation revolving around Śiva, dedicated to the well-being of all.
Your help is needed. This vision cannot be realised alone. Help us make it possible.
Land
Currently, we are looking for a piece of land to begin this work. With the rising cost of land, finding a suitable property has proven difficult.
If you own 3 or more acres of land, preferably near a river with a view of the hills, and would be willing to sell it at a reduced price or donate it for this purpose, please get contact us at team.adisuyash@gmail.com.
Donate
If you wish to become a financial backbone of the Vats Foundation & Charitable Trust or contribute any amount towards this vision, you can do so here.
Your contribution will help us build and support this work. Donations may also be eligible for tax exemption as applicable under the relevant laws.
Volunteer
If you would like to support us through your skills, we would love to hear from you. If you have expertise and experience in growing social media pages, video editing, graphic design, writing, app or web development, or other relevant areas, and would like to volunteer your time and skills, get in touch with us.