{"id":10,"date":"2023-08-06T12:18:28","date_gmt":"2023-08-06T11:18:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/akshayapeeth.org\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2026-09-15T14:43:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T13:43:41","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/akshayapeeth.org\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover The Peeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10\" class=\"elementor elementor-10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-39200a9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"39200a9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4dbc2c1\" data-id=\"4dbc2c1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eeb84df elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"eeb84df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ap-about-original\">\n<section class=\"ap-about-intro\"><div class=\"ap-about-intro-copy\"><p class=\"ap-about-label\">About Akshaya Peeth<\/p><h1>Spiritual awareness expressed through learning and seva.<\/h1><p class=\"ap-about-lead\">Inspired by the vision and teachings of Sri Sai Baba, Akshaya Peeth brings spiritual practice and social service together in one compassionate endeavour.<\/p><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/akshayapeeth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/akshaya-peeth-about-original-enhanced-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Akshaya Peeth community members taking part in a planting ceremony\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"ap-about-philosophy\"><div><p class=\"ap-about-label\">Our foundation<\/p><h2>Spirituality is an individual journey towards awareness.<\/h2><blockquote>Om Purnamadah Purnamidam Purnat Purnamudachyate<br>Purnasya Purnamadaya Purnameva Vashishyate<\/blockquote><\/div><div class=\"ap-about-copy\"><p>Spirituality is not religion. Though all religions emphasise spiritualism, one can be spiritual without being religious. Spirituality is an individual practice: a process of discovering the meaning and purpose of life.<\/p><p>It relieves us from dependence on the material world, awakens a sense of completeness within, and turns the mind inwards towards the light of awareness.<\/p><p>Guided by the vision and teachings of Sri Sai Baba, and with His blessings, Akshaya Peeth was formed to spread spiritual practice together with social service.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ap-about-mission\"><div class=\"ap-about-section-head\"><div><p class=\"ap-about-label\">Akshara<\/p><h2>Knowledge offered with compassion.<\/h2><\/div><p>We believe service belongs in both the physical world and the digital realm. Our educational work helps young learners, especially children from underserved communities, move beyond academic barriers with confidence.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ap-about-mission-grid\"><article><span>01<\/span><h3>Personal guidance<\/h3><p>Our educators understand that every learner is different. We use patient, individual guidance and engaging teaching methods to make learning accessible and enjoyable.<\/p><\/article><article><span>02<\/span><h3>Learning without boundaries<\/h3><p>Online learning helps Akshaya Peeth reach beyond geography, supporting students whether they are near or far.<\/p><\/article><article><span>03<\/span><h3>No child left behind<\/h3><p>We work towards a community where knowledge is abundant and every child has the opportunity to flourish academically.<\/p><\/article><article><span>04<\/span><h3>Service with empathy<\/h3><p>Love, compassion and dignity guide how we teach, serve and build a more enlightened society.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ap-about-bridge\"><div><p class=\"ap-about-label\">Our purpose<\/p><h2>From inner growth to meaningful action.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"ap-about-values\"><div><strong>Practise<\/strong><span>Deepen awareness through Sai Baba's teachings, reflection and remembrance.<\/span><\/div><div><strong>Learn<\/strong><span>Help knowledge reach children who need encouragement and opportunity.<\/span><\/div><div><strong>Serve<\/strong><span>Translate compassion into patient, practical and selfless action.<\/span><\/div><div><strong>Include<\/strong><span>Build a community in which every learner is welcomed and supported.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ap-about-closing\"><h2>Let us walk together towards a brighter and more enlightened world.<\/h2><p>Akshaya Peeth is an abode of knowledge, compassion and spiritual practice. 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