Shree Ram Sharnam Dalhousie
Param Dham – The Highest Abode
The holy Narwood Cottage perching on a hillock where Swami Satyanand Ji undertook severe penances while living on marginal and frugal food in 1925 is still extant. Sanctified by Swamiji and his Enlightenment, this place has special significance for the devotees. It is now known as Param Dham (The Highest Abode) Shee Ram Sharnam Ashram.
The Ashram is situated in Upper Bakrota, Dalhousie in Himachal, at a height of more than 8000 feet above sea-level. It is reachable by road up to the foot-hill and then one has to trek or walk up to Ashram nearly 300 metres of ramp and steps. Param Dham hillock is engirdled by road, deep valleys and the mountain-range wrapped in sylvan surroundings. There is a paradisical purity and peace. Its beauty beggars all description. The holy Ashram still resonates with the chirping of the invisible and mysterious Bird which sounds like speaking Ram ! Ram !!
It was here on this historic hillock that Swami Ji reached spiritual consummation on Vyas Purnima Day on July 7,1925. It was here again that Swami Ji got the Maha-Mantra of “Ram”. It was here that the Divine Vision and Voice ordained: “Ram Bhaj, Ram Bhaj” (Sing Ram, Repeat Ram). It was here that the facsimile of Adhisthan was envisioned by Swami Ji.
Jaap Room and Satsang Hall : Meditation Room and Congregation Hall
Jaap room and Satsang hall are the places where Swami Ji lived during his days of penances (Tapasya). They are still surcharged with pristine holiness and sanctity.
Sadhna at Param Dham
Sadhana Satsangs are held in the month of April to September every year. The accommodation is limited, so a prior permission is required. Devotees are advised to bring heavy woolens and blankets.
How to Reach
Param Dham, Dalhousie is reachable by road. It is about 90 kms away from Pathankot, which is the nearest railway link. Buses and taxis are available from Pathankot. The nearest airports are at Jammu and Amritsar.
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Param Dham Shree Ram Sharnam Ashram Upper Bakrota, Dalhousie Himachal Pradesh, India |