Sri Krishna Ashramam was established in 1938 by Sri Sri Sitarama Yateendrulu varu, perceived by many as re-incarnation of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who in turn was an incarnation of Lord Maha Vishnu, descended on earth to spread prema-bhakti in this world.
The glory of Sri Sri Sitarama Yateendrulu is beyond description. He used to be in divine trance while singing the name of God and used to dance in ecstasy of super consciousness diffusing waves of Bhakti into the hearts of people around . This maha nrutya sankirtana was a sight for Gods to see.
His teachings are incorporated in the famous 'Yatindralekhalu'. Amrutha Vahini, a commentary on Bhagavad Gita has flown from this Divine personality along with a lucid commentary on Narada Bhakti sutras. 'Mathura Vani ' , a series of poems in praise of Lord Krishna is the Magnum Opus of Prema Bhakti only comparable with Thiruvoymozhi of Sri Nammalwar.
Out of his boundless mercy and love for the people he established the Mumukshuvu Jana Maha Peetham for uplifting ordinary souls towards the Divine.
Sri Sri Lakshmana Yeteendrula varu, as a worthy successor to the peetham, most vigorously and with a dynamic spirit continued the propagation of the message by organising mega events like 'Sri Lakshmi Narayana Maha Kratu', 'Sri Sudarshana Maha Kratu', 'Koti Nama Smarana Yagam' and 'Maha Anna Samaradhana' for 1,40,000 people at a time. Dhanurmasa mahotstavam was conducted with great eclat across the state, spreading the flavor of bhakti among lakhs of people.
With a broad and deeply loving heart, Sri Lakshmana Yateendrulu embraced people of all sects and clans and distributed the nectar of love and devotion. His great literary and devotional works like 'Rasadhuni', 'Kwanatkinkini','Chaitanya Prabha' have created waves in the world of telugu literature further spreading the bhakti sampradaya for all times.
Sri Krishna Ashramam - pedamuttevi is continuing the legacy of the great masters.
The present peetadhipathi, Sri Sitarama Gurudevulu is graciously guiding and leading this divine service through various activities.
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Swayambhu Sri Laxmipathi Swamy Alayam located in Pedamuttevi is an ancient temple and the Lord here is worshipped as the first presiding Diety. The Sri Krishna Ashramam has a temple complex with Sri Vykunthanatha Swamy Varu, Sri Goda Ranganatha Swamy, Sri Ventaketeswara Swamy varu, Sri Varada Lakshmi Ammavaru, Sri Abhaya Aanjaneya Swamy varu as the presiding deities. Regular archana kainkaryam is done with utmost devotion by dedicated devotees of the ashramam. Akandha Hare Rama nama sankeerthanam is performed throughout, continuously for all 24 hours, every day by batches of devotees. This unbroken singing of God's name has been reverbarting in and around the Ashrama area since 2006.
Year-long festivities, chiefly - Sri Krishna janmashtami, Dhanurmasa maha vratam(30days in December -January ) Srinivasa homam(45 days in February -March), Kalyana Utsavams, Adhyana Utsavams .... etc are celebrated as per traditional Pancharatra Agamam. The highlights are Kudaru Utsavam in Dhanurmasam, - when consecrated Payasa Prasadam is distributed among thousands of people - and 108 Vadamala Samarpanam to Abhaya Anjaneya Swamivaru alongwith continuous chanting of Hanuman Chalisa on every new year day ( 1st January ) by hundreds of devotees in chorus. Abhisheka seva is done to Adisesha Swamy on every Amavasya day. People are allowed to perform the Abhishekam with their own hands. Hundreds of people of all castes from the surrounding areas flock to participate in this seva once in a month and take Prasadam.
Nitya Paryanam of Sri Vishnu Sahasra namam, Hanuman Chalisa, Hanumadvibhuti, Sundara kanda and other stotras is done every day in all three sandhyas.
The Goshala in the ashramam houses more than 600 cows (many of which are rescued from helpless conditions and saved from slaughter). The cows and calves are tended with great care by the staff and volunteers. The number of cows is increasing year on year. Some people who become incapable of maintaining cows in their homes and farms, offer them to the Ashramam . These are accepted as a Divine duty irrespective of the financial constraints involved in tending them. Additional cowsheds and fodder arrangements are done to maintain the cows in good shape.
Thadiya Aradhana, namely serving food to all people who ever come, irrespective of caste and creed is done everyday throughout the year. On average about 250 people take anna prasadam everyday and the figure swells to more than 2000 on festive days and amavasya days. This service is done as Narayana Seva or worship of the Lord present in the devotees.
With a view to spreading education in rural and backward areas, an educational institution is established in a beautiful environment green with trees with a large play ground by the side of a lake. The institution is run for boys and girls upto 10th standard. Although originally started as an oriental school, the curriculum is expanded to include sanskrit, telugu and english languages along with mathematics and science and computer education etc. Quality education is imparted to the students along with exposure to our culture, arts and traditions with a view to make the students better citizens with high moral and cultural values alongwith intellectual capabilties.
Homeo medicine and treatment is given free to all the needy. A qualified homeo Doctor ( Doctor Srivas) and a Physiotherapist (Doctor Srikant ) are in residence. The Ashramam is well known for its hospitality and love of humanity and is helping people to live better, guiding them to higher spiritual goals through the path of Bhakti and seva.
With a view to preserve the sanctity and fertility of land, organic farming is being done in about 75 acres of agricultural land ( taken on lease from owners). No chemical fertilsers nor pesticides are used in the farming. Organic farming is done mainly with a view to provide fodder for the cows of the Ashramam.
