Origin

The Kristukripa Ashram was started in the year 1993 by the Rev. Dr.D.J. Ajith Kumar with the aim to give the ‘Living water in the Indian cup’. The main message of this Ashram is ‘spirituality beyond religiosity’ by adopting the Indian culture, spirituality and moral values. Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu (let the whole world enjoy well being) is the prayer of this Ashram. There is no ‘god men’ or ‘god-women’ in this Ashram. Christ is the Guru of this Ashram. Here we familiarize the life and teachings of Jesus Christ which is a practical model that cannot be limited by the boundaries of the world religions including even Christianity. This Ashram is a solitude space for those who wish to spend quality time in prayer, meditation, self study, silence, yoga and spiritual rejuvenation. The Kristukripa Ashram conducts inter religious dialogues, seminars and conferences to study other religions and prepares a forum to discuss and relate to other religious faith. This Ashram introduces Indianized Christian worship and includes regional worship methodologies to arrange for researches in Indian Christian Theology and its rereading. There are three major dharmas here – namely- Swaya Adhyaya (Self study), Dhyanam(Meditation) and Karma (bread labor). Since Christian Spirituality is simplicity, simple life style is practiced here. A common kitchen and simple vegetarian meal are the specialities of the Ashram. We try to establish equality and unity among all. Those who are at the low ebbs of economic order are being lifted up through vocational trainings and other social welfare schemes.