Sadhvi Dayamayi (Dhanaselvi) Ji
Sadhvi Dayamayi Ji, was born at Coimbatore, Tamilnadu in 1966 in a conventional family, adhering and upholding long held traditions and practices. Her large family had strong belief and faith in their family deity, Sri Aadhi Mahaliamman.
From her school days, She had an intense thought of dedicating her life for the welfare of society. The search for a better platform ended in 1997 when she did the Happiness Program. Sudarshan Kriya created a deep connection for her, with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar Ji. On this day, she realized the magnanimity of her being, free from the clutches of the mundane and began exploring the inherent qualities of the Self.
She completed her post graduation in Environmental Sciences and Law and also did her Doctoral Research blending both Environmental Sciences and Traditional Law. She became a dedicated volunteer soon and inspired many lawyers to do the Happiness Program. In 1999 Gurudev blessed her as an Art of Living Teacher. She travelled in many districts of Tamilnadu teaching the knowledge of the Art of Living. She experienced the Grace of the Master in every walk of her life, which in turn became very effortless with His knowledge. She taught prison smart programs in prisons of Tamilnadu for the rehabilitation of prisoners especially female prisoners. She shared this profound knowledge to Jail wards, Policemen, Advocates, Judges and Doctors, children, teens, youths and villagers.
In 2014 she underwent the Brahmachari Training Program, learning the precious knowledge of Bhagavat Geetha and other Chantings of Vedic Wisdom. In 2018 Gurudev sent her to Sri Lanka where she continued her service of teaching Yoga, Meditation and performing Pujas across the country. She has also been blessed to teach the Art of Living Advance Meditation Programs.