Kindling Vedanta in the West

The first Vedanta course outside of India (1979 – 81) at Krishnalaya, Piercy was inaugurated on Nov 7, 1979. Forty two eager students joined the course. Gurudev fondly called it the “Sandeepany of the West.” Set amidst the serene beauty of Northern California, between the coastal mountains and towering redwoods with the Eel River flowing nearby, the ashram has since blossomed into a spiritual sanctuary.