Aditya Moksha Dham: A model of spirituality for the world

Aditya Mokshya Dhaam, a spiritual center, is currently under construction in Kavre district, as envisioned by 12-year-old Aadi Chandra Yogi (Yogi Aditya). It is not yet known when the center will be completed, but it is estimated that around Rs 1bn will be required to build all the structures imagined by Yogi Aditya. The spiritual center, Aaditya Mokshya Dhaam, is located in a beautiful area 31 km away from Koteshwar, Kathmandu, and 5 km from Panauti, specifically at Darimbot, which is situated on the boundary of wards 2 and 12 of Panauti Municipality. To develop the center as a model spiritual pilgrimage site in the world, a sacred ritual was conducted at Aaditya Mokshya Dham for three days last week. Various religious and spiritual activities were organized, and over a dozen temporary shelters were built in the forest to accommodate participants. The event provided a conducive environment for those seeking spiritual experience. Raj Kumar Sapkota, the project director of Aditya Mokshya Dham, stated that the construction of the Aadi monument is expected to cost Rs 100m. Likewise, over 100 other structures will be built at the Moksha Dham, according to Sapkota. Additionally, two crystal serpents, each with five hoods, will be created and positioned to rise from the pond to the top of the Aadi monument.

Sapkota also mentioned that the marble used in the construction will be similar to the marble used in the Taj Mahal in India, and it will be sourced from Makrana in Rajasthan.

“We won’t seek any donation. The followers of Yogi will contribute the necessary resources to build the Aadi monument. The center will spread over 200 ropanis of land, and the objective is to develop it as the 8th wonder of the world,” he said, adding: “While no specific timeframe for construction has been set, the project is expected to cost around Rs 10bn.” The three-day ritual was organized on a grand scale, with Brahmins reciting Vedic verses and hawan (fire rituals) conducted at 108 sites. Furthermore, some were worshiping 1,008 Shivalingas while all 18 Puranas were recited during the event. Rita Chaulagain from Chapgaun, Lalitpur, stated that reciting all four Vedas for three days is a challenging task. She witnessed seven Puranas being recited during the event, along with participants meditating with their waists buried underground. "I have never witnessed such a rigorous ritual in my life," she added. Yogi Aditya is fluent in four languages, namely Hindi, English, Nepali, and Sanskrit. He is organizing 18 rituals for the welfare of the world and its people. According to the organizers, this three-day ritual is the sixth in the series. The organizers have stated that Yogi Aditya employs different methods in each ritual. In the ritual organized at Aadi Moksha Dham, he used some methods that had never been seen before. Additionally, most of the verses recited during the ritual, such as the Dharti Mantra or the Earth Hymn, were created by Yogi Aditya. "The plan is to install the 'Prithvi Yantra' at the center. Yogi Aditya himself will install nine energies and build the Yantra using rare metals and methods. The Yantra will initially have water and soil from 27 countries. Gradually, it will have soil and water from all countries," stated Dr Raju Adhikari, the spokesperson for the Om Adi Foundation. "According to Yogi Aditya, the 1,008 Shivalingas are the special guests of this ritual." Two aspects of Yogi Aditya are irrefutable: his written speech and the time given. He is said to possess knowledge of all the events happening around the world. Captain Rameshwar Thapa, the coordinator of Aditya Mokshya Dham, explained that the installation of the Prithvi Yantra by the 12-year-old Yogi Aditya is in line with the vision of drawing together spiritual energy from all over the world to Nepal, making the country a spiritual hub. "Through the Om Adi Foundation, Yogi Aditya envisioned and realized Aditya Mokshya Dham as a means of contributing to the spiritual well-being of the world. In addition to the Prithvi Yantra, Navratna Nagamani, Mahakali, and Makar Yantra will also be installed," he added. Shreekrishna Prasai, a former civil servant from Anamnagar, Kathmandu, who attended the ritual, said the location chosen for building Mokshya Dham is sacred due to its status as the abode of serpents. "Acquiring 200 ropanis of land for the religious center is a Herculean task. The organizers have plans to build many temples here," Prasai said, adding, "It feels amazing to hear about the plans." Prasai was amazed by Yogi Aditya's fire and water meditation techniques. He also found it surprising that Yogi Aditya has acquired so much knowledge without ever attending school. "He can tell the name and other details of anyone just by seeing them. Additionally, he can provide telephone numbers of their friends living in foreign countries," Prasai said, adding, "It is truly miraculous." Dr Upendra Mahato, the chairman of the foundation, expressed belief that Mokshya Dham will become a model for the entire world, stating that spirituality links everyone and Nepal is the origin of spiritualism. "Now, spiritualism will link Nepal with the world," he added. Ram Krishna Koirala from Bode, Bhaktapur, shared his experience of witnessing astonishing rituals he had never seen before. "I felt a new energy after coming here," he said. Shyam KC from Bidur, Nuwakot, also spoke about the positive energy he felt from the recitation of the four Vedas at the four corners of the center. He suggested building similar ritual centers in different parts of Nepal to draw the attention of the world toward the country. Meanwhile, Prime Minister and CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal and former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, along with other leaders, visited the Mokshya Dham on Friday to observe the rituals performed there.