Sri Ram Ashram

Sri Rama Foundation

Sri Rama Foundation is a nonprofit organization (501 C-3) that supports Sri Ram Ashram, an orphanage for 80 destitute and orphaned children and Shri Ram Vidya Mandir a school for 600 village children in Haridwar, India.

The Foundation is inspired by Baba Hari Dass, a lifelong yogi and monk, who teaches the importance of developing positive qualities through selfless service and the practice of Ashtanga yoga with the aim of attaining peace.

Established in 1974, the Foundation also publishes books on yoga practice, yoga philosophy, inspirational stories and teachings by Baba Hari Dass, as well as producing high quality tapes and CD’s of devotional music.

Sri Rama Foundation was initially established in 1974 by Ma Renu Horsting, who devoted her life to publishing the teachings of Baba Hari Dass, and to establishing a home for destitute and orphaned children in India. Making a loving home for homeless children was a dream of Babaji’s from childhood.

How We Realize our Mission

The work of the Foundation is funded by the generous donations of people from all over the world including the United States, Canada, Japan and India.

In addition, the Foundation publishes numerous books on yoga practice, yoga philosophy, inspirational stories and teachings by Baba Hari Dass. At Babaji’s request all profits from his writings go directly to the Sri Ram Ashram project in India.

Name and Logo

Sri Rama Foundation is named after Prince Ram, an aspect of the Hindu God Vishnu who represents sustenance and support. Prince Ram is the hero of the ancient Hindu epic the Ramayana. In the Ramayana Prince Ram symbolizes dharma or righteous action, which leads to victory in the eternal struggle between positive and negative forces. Our logo is an artistic rendition of a symbol representing Vishnu, the sustainer of life.

We welcome your interest and support.