About Us
Created through the vision and blessings of His Divine Holiness Hariprasad Swamiji Maharaj, Yogi Divine Society Canada endeavors to uplift society through positive living and spirituality.
Currently, under the guidance of His Divine Holiness Prabodhjivan Swamiji Maharaj, Yogi Divine Society Canada and its international affiliates are affectionately called Hariprabodham Parivar (Parivar means family). This name is an homage to His Divine Holiness Hariprasad Swamiji Maharaj and His Divine Holiness Prabodhjivan Swamiji Maharaj.
Hariprabodham Parivar's mission is to conduct projects and activities that mould individuals as well as the community towards spirituality. His Divine Holiness Prabodhjivan Swamiji Maharaj's vision of spirituality is expressed in His message of “Suhradbhav”, which is “Regardless of any shortcomings perceived in God's devotee, we must seek only their virtues. Suhradbhav means to enjoy situation and to accept everyone wholeheartedly”. With His inspiration, guidance, and blessings, millions of individuals today walk the path of devotional service to attain ultimate spiritual salvation.
The best example in Canada of His Divine Holiness Prabodhjivan Swamiji Maharaj's visionary mission to preserve and foster culture, religion and spirituality can be witnessed at the Hindu Swaminarayan Mandir and Cultural Centre in Mississauga, Ontario - affectionately called Haridham Canada (Abode of the Lord). This is the headquarters in Canada of the Hariprabodham Parivar, called Yogi Divine Society Canada. Established in September 1996, Haridham Canada is consecrated with captivating idols of Shree Akshar Purushottam Maharaj, Shree Radha Krishna dev, Shree Ram Sitaji, Shree Hanumanji and Shree Ganapatiji. The temple has an auditorium hall that accommodates approximately 1,500 devotees. In addition, this centre conducts multi-dimensional activities with the aim of bridging cultural gaps, building harmonious relationships, and merging the social and cultural fabrics within the community.
Our organization, comprised entirely of devoted volunteers, organizes a wide array of activities year-round ranging from weekly spiritual assemblies to full-scale international spiritual conferences. These regular gatherings and activities inspire and foster a positive environment, discipline and integrity of character. Yogi Divine Society Canada is an integral part of the community, strengthening both cultural and communal ties.
Our Mission
To serve the individual, family, society and environment with wide range of humanitarian and spiritual activities based on our deep-rooted faith in Bhagwaan Shree Swaminarayan to enable the highest quality of life.
Our Vision
Serve the society by providing spiritual services, cultural training and other human services like health-care and educational activities on a secular basis to promote community development, family values enrichment, educational literacy, good-health and self-sufficiency and enable happy, peaceful and harmonious life.