Mission statement Knowing our roots is dedicated for the exposure, expression, and explanation of our heritage, culture, wisdom, spirituality, religion, philosophy, language, literature and healing for a meaningful, integrated, sustainable, holistic, healthy lifestyle with respectful, un-exploiting relationship and interactions with our fellow humans, living beings, and mother nature in the name of the ancient wisdom of Saiva Siddhanta, the conflict-free faith, cosmic truth, and lifestyle Mission: Provide an environment for Hindu Youths to learn their language, culture, religion, to engage our youths in various devotional services to uplift the society, and allow them to mingle and associate with fellow Hindu youths to serve the Lord, and build a better society for tomorrow.
Dr. Ramanathan Lambotharan
Dr. Lambotharan’s spiritual journey began in his youth. He received his initial Siva-Deeksha from Putthur Vaitheeswara Kurukkal at the age of sixteen, initiating his path in daily communion rites. His advanced Siva-Deeksha and Siva Puja were later bestowed upon him by Chunnakam Somaskantha Kurukkal in Canada. Under the guidance of Professor Shanmugavel Aiya of the Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam, he gained profound insights into Saiva Siddhanta. In 2005, he was ordained with higher deekshas by his Jnana Guru, Chidamparam Krishnamurti Aiya, of the Kovaiputhur Sivakkudil tradition. Since then, Dr. Lambotharan has dedicated his life to disseminating the wisdom of Saiva Siddhanta through his writings, teachings, speeches, and discussions, both in Canada and internationally, as directed by his Guru. Dr. Lambotharan hails from a distinguished lineage of Saiva scholars. His maternal grandfather, V. Nagalingam, was a renowned Saiva Siddhanta scholar and former President of the Saiva Paripalana Sabhai in Jaffna. Notably, he presided over the Saiva Siddhanta Conference organized by the Saiva Siddhanta Maha Samajam (now Saiva Siddhanta Peravai) in Chennai in 1953. Dr. Lambotharan is the founder of the Saiva Siddhanta Peedam, Canada, and its international wing, Knowing Our Roots (www.knowingourroots.com). These organizations are committed to bringing the ancient wisdom of Saiva Siddhanta—the pinnacle of Dravidian intellect—to a contemporary audience. His initiatives include training youth teachers, conducting classes for youth and children, organizing Satsangs, hosting interactive discussions, and facilitating study circles that delve into the Upanishads, Saiva Siddhanta, the sacred Thirumurai, and the Natchinthanai of Siva Yogar Swamikal. Dr. Lambotharan has created over a thousand YouTube videos, authored numerous articles, and hosted radio and television programs. His published works include Sivapurana of Thiruvasagam – The Essence of Saivism and Spiritual Questions with Meaningful Answers, both bilingual publications in Tamil and English. Other works include Return of Sivagamas – A Saiva Renaissance (Tamil), A Rejoinder to Criticisms on Arumuga Navalar (Tamil), Lalitha Sahasranamam – English translation in the Light of Saiva Siddhanta and Saiva Vina Vidai of Arumuga Navalar – With Extensive Explanatory Notes (Tamil). His English commentary on Sivajnana Siddhiyar is forthcoming. Beyond his spiritual endeavors, Dr. Lambotharan is a co-founder and former president of the International Medical Health Organization-Canada (IMHO-Canada) (www.imhocanada.org), a charity undertaking significant humanitarian work in Sri Lanka. He is also the founder of the Toronto Tamil Sangam (www.torontotamilsangam.ca) and a co-founder and former Board Member of the Tamil Community Centre Project (www.tamilcentre.ca) in Toronto. Dr. Lambotharan continues to inspire and guide through daily Zoom classes, public meetings, and various digital platforms. His activities can be accessed through social media and his .