Fellowship

In 1982, at his Ashram in Srinagar Kashmir, Swami Lakshmanjoo sanctioned the establishment of the Universal Shaiva Trust. In that same year the first publication titled "Practice and Discipline in Kashmir Shaivism" was published by the Trust. The second publication, "Kashmir Shaivism the Secret Supreme", was presented to Swamiji by John Hughes on the occasion of his Birthday celebration in 1985.

In 1991, six months before his departure from this world, Swami Lakshmanjoo visited the United States. This visit laid the foundation for the establishment of the Universal Shaiva Fellowship, to carry on the publication of Swamiji's teachings. In 1996 the Fellowship received full recognition as a Religious Non-profit corporation.

Below is a copy of the Bylaws of the Universal Shaiva Fellowship.

Article 2. Section 1.
Objectives and purposes.

The primary objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be:

To establish a permanent place of worship in the tradition of Kashmir Shaivism.

These services typically follow the following schedule:

• Singing Shaivite Hymns of praise and supplication.
  
• Group meditation.
  
• Partaking of sacred Shaivite Sacraments.
  
• Studying the sacred Shaivite Scriptures as taught by Swami Lakshmanjoo.
  
• Sharing fellowship among community members.

To acquire, translate, publish, and distribute the teachings of Kashmir Shaivism as taught by the late Shaivite Master Swami Lakshmanjoo Raina of Kashmir, India, as well as other Shaivite Masters such as Abhinavagupta, Kshemaraja, and Utpaladeva. Teachings will be made available in written, audio, and video formats.

Fund programs and organize lectures, conferences and seminars on the teachings of Kashmir Shaivism.

Hold meditation classes, havan's (sacred Shaivite fire ceremonies), and courses on the practice of sacred Shaivite religious ritual practices.

Prepare newsletters for the Shaivite community and the general public on the ongoing activities of the Fellowship.

Arrange events of spiritual music and other related community functions which further the understanding of Kashmir Shaivism, without discrimination based on religion, caste, creed, race, gender, and nationality.

Encourage strict adherence to vegetarianism and to follow the practices and principals outlined in the "Lectures on Practice and Discipline in Kashmir Shaivism" by Swami Lakshmanjoo.