About Us
The International Society of Ancient Wisdom (ISAW) is committed to advancing religion and promoting cultural, social, educational, and traditional activities that unite the community. As a registered charity under the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and in accordance with the Income Tax Act of Canada, ISAW aims to foster spiritual growth and understanding through the exploration of ancient wisdom traditions.
Our History
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The International Society of Ancient Wisdom (ISAW) began as a collective effort by a group of like-minded individuals who arrived in Canada in 2013. Although the society was not formally established at that time, we were united by a shared commitment to community service. Each month, we individually practiced the "Feed the Hunger" program, providing meals to those in need.
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In 2023, we officially registered as a non-profit and charitable society, marking a significant milestone in our journey. Our inaugural event was the grand celebration of Vallalar's 200th birthday. This event was a resounding success, featuring a Thiruvarutpa reciting competition with the participation of 60 enthusiastic children. This achievement established ISAW as a prominent organization within the community.
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Building on this success, we celebrated the Margazhi month with daily Thiruvarutpa song recitals, engaging many active Tamil-speaking children. The positive response and community involvement from these events propelled us to further our mission.
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With this huge success, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thanjavur Tamil University through Samarasa Sutha Sanmarkka Sathiya Aaivirukkai. Following this, we signed another MoU with Siddha-Vetha Multiversity (SVM) to empower youth through the Youth Empowerment Indigenous Knowledge & Career Accelerator Program (YEIKCA).
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ISAW envisions a world transformed through the practice of non-violence, virtue, self-discipline, love, and compassion. Our mission is to share the ancient wisdom of great sages, fostering a harmonious and enlightened society for future generations.
Meet the Team
President - Srinivasan Ramasamy,
Vice-President - Selvakumar Munuswamy,
Treasurer - Dharmendra Kannan,
Authorized Agent - Mohan Ramasamy,
Secretary - Lakshmi Balasubramanian
Our Objective
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Establishing a place of worship for followers of Sanmaargam.
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Encouraging the exploration of ancient wisdom through main tenets, and classic literatures such as Thirumandhiram, Devaram, Thiruvasagam and Thiruvarutpa.
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Conducting classes related to Sanmaargam teachings, yoga, meditation, music, art, and languages.
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Conducting prayers and spiritual ceremonies for the sick, underprivileged and common people.
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Organizing the "Feeding the Hunger" program to provide soups and meals for homeless people in downtown Edmonton as preached by Vallalar.
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Collaborating with religious and multi-faith organizations for harmonious living.
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Providing platforms for youth to contribute as responsible and well-educated citizens of Canada.
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Empowering women, children, and elders to foster peace and prosperity in society.
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Celebrating Sanmaargam related Tamil festivals and promoting multiculturalism
Vision
To propagate Sanmaargam in edmonton to emphasize compassion, love and welfare of all living beings. Our vision is to foster a world where compassion is the cornerstone of spiritual evolution, leading to diminished violence and hatred, and paving the way for societal harmony and spiritual enlightenment.
Mission
Our mission is to propagate Vallalar's sanmaargam of universal compassion towards all living beings, guiding individuals on a transformative path towards attaining a deathless, immortal light body. Through educational programs, spiritual practices, and charitable initiatives, we aim to inspire and support spiritual growth, foster societal harmony, and reduce violence and hatred. By promoting compassion as the cornerstone of personal and societal well-being, we strive to empower individuals to embody spiritual enlightenment and contribute positively to a harmonious global community.