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ABOUT
FOUNDER
Chhabinath Samadarshi
Scholar, Author, Poet, and Founder of Dharmadhyakshya Foundation
Chhabinath Samadarshi is a scholar, author, poet, and social thinker whose work brings together social work, psychology, philosophy, human development, and the spiritual and ethical traditions of India. His academic and literary pursuits reflect a sustained interest in understanding human life, addressing social concerns, and exploring the relevance of Indian philosophical thought to contemporary society.
Born on 10 April 1987 in Sultanpur village, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India, he completed his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Geography from Purvanchal University, Jaunpur. He subsequently pursued a Master of Social Work (MSW), an M.Phil. degree, and a Ph.D. from Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha, Maharashtra. He earned a Gold Medal in his M.Phil. programme and also completed a degree in NGO Management with a Gold Medal. His doctoral research received support through a research fellowship awarded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).
Academic and Literary Contributions
His academic interests span social work, psychology, sociology, human development, philosophy, Indian Knowledge Systems, and the relationship between spiritual wisdom and everyday human experience. His writing seeks to make academic ideas accessible while examining their implications for individuals, communities, and society.
His English-language books include Psychiatric Social Work, Theory and Behavior of Social Case Work, Theory and Behavior of Social Group Work, Dimension of Social Work, Communication in Contemporary World, Community Organization in Social Work, Social Action with Social Work, Human Development and Personality, Swami Vivekanand Social Work With Sadhana, and Sociology in Western World.
His Hindi publications include Safalata ka Manovigyan, Chikitsakiya Samaj Karya ke Aayaam aur Gandhi Drishti, Sankat ka Manovigyan aur Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Sahamati Nirmaan ka Manovigyan aur Jhooth ka Sanchar, Immanuel Kant ka Shiksha Darshan (translation), Prakriti ka Manovigyan, Samaj Karya ki Manosamaajik Drishti: Mary Richmond, and Darshan mein Gandhi.
His literary work also includes four poetry collections: Rekha, Ram Abhi To Van Mein Hain, Radheshyam, and Bhakti To Ravan Bhi Karta Tha. Across his academic and creative writing, he engages with questions of human behaviour, moral responsibility, social relationships, philosophical inquiry, and the place of values in contemporary life.
Engagement with the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita
The philosophical, psychological, and ethical dimensions of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita hold a special place in Chhabinath Samadarshi's intellectual work. He approaches the Gita as a source of reflection on human dilemmas, mental conflict, duty, decision-making, and the search for meaningful action.
His book Sankat ka Manovigyan aur Shrimad Bhagavad Gita explores the relationship between psychological crises and the teachings of the Gita. He has also written a commentary (Tika) on the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, seeking to communicate its enduring wisdom in relation to contemporary human life.
For him, the study of the Gita offers an opportunity to reflect on ethical conduct, self-understanding, responsibility, and the relationship between personal development and the welfare of others. This intellectual engagement also informs his wider interest in connecting Indian philosophical traditions with social awareness and human well-being.
Founding Dharmadhyakshya Foundation
In 2023, Chhabinath Samadarshi established Dharmadhyakshya Foundation with a vision of promoting Sanatan culture, human values, spiritual awareness, and the teachings of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. The Foundation draws inspiration from Lord Shri Krishna as Dharmadhyaksha—the presiding authority and protector of Dharma—and seeks to connect spiritual understanding with constructive social engagement.
The Foundation's areas of focus include spiritual development, education and learning, health and community welfare, livelihood generation, self-reliance, and human welfare. Its vision encourages people to engage with cultural and philosophical traditions while contributing to the well-being of their communities.
The Foundation launched its membership campaign on 1 January 2024 to invite wider public participation in its spiritual, educational, and social initiatives. It also plans to commence the Gita Gyan Arpan Yatra on 20 December 2026. The proposed yatra aims to share the message of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita with people from different backgrounds and communities, carrying its teachings into everyday life.
The Vision of Golok Dham Mandir
A major initiative associated with the Foundation is the proposed Golok Dham Mandir, envisioned as a centre for devotion to Lord Shri Krishna, spiritual learning, and the preservation of Sanatan cultural heritage.
The project proposes a temple complex featuring 108 temples or sacred installations associated with the life, divine pastimes, and teachings of Lord Shri Krishna. Through its planned architecture and devotional spaces, the project seeks to create opportunities for visitors to engage with Krishna's life and the philosophical teachings associated with it.
Golok Dham Mandir represents an important part of the Foundation's long-term vision: to create a place where devotion, cultural learning, and spiritual reflection can come together. The project also invites people to participate in its development through support and contributions, subject to the Foundation's stated objectives and applicable requirements.
A Vision Rooted in Knowledge, Dharma, and Human Welfare
Chhabinath Samadarshi's work reflects an effort to bring together scholarship, literature, spirituality, and social responsibility. Through his books, poetry, writings on the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, and initiatives through Dharmadhyakshya Foundation, he seeks to encourage reflection on ethical living, personal responsibility, cultural understanding, and the welfare of humanity.
His broader vision is to make knowledge meaningful in everyday life and to encourage a relationship between spiritual values and service to society. Through the Foundation's proposed programmes and the Golok Dham Mandir project, this vision continues to take shape through an emphasis on devotion, learning, community participation, and human well-being.
Be part of the vision. Explore the work of Dharmadhyakshya Foundation, learn about the proposed Golok Dham Mandir, and discover ways to contribute to its spiritual, educational, and community initiatives.
