Shuka Vana ~ Rehabilitation Centre for Birds
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- His Holiness Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji's deep concern for the preservation of our environment has manifested itself in Avadhoota Datta Peetham, Mysore as Kishkindha Moolika Bonsai Garden, Ashwashala (Horse stables), Goshala (Cow shelters) and Shuka Vana (rehabilitation centre for birds).
Parrots are not just agreeable birds with their chirping sounds and attractive, vivid colors. Parrots have a specific spiritual connection with the nine planets (Navagrahas), the twelve zodiac signs (Rasis related to birth stars), the numerals of the dates in each month, and the seven musical notes Sa, Ri, Ga, Ma, Pa, Da, Ni (Saptaswaras) in Indian classical music.
With divine intuition, Sri Swamiji has identified sets of species of parrots that represent each of the above as its vibrant, living, breathing, visible presiding deity. Seeing these divine parrots and providing them nourishment, shelter, and care enhances good fortune and heightens positive energy. The parrots are related to each of us either by representing our birthdate, zodiac sign, or the planet or musical note that stimulates us.
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Sri Swamiji is not collecting colorful birds for fun and games. This is a profoundly sacred plan to bring to the world noble human beings in future generations. The parrots of today at Shuka Vana are personally spiritually energized, trained and nurtured with virtuous qualities and spiritual insights so that when they are reborn as human beings shortly, they will become leaders in spirituality, various arts, various professions, and even politics. This is a mega plan that is mind-boggling, to create a bright, new, peaceful world in the future.. Jaya Guru Datta
if I ever got the opportunity to visit Shuka Vana, I would never leave. And I'd probably cry on His Holiness' shoulders a LOT. Bless that man.
How wonderful it is to watch Sri Swamiji feed the birds so lovingly! They seem to have a very special relationship.
Sukhavana is the best bird sanctuary in India and it has rare collection of wonderful species of birds. Sukhavana houses injured birds also. There are different units for Sukhavana among which one of them is Nirivana. The facilities which are provided by Appaji for the injured birds is unique and very different from the facilities that are provided by different aviaries. The dedicated team of doctors and volunteers are always on their toes and help in improving the condition of the injured birds. It is first of its kind to have rehabilitation centre in India. It is a visual treat to see Appaji personally feeding all the birds. One who enters Sukhavana will have an amazing experience of seeing free flight birds and feeding the birds is another treat. After experiencing the thrill in Sukhavana, one can go to toy shop and buy the mementos. Sukhavana is the place to be visited frequently. I thank Pujya Appaji for giving us Sukhavana, the beautiful World of Birds.
Jaya Guru Datta Padma Gosala ! Thank you for the wonderful narration.
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, the parrots love this man, and you can see he loves them, parrots are very intelligent beings, loving and caring, and very responsive to human interaction, i have a Quaker parrot , and a golden mantled rossela parrot, the. rossela has taken me seven years for her to sit on my hand, strange little thing, but the quaker Marley just loves to sit on my shoulder and just be himself with me, What a nice man this guy is, and what a beautiful aviary, i wish,
The serene and the rich greenery surrounding, motherly affection and attention these birds get here is really healthy in all ways for their protection, safety and preservation. When I was watching these birds get fed, fly freely and get back and get fed again, I remembered by childhood days when we used to run around after one handful of food from mom and come back and get the next. It was very nostalgic and touching for me to see that motherly love and affection that all these parrots are getting. Lucky them.....
The place where this is located is ideal for birds, the weather, the temperature, the park, the trees, waterfall. I could see these birds fly so freely and are very calm. Feel so nice to see centers like these caring for birds.
I have a parrot at home. A yellow napped amazon. When I saw so many amazons in Shuka Vana, I was so thrilled. These are wonderful beings. Swamiji’s love for these birds is simply superb! His Holiness is out of this world, indeed!
Datta Peetham renders great service to society by donating and constructing schools, hospitals, homes, etc. This year the bird park inauguration was done and they are also providing care amd rehabilitation for birds. I congratulate the leader's effort and love and wish continued success in all his projects.
I love the way Kali waves good bye, synchronizing foot waving so perfectly with the enunciated words.
Just observing the beautiful interaction with Sri Swamiji with the birds, the staff with the birds and visitors with the birds is such a wonderful experience.
Such a calm feeling, such soothing sights, I am truly convinced Shuka Vana is not only a bird sanctuary it's also a human sanctuary.
Can't wait to visit once more!
His Holiness commitment to the cause of birds, their care, and his dedication to save the endangered and critically endangered species is infinitely commendable. Hats off to you Sri Swamiji. You go Shuka Vana!
A tribute to nature! So glad to see that gods creations are being cared for and protected.
Jaya guru datta, the efforts that were Putin to take care of these birds is incredible. Sri guru datta.
Kudus to the entire team.
Thank you datta peetham for amazing and beautiful shukavana besides bonsai and museum
I think this is the first of its kind wherein the Lord himself is taking intense care of various Kinds & Types of parrots.
ShukaVana is also a destitute for orphaned parrots. Its a Heaven for Birds. Swamiji's love for these birds beyond Glory. Blessed are these birds who are protected, nurtured, loved, guided, trained and feeded by our ShukaBrahma Ganapathi Sachchidananda.
Jaya Gurudeva Datta
The before and after pictures of birds which came to the center in bad shape but then regained strength and health are heart warming. So glad they were saved!
Parrots are more loyal than human beings, more disciplined, more self-controlled, certainly more colorful, and jovial. Jai Shuka Vana.
JAIGURUDATTA LIKE VERY MUCH
There's no better place on earth or in any world for these parrots to live in a natural, and specifically an environment that is pervaded with divine vibrations. ShukaVana is not just any aviary but a very divine, pristine place where once can experience superb vibrations. These souls in the form of parrots are truly blessed to be in SadGuru Swamiji's association learning from Him, staying in His ashrama besides His, their SadGuru's hermitage, and this merit is enough for them to get better births in the future. They are a learning for us too. Totally awe stuck with their discipline, and intelligence.
God bless these people :) They aare very beautiful and smart birds.
oh my god...this is bird lover's heaven. so much cute and fluffy birds, i need to go there and check it out
Shuka Vana like the Mysore Ashram is an oasis of tranquility. A literal collection and fusion of man and nature. Beautiful beyond description!
waw these bird are amazing they have me captivated , hypnotized by all of their bright and vast colours they are so wonderful and peaceful
I was thrilled to know that Shuka Vana has not only a big aviary, but also a museum, an avian clinic, gift shop, bird movies screening place, and so on …. It is a great place to see for everyone visiting Mysore. Not to be missed at all.
It is pleasantly surprising and innocently amusing to know how birds interact with you when you spend a little bit of time with them. They react much like the same way that humans beings do to other human beings. A wonderful place to visit.
I felt a lot of love for the birds... and the music is simply wonderful and absolutely unique. Sri Swamiji is really amazing!
Appaji’s influence upon me has truly broadened my outlook towards my surroundings. Thank you Appaji! Thank you Shuka vana!
JayaGuruDatta
Shukhavana is a unique and one of the Worlds best Avairy . Its really Marvellous place to visit in Mysore.It gives me immense joy when iam spending with these birds. They are really colourful , cute and beautiful birds from all over the world. All the injured birds are given best treatment and taken cared under hygienic environment. No words to describe about Pujya Sri Swamijis infinite compassion towards these birds. These birds are really fortunate and blessed souls .There are 300 species and 1000 birds taken cared personally in Shukhavana. Sri Swamijis tendered care towards all these birds is unparalleled .My Humble pranams to Pujya Sri Swamiji for blessing us with Shukhavana. Thank you so much Appaji.
Birds are wherever we are. They are our companions. Birds are mediators between heaven and earth.
When watching the video, the photos taken before and after recovery totally got my attention. It was very impressive to see the recovery, their features grew back, wounds healed.
The various species of parrots and other birds really seem to co-exist and friendly with each other. I love the clip around 12 min when the parrots are being sprayed, how each parrot supports and reassures each other by putting their claws on the other. That was very impressive to watch.
The birds of Shuka Vana are fed four times daily. Their first meal is comprised of fresh fruits like apples, grapes and small bananas from 9am. Then they are fed a variety of fresh green leafy vegetables and other different vegetables between 12-1pm. They are then fed a mixture of different seeds. They are given at least one to two hours exercise daily and also about one hour sunlight. This daily routine contributes to a healthy and happy bird. Thank you Appji for this wonderful Rehabilitation Center.
Birds bring cheer and sings with love. They lighten ones spirit and makes you forget all your stress. The facility is spacious and clean.
The Yellow sided conure ‘Flight’, a dear member of Shuka vana, won every heart due to its ultimate devotion to the Lord. It became the inspiration for many. The special farewell ceremony that Sri Swamiji held when it died shook every heart. One cannot watch this video without tears streaming down his/her cheeks. This video gives us a bird’s eye view of the love, care and attention that every bird in this aviary gets from His Holiness.
The dietary requirements of parrots differs from bird to bird. Even different types of Macaws have different food patterns. A Hyacinth Macaw eats mostly grains and nuts, while a Blue throat ed Macaw eats mostly fruits. Designing such a wonderful place keeping in mind the requirements of each type of bird reflects the true love and compassion in the entire effort.
Amazing video though full of sorrow ! How I wish I could be as dedicated as Flight was ! It is a lesson to all of us APPAJI !
Shuka Vana is very beautiful. It has more than 1000 parrots. Its a superb avairy. I love the parrot sounds, its very sweet and peaceful. Thanks to Sri Swamiji for Creating a world class Shuka Vana to all. This video on Shuka Vana is very good. Jay Guru Dev Datta.
Amazing birds and the most compassionate master, Sri Swamiji. I felt like the video went by so fast, and wished for longer footage. The rehabilitation, care and conservation of these beautiful fellow beings of the planet, by Sri Swamiji is commendable a million times. I hope to visit Shuka Vana in the near future and feel the experience in person.
Appaji Wonderful! One should visit Shukh Vana - trance for me
if only we could have one ounce of humanity that this man has we would be one great nation May the sun rise for a hundred years for him
Sukha Vana rehabilitation center in Mysore is Beautiful huge construction ..Appaji is taking all the effort to protect, feed these birds ...Birds are very delicate ..Appaji is providing regular medical Assistance for them, Regular medical check ups...Feel thee music of Birds ..Its really amazing...When you enter the Sukha Vana rehabilitation center you will hear the birds beautiful sounds and you will see beautiful birds flying here and there... Each bird is unique and you see varieties of birds ...you also have the option to feed the birds there ...All the birds come flying and sit on you ...It is an wonderful experience that one has to experience it...Jaya guru datta please visit this Sukha Vana rehabilitation center in Mysore when you have time ...Its an amazing experience with nature and birds.. Thank you swamiji for this wonderful gift
Birds from around the world can be seen in Shuka Vana. Sri Swamiji even travel the world to see and learn so he can take back to shuka vana. happy to see swamiji with major mitchell
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This video is a combination of enlightening and inspiring. The aviary really is a haven for rehabilitation. The care given to the birds is exceptional and something many people overlook. Thankfully Sri Swamiji has taken the mantle and provides them with the best care possible. It forces the question- Can we do something like this here in Trinidad apart from the Yerette Hummingbird Sanctuary and Wildfowl Trust when so many birds are hunted?
Wow, this is really an amazing video. To see all these beautiful birds all in one place flying around freely. I really love this video, I have never seen so many beautiful birds in my life. They are all so well trained.
Every view of the video gives a new perspective. The macaw dancing to Swamiji's dancing tune music, the other blue and gold macaw having his own play time with Swamiji and getting hand fed prasaadam from Swamiji. Very much blessed souls they are to be with their SadGuru and JagadGuru Swamiji. In fact this video infers another important aspect of Swamiji that He's SadGuru to all kinds of beings across all worlds, and so He is JagadGuru as well. The healing music in the background transcends us to a new world all together. Jaya Guru Datta.
WOW!! this man is so awesome! as well as the wonderful work he dose. ROCK ON BROTHER MAN! YOU AND THE BIRDS ROCK ON!!!
It's really moving just how much this guy obviously cares for those birds from the way they completely trust him... but looool, that cockatiel on the right at 17:34
The Lord of the Birds...appaji shows compassion to all creautures. Shuka vana is a modern marvel.
Its amazing to see the taken care so well in the Niri Vana.
Thank you very much.i sure do enjoy this.
No bird likes to live in captivity. Hence i appreciate the spacious sanctuary provided by Shuka Vana. It gives free flight and encourages recovery to healing birds. Great care given.
దుర్ఘటనలు ఒక్కొక్కసారి మంచి రక్షణాప్రణాళికలకు పునాదులవుతాయి. జయ గురు దత్త. Misfortunes sometimes trigger great protection plans. - Sri Swamiji. It is because a tiny little conure that was most dear to Sri Swamiji lost its leg to the villainous bite of a civet cat, that the most beautiful and secure haven for birds called Shuka Vana came into existence. The pain felt by Sri Swamiji for the misfortune suffered by Flight, the sweet little parrot triggered the project that today gives protection to over one thousand parrots, most of which belong to the endangered species.
thank you for your wonderful work in saving this animals that god gave to us .Many blessings to you. I can see the thanks they give you. My heart goes out to you.
What a great thought to take care of the wounded and other needy birds! Shuka vana is the safest and happiest place for the birds to reside. Heaven on earth...not only for birds but also to every visitor. Pranams to Sri Swamiji.
16:50 bird dance
He is saying I'm happy and thank you for your generosity and care.
Beautiful creature
We all should work to protect them against evil people!!!!!I I want to work with you to protect them and let them free without been threatened !Blessed uthe Lord of them!!!!!!!
The Shuka vana is really a visual treat with more than thousand birds in a large and beautiful place with all the facility needed for a happy and peaceful existence under the divine grace of the Guru.
Today's birds will be our future siblings, children, grandchildren, friends, relatives, colleagues, service professionals in society, and leaders of the world. That is why it is so important to feed them, care for them, cure them, protect them, teach them, and love them. Jaya Guru Datta
THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL, THAT'S ALL I SAY. OTHER THAN THAT I AM SPEECHLESS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING, AND MUCH LOVE.
Until someone comes along and does some extensive and dedicated work about something, not much would be known about that something to the public of the world, even when that something is right around us. In this case, that someone is Sri Swamiji and that something is Birds. What Sri Swamiji did here is a master piece work. A must see for everybody….not just bird lovers. This place is transforming and uplifting.
17:37 the cockato from the left is like: "this guy on my right is crazy bonkers omg"
There are 17 species of macaws, and several are endangered. These playful birds are popular pets, and many are illegally trapped for that trade. The rain forest homes of many species are also disappearing at an alarming rate.
Hyacinth, red-fronted, and blue-throated macaws are seriously endangered. The glaucus macaw and Spix's macaw may already be extinct in the wild.
An extraordinary aviary with wonderful hand picked community of very special parrots. Need to visit and enjoy the exotic healing experiences the multi-hued birds offer.
`Sweetie`, the beautiful young parrot with a red beak and yellow plumage softly sings itself to sleep.
SHUKAVANA IS EXCELLENT. LOVELY BIRDS . MUST SPEND TIME THERE WHEN EVER POSSIBLE.
I visited Shuka Vana and the structure is huge, 1000 exotic birds and 300 species, the dedication is enormous, and the love is in abundance!
జయ గురు దత్త. అందరూ తప్పక ఈ వీడియో చూడండి. శ్రీ స్వామీజీ ఒక సంవత్సంపాటు తెరిపిలేకుండా కృషి చేసి నిర్మించిన పక్షుల ఆస్పత్రి ఇది. మన భారతదేశంలో మనుష్యులకు, జంతువులకు ఆస్పత్రులు ఉన్నాయి కానీ, పక్షులకు లేవు. వివేచన లేకుండా ప్రగతి పేరు చెప్పి, స్వలాభం కోసం జనులు విపరీతంగా చెట్లు కొట్టివెయ్యటం చేత ఎన్నో అమూల్యమైన పక్షి జాతులు ప్రపంచవ్యాప్తంగా రూపుమాసి నశించిపోతున్నాయి. పెంపుడు పక్షులు ఆదరణ లేక, వసతి, చికిత్స లేక, వ్యాధులతో, గాయాలతో క్షీణించిపోతున్నాయి. మనుష్యజన్మ పొందకముందు మనమంతా పక్షిజన్మలు ఎత్తినవాళ్ళమే. పక్షులను ఆదరిస్తే, వాటికి ఆహారం పెడితే మన పూర్వీకులను ఆదరించటంతో సమానం. మన జన్మకు కారణమైన మన పూర్వీకులను మనం ఆదరించక తప్పదు. వారి ఆశీస్సులు కరువైతే మన బ్రతుకులు చెడిపోతాయి. పక్షుల కారణంగానే మనకు రామాయణ భాగవతాది గ్రంథాలు లభించాయి. చిలుకలు ప్రత్యేకంగా అద్భుతమైన తెలివితేటలుగల పక్షులు. మనుష్యుల కన్నా స్పష్టంగా భగవన్నామాలను, మంత్రాలను ఉచ్చరించగలుగుతున్నాయి. మరే పక్షి గాని, జంతువు గాని చేయలేని పని ఇది. పక్షులకు ఇచ్చిన ఆదరణ మన తాతముత్తాతలకు అందుతుంది. ఇప్పుడు మన భావి తరాలకు ఈ విలువలను మనం నేర్పకపోతే కాలక్రమేణ మనం పూర్వీకులమైనప్పుడు మన గతి ఏమవుతుందో ఆలోచించదగ్గ విషయం. ఏ పని తలపెట్టినా స్వామీజీవారు లోకకళ్యాణం కోసమే చేస్తారు. వారి కృషిని అభినందించటం, వారితో సహకరించటం, వారివలె ప్రాణిదయను అలవరచుకోవటం మన కర్తవ్యం. జయ గురు దత్త
I would love to one day be able to visit this facility and use the experience to inspire persons in protection of nature...
Shuka Vana is a wonderful aviary with birds directly under the love and care of Swamiji. We are moved to tears seeing the video and touched by his compassion for all.
You can tell these parrots love this man to bit's, I wish my White Fronted Amazon loved me as mush as your birds.
"Throughout history, birds have been a source of inspiration in helping humans to understand the physical and spiritual implications of living life on earth," writes Wansbury in Birds: Divine Messengers. "Birds symbolize the spiritual nature of man by reflecting, among other things, our spiritual aspirations, our intuitive abilities, and our ability to rise above our fears and limitations; in the process, they teach us Divine principles."
Kids in bed and within 8 minutes of watching birds flutter by...they fall asleep. The birds are like sleep angels that put the kids to bed every time.
I love my kids and this great tool called RUclips. Thanks for this video
Shukavana
As a child, my earliest recollection of visiting Mysore Ashrama is around 1975. Going to Mysore Ashrama and running around the Ashrama was kind of liberation from the confines of the home. Among the numerous things that bombard a eight year old, I was keenly inquisitive about What Sri Swamiji does after retiring to Guru Nilayam. (The term to call Sri Swamiji as Appaji came only in 1979 and that’s a different story). What does Guru Nilayam look like? What does Sri Swamiji do inside?
Our family used to stay in room no 2 in erstwhile Rama Shankara Kuteera. It was a simple 8 feet by 10 feet room with a cupboard. Toilet & bath was a good 100 feet walk near coconut garden. On a blessed morning, at around 7 AM there was a knock on the door and when opened a smiling, Ananta Narayana, an assistant of Sri Swamiji announced “Sri Swamiji is calling Prasad to Guru Nilaya”. These words were like Amrita to my ears. My mother had readied me at 6 AM itself. Wearing a small white towel, I went with him. He took me to the back of the Guru Nilaya and opened the door and asked me to go inside. Here I was… entering the Guru Nilaya. My innermost child wish was being fulfilled. As I entered the room.. my eyes widened with bewilderment. Sri Swamiji was sitting on the floor. About a dozen pigeon birds were buzzing about him. Sri Swamiji with birds was the least of what I was expecting. Sri Swamiji was feeding green gram and corn to the birds. It was a frenzied feeding time.
This was the scene I first saw in Sri Swamiji’s Guru Nilayam. That moment is permanently etched in me.
Around 1980 Appaji constructed cement boxes for pigeons and doves to live near Datta temple. There were around ten compartments. Appaji would feed Jowar and green gram from Guru Nilayam first floor window. The pigeons would come flying for food. It was a sight to see these magnificent white pigeons and doves in flight. The strange guttural sound they made was a common back ground noise around Guru Nilaya.
While on tour to Suriname in 1995, Sri Swamiji visited the jungles of Suriname. Seeing a hunter selling a trapped bird, Appaji asked the car to be stopped and asked Dr.Sukhai to purchase the bird. Appaji later freed the bird from the cage.
While on a US tour in late 90’s Appaji visited a farm in Pennsylvania. Appaji seemed to be enchanted to see the swans in the farm lake. Shabari from Switzerland brought four swans to Mysore Ashrama and they lived in Ashrama for many years.
Appaji’s concert in Munich, Germany was titled “Hamsa Nandi Raga Sagara” it was held in the magnificent Schloss Nymphenburg. The beautiful palace is surrounded by lakes with swans. In this concert, Appaji played Raga Hamsanandi extensively. After the concert, while walking back to the car, Appaji saw a lonely swan near the path to the car. It seemed like waiting for Appaji to say - “Thanks for the Hamsanandi” Raga.
While on Antarctica tour, Appaji had a regular bird visitor to His balcony on the ship. Appaji gave it some fruits and bread daily. Appaji evinced keen interest in Penguins.
Around 2011, Appaji started to give extra interest in bird keeping in Ashrama. Some injured birds were brought to Ashrama for their care. Appaji kept these birds in the balcony of Guru Nilaya. Appaji’s personal care and attention to these avian creatures were mystical and amazing. Appaji would spend hours and hours with each bird holding them in his hands and in conversation with them.
As their numbers grew, Appaji made proper arrangements with spacious cages in the place in front of Saptarshi Sarovara. The birds received Appaji’s personal attention daily. Appaji grouped a small staff to dedicatedly care them. After some research, the birds were grouped as “Navagraha”, Rashi, 27 Nakshatra etc., A visitor to this Shukavana would attach reverence while looking at the birds. Appaji still kept a small number of birds in His Guru Nilaya. Appaji was writing a book on the birds titled “My Parrots” and was released on 20th June 2013. This photo-studded narrative delved deep in to the role played by birds in Indian Mythology. I think this is the first time anyone had dealt on birds & Indian mythology at such extent.
Appaji recorded music tunes for the 12 zodiac signs (Rashi). After some months, Appaji added birds sounds to the tracks and was released as “Birds tune Zodiac”.
Sri Swamiji got Facebook, twitter, website for Shukavana. Videos were posted on youtube.
Most discourses of Appaji would have some narrative around bird. Shukavana was getting serious attention. In many discourses, Sri Swamiji deplored tree cutting in the guise of development. Sri Swamiji was worried about the hundreds of bird families calling that tree as - Home.
Appaji’s world tours would invariably have a bird related activity. Visit to a bird park or a bird show etc. Appaji saw many beautiful bird parks in South Africa, Australia, USA, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Malaysia, Abu Dhabi, India, Thailand, Indonesia, etc
While touring Venezuela, Sri Swamiji visited “Angel Falls” - world’s highest fall. Another fall, Hacha falls was also visited and Sri Swamiji slipped and fell in to the falls. After a few very anxious minutes, Sri Swamiji ’s ochre robes was seen on the other side of the fall and Sri Swamiji waved and disappeared behind the falls. With great difficulty, the local guide and some of us went behind the falls. The image there stunned me. Sri Swamiji was in meditation on the rocks behind the thick curtain of the Hacha fall. Hundreds of birds were circling Sri Swamiji’s head in Pradakshina. It seemed like a bird crown. After some time, Sri Swamiji woke up and was happy to be with the birds. Sri Swamiji said he was chanting Shata Shloki Ramayana when he slipped and felt being lifted on the other side. Sri Swamiji remarked “It must be Hanuman”. The Shata Shloki Ramayana video was put on vimeo and it clocked 158 million views. Imagine a spiritual video getting such grand response.
Inspired by Sri Swamiji’s bird care, hundreds of devotees started to keep birds at home.
Sri Swamiji said he felt inspired whenever he attended bird related activity anywhere. Sri Swamiji felt that the Shukavana in Ashrama needed fresh thinking and got architects to design state of the art free flight aviary in one acre of land besides Goshala in Mysore Ashrama. One of most respected and a veteran structural engineer in India , Dr.Sridhar of Bangalore designed the free flight aviary. Appaji kept on improving the design aspect. Main features of the Shukavana aviary are
49 feet high
1 acre space
over 70 large and spacious bird homes
Double meshing to prevent birds being attacked from outside
No support in the middle of the aviary to allow birds to have free flying
Lorikeet enclosure to allow people to feed lori birds.
Most of the birds are from parrot species
Shuka Maharshi stone statue
Hayacinth Macaw birds on display
Photo with birds
Dedicated staff to care the birds.
Hundreds of workers from all religions worked on this mega project. Food, coffee tea was served daily to their tastes as they hailed from different parts of India.
This beautiful bird care facility was inaugurated on 21st September 2014 by Dr.Rajasegaran, General Manager of Jurong Bird Park, Singapore. He expressed his amazement at Sri Swamiji’s dedication to bird care.
Sri Swamiji said “Bird care is a long term commitment. Make sure you have the long term resolve to care and love the birds”. Sri Swamiji arranged a separate fund for this bird related activity and ensured that His creation of Shukavana will be taken care in perpetuity.
Seeing Sri Swamiji’s concern for Birds, many devotees have become more sensitive towards birds and bird activities. The heightened concern can only be attributed to Gurudeva’s relentless spread of “compassion for bird” message.
We will surely see more diverse bird related programs from Pujya Sri Swamiji. With this hope, Sri Guru Datta
Wonderful Prasadanna, thank you so much for sharing such a detailed information about Shukavana and Appaji's vision. Jaya Guru Datta
superb prasadi both subject and narration amazing!!!!
Jaya guru datta
a very good narration.. nice writeup!
Finest narrative Prasadanna to summarise Swamiji's compassion for birds giving the way you have experienced this from your childhood. This truly gives all an immense insight into the history behind ShukaVana.
The treatment the sick birds get at Shuka Vana is of very high standards. If I had to rate the care, love and attention these sick birds get at Shuka Vana, I would give it Five stars out of five. Some really sick birds have recovered at Shuka Vana whith Appaji's blessings and protection.
A great experience overall , you can get really close to many different species of exotic birds. And you don't really have to be a bird person. It's quite unique. Good value for money. Enjoyed my experiences there and would happily visit there frequently. Great ! Thanks to Sri Swamiji for giving this rare gift to the world.
I watched many parrots' videos on youtube, but first time came across a video in which parrots of sooooooooooo many species in huge number are there. Hats off to our Dear Appaji!!! Thanks a lot for this wonderful video.
I had been to Shukavana on my recent visit to India, there are so many birds in the aviary and amazed by the cleanliness being maintained which is so important for the birds, should really appreciate the volunteers taking care of Shukavana
I miss Shuka Vana. The natural sounds of birds filling the air there is most refreshing and invigorating. I can't imagine the friendliness and interaction of all the parrots with humans. It is simply amazing.
Jaya Guru Datta Sri Guru Datta Sri Sri Sri Appaji
this place looks absolutely amazing. there need to be more places like this more unwanted and injured birds. wow. great job
I am wonder-struck at the love that Swamiji showers upon all forms of life- be it a snake, rabbit, tree bird or human. Here in Shuka vana, his love for birds and through it his love for the entire inhabitants of earth is crystal clear.
Here is a saint who visits pet stores and buys birds whose wings have been cut; birds that are suffering badly with injuries and birds that are famished. He brings these birds to their new home in the aviary, offers them world class medical treatment; feeds them with high quality food of their choice and nurtures them with utmost personal attention and care. No wonder the title ‘Rehabilitation home’ is the apt name for this supreme aviary!!!
i like the feeding of the birds, they are holding fresh fruit and all the birds so beautifully come to get there food. It must be so nice to feed the birds, a bonding will develop.
I had been to Shukavana before coming to US to pursue my masters and i was browsing the videos and very happy to find a video on Shukavana. let me mention few things about it. the moment i entered into the place i heard the birds chirping and music being played in the background it was really nice and there are so many trees inside that place and since it's being an aviary the birds have so much freedom to fly around the trees and they comeback to their spacious shelters which i loved it
This is so Beautiful that mere words fail me (so a bit peculiar making a comment) but, anyway, There ...That'll do. = )
This is so incredibly to see! I work with rescue parrots myself so seeing this really makes me smile. It's so amazing seeing all kinds of parrots I hope to one day see, especially the red-tailed cockatoo!!! I hope to one day visit this place.
Visual treat to watch these beautiful, colorful birds flying freely in a wonderfully planned-built natural habitat.
Shukavana aviary is providing the space and happiness for the parrot family to flourish.
So happy to see utmost care and help from experts in Rehabilitation center (NiriVana) for the sick, injured birds.
This is a rare and happy place.
This place takes you back into time when sages and hermits lived in the forests in harmony with nature. The chirping of the birds is a soothing and calms down the disturbance in the mind.
Jaya Guru Datta to Sri Swamiji for giving us such a rare opportunity to view and interact with such beautiful birds.
Excellent video. I cried, I laughed and I wish I lived here. Please share with all the bird lovers!!
Swamiji declares that every bird that find its way to Shuka Vana is a very special soul that has had a relationship with him since many past lifetimes.
shuka vana is an amazing and peaceful place i hope it inspires many other people spritiually and emotionally
Thank you for doing all this for the hurt parrots and i thank you so many times for this thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you again and thank you again for ever.
I have been reading up and watching a lot of parrot video as I am so impressed with this Shuka vana project. I am learning that parrots are very social beings and receptive to human love and compassion.
Those people are super nice with those birds..
Thank you god for what you did.....
It is a remarkable achievement to establish India's premier rehabilitation center for birds in short span of time so well and treat so many birds and save so many species. It is only possible for Sri Swamiji.
Jaya Guru Datta
Jaya Guru Datta! Yes, one must visit...
Everytime I look at this video I am so amazed to see how well trained these parrots are. they will sit patiently all in a row waiting for Sri Swamiji to come to them and feed the. The music from this video is also very relaxing. The birds in this aviary is very lucky to be here.
Great to see so much caring for birds, love it !!!
As soon as stepping into Shuka Vana, we are reminded by the beautiful fish, that we once were swimming in the waters as they do now. At the next step, we see that we were birds with feathers and wings not too long ago, and the trees and skies were our home. The beautiful forest-like setting refreshes the mind like no other place on earth. No wonder that all rishis of yore chose to live and meditate in forests. Jaya Guru Datta
It feels so peaceful and calm to sit amidst the birds at Shuka Vana.
This man is so full of love and compassion he makes me want to go there and kneel at his feet. Why can't the whole world have this approach to animals? If all creatures were protected ( and not eaten and abused) our planet would heal.
#lovenpeace kachhu
It is a great privilege to live in such a wonderful environment where hundreds of divine birds are being taken care of in the world's best aviary. Thank you Sri Swamiji for giving such a great opportunity and thanks SGS Birds for posting such a wonderful documentary.
The sounds of the birds are like songs from the birds, each sound like one musical instrument. Really enjoyed my visit to Shuka Vana. The trip was like medicine-like to me. Thank you Shuka Vana and thank you Sri Swamiji for this wonderful gift for all of us.
Usually when people think of India its all about dirty streets, old temples, curry and sarees. Never would one think about a rehabilitation centre for birds. What's exciting about this is that there are many tourists who visit india for nature and wildlife. This facility is in Mysore which is excellent for tourists. they can visit this facility and see so many species without the hassle of longs hikes etc. Here's a new reason to visit india...to take part in whats going to be a HUGE deal internationally. The sacredness of seeing a baby bird hatch from its egg or see and hear beautiful parrots flying overhead...such a wonderful thought
Quite true! I agree with this and no longer destitute or in harm's way Shuka Vana and Sri Swamiji have made this Rehabilitation Centre a true sanctuary for the Shuka Vana birds that reflects and personifies unceasing love and tranquillity.