Our Story
Driven by Compassion, Grounded in Action
When like-minded people align behind a shared vision, extraordinary things happen.
Faced with stark poverty in rural Gujarat, our founders asked a critical question: How can we create meaningful change that is practical, sustainable, and economically viable?
This is the story of how a small ashram became a beacon of hope for thousands.
Humble Beginnings
After the age of 13, Pujya Muktanandji (fondly known as Bapu) lived at the Surevdham Ashram in Chaparda alongside his guruji, Bhagvatinandji Bapu. When his guruji passed away in 1975, leadership of the ashram fell to Bapu.
At the time, it was a modest sanctuary—just six rooms, a hut for an outdoor kitchen, a covered dining area, and a dozen residents. The focal point of the ashram was (and remains today) a 150-year-old Pipal tree, where Bapu sits on his trademark swing.
In 1989, the Bhagvatinandji Education Trust (BET) was registered as a charitable organization in honour of Bapu’s guruji. Over the years, BET stepped up during times of crisis—feeding cattle during droughts, delivering relief after floods and cyclones, and organizing medical and animal care camps.
From humble beginnings, BET grew through compassion, community support, and practical action to serve people and communities across Gujarat.
