Dr. Deshmukh began his medical practice in the small town of Akole, near Ahmednagar, in 1955. His early years were marked by a rapid evolution into a skilled surgeon. Driven by a deep compassion for the underprivileged, he decided to relocate to Murgud village in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, leaving behind lucrative opportunities in metropolitan hospitals. 

In 1965, recognizing the dire need for medical facilities in rural areas, he established a modest 13-bed hospital called Madhvananda Krupa. During a time of limited medical resources and infrastructure, he became a highly sought-after doctor due to his reassuring demeanor and calming influence. Patients from Murgud and the surrounding 100 villages flocked to his hospital day and night.

In 1985, P.P. Dr. Kākā voluntarily handed over his well-established hospital at the peak of its success to dedicate his life to nurturing curiosity and reviving faith in India’s spiritual heritage. He traveled extensively across Maharashtra and beyond, initiating over 1,400 seekers on the spiritual path. Through enlightening lessons on the true nature of God and the essence of worship, he has worked to diminish fraudulent blind-faith practices within society. His visionary efforts to unite the Vārkari, Samarth, Natha, and Datta Sampradayas have fostered communal harmony among Marathi devotees. 

P.P. Dr. Kaka has made India’s spiritual wisdom more accessible to contemporary audiences through his extensive body of work, which includes over 400 articles in leading magazines, 50 books, and 15,000 discourses. His nuanced and engaging interpretations of the Bhagavad-Gita, Upanishads, Brahmasūtras, and Amrutanubhav have resonated deeply with individuals of all ages. Over the past 50 years, he has conducted residential workshops in various locations, such as Nainital, Kurukshetra, Maharashtra, Uttar-Kashi, Hrishikesh, and Pandharpur, to expand the reach and acceptance of these texts.

Under his visionary guidance, the Bhaktiyog tri-monthly magazine was founded, inspiring many households to study and contribute to spiritual literature. His insightful and uplifting discourses have resonated deeply with people from both villages and cities, cultivating a culture of ‘Applied Vedanta.’ Many individuals, especially busy professionals, have learned to navigate life’s challenges with composure and clarity, thanks to his insightful, practical teachings.  

Today, despite his advanced age, P.P. Dr. Kākā continues to inspire truth-seekers with his wisdom and practical approach to spirituality. His cheerful, calm, gentle, and courteous demeanour is highly respected and admired by one and all. His legacy stands as a shining example of how one individual’s dedication to serving others can transform entire communities and uplift the moral and ethical standards of society. 

This website is dedicated to publishing English and Hindi translations of select texts and lectures given by P.P. Dr. Kākā.

Primary mission of the Shivgad Adhyatma Charitable Trust is to disseminate the teachings of Adi Shankaracharya’s Advaita Vedanta, particularly among householders and working professionals. Commonly known as Shivgad, the Trust has successfully conducted over 160 residential study workshops to date. With the noble aim of spiritualizing everyday lives of common people, the Trust – often referred to as the “Vedanta University” in Maharashtra – provides a dedicated platform for the study and reflection of ancient spiritual texts.

The facility is set in a scenic and serene environment. It features 16 spacious rooms, along with amenities such as a library, a bookshop, a meditation hall, and a modern lecture hall for spiritual discourses. The Trust operates through nominal service charges and voluntary donations. Sincere and inquisitive seekers are encouraged to visit, stay, and study various spiritual texts. Guidance and assistance are regularly offered to visitors through informal interactions and Q&A sessions.

The Shivgad Trust currently organizes monthly spiritual retreats designed to help individuals learn how to lead peaceful and meaningful lives, even in the face of challenging circumstances. During these retreats, participants study various texts, such as the Bhagavad-Gita, Upanishads, Dasbodh, or Dnyaneshwari, through insightful discourses, discussions, and Q&A sessions. The focus is on the practical application of Vedantic teachings to simplify the complexities of modern life. The retreats also include complementary activities such as group chanting, bhajan singing, and yoga workshops.

In recognition of the needs of a new generation of seekers, P.P. Dr. Kākā has appointed 13 disciples from diverse backgrounds, ages, professions, and locations to initiate new people on the spiritual path and actively address their questions. He has also trained numerous individuals from various sectors of society to share the timeless teachings of Vedantic texts at the grassroots level. 

Today, his disciples continue his legacy by conducting monthly workshops at Shivgad and working in regions such as Brahmapuri, Akola, Yavatmal, Nagpur, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, as well as in Germany, Dubai, Russia, and the USA. In line with his foundational teaching of selfless service, they tirelessly promote holistic well-being and convey moral and spiritual teachings in contemporary language to both local and global audiences.