peethadhipathi in 1989 and is still in the post . He emphasises spiritual realisation over physical forms. Alongside his spiritual work he also works with various educational, social, and ethical causes, such as the Umar Alisha Akshara Jyothi literacy programme, which has taught thousands of illiterate people to read. Every year during the months of Viasakha and Karthika, Umar Alisha tours villages propagating dharma, national integration and world peace. He has written two books in English entitled Cosmic Wisdom and Nivedika ("An Appraisal"). References External links Sri Viswa Viznana Website Ashrams Religious organisations based in India Religious organizations established in the 15th century