{"id":126,"date":"2025-06-27T06:54:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T06:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the18steps.com\/?page_id=126"},"modified":"2025-08-09T02:47:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T02:47:15","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/the18steps.com\/?page_id=126","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Story<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The 18 Steps<\/em> was born from a deep commitment to preserving and sharing the timeless wisdom of <strong>Sanatana Dharma<\/strong>. Inspired by the profound teachings of <strong>Sharath A Haridasan<\/strong>, we strive to bring knowledge, tradition, and service together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through <strong>lectures, courses, workshops, and digital initiatives<\/strong>, we make spiritual and historical knowledge accessible to seekers worldwide. Beyond education, we actively engage in <strong>heritage conservation, temple renovation, Vedic studies, and humanitarian efforts<\/strong>, ensuring that the light of Dharma continues to shine for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meet Sharath A Haridasan<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-8e7f417f\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-2-columns has-desktop-twoOne-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-1ccc2aad\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the18steps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/476816327_1900025663863804_8919125016475199500_n-e1751300490633-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173\" style=\"width:535px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the18steps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/476816327_1900025663863804_8919125016475199500_n-e1751300490633-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the18steps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/476816327_1900025663863804_8919125016475199500_n-e1751300490633-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the18steps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/476816327_1900025663863804_8919125016475199500_n-e1751300490633-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/the18steps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/476816327_1900025663863804_8919125016475199500_n-e1751300490633-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the18steps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/476816327_1900025663863804_8919125016475199500_n-e1751300490633.jpg 1078w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-23664a82\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A filmmaker, producer and writer, by profession, <strong>Sharath A Haridasan<\/strong>\u00a0is a scholar, speaker, and passionate educator, who has dedicated his life to unraveling the depths of\u00a0<strong>Sanatana Dharma, rituals, literature, and history<\/strong>. His lectures and discourses bring the essence of\u00a0<strong>sadhana, philosophy, and spiritual practices<\/strong>\u00a0to seekers in a way that is both profound and practical. Through\u00a0<em>The 18 Steps<\/em>, he continues to guide and inspire thousands on their spiritual journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Team &amp; Volunteers<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Behind <em>The 18 Steps<\/em> is a dedicated team of <strong>scholars, researchers, and passionate volunteers<\/strong> who work tirelessly to spread knowledge and serve society. From content creation and course development to humanitarian initiatives and temple restoration, our team is united by a shared mission\u2014to uphold and nurture the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of Bharat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to be a part of this journey? 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