How to Run a Mandali — Your Guide to Group Spiritual Discipline
A Mandali is more than a group — it is a sacred circle of practitioners who support each other's spiritual growth through shared discipline. Running a Mandali well requires leadership, organization, and the right tools. Shraddha Saburi Path provides Mandali owners with a complete admin toolkit: member management, visibility controls, Sankalpa creation, weekly plan templates, resource sharing, member snapshots, nudge reminders, and leaderboards. Here is how to create and lead a thriving spiritual group.
How It Works
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Create Your Mandali
Start a new Mandali with a meaningful name and description. You become the owner with full administrative control.
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Invite Members
Share the auto-generated invite code or link. Members join by entering the code in the app.
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Set the Structure
Configure visibility settings, create Sankalpas, set a weekly practice template, and upload resources for your members.
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Guide and Monitor
Use the member snapshot to see activity levels. Send nudge reminders to those falling behind. Celebrate achievements together.
Key Features
Member Management
Accept or decline join requests. View all members. Remove inactive members. Transfer ownership if needed.
Visibility Controls
Decide what members see — individual counts, leaderboard, contribution details. Configure privacy to match your group's culture.
Sankalpa Creation
Set collective goals with targets and deadlines. Track progress daily. Create invite-only Sankalpas for focused groups. Available on Seva plans.
Weekly Plan Templates
Design a weekly practice schedule that members adopt. Specify daily practice types and targets for each day. Available on Seva plans.
Resource Sharing
Upload PDFs and images for your members to build a library of practice materials. Available from Shraddha Mandali (10). For audio, Mandali owners can record their own voice as Guided Audio on a specific sankalpa.
Member Snapshot & Nudge
See which members are active, at risk, or inactive. Send gentle nudge reminders to encourage consistent practice.
Streak Leaderboard
A ranked view of all members by current streak. Creates friendly accountability and motivation.
Scheduled Sessions
Set up recurring practice sessions with push notification reminders. Available on Seva plans.
Who It's For
- ✓Anyone who wants to start a spiritual practice group — family, friends, temple community, or online
- ✓Existing Mandali leaders who need better tools for organizing and monitoring group practice
- ✓Spiritual teachers looking for a platform to assign and track students' practice
- ✓Temple administrators who want to extend community engagement beyond physical gatherings
- ✓Remote families that want to practice together across cities or countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is creating a Mandali free?▾
Yes. Creating a Mandali and basic group features (combined counts, leaderboard, invite members) are free. Advanced features like Sankalpas, weekly plans, and resources are available on Seva plans.
How many members can I have?▾
The member limit depends on your plan. Free Mandalis have a foundational limit. Seva plans offer larger group sizes up to 100+ members.
Can I have co-admins?▾
Co-admin roles are available on higher Seva plans (100+). This allows shared management of the Mandali.
What is a nudge?▾
A nudge is a gentle reminder notification sent by the Mandali owner to a specific member encouraging them to practice. It is a supportive tool, not punitive.
Can I run multiple Mandalis?▾
Yes. You can own multiple Mandalis — for example, one for family and one for your temple community.
What if I want to hand over ownership?▾
Mandali ownership can be transferred to another member through the settings. The new owner receives all administrative privileges.
Can members see each other's individual counts?▾
You control this through visibility settings. You can show or hide individual contribution details, leaderboard, and other group data.
Practice together with family, friends, or fellow seekers.
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Start Your Mandali
Lead a circle of devoted practitioners. Create your Mandali and build a community of spiritual discipline.