ABOUT
Noble World Foundation
Noble World Foundation, founded in 2004 in Chicago, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building a noble world through the transformative power of meditation on the innermost Self.
Our guiding principle, “Discover yourself by turning within,” echoes the timeless wisdom of the world’s great spiritual masters. Lord Jesus taught, “The Kingdom of God is within you.” Swami Muktananda (1908–1982) revealed, “God lives within you as you.” The Yajur Veda proclaims, Aham Brahmasmi—“I am the Absolute.” Socrates (469–399 BC) urged humanity inward: “Know thyself.”
All great teachings point to one truth: Turn within. At the surface level of body and mind, we perceive differences. In waking and dreaming states, division is real. Yet in deep sleep—when the mind is still—all distinctions vanish. Beyond these transient states lies the eternal Self: boundless, indivisible, and radiant—the same divinity realized by Krishna, Christ, Buddha, Mahavira, Lao Tzu, Guru Nanak, and other enlightened beings. At this depth, there is no separation—neither from another person nor from a stone, a tree, or even a distant star. Only oneness remains.
As the book, Building a Noble World, affirms, “The feeling of oneness is love.” True global change begins with inner transformation. The book reminds us: “Individuals make a family, families a society, societies a nation, and nations the world. Thus, individuals are the world. When individuals change, the world changes.” Just as a single pebble creates ripples across a pond, one purified mind—free from lust, anger, greed, and ego—can uplift humanity. Inner purity gives rise to outer peace. The path to a noble world starts within.
Our mission is universal. We welcome everyone—regardless of race, religion, gender, or nationality. A noble world begins within. We invite you to turn inward, rediscover your true Self, and join us in building a world rooted in unity, dignity, and love.
What is 501(c)(3) Status?
A 501(c)(3) designation under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code exempts nonprofit organizations (NPOs) from federal taxes. This status allows NPOs to receive tax-deductible donations, benefiting both the organization and its donors by reducing donors’ income tax burdens.
With 501(c)(3) status, organizations can apply for grants, fundraise, and receive donations. It also confirms the organization’s legitimacy, giving donors confidence in their contributions.
Noble World Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 20-1922549). So, your donation is tax-deductible in the United States. To verify this tax-exempt status, you can search by EIN on the IRS web site at https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos.
Shiv R. Jhawar has called Chicago home since 1974, after earning a Master’s in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With qualifications as a Master of Accounting Science (MAS), an Enrolled Agent (EA), and a Chartered Accountant (CA), Shiv has built a distinguished career based on integrity and excellence. For more details, you can explore his Wikipedia page.
Shiv’s life took a transformative turn on September 16, 1974, when he experienced a profound Kundalini awakening during a meditation talk by the renowned spiritual master Swami Muktananda (1908–1982). Speaking to a packed hall in Chicago, Swami Muktananda made three observations about him: “He is a very good boy,” “He is highly educated,” and “He comes from a noble family.” This awakening shifted Shiv’s entire perspective, leading him to write about his experience and insights in his book, Building a Noble World.
Since that awakening, Shiv’s journey has been guided by a deep awareness beyond physical labels like gender, religion, and race. Much like the illusion of a setting sun in an endless sky, he came to see birth and death as illusions within the vast consciousness of pure ‘I’-awareness.
In 2004, he founded the Noble World Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to promoting global unity, compassion, and peace. Through the foundation, Shiv has sought to bring people together, nurturing harmony and understanding across cultures. He believes that the root of human suffering lies in identifying solely with the body and mind, rather than recognizing our true, spiritual nature.
Shiv has a gift for making complex spiritual concepts clear and accessible, and he has devoted himself to sharing these insights through talks, writing, and meditation programs.
Shiv R. Jhawar’s Credentials
- B.Com (Honors), University of Calcutta, 1968 (Top ten merit list)
- Master of Accounting Science (MAS), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1974
- Chartered Accountant (CA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, 1970
- Lecturer, H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, India (1971–1973)
- Special Project Chief, CBS Television, Chicago (1974–1975)
- Lecturer, City Colleges of Chicago, 1978
- Enrolled Agent (EA), United States Treasury, 1979
- Author of Building a Noble World, 2004
- Founder, Noble World Foundation, a tax-exempt, non-profit organization, 2004
- Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for career achievements, 2018