When he established this seaside hermitage, not yet a swami, he was known as Priyanath Karar Swami. He named his educational center "Karar Ashram". When he became Swami Sri Yukteswar, he instructed his residents that the meaning of 'Karar' was 'servant'. While giving satsang (spiritual discourse) he would advise that each individual be a helper or servant to each other.