Alakh Nayan Mandir is the manifestation of the philosophy and life of Her Holiness Mahatma Bhuri Bai 'Alakh', a saint revered for humanity, compassion and love for fellow beings. 'Alakh' means 'that which cannot be seen', but still has the "Ultimate Knowledge - The Third Vision". This 'Alakh Jyoti' guides Alakh Nayan Mandir to move on the enlightened path.

Her Holiness Mahatma Bhuri Bai 'Alakh' resided in the holy city of Lord Shri Nathji (Nathdwara) of Rajasthan. Though belonging to an ordinary carpenter family, she attained great spiritual heights and realized that every creature around us is God in subtle form. With an unattached outlook towards life, she harmonized the "One in All". Through her inward spiritual progress, she was able to circumvent all the intricate levels of philosophy. The essence of her life was that, we are fortunate to be born as human beings, and should be of service to the humanity. She rendered spontaneous service to everyone whosoever came to her. 

This concept of selfless service to the humanity is at the core of every activity of Alakh Nayan Mandir, and it inspires it to undertake still greater ventures towards removing the anguish of the blind who are mostly destined to suffer in silence.

Alakh Nayan Mandir Eye Institute was inagurated by worldrenowed eye surgeon Dr. G.N. Rao-Founder, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute and President,International Agency for Preventation of Blindness. Since the modest commencement in the year 1997, the institute has been rising up consistently in the field of eye care services.

With the divine impetus gained from Mahatma Bhuri Bai of serving the community, especially the eye patients, the founder trustee of Alakh Nayan Mandir, transformed his well-reputed eye hospital with all paraphernalia along with his lifetime earned goodwill in October 1997. The institute was inaugurated by the Internationally recognized eye surgeon, Dr. G.N. Rao, Founder - Trustee, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad and Secretary General, International Agency for Prevention of Blindness. The aim was to provide quality treatment to eye patients, ensuring nondiscrimination between the paying and nonpaying categories. Since then, at the verge of completion of seven years towards this aim, the institute has made significant marching in the field of eye care services.