This is just a beginning….12 years of Spiritual Exile
All of us are on spiritual path of self-realisation.
Once we choose this path we have to keep walking as turning back is unlikely.
It is not an easy task as it sucks the life out of you. Some stages are
challenging than the others. I embarked on this journey around 2009. Before
that my practice was basic just lighting a lamp every evening in a little puja room and on Thursday offering
bhog to Swami Maharaj. However, before
2009 every morning I used be awakened by Swami’s appearance in dream of which I
never bothered to find out any meaning. Then Mukund kaka came in my life which began
my real spiritual practice encompassing agnihotra, rudra abhishekh and Naamjaap
meditation. Then onwards many sincere seekers such as Rucha, Vandana, Nirupa,
Shefali, Puru and Deepak came into my life. Each one of them was at different
level of spiritual maturity.
On this spiritual path, I have realised one has to have open mind and
be unbiased of different traditions. During this journey, Swami Maharaj will
bring into your life people from different traditions who will try to teach you
something new. Please be open to any new learning that you come across as
it is good for your progress. Do not be stubborn with the idea that
such and such medium or guide is my only learning source and rest I don’t care.
We all are fortunate to have Mukund Kaka as our guide, he is the strength of our practice. But there will be others too
who will enhance your learning. Just like in a school or college situation you
have to study languages, mathematics, sciences, history-geography to qualify
for year 10 or 12 exams. Similarly to reach self- realisation these encounters
with various experts adept in different areas is extremely important. All these
experiences are necessary for all round development of our mind. Believe me
it will not take you away from Swami, on the contrary, it will bring you closer
to Him.
On my spiritual path, Mukundada Kaka
laid the foundation stone, then I met Chattre Maushi (householder yet immersed
in complete devotion from her I learnt many valuable things), Didier Hector and Ware Kaka (both Kriya yogis),
Lisa (Clairvoyant of kabala tradition), Rene
Morlet(Buddhist yogi), Dr. Dhekne (Swami Bhakt), Kalibaba( Aghori kali Bhakt), Hugh
Gurney (Shakitpath and Shaivism scholar), Aai Aarolkar (Devi Bhakt) and my dear friend
Nirupa who is spiritually very mature who guided me during difficult moments, now
it is Latkar Kaka(Swami Sanchar). All these people came from different
traditions of spirituality. They taught me different ways. All this learning
was necessary. From the Kriya yogis, I learnt the Omkar Sadhana of Mahaavtar
Babaji which benefitted the chakras in the body, kali baba taught me the
importance of Devi upsana as Devi is Shakti Swaroop, her worship as kula devata
or mahamaya is necessary as she gives fuel to the fire of Sadhana. Although
Swami has shown Devi roop, He has asked us to not ignore the importance of Kula
Devata. In our Rudra practice we do Shree Sukta as well because the highest union
is that of Shiva and Shakti. Then the Buddhists have a very advanced practice
which teaches us to live in present with mindfulness meditation. Lisa acted as
a medium and channelled my energies in right direction. Hugh Gurney a friend I met in Melbourne by
chance at a temple had Shaktipath experience once in my house when he was
visiting us. He looked at Swami’s photo and Swami gave him Shaktipath through
His eyes. From him I learnt mysteries of Shaktipath and Kashmiri Shaivism. Now
I am moving back to India to my home to begin a new life. I am not the same
person who left India 12 years ago. This does not mean and please do not
misunderstand me I have not realised the self as yet. I am nowhere near there
as I am still troubled by fluctuating chitta-vrittis. It is just a beginning.
It is long way it might take a few more births but at least it has started.
So my friends persevere hard, I am sure
some of you must be already very advance experiencing more delightful things, nevertheless, keep making progress on the path
you have chosen. All these varieties will enrich your life and bring you closer
to our beloved Swami Maharaj……
