Naga Baba Bir Giri performs the initiation of two disciples at the Kumbh Mela in Hardwar, 1998. During the Kumbh Mela, Naga Baba Bir Giri Ji and four other Naga sadhus perform an ancient initiation, what […]
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Initiation Rites Video – Sannyas
Entering the Extraordinary World Initiation Rites Video In this initiation rites video, a Dane, Yogananda Puri, and a Swede, Savitri Puri, take the vows of sannyas and enter the Extraordinary World of Indian Sadhus during Kumbh […]
Guru Purnima II – The Word “Guru” in a Wisdom Tradition
As an archetype, the guru is much more than the Mentor. First and foremost he is Door Guardian, Dwarpal, Darvish, the Sphinx. The Bouncer. One must get past him in order to enter the Extraordinary World.
Guru Purnima – The Blessings and Gratitude Moon
The Blessings and Gratitude Moon – Guru Purnima Full Moon I send you all greetings and blessings from India on the occasion of Guru Purnima. For those of us in Wisdom Traditions in India, especially the […]
What are species of Knowledge?
What are species of Knowledge? Are they in the West? Interview with Baba Rampuri in PlanetShifter Magazine When I speak about species of knowledge disappearing, I am using the analogy of species of animals and plants […]