Dear Seekers of Truth You may think that proximity to a powerful Avadhoota like Atmananda meant that we got to discuss deeper levels of spirituality all the time. On the contrary, we hardly spoke spiritual matters. I found the same when Atmananda met other powerful masters. They discussed nothing – literally nothing spiritual. To me, … Continue reading Hotter than the raging SUN
When I look back to my time with Atmananda, I can never boast that I really understood him. Initially, he seemed to be a bundle of contradictions, absurdities, and inconsistencies. But, when I started accepting it all as part of his character and stature, he started to make sense to me. Primarily, he displayed no insecurities. … Continue reading Memories of Manu (Story of Atmananda)
“I cannot believe that I am so limited! I cannot feel I have a body. Bhagawan, (Lord) What is this?”, Manu asked Atmananda. Atmananda paid no attention to his words. There are many such exclamations from his followers that he is used to; and he knows the cause of such surprises – Mind. He was … Continue reading Divine Designs of Life (Story of Atmananda)
Atmananda Chaithanya was taking bath in a river with disciples. Standing completely naked facing the river, he was washing his few terrestrial possessions – a loincloth and a towel like cloth. He had nothing beyond that apart from a vessel and a small cloth bag. He usually tied the cloth around his waist. One of … Continue reading Born from FIRE
Atmananda’s Memoirs - The story of Mooli Baba It was many years ago. During one of my journeys to the Kumaon region of Himalayas, I happened to meet an interesting saint whom the villagers called Mooli Baba. Mooli means radish. (the whitish vegetable which is used as part of the green salad in the Northern … Continue reading A Siddha of the Himalayas and farmer’s son
A Day in the Life of Atmananda Swami Atmananda Chaitanya was a wandering monk who lived in India a few centuries ago. He never cared about any of his identities and corresponding details such as date of birth, place of birth, name and stature. Many people followed him in his seemingly aimless journeys - some … Continue reading In Search of The Precious – 4
In Search of LIFE - 2 True Dilemma of a Goddess Once upon a time, in the southern Indian state of Kerala, lived an avadhoota. As with all avadhootas, he was also dis interested in his bodily well-being and it gave him the status of a "mad man" in a society which believes in accumulation … Continue reading In Search of The Precious – 3
Q: What is an Avadhoota? What is the avadhoota awareness? A: A man who always exists in super conscious state and is a perfect and complete renunciate can be called an avadhoota. He has no interest in any worldly emotions, achievements, name, fame or possessions. He usually possesses all the siddhis (spiritual powers) that happen automatically … Continue reading The Avadhoota Awareness
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