Wednesday, September 11, 2019





Mahavathar Babaji –The Master of Kriyayoga

Pranams at the lotus feet of Babaji!


Chapter – 3


An incident happened in the life of Sant Ramgopal was mentioned in the  ‘Autobiography of a Yogi’.  Once Lahiri Mahashay was giving lectures on scriptures in his house.  Sant Ramgopal was present in the audience; he was advised to go to the Ganga ghat in that night.  Sant Ramgopal was a little surprised and followed the order of his preceptor.  He witnessed a brilliant ray that appeared from nowhere and turned out it was Mahayogi Babaji.



Sant/Saints are who immerses in supreme bliss, never bother about material comforts or worldly affairs.  Siddhas are those who have attained the highest of knowledge in a supreme field, like astrology, Yoga, Vedashasthra, Dhanurvidhya, and supernatural powers with their extreme Tapasya.  There are two types of incarnations, one is supreme Lord incarnate  on the Earth in the form of human and performs the specific tasks, and  it is called ‘Avathar’, there is another type of ‘Avathar’ of supreme Lord who reflects his virtues on the pious soul.  These incarnations are for a limited period to perform the specific task on the Earth after the completion of the tasks they return to their abode.  The Siddhapurushas are those who have attained the highest of the spiritual state, lives for thousands and thousands of years, without the consciousness of worldly matters.  Mahavathar is the supreme title,   one who has abandoned the sense of birth, all the worldly bondage and reached above the highest of the consciousness.





Mahavathar Babaji – The Master of Kriyayoga

Pranams at the lotus feet of Babaji!

Chapter – 2


Nagaraj conducted a mission in search of Sage Agasthya, he was not aware of anything other than meditation and Yoga.  He took a vow either to meet Sage Agasthya or sacrifice life,  he undertook extreme Tapasya to fulfill the desire to meet the Sage Agasthya, without meal he continued penance for several days, eventually, it took a toll on his health, his body refused to tolerate the harsh practices, and ultimately he collapsed.  He realized that it was the end of his life, there appeared Sage Agasthya with extreme compassion.  Sage Agasthya served him with water and meal, he received Deeksha from Sage Agasthya and undertook several years of practice and meditation.  It was the new beginning in the life of Nagaraj,  he meticulously practiced Kundalini Yoga, Pranayama, and Kriya Yoga which was taught by Sage Agasthya, with the intense practice he has broken the chain of Mrithyu/death and attained immortality.  He is known as the custodian of Siddha traditions.  It is mentioned in the book of Yogi Paramahamsa Yogananda that he gives Dharshan to the true aspirants of Yoga and Saints who have achieved a higher state of spirituality, he guides them through the path of Kriya Yoga.  The shrine of Badrikashram and closest hills, Shangari La/Gyanganj/Siddhashram, Mount Himalaya, Tibet, Kanchanjunga, and Shambala are the places of Karma Bhoomi of Yogis, Siddhas, and saints.  Therefore it is the responsibility of visitors and aspirants who undertake a trip to these sacred places and hills should observe extreme austerities, and make sure not to pollute the atmospheres which are the field of Karmabhoomi of these holy men.  These are the sacred places on Earth where Yogis and Siddhapurushas are undertaking several years of penance for the welfare of the Universe.  Thus these lands have got the highest of the spiritual ambiance which cannot be imagined by the ordinary souls, this information is available in the scriptures elaborately.  These Siddhpurushas are ageless, living for several years conducting intense meditation and practice, learning scriptures, etc..















Mahavathar Babaji – The Master of Kriyayoga

Pranams at the lotus feet of Babaji!

Chapter - 1

Sri Paramahamsa Yogananda in his ‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ mentioned a brief introduction of Mahavathar Babaji who is the Master of Kriyayoga.  There was no elaborate information of Mahayogi Babaji, it was believed that he was born in Parangipettai in Tamil Nadu.  He is ageless and has the appearance of youth, living in the hills closest to Badrikashram, still gives Dharshan to committed and highly devoted spiritual seekers.  He has a fair complexion, crimson-colored long hairs stretched up to shoulders, wide and sparklings eyes, strong physique,  and broad shoulders.  He undertakes Samadhi/meditation most of the time, he is the preceptor of Shankaracharya, Shyamacharan Lahiri Mahashay, Yuktheshwar Maharaj and Paramahamsa Yoganand who have witnessed him during the Kumbhamela.  During childhood, Babaji was known as Nagaraj in his village,  once, he ate the fruit kept at home, without receiving permission from his mother for that he had to undergo severe punishment from her.  This incident hurt him deeply and it was one of the reasons he abandoned the interest in material life.   Later, he was abducted and sent to Kolkata to work as a slave under a wealthy man.  The person who bought Nagaraj as a slave was very kind. The wealthy man found the child is different and was released to live according to his wish.  Soon Nagaraj joined with the group of saints and holy men and learned their lifestyles, lived a life of Yogi, undertook several hours of meditation, learning scriptures, etc..  He visited various religious places with the groups of saints, learned scriptures, and undertook rigorous meditation.  During this period, he met Saint Gokarna, eventually, he attained Deeksha from him.  He had attained the highest spiritual state with his intense practices and meditation.  His preceptor Gokarna was highly pleased with the achievement of Nagaraj and advised him to meet Maharishi Agasthya.