Friends, students, devotees, and disciples:        To all those who are actively and consciously living a spiritual life in the world, and even to those who are merely attempting to do so, I offer my profound salutations and the eternal support of my tradition and lineage gurus.        Over recent days my mind has been dwelling on the theme of perseverance, teamed …

The Portland SRV Sangha now has a new Sangha brother. Andrew McDonald received from Babaji the name Svabhava which translates as “one’s essential nature,” meaning the essence of Brahman. Born in Toronto, Canada to first-generation Irish immigrants, Svabhava and his family eventually moved to Southern California where he grew up. He was raised in a Protestant culture and went to …

SRV Hawaii Ashram, Big Island Sunday Classes, 2:30 – 5:30pmDirections: Call: 808-990-3354 Jan 27 & Feb 3, 2013Devotion of Nonseparation March 17, 24, 31 & April 7, 14, 21, 28Advaita of the Avatars June 16, 23, 30 & July 7Vedanta & Buddhism August 18, 25 & Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22Gaudapada’s Non-Touch Yoga November 10, 17, 24 & Dec. 1, …

Dear Students, friends, devotees, and disciples:       We are presently standing on the brink of an entryway into the human heart and mind that is both potentially effective in its dynamic, and in keeping with the dissemination of Divine Mother Wisdom that is concurrent with our highest ideals.  I am speaking of the inroads that SRV is making …

Aloha from SRV Hawaii: Where spiritual life is concerned, as rare as it is in this world, the teachings are paramount.  Basically, the seeker, aspirant – even the intermediate and advanced level of devotee – needs two important aspects in order to both have and live a spiritual life.  Those two are 1) An awareness that “All is Brahman” and …

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Dear SRV Devotees, Students, and Friends: There are two matters which are most imminent at this time, and the offering of the fine on-line newsletter, Mundamala, provides a perfect venue for initial discussion around them. First, as the April/May Dharma Visit nears, with its Seattle retreat on the excellent teachings of Lord Vasishtha, I encourage everyone to plunge deep into the …

Jnana & Dhyana: The Power of Integrating Scripture and MeditationA meditation retreat with Babaji Bob Kindler at Wood Valley Temple, Big Island, Hawai’iJanuary 5 – 8, 2012 Wood Valley Retreat Reflection What attracted me at first were the words “the kingdom within.”   That’s when I knew this was the real thing.  It all just fit together so well.  It was …

by Anuraga Neal Aronowitz In the life of Sri Ramakrishna we can observe the many notable personalities who had the good fortune to assist the great Master in his mission. Each of these individuals in the Master’s inner circle had a unique role to play as the Divine Lila of the Kali Avatar unfolded. One of the key figures in …

Footfalls of the Indian Seers Coming to our ashrams in 2013….. Old and new students, guests attending a class from out of town or at a special event, students in prison – the first question asked when class is over is, “How can I get a copy of this chart?”  And the reply has been, “Well, Babaji is putting a …