Five Concise Books on Essential Indian Philosophy Cosmic Quintuplications, the final book in Babaji’s series of five short but concentrated books on essential Indian Philosophy, has been released.  These books, listed below, present fundamental concepts and perspectives needed to understand and approach Vedanta’s Advaita, Tantra’s culmination in nonduality, Yoga’s lower and higher Samadhis, and Kundalini Yoga’s Shakti. As the West …

The Benefits of Extensive Time in Holy Company My trips coincided with the SRV dharma visits to the West Coast for retreats over Memorial Day and at the American River and also included attendance of regular classes and seminars.  The respective trips lasted 17 days and a full month of living in the teachings virtually 24 hours a day, seven …

The River of Mother’s Grace is always flowing Dear devotees, disciples, students, and friends of SRV Associations: As readers of SRV’s Mundamala newsletter, you have received many messages from me over the past twenty years.  These also come to you in Nectar of Nondual Truth, and orally at classes and retreats, and over Youtube as well.  Basically, my “message” has …

And Mother Claps Mundamala, the title of our newsletter, is named for the garland of heads the Divine Mother wears around Her august neck.  Far from a gruesome image, each face smiles with bliss having surrendered  heart, mind, and soul to the Mother of the Universe who removes their obstacles, doubts, and grants them spiritual emancipation.  Over the auspicious time …

Babaji at Eastern Wyoming College Last October Babaji was invited to speak at Eastern Wyoming College, a two year college in Torrington, WY, over a period of four days.  This unusual opportunity was made possible by the enthusiastic effort of our sangha brother Tadrupa, a mathematics professor there, and a grant from the local Humanities Council.  What made this an …

Navaratri Retreat in Seattle With 20 people in attendance, last October’s Navaratri Retreat was one of the largest we have ever had.  At the first class, Babaji looked out at the overflowing classroom, stating, “Vedanta is a great science, therefore it needs a great alliance!” This retreat marks the first of 7 retreats to be centered on the Goddess Upanisads. …

Tidings of the Great Ones Namaste to all, and Aloha from Hawaii. As we have concluded the year 2015, we should remember that the auspicious winter period always provides us with an opportunity for deep reflection.  Many of the greatest souls of our lineage, and to my thinking, of all time, were born over the winter months. This year, a …