"BABAJI" - Introduction

Gu andhiyAri jAniye, Ru kahiye parkAsh Miti ajnAne jnAn de, Guru nAm hai tAs
Sant Kabir Gu means darkness (ignorance), Ru means light (knowledge). The one who, through the light of knowledge, dispels the darkness of ignorance, is the Guru.

ajnAna timirAndasya jnAnAnjanashalAkaya chakshurunmIlitham yena tasmai srI guruve namah

I bow down in reverence to that Guru, who has anointed such a Divine alchemy in my eyes that the darkness of my ignorance has disappeared. Introduction From time immemorial, the sacred land of India has been graced by many Siddha Gurus, who have spread the Divine Light of God for the welfare of humankind. With a similar torch, ablaze with Divine flame, Avdhoot Baba Shivanandji is spreading this supreme work. Avdhoot Baba Shivanandji is the foremost Guru in the Avdhoot lineage of Bhagwan Dattatreya. Babaji has dedicated his life for the welfare of humanity at large. Through his presence today, Babaji is not only sanctifying our land, but also blessing us with his unconditional love and compassion. The Divine flame of Lord Shiva as embedded in Bhagwan Dattatreya is glowing radiantly in our Babaji. Babajis childhood From his very childhood, Avdhoot Baba Shivanandji has had immense faith in God. At the tender age of eight, he had the utmost good fortune to be blessed with Guru Deeksha from a Divinely powerful Himalayan yogi, 108 Swami Jagannath who himself was an Avdhoota saint in the Bhagwan Dattatreya

lineage. 108 Swami Jagannath had wondrous abilities to heal seemingly incurable diseases. At one time, he gave the gift of life to a dying man. This episode had a deep impact on Babaji. Along with the Guru Mantra, Swamiji also revealed several other deep secrets to Babaji. After attaining initiation from such a Sadguru, Babaji has been practicing Sadhana rigorously. Following the orders of his Guru, Shivanand Babaji, like a true disciple, started performing Sadhana with utmost devotion and complete surrender to the Divine Mother. Even during difficult circumstances, Babaji never let any paucity affect his Sadhana. With the grace of his Guru, Babaji started having Divine experiences since his childhood. Babaji's Sadhana grew deeper and deeper with the passage of time. Sadhana P eriod Period Babajis spiritual journey is truly memorable and will always remain as a source of inspiration to all Shivyogis. One cannot dismiss the sacrifices he has made to attain the peak of spirituality, where he is today. While remaining in the midst of the material world and its myriad attractions, he was always steadfast on his Divine goal of "God realisation." Although his spiritual journey is beyond description, some brief details encompassing his holy Sadhanas are given below. Avdhoot Baba Shivanandji has performed difficult tapasyas for many years in uninhabited places in the Himalayas and Aravali mountain ranges, often forsaking food and water. Babaji has meditated and performed tapasya at sacred places, such as Girnar, which is the seat of Bhagwan Dattatreya; Shikharji, the seat of the Jain Thirthankaras; at Arunachaleshar, at all Jyotirlingas and on the sacred banks of the ever-pure Ganges. Param Pujya Babaji performed deep Sadhanas at all Shakti Peethas and attained the Dasha Mahavidyas. Through his grace, the people at those places were blessed with countless Divine experiences. Even today, the priests at those Shakti Peethas describe with great adoration, the fantastic experiences and incidents, they have had with Babaji.

During this period, Babaji, with the grace of Siddha Gurus, had the fortune to stay with the Divine Saints. After this, while on pilgrimage to the holy places across India, he reached Thiruvannamalai in Southern India, which is regarded as abode of Lord Shiva. There, the yogis and saints showered a lot of respect and love to Babaji. Babajis principal seat of tapasya has been the peaks of the Shivalik mountains and Theerth Raj Prayag. Nainadevi, the Shakti Peetha on the Shivalik mountain ranges, is indeed the Divine place where Babaji, through the grace of the Divine Mother, attained "Shiva Consciousness". Yo Guru saShiva: proktho ya: Shiva: sa: Guru smrutah (Guru GIta Shiv PArvati samvAd)
One, who is Guru, is very much Shiva, and one who is Shiva is verily the Guru; i.e. One is embedded in the other.

At this time, Babaji received the order from the Mother Goddess - For my happiness, you must perform the Sadhana of Shiva. Union with Shiva Consciousness Once, when Babaji was in deep Sadhana in his meditation room, he saw Shirdi Sai Baba entering his room. Sai Baba came and took a seat on his right and started reciting the Shiv Mantra very loudly in Babajis ear. Babaji requested him to recite softly, so that his Sadhana would not be interrupted. However, Sai Baba continued to recite the Mantra with the same fervour and high voice. At that time, Babaji was not aware of the grace of the Guru being showered upon him. After some time, Babaji noticed that, instead of the Shakti Mantra, he was reciting the Shiva Mantra and try as he might, he was unable to stop it. Through the grace and power of Sai Baba, Babaji was lost in deep meditation, while reciting the Shiva Mantra. Doing Sadhana in the presence of Sai Baba, he did not realise, how the whole night passed on. In the morning, when Babaji awoke from meditation, he looked around for Sai Baba but he was no longer visible in the room. Then, Babaji realised the grace of the Guru that he had received and

also understood the reason for Sai Babas visit. Having received the Guru Deeksha of the Shiva Mantra from Sai Baba, Babaji recalled the message from the Divine Mother he had received at the time of Her appearance before him. Since then, he has been deeply involved in performing 'Shiva Sadhana'. Through his Sadhana, Babaji has not only reached the supreme acme of spirituality and attained the state of self realisation, but has also acquired the other worldly knowledge of the most hallowed healing methods. Babaji has not kept for himself this Divine knowledge, that he gained from Shiv Shiva; but through His unconditional love and compassion, has presented this secret doctrine to all in a simple manner.

" Lokah samastAh suKino bhavantu"

'' Let the happiness prevail everywhere in the Universe''

If he had wished, Babaji could have forever remained in an eternal state of meditation steeped in his inner consciousness. But, inspired by the directive of his Guru, he has made his lifes objective to be Loka: samastA: suKino bhavantu (let the happiness prevail everywhere in the Universe) and has dedicated his life to make this possible. For the welfare of humanity, he has taken up the task of giving all, the most sacred and secret knowledge of ancient India that he has revived. This Divine knowledge, that in olden times could only have been attained through rigorous tapasya for many years, is now being granted to us by Babaji through his doctrine of unconditional love. The knowledge for which Babaji spent his entire life in severe tapasya and arduous Sadhana, he grants to us simply through grace alone, for the benefit of humanity. Today, most of Babajis time is spent in prayer for the welfare of his disciples, so that they can be steadfast in their goals and make continuous progress on the spiritual path. Father of Indian Healing The ancient Indian knowledge of healing was revealed to us by Babaji. He is also revered as the Father of Indian Healing. According to Babaji, a healthy body is very important for attaining

both material and spiritual goals. The journey from Nar to Narayan (Man to God) is only possible through the human body. Only when the chariot like body is robust, the journey of life becomes easier and safer, making our life joyful. Therefore, first of all, it is important to keep our bodies healthy. This is possible through Siddha and Shambhavi Meditation and other Healing methods. By practicing the meditation and healing methods, we can obtain a completely healthy life. Under Babajis guidance, millions of people have experienced significant positive changes in their lives through Siddha Meditation and Healing and are making easy progress on the path of Sadhana. Shivyog Sadhanas Babaji has presented to all, the sacred and most secret Sadhanas of ancient India. He kindles wisdom and bestows material benefits to all beings, through the Divine and rigorous Durga Saptashati Beej Mantra Sadhana and Sri Vidya Sadhana. The light radiated from Babaji on the most secret and rigorous knowledge, sadhanas and healing practices, is beautiful confluence, renowned as Shivyog - which has been founded by Sri Shivanand Babaji. Shivyog means uniting with Shiva, which is uniting with infinity. Shivyog doctrine is the way that leads from material abundance to Supreme Nirvana. This doctrine is the method to awaken the sleeping consciousness and to enliven the infinite dormant powers within us. This doctrine is for the purification of our five bodies and to make way for our lives to be filled with health, abundance and success. If a Sadhak practices the doctrines of Shivyog and performs with a sense of surrender, the prescribed Sadhanas of Shivyog, then he or she will surely attain the state of Shivyog while experiencing material pleasures. Babaji always prays to Lord Shiv Shiva that every Sadhak, while following the Divine Path of Shivyog, is able to perform more and more Sadhana and righteous deeds so that they may be relieved from unknown ill effects of Karma dosha (ill effects of karmas), Grah dosha (ill effects from planets), Dev dosha

(ill effects from Divine beings, curses), Pitru dosha (ill effects from ancestors); and thereby, while living a complete and joyful life, make fast progress on the path of self realisation. Babajis contributions to the betterment of human society will always remain unparalleled and remembered forever.

Sab dharti kAgaz karoon, lekhni sab banrAy sAth samundar ki masi karoon, Guru gun likha na jAye
Sant Kabir
If the entire earth be turned into paper, all the forests be turned into a pen, and the seven oceans be turned into ink even then one cannot write enough on the glory of the Guru.

SHRI DURGA SAPTASHATI - Introduction Preface Sri Durga Saptashati is an ancient scripture of the Hinduism. The secret of Sri Durga Saptashati Sadhana is based on the conversation between Shiva and Parvathi. This epic work containing 13 Chapters and 700 verses is a Shakti Sadhana. From Puranic times, the Durga Saptashati has been locked, as it is inherent with immense power. The ordinary mortal has neither the knowledge nor the ability to unlock this. In the present day, very few Siddhas have the knowledge and the power to unlock the Durga Saptashati. In the true sense, Shakti Sadhana is only performed in the presence of the Guru, because it is dependent on the benevolence of the Master. The biggest secret of the Durga Saptashati is contained in old palm leaf inscriptions in the possession of a few Avdhootas and Siddhas and the secret is that the nectar of every verse is contained in its Beej Mantra. If we convert each verse of the Durga Saptashati into a Shakti Mantra, then it gets transformed into a Beej Mantra. Only when the power of the verses are awakened, do we realise the Beej Mantras. Through the grace of Babaji, we are able to obtain this unlocked and very powerful sadhana in such an easy manner. By mere recitation of these verses, sadhaks can experience the real power latent in them, and obtain the infinite grace of the Divine Mother. The necessity of the Guru Deeksha Shakti Sadhanas can only be obtained, when they are received from a Sadguru (true master) in the form of deeksha (initiation). When the Sadguru blesses us with Shaktipath (Divine transfer of energy), the inner knots of ignorance in our consciousness are removed and we become capable of handling the infinite power of the Beej Mantras. In the absense of Deeksha, it is not possible to truly experience this Sacred Sadhana.

The effect of the Sadhana The elixir like grace of the Divine Mother is hidden in these 700 verses. Only after deep meditation on these verses for countless years, the Siddhas were able to accomplish these Beej Mantras. The Sadhak, who recites Durga Saptashati with faith and true devotion, is assured of the dawn of good fortune in his or her life. Even if one member of the family recites the Beej Mantras of the Durga Saptashati at home, the entire family gets benefitted. The Rules of the Sadhana All the three forms of Divine Mother with Divine Powers get invoked, just by lighting a lamp and reciting "Durga Saptashathi" in solitude and in an atmosphere of sanctity and purity. Only those, who have received the initiation from the Guru, are eligible to perform this Sadhana. It is not advisable to do this . Sadhana while travelling. Group Sadhana Wherever the group Sadhana of the Durga Saptashati is performed, the flow of positive energy at that place increases immensely. When several thousand people recite this together, then demonic powers will get vanquished and lingering spirits will attain Higher realms. Even the ancestors of the Sadhak will receive salvation. The Divine radiance descends from Heaven and the ancestors bound to the earthly plane ascend into the Holy Light. Even if one percent of the population performs this Sadhana, the crime rates will come down; the environment will get stabilised; farmers will get good harvests with plenty of rains and overall well being will get enhanced. As much as the collective consciousness is improved through Group Sadhana, so much more would be the welfare. Sadhana through V ocal R ecitation Vocal Recitation This Sadhana is performed in a high voice and vocal tapasya is accomplished through the recitation of the Mantras. By the recitation of these Mantras, the seeds of karmas stuck in our finer and etheral bodies due to past actions, become weaker and

weaker and all our five bodies get filled with Divine energy. Through the effect of the Beej Mantras, the sound of words gets transformed into Divine vibration. That person is indeed fortunate, who is surrounded by the energy of vibration, the vibration of God-head. The Glor y of the Durga Saptashati Glory The Durga Saptashati is very much like a wish fulfilling tree for the devotee. Whosoever recites the Beej Mantras of the Durga Saptashati by following the prescribed method, with a one pointed mind and filled with love and devotion, that person will definitely experience the special grace of the Divine Mother. By the recitation of these verses, devotees succeed in attaining all their good and pure desires. This Sadhana, when performed without a desire for fruit, confers upon the Sadhak material abundance, heavenly pleasures and ultimate salvation. According to the story of the Goddess in the Twelfth Chapter of the Durga Saptashati, Sadhaks also obtain the below mentioned boons from the Divine Mother 1. Their lives are relieved from all obstacles, hardships and sufferings; they proceed fast on the way to success. 2. The Mother removes sorrow and paucity from the Sadhaks life and fills it with happiness, well being and abundance. 3. All enemies and planetary afflictions are negated, thereby leading to the feeling of peace all-around. 4. The Sadhak is blessed with an abundance of wealth and material prosperity, and the finest children. 5. Demons, ghosts and evil spirits get destroyed. 6. Relieved from scarcities and deficiencies, one experiences plenitude in life. 7. The Sadhak very easily obtains the desired items and circumstances. 8. The Sadhak attains intelligence, that is noble and welfare oriented and proceeds towards spiritual upliftment.

The Divine Mother will always reside in the homes, where the Durga Saptashati Sadhana is performed regularly. Babajis objectives Babaji would like to present to all humanity the secrets of the Shakti epics, so that this precious treasure of our ancestors is not lost. From the Puranic times, the Durga Saptashati Beej Mantra Sadhana has been difficult to obtain and closely guarded. Babaji, who dedicated his life to secure the Beej Mantras of the Divine Mother, is today spreading this Nectar like knowledge to one and all as a Gurus benediction. This knowledge, which was earlier revealed only to a very few highly deserving persons, is today being unfolded to all on the basis of Babajis love for humanity at large and for the betterment of the world. Babaji desires that more and more people practice the Durga Saptashati Beej Mantra Sadhana, so that the vibration of entire Planet Earth increases so that the Holy Nectar flows from the Divine Mother and is dispersed to all areas of the cosmos. Conducting of Durga Saptashati Beej Mantra Sadhana Shivirs: Babaji wants to introduce to one and all this precious knowledge of the Durga Saptashati Beej Mantra Sadhana, so that they can immediately experience the infinitely wonderful grace of the Divine Mother and lead a successful life. Babaji wishes to have these Sadhana Shivirs conducted in every corner of the world, in order that more and more people receive these Divine and Enlivened Beej Mantras and derive immense benefits in their lives. Following this objective, Durga Saptashati Beej Mantra Sadhana Shivirs are being organised from time to time in various places. Obtaining Shaktipath from the Guru is essential to perform the Durga Saptashati Beej Mantra Sadhana. Otherwise, it is impossible to receive, handle and experience the infinite energy of these Beej Mantras. Shaktipath from the Guru is transmitted via four methods sight, touch, intention and speech.

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In these Shivirs, Babaji will bestow Shaktipath Deeksha through the medium of speech and intention intention. While receiving the Divine Shaktipath from Babaji and while beholding his presence, all of us can obtain the lofty knowledge of this Sadhana and strengthen the path, that leads to our welfare.

The home in which there is continuous vibration by the recital of the Saptashati In Her form of peace, devotion and love the Mother resides without anger May fear and difficulties be destroyed, may all planetary afflictions be erased And may our vessel of life be filled with wealth, abundance, and well being.

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