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of the Siddha Guru
Avadhuta Nityananda
of Kanhangad and Vajreshwari
was a most divine Guru, possessing unique spiritual powers. He was, and still
is, famous throughout India as an extraordinary saint.He always revelled in His
own joy, identifying Himself with the entire universe. He was completely
detached from all His actions and lived frugally. He was a divinely intoxicated
yogi and was a born Siddha ('Perfect Master'). After wandering across the length
and breadth of India on foot, He finally chose Vajreshwari near Mumbai as His
abode. On 8 August 1961 He gave up His earthly form.
Param
Poojya Swami Chetanananda Saraswati was born in a noble and religious family in
South India. He realised the true knowledge of the Self from within at the
tender age of five. He surrendered Himself to Bhagwan Nityananda at the age of
11. Avadhuta Nityananda inspired Him to serve the Motherland. For the next 12 years HE devoted Himself to selfless service
as a social worker, fighting the hidden evils of the nation, ever mindful to stay away from name and fame.
In
1971, Mother Kanyakumari revealed Herself to Param Poojya Gurudev. His mode of
rendering service changed according to Her instructions. From the southernmost
tip of India, He walked to the Himalayas, inspiring people and creating an
awareness about Mother Kundalini. Even today He serves His disciples through the ancient
process of Shaktipat, lighting up their lives with the bliss of their own inner
Self.
For
the next six years, Param Poojya Gurudev did intense penance, first in the Himalayas
and then on the banks of the Narmada river in Western India. Swamiji visited 52
countries after returning from the Himalayas, all the while maintaining complete
Mouna (silence). By His grace, He initiated literally lakhs of people
into Siddha Yoga and made them realize the glory of their own Self. All this was
acheived not through speeches or discourses, but the power of silence. He
conducted numerous Siddha Meditation Intensives, where people were blessed with
Shaktipat by His divine grace. All this was without any fee, and open to all
seekers. Thus He initiated a practical, worldwide Siddha Yoga movement.
In
1977, Swami Chetanananda was the first disciple to receive Sanyas Deeksha
from Swami Muktananda Paramahansa at Ganeshpuri. This was the formal initiation
into Sanyas: the final stage of renunciation. Thus, Sri Gurudev carries
with Him the full blessings of both the great Siddhas of this century: Bhagwan
Nityananda and Swami Muktananda.
Merely
being in Param Poojya Gurudev's presence, one experiences His radiance and
discovers a deep sense of peace and satisfaction, never felt before. His
bountiful love towards all who approach Him truly grants them a sense of inner
happiness. He is totally at ease with different kinds of people and treats one
and all with the same divine oneness. One of His main teachings is to "Be
Natural". He says:" Do not try to become something, thus limiting
yourself. Remember, the expanse of the sky is there for you, within you. Inside
you lies a treasure of pure bliss. You just have to look within, through
meditation. Liberation shall surely be yours: the only requisites are faith and
devotion to the Guru, and a pure, disciplined life.
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