Dear Readers,

Among the many spiritual paths developed in Bharat to make human life truly meaningful, one of the foremost is Kundalinī Yoga. Divided into four streams—Mantra Yoga, Haṭha Yoga, Laya Yoga, and Rāja Yoga—this is, in essence, the royal road to spiritual progress. Ajapa Dhyana Yoga is the crowning jewel of them all. This method of practice, extolled unanimously by ancient yogic scriptures as “na bhūto na bhaviṣyati” (never before, nor ever again), stands unique. In today’s fast-paced life—plagued by stress and anxiety—Ajapa Dhyana Yoga is nothing short of a divine blessing. That you feel drawn to this path is itself an auspicious sign. Before diving deeper into the subject, this foreword is simply a heartfelt offering from within.

From Bhagavān Shiva to Saint Shri Jñāneśwar Mahārāj

It was the Bhāvārtha Dīpikā—commonly known as the Jñāneśwarī—that first introduced me to the path of Kundalinī Yoga back in 1995. In the final chapter of this sacred text, Sant Jñāneśwar himself offers a glimpse into his Nātha lineage—his revered Guru-paramparā—as follows:

क्षीरसिंधु परिसरीं | शक्तीच्या कर्णकुहरीं | नेणों कैं श्रीत्रिपुरारीं | सांगितलें जें ||१७५२||
तें क्षीरकल्लोळाआंतु | मकरोदरीं गुप्तु | होता तयाचा हातु | पैठें जालें ||१७५३||
तो मत्स्येंद्र सप्तशृंगीं | भग्नावयवा चौरंगी | भेटला कीं तो सर्वांगीं | संपूर्ण जाला ||१७५४||
मग समाधि अव्युत्थया | भोगावी वासना यया | ते मुद्रा श्रीगोरक्षराया | दिधली मीनीं ||१७५५||
तेणें योगाब्जिनीसरोवरु | विषयविध्वंसैकवीरु | तिये पदीं कां सर्वेश्वरु | अभिषेकिला ||१७५६||
मग तिहीं तें शांभव | अद्वयानंदवैभव | संपादिलें सप्रभव | श्रीगहिनीनाथा ||१७५७||
तेणें कळिकळितु भूतां | आला देखोनि निरुता | ते आज्ञा श्रीनिवृत्तिनाथा | दिधली ऐसी ||१७५८||
ना आदिगुरु शंकरा | लागोनि शिष्यपरंपरा | बोधाचा हा संसरा | जाला जो आमुतें ||१७५९||
तो हा तूं घेऊनि आघवा | कळीं गिळितयां जीवां | सर्व प्रकारीं धांवा | करीं पां वेगीं ||१७६०||
आधींच तंव तो कृपाळु | वरी गुरुआज्ञेचा बोलू | जाला जैसा वर्षाकाळू | खवळणें मेघां ||१७६१||
मग आर्ताचेनि वोरसें | गीतार्थग्रंथनमिसें | वर्षला शांतरसें | तो हा ग्रंथु ||१७६२||
तेथ पुढां मी बापिया | मांडला आर्ती आपुलिया | कीं यासाठीं येवढिया | आणिलों यशा ||१७६३||
एवं गुरुक्रमें लाधलें | समाधिधन जें आपुलें| तें ग्रंथें बोधौनि दिधलें| गोसावी मज ||१७६४||

The essence of the above verses, in brief, is as follows:

On the seashore, Lord Śiva whispered esoteric yogic wisdom into the ear of Śakti, that is, Pārvatī. This secret knowledge was overheard by Machhindranāth, who was then present within the womb of a fish in the ocean. Awakened and empowered by this divine knowledge, Machhindranāth later journeyed to Saptashṛṅgī, where he encountered Chaurangi—a figure with severely damaged limbs. Through Machhindranāth’s grace, Chaurangi's limbs were restored, and he too became adept in Yogavidyā. Desiring to now abide in the joy of Samādhi, Machhindranāth passed on the sacred yogic initiation—Mudrā—to Gorakṣanāth. Gorakṣanāth, a radiant warrior whose presence was like a lotus of yogic power and a destroyer of worldly cravings, was ceremonially enthroned by Machhindranāth as a Yogeshwara—a master of yogic wisdom. Through the blessings of Gorakṣanāth, the undivided bliss that flowed from Śiva himself was then transmitted to Gahinināth. Observing that the age of Kali had dawned, Gahinināth instructed Śrīnivṛttināth to share this liberating knowledge with the world, as the beings of this era were being consumed by suffering. Nivṛttināth—already full of compassion—composed this sacred text, a gentle shower of peace like a rain-laden cloud. The treasure of Samādhi received through the Guru-lineage was passed on to me (that is, to Jñāneśwar), encapsulated within this work. It is solely through their grace that I have attained this accomplishment.

From the above verses, it is evident that Jñāneśwar's Guru-lineage is : Ādināth → Machhindranāth → Gorakṣanāth → Gahinināth → Nivṛttināth → Jñānanāth.

Within these very verses, Jñāneśwar distills the entire essence of Kuṇḍalinī Yoga into a single phrase—Advaya Ānanda, the Bliss of Nonduality. At its core, Kuṇḍalinī Yoga is a path of devotion to Śiva and Śakti, honoring their inseparable union. Their relationship is like that of the Moon and its radiance, or the flame and its glow—two expressions, yet one reality. Śiva and Śakti are not separate; they are two sides of the same coin. This indivisible unity is what is meant by Advaya—Nonduality. The supreme culmination of Kuṇḍalinī Yoga lies in the bliss born of this realization—that Śiva and Śakti are one. This is the Parampada, the highest state of being. And it is only through the grace of the Guru, and through the integrated disciplines of mantra, haṭha, laya, and rāja yoga, that one attains this exalted state. There is no other true means of crossing over.

Bhagavan Shree Dattatreya Avadhoota

Lord Dattātreya is revered as the embodiment of the Trimūrti—Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Maheśa—manifesting the threefold qualities of creation, preservation, and dissolution. He incarnated in the household of Sage Atri and his wife Anasūyā. The teachings of the Avadhūta Dattātreya are profoundly esoteric and steeped in yogic wisdom. His insights are revealed in scriptures such as the Jābāladarśana Upaniṣad, the Avadhūta Gītā, the Tripurā Rahasya, and several other texts. In Maharashtra, the Dattā lineage continues to thrive, especially through the revered scripture Gurucaritra. One clearly sees the close connection between Lord Śiva, the Śaiva worldview, the worship of Śiva–Śakti, and the path of the Avadhūta as embodied by Dattātreya. On the spiritual path of Yoga and inner realization, Lord Dattātreya holds an unwavering place as the eternal Sadguru.

Although a direct historical connection between Sant Jñāneśwar and the Avadhūta Dattātreya may not be widely known, Jñāneśwar himself expresses his profound reverence for Dattātreya in the following Abhaṅga (devotional verse):

पैल मेरुच्या शिखरी । एक योगी निराकारी । मुद्रा लावुनी खेचरी । ब्रह्मपदी बैसला ॥1॥
तेणे सांडियेली माया । त्यजियेली कंथा-काया । मन गेले विलया । ब्रह्मानंदा माझारी ॥2॥
अनुहत ध्वनी नाद । तो पावला परमपद । उन्मनी तुर्या विनोदे । छंदे छंदे डोलुतसे ॥3॥
ज्ञान गोदावरीच्या तीरी । स्नान केले पांचाळेश्वरी । ज्ञानदेवाच्या अंतरी । दत्तात्रेय योगिया ॥4॥

Look how beautifully the highest state of Kuṇḍalinī Yoga is described in the Abhaṅga above. It offers a rare glimpse into how Jñāneśwar perceived Dattātreya, the Avadhūta.

Atop a mountain peak, a yogi—Dattātreya Avadhūta—sat immersed in Khecarī Mudrā, absorbed in the Supreme State (Parampada). Having transcended Māyā and lost all bodily awareness, he had renounced even his robe and physical identity. His mind was merged in the bliss of Brahman. While listening to the subtle Anāhata Nāda, he attained the Unmanī Avasthā—a state beyond mind—and swayed gently in the ecstasy of the Self. On the banks of the Godāvarī, where he sipped the nectar of Self-knowledge and bathed in the sacred Panchāleśvarī stream, the Avadhūta Dattātreya became deeply enshrined in the heart of Jñāndev.

The dream-vision, Śaktipāta, and inner initiation that I received

It was through a series of extraordinary experiences that I was drawn to the path of Yoga. One such profound moment led me to a deep and abiding connection with the Jñāneśwarī, and it was then that I embraced the path of Kuṇḍalinī Yoga. I have written about this in greater detail in my book titled "Devachya Davya Hati", and so I won’t repeat it here. By divine will, I was never required to take a physically embodied Guru. From time to time, I received clear visions and guidance from my iṣṭa-devatā and from the accomplished Siddhas of the lineage mentioned above. Whatever steps I have taken on this path have been entirely possible only through the grace of these Siddha masters. There is no other means of crossing this ocean.

Those who have read my "Devachya Davya Hati" will know that my Kuṇḍalinī was awakened in the temple of Śiva at Tryambakeshwar. Following that, in a dream-vision, Lord Śaṁbhu Mahādeva bestowed upon me not only a powerful Śaktipāta, but also a mantra, a sādhana, and direct spiritual instruction. There are many aspects of these experiences that I cannot fully disclose. But the essence of the upadeśa (spiritual guidance) I received can be summed up as follows:

"Today marks your new birth. All the Jyotirliṅgas and sacred pilgrimage sites dwell within this very body. I am not found in temples—I reside within you. Be honest with yourself, and there will be no need to externally observe rules or disciplines. Return to the world, but live untouched—like water on a lotus leaf. Do not abandon the sādhana I have now given you—for in truth, you will not be able to let it go."

It was through this divine Śaktipāta, the sacred upadeśa, mantra, and sādhana bestowed by Śiva that my journey along the path of Yoga truly began.

On the very next day after this event, at the Samādhi shrine of Sant Nivṛttināth—situated near Tryambakeshwar Śiva temple—I was blessed with a luminous vision of the entire Guru-lineage, from Ādināth to Jñānanāth, revealed in radiant light.

Even in the time that followed, my study and devotion continued—centered on the yogic teachings and philosophies of Lord Śiva, Avadhūta Dattātreya, and the Siddhas of the Machhindranāth–Gorakṣanāth lineage. As I progressed along this sacred path, I continued to receive luminous visions, inner revelations, and the subtle guidance of the Guru-maṇḍala at various junctures. The purpose of sharing all this is simply this: to help you recognize just how awakened and vibrant this Siddha Guru-lineage truly is.

Guidance and Online Courses on Kuṇḍalinī Yoga

Over the years, the experiences and realizations gained through my sādhana have inspired me to begin teaching Kuṇḍalinī Yoga. The writings and guidance offered through this website are a direct outcome of that inspiration. Of course, the command and inner prompting behind it all come solely from my awakened Siddha Guru-maṇḍala. Among the practices bestowed upon me by Śaṁbhu Mahādeva, two stand out as especially significant: Ajapa Japa and Śāmbhavī Mudrā. These two practices seem to encapsulate the very essence of Mantra Yoga, Haṭha Yoga, Laya Yoga, and Rāja Yoga. I have outlined the foundational methods for both on this website. Although the initial steps of Ajapa Japa and Śāmbhavī Mudrā may appear simple and accessible, the higher stages of meditation must be learned through a direct course. Each meditative kriyā is a precise synthesis of mantra, prāṇāyāma, mudrā, and dhyāna. These practices contain subtle intricacies and nuances that cannot be fully conveyed through books or articles. For sincere seekers of Yoga, detailed information about the online course on Ajapa Dhyana Yoga is available here.

That's it for now.

Let faith (Shraddha), patience (Saburi), discipline (Shista), and surrender (Samarpana) dwell within your heart—and then witness how abundantly this path will bless you. My sincere wishes to all readers as they walk this sacred journey.