Avadhoota Nadananda

Avadhoota Nadananda is a contemporary spiritual master and the 48th Pontiff of the mystical Gyanganj lineage, renowned for his profound teachings on self-realization.

Short biography

Born in a traditional Shakta Namboodiri family in India, Avadhoota Nadananda embarked on a transformative spiritual journey that led him to become a revered master and the 48th Pontiff of Gyanganj, the mystical land of Avadhootas. His path was marked by intense sadhana, unwavering devotion, and a deep commitment to selfless service.

Under the guidance of his Guru, Avadhoota Tara Mayee, Nadananda traversed the rugged terrains of the Himalayas, embracing a life of renunciation and surrender. His experiences, including his ascension to Gyanganj and his encounters with Mahavatar Babaji, are chronicled in his autobiographical works, offering readers a glimpse into the life of a true Avadhoota.

Beyond his personal journey, Avadhoota Nadananda has dedicated his life to serving humanity, establishing spiritual centres and guiding seekers on the path of self-realisation. His teachings continue to inspire and illuminate the hearts of those who seek the truth within.

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When our seven chakras are fully activated and we operate in the super-conscious realms, physical body is equal to sukhsma (subtle). When cosmic energy is fully activate in our system any kind of artificial energy, such as medicines or machines, will not work or will just get nullified.

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As you progress in the path, you stumble upon so many such experiences which are very enticing, and if by chance you entertain them, it will become infections.

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One who becomes a victim to doubt cannot hope to enjoy either this world or the next. Random discussions with any raw intellect harboring its own preconceived concepts, or ideas should be avoided at all costs. Thereby we can lose the saadhana of a whole lifetime So says the lord—“samsayatma vinashyati” or the doubting soul ruined. Do not do that with spirituality, for it is a great sin.

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[…] if at all any occasion arises to accept any service from anybody, make it a strong point to repay it with a sense of gratitude, as early as possible, either back to him or to anybody badly in need. This way you will be lighter to the core, when you leave this mortal existence.

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When someone accepts a favour from another, the former will be indebted to the latter, until the debt is repaid this way or that way, in this birth or the following ones. The salt that was eaten must be coughed off by any means. So if you have enjoyed the favours of others, in any way in any form, and t any time, remember the dictum: you cannot escape from paying it back. Either pay it back in the same life in the same manner received, or offer the same type, kind, quantum, or quality of favour to a needy person. It is possible that one may have used the favour as capital and earned some profit, but lost the capital later—then one must de ready to pay it back in some other form. Only then will be the one who accepted the favour be relieved of the debt, in the books of the Almighty.

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Especially in Kaliyuga the easier way to get close to God is to give… give… give.

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A child must be thought of an innocence personified. His naiveté should never be mistaken for mental deficiency, and this is true whatever creed, breed, or country the child belongs to. Children represent the purity of the soul itself.

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If there is the expectation of a remarkable change or transformation to happen in anyone‘s life, for it to manifest, there must exist some unknown inspiration behind bringing up the latent karma inside. If the sown-in seeds of spirituality are unable to sprout in spite of birth and life in a spiritual background, it means that the seeds were sprinkled in a barren land in hostile conditions.

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Son, the path of spiritualism is not so easy. Yet you have to proceed as you are destined for it. Proceed! Do not look back. Beware of the worldly people. They are there only for their selfish motives. They will come to you to spoil your accumulated energy for their selfishness. Do not entertain such people near you. With a mask of love and affection, they will be around you. Do not encourage them. Be alone. One day, when you are “full of energy” go back to them and serve them. Do not believe the mundane people. They are selfish.

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An atom of our existence (consciousness) can be sent anywhere with the thought waves. Once it reaches the destination with the Sankalpa, it will take a form or manifest. I will teach you the technique of “Doora Gamanam”. It is pure science. If you fully concentrate, you can take the thought waves to another destination. This should be done with strong Sankalpa and you can take out an atom and order it to go with your thought waves and manifest at the destination.

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Son, this is Kaliyuga. No one will understand the real thing or real soul. Everybody is in their masks, and think that they are wise and safe.

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The yearning—material or spiritual—must be done for the betterment of others. If not, then life of a person is irrelevant, meaningful, and immaterial!

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Every moment the Guru Mandala is watching you. Don't worry about your progress in spiritual life. They will take care of it. Understand and obey their instructions. You will reach your goal.

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Gyanganj is like a university. All spiritual practices under the sun are taught there. The problem is not with Gyanganj—it is with us, even a small impurity will not allow us to enter there.

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