Autobiography of an Avadhoota - Part 2

A luminous continuation of a seeker‘s path—from Himalayan silence to spiritual leadership—woven with humility, service, and timeless devotion.

Book Summary

Seamlessly continuing from the first book, In this second book, Avadhoota Nadananda deepens his account, tracing his journey from early life through the trials and revelations of a renunciate monk, spiritual teacher, and social servant. The narrative unfolds with his ascent to Gyanganj, the mystical land of Avadhootas, and his unwavering commitment to selfless service.

Nadananda's reflections reveal a multifaceted life: a visionary Avadhoota, a dedicated sadhaka, a compassionate social activist, and a humble human being yearning for universal harmony. His experiences, from the challenges of early life to the profound teachings of his Guru, offer insights into the path of surrender and the essence of living for others.

This volume is more than a personal memoir; it's an invitation to explore the depths of spiritual commitment and the transformative power of unwavering faith. As Nadananda exemplifies, true spirituality lies in the seamless blend of inner realisation and outward compassion.

Quotes from the Book

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

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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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[…] 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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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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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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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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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.

A bit about the author

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