Category Archives: HI JOURNAL 15 – Spring 2017

I have been journeying with Bhakti Yoga since I was a teenager, coming first to Kirtan through my love for psychedelic trance music which often has mantras in it. I regularly attended kirtans with GOMA since I was 18, and … Continue reading →

I first received the blessing of chandan very early one morning a long time ago.  I was in my early 20’s and I was visiting Cisternino during Gurupurnima.     This moment is framed in my memory as something very alive and real. … Continue reading →

As a little girl I whole-heartedly followed Babaji. He was my go-to guy when facing any troubles or joys, when praying and sharing my inner thoughts. Yet, over time, things changed for me…     I grew up to gradually … Continue reading →

Babaji’s community has a great way to strongly connect through music – this is what I love the most.   It’s like being at a rock concert but with sacred lyrics. Experiencing spirituality communally in a tribal way, also balances … Continue reading →

As a member of the ‘next generation’ I highly appreciate this opportunity to contribute my voice to the Haidhakandi family, and the efforts of the community to involve young people.     As elders contribute wisdom, patience and compassion, youth … Continue reading →

          Nan Singh writes from Australia: ‘We have just interviewed our sons Herbert and Martin regarding the suggested questions……’ How has being around Babaji devotees affected you ? Not a big impact on me I don’t overly relate … Continue reading →

on BABAJI NEXT GENERATION       The question as to who will lead Babaji Ashrams in the future when older devotees are gone is valid, but it seems like this process is somehow happening already managed by Divine energy. It … Continue reading →

Raghuvir asked me to write about my experience with Babaji. I did not meet Babaji but I did meet Muniraji.   As a child, I was very lucky to visit India every spring navaratri. I loved being around Muniraji. He was … Continue reading →

  answers the following questions:     How has being around Babaji devotees affected you ? Being around other Babaji devotees enlivens my spirit and makes me so excited! Singing and dancing in Baba’s glory and that of non-duality, the … Continue reading →

reminds us of Babaji’s words:   “Awake! Arise! Go and learn from the wise! Become brave karma-yogis of the Lord!”   Babaji always stressed the importance of work on the spiritual path. As someone who has always taken the easier, … Continue reading →