Swami Muktananda was a renowned spiritual teacher and guru who popularized Siddha Yoga. Born Krishna Rai in India, he embarked on a spiritual quest at a young age, ultimately finding his guru in Bhagavan Nityananda.
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Shirdi Sai Baba
Shirdi Sai Baba remains an enigma even today. His origins are shrouded in mystery, with no reliable records of his birth or early life. He first appeared in Shirdi, Maharashtra, as a young man, around 1858, and remained there until his death in 1918.
Anandmayi Ma
Anandamayi Ma’s life was characterized by a spontaneous and natural immersion in divine consciousness, a state of perpetual joy and bliss that earned her the name “Anandamayi” – “Joy-Permeated.”
Neem Karoli Baba
Neem Karoli Baba, often affectionately called “Maharaj-ji” by his devotees, was an Indian saint and guru who captivated the hearts of many in the mid-20th century. His life is shrouded in mystery, with limited verifiable facts and an abundance of captivating stories.
Bodhisattva
In Buddhism, a bodhisattva is someone on the path to enlightenment (bodhi) with a key distinction between different schools of Buddhism.