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Bhava Samadhi & Tapas

“Bhava is the beginning for samadhi and tapas.  Bhajan is for devotion [bhakti].  That’s the start for the spiritual path.”

One morning, I was alone with Swamiji and I asked him, “Swamiji, the Hindi Master tells me that Shrungavriksham Swami and Kondangi Swami did the tapas in bhava samadhi.  Is that true?” 

Swamiji said, “Yes.”

I asked, “Is that how tapas is done? Is that how Swamiji also did it?”

Swamiji replied, “Yes.  Swamiji also did tapas in bhava samadhi.”

 

 

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BOOKS

Divine Play:   Shivabalayogi’s life and blessings, 290 pages and over a hundred photos.  Generally available in bookstores and online.

Swamiji’s Treasure:  The most comprehensive collection of biography, experiences, conversations & photographs of Shivabalayogi.

Tapas Shakti:  Published at Swamiji’s request in India, January of 1992.  Contains his biography, conversations & experiences.