Sage of the Soul

Shivabalayogi experienced enlightenment (samadhi) at age fourteen, then meditated 23 hours a day for eight years.  After 12 years of meditation, he emerged on August 7, 1961, fully Self-realized.

Life, Travel & Mahasamadhi   Shivabalayogi traveled extensively for three decades, including to the West.  He dropped his physical form in 1994 and entered mahasamadhi, the great or final samadhi.

Practical Spirituality   Shivabalayogi’s spiritual teaching is very simple and practical.  As we become more aware of the source of our own consciousness, our tensions reduce.  We understand our purpose in life, work more effectively with others, and enjoy life more fully.

His Empowerment   Unique to Shivabalayogi are the powers he attained through 12 years of meditation, and how he freely shares them.  His presence evokes experiences and he responds to our needs through empowerment and healing.  He removes obstacles to our own awareness and understanding.

Public Programs: Silent Teaching   Shivabalayogi teaches in silence through practical experiences.  Everywhere he traveled, he gave public programs where he evoked spiritual awakening through his mere presence (darshan), meditation, and music (bhajans, spiritual song).

Spirituality without the Religion   Shivabalayogi, like all great sages and saints, insists that spirituality is not limited by any religion, social background, or belief system.

Teaching   Shivabalayogi teaches through silence and direct experience, but he also was eager to explain when answering devotees’ questions.  He had much to say about subjects as diverse as yogis, Jesus, spiritual leaders, religions, scriptures, spiritual practices, fate and world conditions.

Successors   Shivabalayogi has no successor.  He continues to be present for each person who seeks his guidance.  His powerful physical presence is anchored in samadhi, including the Samadhi, the tomb in Adivarapupeta where his body rests.