The International Nath Order was founded in 1978 by Shri Gurudev Mahendranath. The INO is for people who want and will work for:

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  • Spiritual Development toward Awakening.
  • Development of Occult attainment (Siddhi).
  • Creation of a new, better, and more enlightened Social Order based on our Pagan past.

A Nath or Devi of the International Nath Order is not bound by the rules of Asian sadhus and may work for gainful employment, marry and live the normal way of Western patterns.

While there is a wealth of wisdom and magic within the INO, we have no rules, prohibitions or dogma which must be blindly accepted by its initiates.

One key word of the International Nath Order is THINK.

We look to a new awareness and patterns of thinking which are free from the superstitions and sterile formalities of the past.

Shri Gurudev Mahendranath

INO Lineage

A modern English-language expression of the ancient Kaula-Nath streams. Rooted neither in Hinduism nor Buddhism, the lineage transmits wisdom through direct experience.

Sri Kapilnath

Leadership & History

In 1989 Shri Gurudev Mahendranath appointed Sri Kapilnath as Imperator Magus Mundi. Since then the Order has continued his work of publishing, hosting retreats, and guiding aspirants.

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Petition for Initiation & FAQ

Learn about the practices, goals, and initiation process of the International Nath Order.

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Meet Our Initiates

Meet the active initiates who tend Zonules—sacred spaces for yoga, ritual, and spiritual practice.

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MAGIKOS: Leadership Within

Established in 1989 by Shri Gurudev Mahendranath, MAGIKOS is the circle of mastered initiates that guides the Order’s direction and upholds its core vision.

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Keywords of Wisdom

The magick of the Order unfolds through key words, beginning with THINK. Explore them in sets of three, four, and five.