Compiled account: A Schism in the Transmission
From a Letter to Kapilnath of 16 August 1985
Mahendranath’s 1985 letter clarifies no Uttara Kaula or Adi-Nath initiations, names Lokanath and Lalita as sole Western Nath initiators, and seeks harmony.
INO Schism
From the Dark into Light
Mahendranath’s 1985 letter clarifies INO’s initiation, names Lokanath and Lalita as sole initiates, and rejects Asian sadhu rules for Western Naths.
From a Letter to Kapilnath of 25 August 1985
Mahendranath’s 1985 letter to Kapilnath laments Eric’s pseudo-initiation, clarifies no Uttara Kaula sadhu diksha given, and plans Ahmedabad trip.
From a Letter to Kapilnath of 1 January 1987
Mahendranath’s 1987 letter to Kapilnath praises Phantastikos, suggests a newsletter, and introduces “Gurunath” title for Lokanath, noting US-UK Nath differences
From a Letter to Kapilnath of 18 April 1987
Mahendranath’s 1987 letter to Kapilnath proposes renaming to International Nath Order, suggests a newsletter, and reflects on health and attainment goals.
Letter to Kapilnathji of 11 January 1988
Mahendranath’s 1988 letter to Kapilnath proposes a standard Nath initiation form, urges its distribution, and notes London’s unresponsiveness to Sweden’s Dan J.
Letter to Kapilnath & Co. of 6 March 1988
Mahendranath’s 1988 letter to Kapilnath discusses INO expansion, Mike’s contradictions, and eye health, urging true attainment beyond conditioning.
From a Letter to Kapilnath of 14 June 1988
Mahendranath’s 1988 letter to Kapilnath critiques Mike’s ego-driven errors, praises Seattle’s Nath festival, and urges sharing the authentic Initiation Rite.
From a Letter to Kapilnath of 20 November 1988
Mahendranath’s 1988 letter to Kapilnath praises Seattle’s growing Nath power, likens it to Shambhala, and blesses their self-sufficient magickal progress.
Letter to Kapilnath & Zonule of 25 January 1989
Mahendranath’s 1989 letter to Kapilnath critiques Mike’s AMOOKOS confusion, proposes MAGIKOS for Americas, and urges focus on Nath guidelines.