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Sri Kapilnath in Costa Rica, 2015
Magick and Mystick

Magick and Mystick

September 29, 2006

The idea of “magick” runs through most of the traditions associated with the path of mind/spirit development. This includes Tantrika and the vertical yogic paths which insist that with proper development, an individual spirit may manifest previously latent abilities (siddhi or occult power). As a manifestation of our spiritual development along Nath lines, these…

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Yantra hand embroidered by Rose Devi.
A Nath Puja Invoking Ganesha

A Nath Puja Invoking Ganesha

August 1, 2006

by Adityanath The Banishing Om Om Om Phat! Phat! Phat! Phat! Phat! The Phats (pronounced more like pud) are each done with a clap to one of the four directions (N, W, S, E) and the center. Scribing the Circle Om Mani Padme Hum! Draw a circle deosil (clockwise) using the Wand Mudra (fist…

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Kapilnath meditating in Costa Rica
Practical Guru Guidance

Practical Guru Guidance

July 20, 2006

On the topic of Gems from the Scrolls of Mahendranath, I was inspired to offer the following excerpt and a brief comment. Guru guidance can only take two forms –First to clear the mind of its delusions,Thus to overcome past conditioningAnd second, to teach the practical steps.—Shri Gurudev Mahendranath , The Ashes of the…

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A cleft in the ground with stones at the bottom covered in ash, flowers on the outside, dhuni.
Rudra Dhuni

Rudra Dhuni

July 10, 2006

On July 3rd, 2006 we inaugurated Rudra Dhuni. The location of this fine site can be found in the city of Lacey, Washington in the domain of Sri Garudanath. It is situated on a tree clad bluff above the entrance to Fishtrap Cove. The view from our birds-eye vantage place is delightful. The view…

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