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Homa and Puja Questions

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Sri Kapilnath begins puja in Costa Rica, 2016
Homa and Puja Questions

Homa and Puja Questions

August 21, 2005

Someone asked: I have been reading Aghora II: Kundalini and it has brought up a few questions. I am hoping someone can shed some light on some of these for me. First, I was wondering if INO teaches the proper methods of performing agni homa… I am interested in learning to perform agni homa…

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Kapilnath outside in Costa Rica. Holding trishul, wearing rudrakshas and mercury around neck.
Nath Kula Kaula

Nath Kula Kaula

July 20, 2005

Greetings to All, Recently a number of influences have prompted me to compose an essay on the translation and meaning of the Sanskrit words. Nath Kula Kaula. These three words have a deep meaning relating to the INO and its roots in the Adinath and Uttara Kaula lineages. The essay touches on an important…

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Kapilnath at night in conversation with friends.
On Svecchachara

On Svecchachara

April 2, 2005

The concept of “sveccha” or svecchachara was first brought up inShri Mahendranath’s Ecstasy, Equipoise and Eternity. This writing makes very clear that this concept was taken from the Avadhoota Upanishad and attributed to Shri Dattatreya. Dattatreya was of course considered to be an Avatar of the supreme Godhead in human form. Dattatreya was the…

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Sri Kapilnath in Costa Rica
Is an Aghori a Nath?

Is an Aghori a Nath?

March 31, 2005

Dr. Robert Svoboda is a very dear and close friend of mine. He usually visits here at the house two or three times a year and is always welcome here. We have discussed his Guru/Mentor Vimalananda at length. Dr. Svoboda also visited Shri Mahendranath several times in India while he was still alive. No,…

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