The mystery of the Immortal Beings (Yogis with super natural powers) : Living in the Himalayas !

Over the years there has been  great interest and mystery associated with sages (Yogis with super natural powers) that live in the Himalayan region. 

These advanced Yogis  by virtue of their penance and Sadhna and mastery over Yogic practices, can choose to live for ever. They are therefore immortal and usually  live in seclusion in the inaccessible portions of the Himalayas .They are known to be perpetually engaged in Sadhna and worship for the betterment of mankind. 
The enclosed  article is an amalgation of  fascinating incidents related to encounters of ordinary people with such immortal sages and Yogis. These are accounts of ordinary  people that have chanced upon these immortal sages  in the Himalayan region, or have been helped  by them in times of extreme distress and have chosen to write or talk about their magical experiences

The enclosed article is a direct quote from Akhand Jyoti Magazine, and is an article published in the March-April issue of the magazine in  2004.(Certain language modifications have been made to the quoted text for ease of reading).

Quoted Text from Akhand Jyoti magazine: 

The mystery of Immortal Beings(Yogis) Living  in the Himalayan region:

There was  an incident of 1942 when the King of Kumaon invited an army officer of Western Command, Mr. LP. Farrel for a picnic trip to the hills. There was a special reason for inviting Mr. Farrel. In spite of his being a Britisher, Mr. Farrel was very much interested in Indian religion, philosophy and culture.

He had a few opportunities of witnessing demonstration of miraculous feats of some Indian yogis. Under the influence of such events Mr. Farrel  had become a pure vegetarian. That is why he always welcomed any opportunity to go towards the Himalayan wilderness, with the hope of meeting some saint or Yogi who could initiate him into spiritual Sadhana(worship).

Mr. Farrel, the King and the Queen of Kumaon and their entourage reached a place near Nainital( a place  full of natural beauty in the region) .The place  so enchanted them that they decided to camp there overnight . So, dozens of tents were pitched and the lonely place got filled with the hustle and bustle of people . Gossip, merriment, eating and drinking went on till midnight. Everyone went to bed exhausted with  the whole day’s exertions, and immediately slipped into deep sleep. 

The first phase of  sleep was hardly over when Mr. Farrel felt that there was someone near his cot. He woke up to  listen and heard a voice say clearly-"We need the place where your tents have been pitched. You vacate this place. If you are unable to understand this message  then you should come to that Northwestern Hill in front of you. I will explain everything to you ." 
"But who are you?" – saying this Mr. Farrel got up from the bed and lit his torch. But there was no one. He came out of the tent but there too no one could be seen nor could he hear anyone’s footsteps. After experiencing  momentary fear he became normal and then went back to his bed again for sleeping. It was 3.30 a.m by his watch.

Despite his best efforts Mr.farrell could not find  sleep again. Somehow he was managing to keep his eyes shut. Once again he felt someone’s presence. Still lying on the bed he opened his eyes and  saw the shadow of a person standing in front of him. This time again he uttered the same words- "Who are you"?.  As soon as Mr. Farrel lit the torch,  the shadow vanished again . Mr Farrel's  body started shaking and perspiring. This army officer who did not get frightened by watching horrible bloodshed in a war, momentarily got un-nerved and dumbfounded by the mere imagination of a supernatural being. He lay awake in his bed with his eyes closed till the morning but heard nothing more . A strange attraction was arousing within him to see the hill mentioned by the shadowy presence. He put on his clothes and shoes and silently came out of the tent and walked towards that hill.

Describing this incident Mr. Farrel has himself written: "The way to the place where I was directed to reach was very difficult, narrow and dangerous. I was not at all able to climb up by myself but I was constantly feeling that somebody was showing me the way and was providing me the energy to climb up. After a hard effort of three and a half hours I could climb up. It seemed difficult to go ahead due to heavy breathing and perspiration. So I sat down on a square stone, lying down on it to take some rest. 

Hardly two minutes had passed and the same voice awakened me. ‘Mr. Farrel! Now you put off your shoes and slowly climb down the stone and come to me. With these words in the ears, I looked around and saw that a saint, with very weak constitution but brilliant splendor on the forehead, was standing in front of me.I thought.... I had never met or seen him earlier. "Then how could he know my name"? He was here, then how did his shadow reach in my tent in the night? There was no communication link like a radio or a microphone etc between us. Then how could his voice reach me? 
Several such questions arose in my mind. Putting a stop to the unending trail of questions the sadhu said-"Whatever you have heard and seen cannot be understood by ordinary human mind!". To gain understanding ,  one has to do long sadhana and the practice of yoga, abandoning the worldly pleasures and attraction of the senses. There is a specific purpose for which you have been called here."

Farrel could not make out whether the saintly person was a human being or a godlike person . The thoughts arising in his mind were being constantly read by that person like an open book. Mr. Farrel climbed down the rock and in a short time reached the place where the Sadhu was sitting. The place was so small that only one person could take rest there. There was nothing else there except the fire burning in the Dhooni (firepit).

Farrel further writes- "The Sadhu patted me on the back with his weak hand and I was stunned how could this electricity like power be there in that old body. My body that was almost breaking with pain due to exhaustion - now seemed light like a flower. As an humble gesture of respect for him I knelt down and touched his feet. I had seen many sadhus; but I have always felt that sahdus and saints who had influenced Indian philosophy and increased its dignity were not those who were roaming around on the roads but they were truly devoted persons who lived in total seclusion. Their physical bodies might weigh 80-90 pounds but the intensity of their energy and power was more than that of thousand bombs going off together and they were the storehouses of knowledge."

The Sadhu continued to tell  me-"I have inspired a youth to reach the place where your tents have been pitched. He was my disciple in his previous birth. His sadhana is half-completed. Now I want to guide him again to undertake his sadhana and penance for the universal welfare of mankind . But the memories of his previous birth are dormant. The impressions and circumstances of this current birth are attracting him and keeping him away from his incomplete task. Therefore he is unable to take up his  sadhana again. I have called him to me through subtle inspiration. If he comes here and is unable to locate the directed place, then he will get confused and will go back to his home again . If that happens , whatever I want will not become possible, Therefore, please vacate that place immediately."

Mr. Farrel said – "Lord! Please tell me also a few things about my previous birth "? The Sadhu replied-"My son- These siddhis (accomplishments) are not for demonstration. They are meant for some special purposes and it is better that they are utilized for that purpose only. Of course, if you wish you can be present at the time when I show this young man who i have invited  the events of his  previous birth. Now you go. People are searching for you in the camp. I too am in a hurry."

Mr. Farrel returned to the camp. Indeed, people had been searching for him. Mr. Farrel narrated the incident to the King. They then left that place and pitched the camp some 200 yards away.

By the evening of that day, a young man did indeed come searching for that place. After satisfying himself in all respects, he sat down where the tents had been pitched earlier. In the meantime, Mr. Farrel also reached there. His curiosity was getting more and more intense as the time passed. In a short while the Sadhu also  reached there. Mr. Farel and the young man touched his feet and stood waiting for his instructions. The place was in the centre of a grove of trees.. After lighting a fire, the  Sadhu did some puja, recited some mantras and told us to sit down in a meditating posture. A ray of light emanated from his forehead and a circular spot of light appeared on the trunk of a thick tree. Then whatever was seen in the spot was just like a cinema where they saw the characters actually walking and talking. Like a movie, they saw the events of the previous birth of that youth with their own naked eyes. In between the pictures, the  youth used to get excited and would say – ‘Yes-yes I had done that’.

At the end, that youth touched the feet of that sadhu and said "Lord! Now my attachment with the mundane world is broken. I am ready to take up the unfinished sadhana of my previous life. Please guide me so that I can complete the unfinished task."

The Sadhu said – "My son! Today you take rest here. In the morning, you return to your home. At an appropriate time, I will call you." After that Mr Farrel did not know when that youth was called again? What became of him  later and with what name did he became popular? But with this Mr Farrel  became a staunch devotee of Indian religion and spirituality. This incident has been narrated by Mr. Farrel himself in an article in the May 17, 1959 issue of Saptahik Hindustan (a weekly Hindi magazine).

A similar incident is said to  have happened in the life of a famous Indian yogi Sri Shyama Charan Lahiri, popularly known as Lahiri Mahashay, in the book "An autobiography of a Yogi", authored by Swami Yogananda. Lahiri Mahashay happened to be Yoganand’s Dada Guru. Lahiri Mahasay was also  called  Babaji, and was an immortal siddha purusha of the Himalayas, who taught  Yoganada,  the science of Kriya Yoga so that the knowledge continued and did  not become extinct.

Indian scriptures are filled with descriptions of immortal souls like Shiva, Bhairav, Hanuman, Ashwatthama and many such Siddha Purushas. There is a story in Kalki Purana, which goes like this. When Lord Kalki saw that the entire world had sunk neck-deep in perversities (like sexual indulgence, anger, greed, attachment, ego, laziness, etc.) and the light of their souls had been extinguished, he decided to guide the masses groping in the darkness of ignorance. The darkness was dense. The entire world was badly trapped in the materialistic pursuits and the pleasures of the senses. 
Lord Kalki felt that he lacked the power required for this awakening of the masses. Then his spiritual mentor Parashuram called him to the Himalayas and made him undertake a penance at a place where he (Parashuram)  himself had undertaken penance. This penance awakened in Kalki an  enormous power, which was needed for the transformation of the era. Lord Parshuram was born in Vedic Yuga, which came much earlier than the Kaliyuga. His presence in Kaliyuga too is an indication of his immortality and a testimony of the fact that immortal souls like him are still present in the Himalayas. 

Dr. Hari Dutta Bhatta, has given an interesting description of his mountaineering experience of Janwali (Garhwal) hill, which is located 22000 feet above sea level. This narrative was published  in Dharmayuga (Hindi weekly, 23 rd August 1964 issue). He was convinced that some supernormal power saved him and his group from getting buried under a landslide. All these incidents prove the fact that immortal souls possessing fierce supernatural power are still present in the Himalayas and they will remain there for an infinite time.

Can the  Immortal existence Yogis of the Himalayas be  scientifically validated ??

To further validate the existence of the Siddha Purushas, or immortal beings in the Himalayas, modern scientists are also actively engaged in the research for finding the elixir of life. Zoologists of Russia, France, Britain, Germany, USA, etc. have been investigating for a long time the process of aging and death. On the basis of the results obtained so far, they have concluded that death is not an inevitable phenomenon. Aging is a kind of disease. If it be possible to find a cure for it, a person could live for a thousand years. The modes and methods of Kayakalpa (rejuvenation) mentioned in Ayurveda also prove this fact.

In fact death is the result of collapse of life sustaining mechanism in the body. The gradual reduction in the efficiency of the body organs is the cause  leading to death. If the life sustaining mechanisms are kept healthy and if the process of cell renewal is kept intact, a human being could be kept alive for an infinite time. Genes are immortal so there is no inevitability of bodily death.

After studying Ayurveda, one can easily conclude that ancient seers and scholars had identified several herbs, fruits and chemicals, which help in the rejuvenation of the body. There is a popular phrase that explains this :  "A person does not eat food; it is the food that eats a person." 

Our physical body is nourished by blood. The latter provides oxygen to the entire body. Oxygen and other nerve fluids sustain consciousness in the body. All this is accomplished and sustained by  emotions. It is the thoughts and emotions that give rise to secretions of hormones. These hormones control the metabolic processes within the body. Therefore, it appears that the responsibility of keeping the body healthy rests with our emotions and thoughts which are the real essence of life. There is a bird called ‘Salyon’, which gets sick after laying eggs. After investigation it has been found that after laying the eggs, her pituitary gland (which is centre of thoughts and emotions), gets excited and it starts secreting a hormone called A.C.T.H in huge quantities, which leads to her sickness. This has been found in the case of some other creatures as well. This shows that, if a person makes his thought process robustly positive and keeps his food light, he can keep himself alive and active for a long time.

Modern science has no knowledge of the thought control mechanism. Is there  power in the sentiments and emotions of a human being such that they  can catch in its purest form the life (genes/ prana ) floating in the sky? This vidya (knowledge) is known only to accomplished Indian Yogis. Modern day  scientists are now  agreeing with the existence of such a process . For example in 1975 some zoologists of Strasberg carried out an experiment for changing the genes of a duck. Two ducks, one of Campbell variety and the other of Pekish variety, were chosen. The DNA of the first were injected in the second and that of the second one were injected in the first. This gave rise to change in the color of both. Within a few days the dust colour of Campbell started appearing in the Pekish variety and the neck of Campbell variety started getting white.

Science can perform only a few experiments of this type. Changing one or two chromosomes is the first step towards success. The reproductive cells of a human being contain about 10 billions pairs of nucleotides and every pair has 46 chromosomes. It is difficult to change the behavior of a person without changing them. Then there are several cells in the body, which after being formed never change. The question of keeping them healthy is even more of a daunting task. It will take a long time for modern scienctists  to search the solution for this. To study the ageing process further,  scientists have suggested that atmospheric temperature should be subzero. Mr Clark in his book ‘Space Odyssey’ has written that in order to undertake a space voyage lasting for 200 to 400 yrs, it will be essential to keep the space voyager in the sleeping state at sub zero temperatures. 

The science and  knowledge already exists in the science of yoga and the ancient Indian Vedic  methods. Looked at from this angle  the existence of immortal beings in the perennially frozen regions of the Himalayas cannot be considered as a myth.

In fact, the Himalayan region has been a special haven of true Yogis and Mahatmas from times immemorial. The likes of great yogis who have lived in this sacred region cannot be found elsewhere. It is said that there is "Gyangaj Yogashram" in Tibet, which is a training institute for Yogis. . This Siddhashram isolated in the subtle-physical realm and is therefore  not accessible or visible to ordinary persons. Only  awakened and gifted Sadhaks have the privilege of entry into this Siddhashram.

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Source and credits:
Akhand Jyoti Magazine published by Gayatri Pariwar. The magazine is based on the writings of Acharya Shriram Sharma.

http://www.akhandjyoti.org/?Akhand-Jyoti/2004/Mar-Apr/ImmortalBeingsHimalayas/

You may also like to read two excellent and  related books that have fantastic descriptions of the Himalayan regions as well as  descriptions of the sages living in secret regions of the Himalayas in their astral formats. The books also describe the purpose and mission of these saints .

1. My Life its Legacy and Message.
2. Companions in Solitude.

The invisible, ancient, illumined and Divine Yogis ( Sages/Saints) living in their astral bodies in the inaccessible spiritual centre of the Himalayas!

At some point in our lives we have all heard stories about the invisible and immortal Yogis, Siddha Purushas , Divine Enlightened Sages living and meditating in their astral bodies in the inaccessible regions of the Himalayas.  

We have also read stories about how these divine souls  have helped ordinary travelers fend attacks from wild animals or helped them navigate the difficult terrains and difficult parts  of the Himalayas. Apart from these Siddha Purushas living in their astral formats in the Himalayas, there is also a region in the Himalayas which is known as the SPIRITUAL POLE of THE WORLD.

For the first time , through the writings of Acharya Shriram Sharma, we now   have a first hand account of what this  Spiritual center/ Spiritual Pole  of the World looks like . Where in the Himalayas is this place located ? What does this place  look like ? How do there Rishi's live ? What do they themselves look like?Who are they ?

These fascinating and descriptive passages can be found in two extraordinary books penned by The Enlightened Master and Scientific Spiritualist of modern times  -Acharya Shriram Sharma. These books are based on Acharyaji's  multiple journeys to the Himalayas at the call of his own Guru and guide and describe Acharyaji's  personal meetings with these Divine messengers.

I have put together in an article form separate  excerpts from these Books " My Life its Legacy and Message" and "Companions in Solitude" that reference meetings with these immortal and invisible divine saints,( referred to as The Parliament of Rishi's).
Book Links to these two amazing Books are provided at the end of this article.

Quoted Text from the Books:

“I was commanded (by my Guru) to undergo rigorous penance of a special nature by staying in certain locations in the Himalayas where vibrant spiritual energy still continues to flow. Thus in 1958, I set out on one year’s penance in the Himalayas. 

This Sadhna of one year was performed by staying at Gangotri (the origin point of the river Ganga /Ganges in the Himalayas). My Sadhna was intended to acquire energy for initiating a New Era of harmony and peace for humanity.

While trekking to Gangotri for this penance of one year, numerous feelings and thoughts used to crop up in my mind. I used to write down these experiences and feelings. While the events narrated in this booklet have become old, the thoughts and emotions expressed are of perennial nature and passage of time has not dimmed their usefulness. 

Axial Pole of spiritual energy of the world - a  description:
A special portion about the features of the Himalayas has been incorporated in this compilation. The region of about 400 miles between Badrinath and Gangotri has been the locale where normally the great Rishis (sages) had performed penance (Tap). What can be called paradise on earth is this portion of land.

If we correlate the history of Gods and events mentioned in the stories describing the Heaven's  in the scriptures and correlate these with geographical markings, it would substantiate that these events,stories  and the  rule of Indra have taken place in this part of earth, and that the center from where Dev Sanskriti originated is the above mentioned part of the Himalayas. 

This region of Uttrakhand which is the real heart of the Himalayas is now covered with perennial ice and the cycle of climatic changes has made it uninhabitable for the weak bodied human beings of the present day. The region referred to as Uttrakhand is shifting down and is limited to Hardwar- Badrinarayan- Gangotri- Gomukh.

In the heart of the Himalayas, still remains a powerful spiritually charged area. My Master draws his tremendous incomparable energy by staying at this coldest of places energized by the purity of penance of the Rishis. I too had the good fortune to stay here for some period and to see those divine places. This is the region that can be said to be the axial pole of spiritual energy on this earth.

While the unique powers of the North and South poles of the earth are well known. I have come across the pole of  Spiritual Energy on Earth. It is necessary to draw the attention of the world towards this Spiritual Centre of the earth. This information can be invaluable. This is also the reason why Brahmavarchasya (the research center to coordinate scientific and spiritual research) and the center for the worship of Gayatri (wisdom, righteous thinking and discriminating intellect) is located at Shantikunj, Hardwar. The people who visit these energy center's experience inner peace and are inspired to lead a nobler way of living.”

Additional passage from page 34 of "My Life its Legacy and Message" elaborating on the Spiritual Energy Center of the World:

"This region (referring to the inner Himalayan terrain) is inhabited by those living in their astral bodies. Circumstances have considerably changed since the last ice age. Elevated souls formerly living in this region of the Himalayas, which is known as Heaven on earth, now live in the etheral space as the present environment here is no longer  congenial to them.

In ancient times Rishis (elevated sages, saints) lived in the areas from Rishikesh to Gomukh according to their choice and convenience. This region has now become disturbed due to an inflow of  tourists, pilgrims and professionals. Also several temples have been built to satisfy people's curiosity relating to ancient history and to enable local people to earn their livelihood.

I was told that Madam Blavatsky, founder of Theosophy Society , was an eminent saint. She was in contact with highly evolved souls living in their astral bodies. She has written in her book that there is a Parliament of invisible divine saints in difficult inaccessible regions of the Himalayas. Illumined residents of this area are also known as invisible helpers. 

Gurudev said (Acharya Shriram Sharma is referring to his own Guru here), "It is all true. You will see all this yourself by your divine vision in this region of Himalayas, which is my abode". The Tibetan area was part and parcel of the Himalayas in those days. Now the boundaries have changed. Yet the statement of Madam Blavatsky is true. Those living in the physical plane cannot see them but I was assured that I would be able to see them by Gurudev's grace".

Description of the Invisible Illumined Divine Yogis and Saints living in their astral bodies in "Rishi Lok". This description is based on Acharya Shriram Sharma's  personal meetings with the Rishis : ( page 54-56 of the Book -My Life its Legacy and Message).

“Gurudev suddenly appeared that night in the cave. It was a full night of Purnima (i.e.full moon night). I did not inquire about the purpose of his visit at this time because I understood that Gurudev had been showering his grace on me for some specific purposes. I followed him outside the cave… My feet were moving above the surface of the earth. I realized that day why there was the necessity to acquire Siddhis (supernatural powers) of flying in the air, walking in space.It was more difficult to walk on a rough and rugged glacial snowy surface than to walk on the surface of water. Now-a-days ,one may not feel the necessity of such Siddhis, but they were definitely needed in those days for movement in these inhospitable regions.

I came out of the cave trembling with bitter cold and started moving behind Gurudev like his tail in mid air over the golden Himalayas. The purpose of that day’s pilgrimage was to introduce me to the tapasthali (place of worship) of the ancient Rishis. They had all cast off their physical bodies but most of them had retained their astral bodies. Causal bodies of some of them could also be glimpsed through their astral bodies. I suddenly found myself in a posture of folded hands with my head bowed down in deferential salutation. I was being introduced today to Rishis living in their astral and causal bodies in the Himalayas. That night was extremely important and fortunate for me. 

Earlier I had seen only those caves of Uttrakhand during my journeys which were easily approachable. I realized today that there was far more unseen compared to what I had seen so far. Small caves were being used by wild animals, but bigger ones were orderly, neat and clean and were meant for Rishis who were living in their astral bodies. They still lived there occasionally on account of their past association. All those Rishis were in dhyaan mudra (meditative posture). Gurudev told me that they often lived in that state. They did not interrupt their meditation without some valid reason. Their astral bodies along with their names were introduced to me. This spiritual treasure is the specialty and uniqueness of this region. 

They all knew about my visit with Gurudev beforehand. So whenever both of us appeared before them, they opened their eyes with a gentle smile on their lips and nodded their head slightly in response to our salutations. There was no conversation with any of them. If any person living in the astral body has to say or convey anything he does it not by baikhari or madhyama speech but by para or pashyanti speech, that is by awakening the intuitive faculty of the listener. That day’s aim was only to see them and not converse with them. A new student who had come to join their class was to be introduced so that he could be provided with the necessary help if needed. Probably the Rishis had already been informed that I (their embodied spiritual child) could carry forward the divine tasks initiated by them and what my specific role would be and the strategy of action towards meeting that  end. 

An astral body can arouse inner inspiration and transmit energy waves. But a person in physical body alone can give direct and concrete guidance to embodied human beings to precipitate events. Divine beings, therefore, make some physically living person as the instrument for fulfilling their purpose. Till then, I was acting as an instrument of only one guide but now these divine souls of the Himalayas could also utilize me as their medium and provide me inspiration, efficacy and competence. With this view Gurudev was introducing me to them, and all of them without wasting any time and observing any formality were indicating their acceptance of this offer. Thus this divine pilgrimage continued in the night; and before dawn Gurudev returned to his abode leaving me in my cave. 

I saw Rishi-lok for the first time that day. I had seen holy places; ponds, rivers, earlier in the course of this pilgrimage but till then I did not know which Rishi was associated with which particular location. This I saw that day for the first time and the last time. Before sending me back Gurudev cautioned me, “Do not try to establish contact on your own with these Rishis and interfere in their work. If they have any direction to give, they will themselves do so. Your understanding with me has also been the same. You will not knock at my door. Whenever necessary, I would myself approach you, achieve my purpose and arrange for all resources. Do not regard this vision which you have seen here as a mere satisfaction of curiosity. All these great divine souls will get their purpose accomplished through you because they cannot do it themselves for want of physical bodies.
It has been the tradition to establish mass contact through the medium of some fit instrument like you. Henceforth, you should regard the instructions of all these Rishis as my own instructions and do whatever you are directed to do.” What could I say accept nod my acceptance. Gurudev disappeared”. 

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