Himalayan Tradition

The tradition of the Himalayan sages is an unbroken chain extending for thousands of years, a living tradition existing even today untouched by the passage of time. The Himalayan Tradition is the tradition of meditation. It is not bound by any particular dogma. It is not bound by the frontiers of religion and caste. It is universal. Meditation is the key and the central aspect of the practices of the Himalayan tradition. Gurudev Swami Rama of the Himalayas, an important link in the lineage of Himalayan sages, emphasized on spiritual practice or Sadhana.

Liberation from misery, not realization of God, is the purpose of life. Realization of God comes later. Freedom from the bondages of our own suffering, our own misery, our own man-made conflicts, confusion and stress comes first. The Himalayan Tradition commences with the Patanjala Yoga Shastras as the base. Patanjala Yoga Shastra is a study of human psychology which is much deeper than the modern day definition and coverage of psychology as a subject. The very purpose of Patanjala Yoga Shastra is to liberate oneself from the conditioned behavioral mind-activities. Yogic activities are only the first step. The destination is Sri Vidya, the highest pinnacle of spiritual experience. Sri Vidya is the goal and Patanjala Yoga Shastra is the foundation. Strengthening the foundation, building the beautiful mansion and experiencing the fragrance of Sri Vidya is the very purpose of the Himalayan Tradition.