How I Became a Disciple of Babaji [Paperback]

Marshall Govindan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2, 1997

This title tells the inspiring story of a young man's quest for God and self-realisation through Babaji's Kriya Yoga. Marshall Govindan is the author of "Babaji and the 18 Siddha Kriya Yoga Tradition" and a long-time disciple of Babaji, the immortal Himalayan Yogi. From early years of seeking, through ascetic trials in India and Sri Lanka, filled with adventure and difficulties, the author shares a rare story with unusual candour and courage. His inspiring story provides rare insights into a little-known world.

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About the Author

About the author: Marshall Govindan has practised Kriya Yoga intensively as a disciple of Babaji since 1969. He studied and practised Kriya Yoga in India for nearly four years with Yogi S.A.A. Ramaiah, a direct disciple of Babaji, assisting him in the establishment and development of 23 Kriya Yoga centers around the world over two decades. He practised Babaji's Kriya yoga an average of 8 hours per day for 18 years. After fulfilling certain rigorous conditions, he was asked by Babaji on Christmas day, 1988, to go and teach Kriya yoga to others under his guidance and inspiration. In 1990 he was married for the first time, to Gaetane Annai Ouellet of Quebec in a traditional ceremony at the Chidambaram Shiva temple in South India. In 1991 he authored the bestselling book "Babaji and the 18 Siddha Kriya Yoga Tradition". In 1992, he and his wife, Annai founded "Babaji's Kriya Yoga Ashram on a beautiful mountain top, 40 acre estate. It is located at 196 Mountain Road, St E! tienne de Bolton, Quebec, Canada J0E 1P0., near Montreal. They organize initiations and retreats here year round as well as summer camps which host a variety of teachers. In 1993 he edited and published the first english translation of "Thirumandiram: A Classic of Yoga and Tantra" by Siddha Thirumoolar. At the end of 1994 he retired after 25 years of work in some of North America's largest corporations, where he integrated the practise of Kriya Yoga with a life of dedicated service as an economist and later as a leading professional and author in the field of computer systems control and auditing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 103 pages
• Publisher: Gazelle Distribution Trade (January 2, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1895383048
• ISBN-13: 978-1895383041
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,501,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So you think yoga is easy !!, March 26, 2001

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This review is from: How I Became a Disciple of Babaji (Paperback)

Taking into account the rich rewards of yoga, there is a temptation to force development. This book is an example of one man who had to wait very patiently for many decades. His way was very difficult. But he stuck to it and made it. His story is an example to take the yogic path very seriousy and patiently.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes you understand what it means to be a true disciple, February 13, 2003

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Anuj Agarwal (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How I Became a Disciple of Babaji (Paperback)

The perfected beings or Siddhas (like Babaji) have a lot of admirers but very few disciples. Becoming a true disciple requires a tremendous amount of effort and self surrender on one's part.
M. Govindan's story illustrates that.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Reading, September 8, 2011

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Sivakumar Patibanda (Pleasanton, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How I Became a Disciple of Babaji (Paperback)

This small book is the story of a young seeker and his association with the Kriya Yoga tradition in the US and in India. This biography talks about a search and an ultimate finding. This book is inspiring for many reasons. It shows how hard work, patience, faith, determination, and humility can lead to spiritual growth. For those who follow accounts of Mahavatar Babaji, this is makes good reading.