Yoga master and YouTube aficionado yogi ashwini believes no miracle is baseless. MiD DAY talks to the 'spiritual scientist', as his followers address him dearly
You don't have to hate spiritual gurus for the stereotypes they're professed to be. And most certainly, you don't need to live a life of isolation to rise above the 'usual', a realisation that struck us as we waited for yoga exponent Yogi Ashwini to come face-to-face with us.
"He wouldn't sit while talking, because he's comfortable that way. Plus, make sure you don't touch him, " cautioned one of his young disciples, dressed in an ironical, fashionable black. We understood the deal, and waited patiently for half an hour before The Guru arrived. He looks young, has a well-toned bod, a splendid baritone and an accent to die for.
"Because it's an English tabloid, I'll speak in English. But since you're also posting a video on YouTube, I would prefer Hinglish, since that works better," said the author of the newly published book, 51 Sanatan Kriya Miracles. A brief explanation of the book followed.
"Miracles do happen, and people who believe in them should not be considered crazy. In the book, we have compiled 51 case studies where people, many of who are our members, have admitted to experiencing the support of the 'unknown' in times of hopelessness. Aur hum hawa me baat nahi karte. Scientific reasoning, medical histories and other relevant documents support every case study. Agar aap chahe to aap inme se kisi se bhi baat ker sakte hai. We had like 400 entries; we have selected the best." To add weight to the concept of his book, he says, "Everyone must find a guru who can guide you when you've no one around, you're stuck in real life situations and life seems cruel.
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Religion isn't unreasonable either. Look at us; we better everyone's life not just through pravachan but yoga."u00a0 What do you have to say about its commercialisation, we asked. " Yes, everyone claims that yoga is theirs, which is not true. Unlike the claims of Baba Ramdev, yoga is not just about breathing.
You may adopt the breathing technique, but if your body posture is not proper, you will not be healthy. So yoga should also teach you how to sit, stand, bend and breathe", comes the reply.
"There is a lot that our kriya can do to youngsters. Look what commercial competition has done to young people. They want everything, and that too instantly, which is not possible. There is nothing wrong with chasing dreams, but at least, don't keep running all the time. You need to stop, take rest, analyse, regain energy and then run again. That's what we teach youngsters u00e2u0080u0094 patience and modesty. Once you're with us, you wouldn't be disappointed", he signs off with confidence.
About '51 Sanatan Kriya Miracles'
In a world that has learnt to reward skepticism and accept pessimism, this book gives reasons for hope compiling gripping case studies of military men, fashion designers, journalists, corporate heads, homemakers and students in which they narrate with relevant documents their escape from grave situations and ailments.u00a0 The book provokes the belief in a world of magical possibilities.u00a0
51 Sanatan Kriya Miracles
Price: Rs 500u00a0
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