Babaji's Cave

These photos were taken by a Self-Realization Fellowship devotee in April and May of 1999.

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Krishna Temple

Krishna Temple at YSS (Yogoda Satsanga Society) Ashram at Dwarahat.

Dedication plaque on wall of ashram.

Dedication

YSS Ashram

YSS Ashram at Dwarahat

Retreat Center

Retreat Center under construction about 6 miles from YSS Ashram.

At the trailhead of the path to Babaji's cave. It is a 4 mile hike -- at times strenuous and steep -- from the trailhead to the cave.

trail view

A view from the trail.

Terraced hills

Another view from the trail. These terraced hills allow the local people to farm some of the land and they help prevent erosion.

See Chapter 34 of A.Y.

This is where some of the devotees say Babaji materialized the palace (see Chpt. 34 of Autobiography of a Yogi). It is about 200 yards downhill from the cave.

Village children who live near the ashram.

Village Children

Village woman and child.

Village woman and child, a short walk from the ashram.

Getting water from the village water well.

Getting water.

Children

Village children.

Ashram elementary school.

At an elementary school on the ashram grounds. The day begins and ends with a prayer to Master and the Gurus.

Deep sense of spirituality.

A deep sense of spirituality pervades this small school for the children of nearby villages.

Lahiri, you have come!

"Lahiri, surely this cave seems familiar to you?"

Local Yogoda Satsanga Society (YSS) members have constructed a protective wall and gate for this historic site.

If you would like to contact the photographer, email him at the link.

SRF Monastic, Bro. Devananda meditating in the cave.

Matha Rather's video of Babaji Pilgrimage

1. Babaji's cave: Preparing

2. Babaji's cave: Hiking

3. Babaji's cave: Meditating

4. Babaji's cave: Leaving

................................................................. ................................................................. ................................................................. "'I see my telegram took effect.' The yogi's remark was incomprehensible to me; I inquired his meaning. "'I refer to the telegram that summoned you to these isolated parts. It was I who silently suggested to the mind of your superior officer that you be transferred to Ranikhet. When one feels his unity with mankind, all minds become transmitting stations through which he can work at will.' He added gently, 'Lahiri, surely this cave seems familiar to you?' "As I maintained a bewildered silence, the saint approached and struck me gently on the forehead. At his magnetic touch, a wondrous current swept through my brain, releasing the sweet seed-memories of my previous life. "'I remember!' My voice was half-choked with joyous sobs. 'You are my guru Babaji, who has belonged to me always! Scenes of the past arise vividly in my mind; here in this cave I spent many years of my last incarnation!' As ineffable recollections overwhelmed me, I tearfully embraced my master's feet. "'For more than three decades I have waited for you here—waited for you to return to me!' Babaji's voice rang with celestial love. Autobiography of a Yogi, Chapter 34

Babaji

Babaji Statue is available at Sacredsource.com

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