About Yogiraj
What He Means to Us
Yogiraj SatGurunath Siddhanath is magnanimous and easily accessible to all seekers of truth. Born on May 10, 1944, in the city of Gwalior, India, he descends from the ancient Royal Lineage of Ikshvaku Rama of the Solar Dynasty.
From a young age, he entered spontaneous states of Samadhi. During the course of his education at Sherwood College he received the “Certificate of Courage” for rendering assistance in a drowning accident in Nainital Lake. Hopeless in Science and zeros in Math, he got distinctions in elocution and the Holy Sciences. After his schooling, he joined Fergusson College in Pune, where he received the Veer Savarkar award for military studies. After his education at Fergusson College he met with a motorcycle accident, which changed the course of his career from the Army to a Yogi.
In his early years, he trained in the Himalayas under the guidance of the great Nath Yogis. He was blessed and empowered by the spiritual Masters of caves and jungles of Hindustan. His transformation deepened through profound personal experiences with the Supreme Yogi-Christos, Shiva-Goraksha Babaji, also known as the Mahavatar. These experiences led him to realize the unity of all religions, denominations, and people of the Earth.
As Yogiraj fondly tells his disciples “I am there for you as the Presence. You shall not walk alone.”
As Yogiraj fondly tells his disciples “I am there for you as the Presence. You shall not walk alone.”
And believe you me, he has kept his word and will continue in the future !
Owing to the ceaseless transmissions from Yogiraj, as the sun radiates its energy 24/7, many of his disciples who come into the radiance of his solar aura, Nath field, often get a firsthand experience of the Master as a direct emanation of Shiva Goraksha Babaji, the Cosmic aura !
Yogiraj has been graced by meeting many Yogis and Masters. He met the great Gagangiri Nath who was in the lineage of Gahininath who taught him Goraksha Nath Yoga. Later, he went to Jagannath Puri, where he met Swami Hariharananda Giri, who gave him a certificate to teach Kriya Yoga to householders and other aspirants as well. He was also guided by Satyananda Giri, who was a direct disciple of Gyan Avatar Shri Yukteswar. The Grand Master Yukteswar is presently teaching states of Nirvikalpa Samadhi and beyond in the Sacred Heaven of Hiranyaloka (ref Autobiography of a Yogi).
Owing to the ceaseless transmissions from Yogiraj, as the sun radiates its energy 24/7, many of his disciples who come into the radiance of his solar aura, Nath field, often get a firsthand experience of the Master as a direct emanation of Shiva Goraksha Babaji, the Cosmic aura !
Yogiraj has been graced by meeting many Yogis and Masters. He met the great Gagangiri Nath who was in the lineage of Gahininath who taught him Goraksha Nath Yoga. Later, he went to Jagannath Puri, where he met Swami Hariharananda Giri, who gave him a certificate to teach Kriya Yoga to householders and other aspirants as well. He was also guided by Satyananda Giri, who was a direct disciple of Gyan Avatar Shri Yukteswar. The Grand Master Yukteswar is presently teaching states of Nirvikalpa Samadhi and beyond in the Sacred Heaven of Hiranyaloka (ref Autobiography of a Yogi).
During his journey, he met many other great Yogis and Masters, including Swami Muktananda, Anandamayi Ma, Neem Karoli Baba, Haidakhan Baba, and Shivabalayogi. When Yogiraj bent to touch Shivabalayogi’s feet, Shivabalayogi grabbed his hands and would not allow him to do so. A playful tussle ensued, during which Yogiraj pleaded with him to let him touch his feet. Smiling, Shivabalayogi asked, “How’s the work going on?” Yogiraj replied, “Who am I?” to which Shivabalayogi answered, “You will know by and by.” Yogiraj then said, “That’s no reply!” There the anecdote ended. Shivabalayogi often revealed that he had been Lahiri Mahasaya in a previous life.
Yogiraj Siddhanath was later awarded the title of ‘Yog-Martand’ by the Shankaracharya of Dwarkadhish and the Brahman Samaj of Kashi. Yog-Martand is a title given to a Yogi who has reached the highest state of Nirvikalpa Samadhi. This is a great honor because to our knowledge the only Rishi given this title was the monumental Yogi Yajnavalkya in the court of King Janaka of Mithila, the father of Sita. Yajnavalkya wrote the Shukla Yajurveda and the Krishna Yajurveda approximately 7,000 years ago. True to his title of Yog-Martand (the Surya of Yoga) his radiance was like the Sun.
The second title conferred upon Yogiraj SatGurunath is the ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji Ratna’ for his humanitarian service of healing and supporting many destitute families. Houses built, weddings funded, and many sick people healed. Incidentally Gurumata, his wife, is descended from the brother family of the Great King Shivaji, which is also the ruling family of the erstwhile state of Thanjavur.
Presently, true to the titles conferred on him Yogiraj SatGurunath Siddhanath travels the world over giving healing to the infirm and experiences of Samadhi to deserving disciples. This giving of a spiritual awareness to an unprepared congregation, is in itself unprecedented in contemporary times of the modern yoga.
Yogiraj Siddhanath was later awarded the title of ‘Yog-Martand’ by the Shankaracharya of Dwarkadhish and the Brahman Samaj of Kashi. Yog-Martand is a title given to a Yogi who has reached the highest state of Nirvikalpa Samadhi. This is a great honor because to our knowledge the only Rishi given this title was the monumental Yogi Yajnavalkya in the court of King Janaka of Mithila, the father of Sita. Yajnavalkya wrote the Shukla Yajurveda and the Krishna Yajurveda approximately 7,000 years ago. True to his title of Yog-Martand (the Surya of Yoga) his radiance was like the Sun.
The second title conferred upon Yogiraj SatGurunath is the ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji Ratna’ for his humanitarian service of healing and supporting many destitute families. Houses built, weddings funded, and many sick people healed. Incidentally Gurumata, his wife, is descended from the brother family of the Great King Shivaji, which is also the ruling family of the erstwhile state of Thanjavur.
Presently, true to the titles conferred on him Yogiraj SatGurunath Siddhanath travels the world over giving healing to the infirm and experiences of Samadhi to deserving disciples. This giving of a spiritual awareness to an unprepared congregation, is in itself unprecedented in contemporary times of the modern yoga.
Yogiraj Gurunath’s Legacy of Peace and Service
Today, as a Master of Kundalini Kriya Yoga, Yogiraj Gurunath has worked ceaselessly, lighting a spark in our souls and planting a seed in us to embrace, embody and support “Earth Peace Through Self Peace”.
In the spirit of service, Yogiraj and his wife of 35 years, Gurumata Shivangini (affectionately called Ayie or “Mother” by his students) built the Siddhanath Forest Ashram in the gentle valley of Sita Mai outside the City of Pune, in India’s Simhagad region. Gurumata Shivangini is a powerful Yogini in her own right. Together, they have raised two children, are proud grandparents, and continue to demonstrate by example; that it is not necessary to live as a renunciate –– meditating in order to achieve enlightenment –– but it is more important to experience life.
For over 40 years, Yogiraj has healed and transformed millions worldwide through Kundalini Shakti energy transmissions. He freely shares his state of peaceful bliss-consciousness, known as Samadhi.
Yogiraj has taught yoga and spirituality to a wide audience, including world leaders. He has even delivered experiential discourses at the United Nations. Despite his global impact, he finds true joy in meditating on God in the tranquil forests and mountains.
Yogiraj Gurunath is not a Deity but a beacon of positivity, to give humanity the courage to find Self Peace and therefore cumulatively promote Earth Peace.
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