A traveller of two worlds: From American soldier to Sanatan sadhu
From doing the tour of responsibility for the US Military to travelling the globe as a sadhu related to the Juna Akhada to propagate Sanatan Dharma, Baba Mokshpuri has come a great distance in his quest for peace.
He has caught everybody’s consideration along with his presence on the Mahakumbh the place he talks about his non secular journey.
Born in New Mexico, USA, he was often known as Michael and was as soon as a soldier within the US Military however later deserted his western way of life and selected the trail of meditation and self-realization.
“I used to be additionally an atypical individual as soon as. I beloved to spend time with household and spouse and journey. I additionally joined the military. However a time got here after I realized that nothing is everlasting in life. That’s after I began this countless journey in the hunt for salvation.”
He visited India for the primary time within the 12 months 2000 along with his household (spouse and son).
“That journey was probably the most memorable occasion of my life. Throughout this time I discovered meditation and yoga and understood about Sanatan Dharma for the primary time. Indian tradition and traditions influenced me deeply. This was the start of my non secular awakening, which I now take into account to be a name from God,” he recalled.
A giant change got here in his life when his son died premature.
“This tragic incident helped me perceive that nothing is everlasting in life. Throughout this time, I made meditation and yoga my refuge, which received me out of this tough time,” Baba Mokshpuri stated.
He’s now travelling around the globe to advertise Indian tradition and the teachings of Sanatan Dharma. Because the Ujjain Kumbh in 2016, he has pledged to take part in each Mahakumbh.
Baba Mokshpuri particularly talked about the affect of Neem Karoli Baba in his non secular journey. He says, “The vitality of meditation and devotion at Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram deeply influenced me. I felt as if Baba was the incarnation of Lord Hanuman himself. This expertise additional strengthened my dedication to devotion, meditation and yoga in my life.”
Baba Mokshapuri he’s planning to open an ashram in New Mexico, the place he’ll preach Indian philosophy and yoga.
