Respectful salutations to our revered deities Shri Radha Krishna (Adinarayan-Adinarayani), Shri Lalita Tripurasundari, and our paramount guru, Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj.
Having embarked on a journey that began with the establishment of the Shri Vidya Peetham, nearly a decade will have passed by 2024. This marked the commencement of an extensive voyage, delving deeply into the domain of Tantra and accumulating substantial knowledge, culminating in the initiation of the ‘Shri Vidya Sadhana’ practice for a complete decade. Subsequently, from 2023, we commenced teaching the ‘KaliKula Shri Vidya Sadhana.’
The initiation of sadhana follows a prescribed method. Sadly, the scriptures detailing the sadhana techniques of deities are scarcely taught in present-day India. It is a source of pride for us that Shri Vidya Peetham stands as a singular institution in North India, teaching sadhanas according to a specific methodology.
My name is Nivrutti, residing in the Konkan region. The coastal precincts of the Western Sea in Konkan are enriched with vibrant rural communities. Every five kilometers, each village harbors a pantheon of village deities, each with distinctive characteristics. Exploring the subtle practices of these deities based on ancestral traditions, ancient lineage, the significance of family deities, and the power of deities based on various communities have been enlightening.
For an extensive period, I engaged in astrology. Astrology isn’t just about deciphering celestial bodies; it unveils the ancestral lineage within one’s blood, containing memories of past generations. It is from these memories that a person’s birth occurs. Memories never fade; astrology involves the study of these memories, an experience that aided me in the practices of Shri Vidya.
In conjunction with astrological pursuits, I spent fifteen years performing dedicated service at our family’s ancestral temple. Serving the deity, embellishing the goddess, and other such practices nurtured a fervent desire within me to understand the fundamental divine power. This understanding was facilitated through the Devi Bhagavat Purana and the Tripura Rahasya, leading me to recognize the divine power of Shri Lalita Tripurasundari and ultimately guiding me towards the path of Shri Vidya Sadhana.
The thought of founding Shri Vidya Peetham arose from witnessing various places in India providing truncated knowledge and shortcuts in Shri Vidya initiation, leaving many lost in confusion and lacking comprehensive understanding. To address this, we embarked on this initiative.
My gurus, Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj and Mahavatar Babaji, were instrumental in commencing this endeavour. The subtle knowledge available on our website and the highly confidential courses like ‘Advance SriVidya Essentials’ and ‘KaliKul SriVidya Essentials’ owe their existence to the guidance of Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj.
Under the guidance of my mentor, Shri Swami Samarth (Akkalkot), I received teachings from revered saints like Trailanga Swami, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Sai Baba, Gajanan Maharaj, Totapuri, Bulleh Shah Baba, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Swami Vishuddhanand, Karpatri Maharaj, Nigamananda, Tinkavadi Maharaj, Yukteshwar Giri, Ranjit Maharaj, Siddharameshwar Maharaj, Ramana Maharshi, Devaraha Baba, and Bama Khepa, all of whom imparted their teachings at the forests of Andhra Pradesh.
The unique process of crafting Shri Yantras from specific soils was taught by Shri Swami Ji to these saints. The propagation of Advaita philosophy by Ramana Maharshi and Ramakrishna Paramahamsa owes its roots to their guru, Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj.
I consider myself fortunate to have received guidance from these venerable souls for further enlightenment. Shri Swami Samarth Ji imparted to me the concealed knowledge of Shri Vidya and the understanding of Advaita philosophy.
Shri Vidya Sadhana is not merely the recitation of mantras or the placement of a Shri Yantra at home. It stands akin to a master’s degree, a seat of profound learning. It demands comprehensive knowledge.
