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Neem Karoli Baba, known to his followers as Maharaj-ji, was a mystic saint and devotee of Hanuman. Maharaj-ji’s teachings were simple and universal. He often said, “Sub Ek”—All is One. He taught us to “love everyone, serve everyone, remember God, and tell the truth.” Strongly connected to Hanuman, God in the form of a monkey, Maharaj-ji taught in a highly personalized, non-traditional way that reflected the deep devotion of the bhakti path of the heart. Here is the essence of his remarkable life and teachings.

The Hanuman Chalisa is a hymn in praise of Hanuman authored by Tulsi Das. The qualities of Hanuman - his strength, courage, wisdom, celibacy, devotion to Ram, and the many names by which he is known - are all in the Hanuman Chalisa. Hanuman is the epitome of ultimate devotion manifested with its full glory unchallenged. By the power of his devotion to Sita Ram, he easily achieved supreme status as the perfect devotee and servitor. Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa infuses one with unlimited energy and prana.

This is the true story of each of the spiritual "Gang of four" and their master and deep inspiration Neem Karol Baba.

In 1992 Sripad Jagannatha Das was asked if he would do an exclusive interview with the Maharishi in Switzerland. The author readily agreed as the reclusive spiritual master almost never met the press and was embarking on an ambitious mass meditation program to purify vast areas of the United States. After a great deal of negotiation, the two finally got together on Christmas Eve and had a prolonged, stirring conversation that is documented here.

Throughout history, some of the most thoughtful minds have advocated that life does not end with the death of our body, but continues on via a process known as reincarnation. In the Western world, followers of the Orphic religion in ancient Greece were the first known exponents of reincarnation. They were succeeded by Pythagoras, Socrates, Plato and a host of other philosophers.

Neem Karoli Baba known as Maharaj-ji—was a guru, mystic and devotee of Hanuman. He is very well known outside India for being the spiritual master of a number of prominent Americans who traveled to India in the 1960s and '70s, including spiritual teachers Ram Dass, Bhagavan Das, and musicians Krishna Das and Jai Uttal. His ashrams are in Kainchi, Vrindavan, Rishikesh, Shimla, Neem Karoli village near Khimasepur in Farrukhabad, Bhumiadhar, Hanumangarhi, Delhi in India and in Taos, New Mexico. Maharaji was a lifelong adept of bhakti yoga, and encouraged service to others (seva).

Neem Karoli Baba or Maharaj-ji—was a guru, mystic, and devotee of Lord Hanuman. He is the spiritual master of a number of prominent Americans who traveled to India in the 1960s and 70s, including spiritual teachers Ram Dass, Bhagavan Das, and musicians Krishna Das and Jai Uttal. Maharaji was a lifelong adept of bhakti-yoga and encouraged service to others (seva) as the highest form of unconditional devotion to God.

Narasimha Dev is the manifest man-lion incarnation of Vishnu, who incarnates to destroy evil and end religious persecution and calamity upon the earth, thereby reestablishing the divine balance of the great dharma of the eternal Vedic tradition.

Author Sripad Jagannatha Dasa became friends with Ram Das in the early '70s and traveled across America, playing Indian drums at his speaking engagements. During that time, the two discussed the publication of some of his lectures, but nothing was ever done, and the two lost touch. Now, finally, after all these years, Jagannatha Dasa keeps his promise to his old friend, publishing this original audio history of one of our most inspired and cherished spiritual teachers.

Shiva Yoga Secrets explores the profound presence of Lord Shiva as revealed in the Vedas. Shiva appears as Rudra, the fierce yet benevolent force who dissolves ignorance and reveals eternal truth. Emmy-nominated actor and yogi Sripad Jaganantha Das brings these divine concepts to life with a narration that carries both the authority of great tradition and the intimacy of lived understanding.

The Sri Brama-samhita is a collection of prayers by Brahma at the beginning of material creation after the Supreme Person Krishna gave Brahma a divine vision of the spiritual world. Brama, in his amazement, speaks volumes of divinely inspired praise before beginning his work of creation. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu acquired the Fifth Chapter of the Brama-Samhita from the Adi-Keshava temple in South India.

The Hanuman Chalisa is a Vedic devotional hymn (stotra) in praise of Hanuman authored by the poet sage Tulsi Das. The word "chālīsā" means the number forty in Sanskrit, as the Hanuman Chalisa has forty verses. Lord Hanuman is a great devotee of Sri Ram and one of the central characters in the epic, Ramayan. Hanuman is also an incarnation of Shiva. The qualities of Hanuman—his strength, courage, wisdom, celibacy, devotion to Lord Ram, and the many names by which he is known are all in the Hanuman Chalisa. Devotional recitation of this sacred prayer is done by millions every day.

In Vedic philosophy, the soul's journey through reincarnation is viewed as a gradual process of spiritual evolution, where the soul is continually learning, purifying itself, and moving closer to freedom. The soul, or atman, is considered eternal and indestructible, distinct from the body, and it experiences birth, death, and rebirth through countless lifetimes in the cycle known as samsara.

Kaya Kalpa is an ancient system for body rejuvenation. In Kaya Kalpa Yoga The Tantra Of Living Forever, Sripad Jagannatha Das guides us through this ancient and secretive practice, revealing the hidden techniques that have been passed down through generations of enlightened sages. With more than fifty years of spiritual dedication, Das provides deep insight into the extraordinary potential of the human body, teaching us how, through yoga, discipline, and divine knowledge, we can unlock the secret of immortality.

Death is not the end; it is a sacred passage, a transition from one existence to the next. In the ancient yogic tradition, the final moments of life are profoundly significant, shaping the soul's journey beyond the body. But what indeed happens at the time of death? What does the soul experience from one moment to the next? And how does this process connect to the science of rebirth?

Suicide is the greatest mistake. When we hurt another, we are rejecting God in the form of that other person. When a person kills himself, he is rejecting Life. Life is a sacred gift, a journey woven through countless lifetimes in the cycle of reincarnation. In the yogic tradition, every experience—both joyful and painful—serves a divine purpose, guiding the soul to higher awareness. Yet, in moments of deep suffering, some may feel lost, believing suicide is the only escape. But there is no need to take one’s own life nor can that ever be an escape.

Narrated by Sripad Jagannatha Das, a devoted practitioner with over fifty years of yogic experience, this powerful audiobook explores the divine mystery and boundless devotion of Lord Hanuman, the eternal servant of Rama and embodiment of strength, humility, and selfless love. With deep spiritual insight and heartfelt reverence, Das brings to life the timeless stories from the Ramayana and other sacred texts, revealing Hanuman not only as a heroic figure but as the perfect symbol of bhakti, or devotional service.

This powerful spiritual narrative explores the connection between Paramahansa Yogananda and the mysterious Mahavatar Babaji, the immortal master who has remained hidden from the world for centuries yet continues to shape the destiny of countless spiritual seekers. Written by a fifty-year practicing yogi, Sripad Jagannatha Das, the story reveals how Babaji, often called the deathless avatar, serves as the silent force behind the global spread of Kriya Yoga.

Lord Brahma saw Krsna directly and composed a prayer based on his realizations–a striking prayer by one who has seen the truth.

As baby boomers retire and enter their later years, many are turning to spirituality and religion as a source of comfort and guidance. Some are seeking a deeper connection to a higher power, while others are looking for a sense of community and purpose in their lives. This trend has led to an increase in the popularity of yoga, meditation, and other spiritual practices among this generation.