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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.

One of the first pieces of Krishna-conscious literature widely distributed in the western world, this work inspired many to investigate the spiritual dimension of their lives. This is the opportunity to understand the deepest truth of devotional yoga. If you miss this opportunity in the human form of life—the developed consciousness—you will slip again into the cycle of 8 million, 400 thousand species of life one form after another.

The Kama Sutra, written by the sage Vatsyayana nearly two thousand years ago, is far more than the modern world imagines. It is a complete guide to the art of living, a thoughtful exploration of love, harmony, personal conduct, and the refined culture of ancient India. At its heart, it teaches balance, emotional intelligence, and the pursuit of a meaningful, respectful connection between human beings. In this new presentation, Sripad Jagannatha Das, Emmy-nominated actor and leading voice of The Rebellion, brings Vatsyayana’s timeless work into clear, dignified focus.

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.

The Nectar of Devotion (Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu) is a seminal text on the practice of bhakti (devotional service) written by Srila Rupa Gosvami, one of the foremost disciples of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Completed in the 16th century, this work is considered one of the most important scriptures in the Gaudiya Vaishnavism tradition. In it, Gosvami outlines the principles of devotional service, the different stages of bhakti, and the qualities that define pure devotion to Lord Krishna.

"The Prophet," written by Kahlil Gibran, is a philosophical and spiritual classic that delves into the fundamental aspects of human existence through poetic prose. The book centers on Almustafa, a prophet who has lived in the city of Orphalese for twelve years. As he prepares to depart for his homeland, the people of the city gather to seek his wisdom on various aspects of life, including love, marriage, children, work, freedom, and death.