SkyGuardian

A Small Correction and a Fresh Offering 🙏✨ In my recent post, I shared a glimpse into my daily forest meditation practice—a living ritual of breath, mantra, and movement inspired by the teachings of my Gurus, especially Swami Tadatmanandaji Maharaj, as well as pranayama, Sufi breathwork, and other sacred traditions. What began as simple, healing walks through the Rutgers Ecological Preserve has become a deeply personal form of embodied prayer—a way to reconnect with stillness, grace, and the Self. For those who watched the video in that post, you may have noticed that during the breathwork demonstration, the audio became muffled and filled with static. I had forgotten to disconnect my Lavalier microphone during the intense breathing exercises, which caused interference. To honor the clarity of this practice—and to make it easier for anyone wanting to learn these techniques—I’ve re-recorded the breathwork segment with clean, intentional audio. You can find this clearer demonstration here: 👉 https://youtu.be/MWa2mpr01OQ As a small reflection: this reminds me of the two strong bucks I encountered after meditation the other day (shared in my second post: "When Shiva Sends Deer to Meditate With You"). Like that moment, this small technical error called for patience, presence, and gentle correction—a living reminder that practice is never about perfection, but sincerity. For anyone feeling called to reconnect with breath, body, and being—may this clearer version serve you well. With warmth and gratitude, SkyGuardian

and then a short I made today compliments it: When Shiva Sends Deer to Meditate With You 🦌🔱 While walking home from my daily meditation in the forest, I came upon two strong bucks standing right across my path. Unsure of how to proceed, I paused... and softly chanted Om Namah Shivaya, letting the sacred mantra guide my heart and calm the moment. What unfolded next was a gentle reminder of presence, trust, and connection with nature. https://youtube.com/shorts/5NT7Mb_tm8M?si=nVtYVMPgR1qMBcrA

At one of the lowest points in my life, I heard a silent but undeniable call—to reconnect with stillness, with something sacred, with myself. What began as simple walks through the Rutgers Ecological Preserve turned into a profound healing ritual. I started synchronizing mantras to each step and breath. Over time, this evolved into a unique spiritual practice—a living meditation born of necessity, sustained by grace. This practice has been blessed and shaped by the teachings of my Gurus, especially Param Pujya Swami Tadatmanandaji Maharaj, whose “Sacred Landscapes – Guided Meditation Walk” was the original spark. I also drew from pranayama practices (inspired by Swami Ramdev), psychedelic breathwork, quantum breath, and Sufi techniques—each arriving at the right time like teachers in disguise. This isn't a technique. It's not dogma. It's not performance. It’s a sacred ritual I return to daily—an embodied prayer, a way of remembering what I am. If you’re in a place of confusion, grief, or disconnection, may this inspire you to find your own rhythm of healing. Practices in the video include: Bhastrika Pranayama (Bellows Breath) Kapalbhati Pranayama (Skull-Shining Breath) Holotropic Breathwork (Psychedelic Breath) Quantum Breathwork Sufi Breathwork Reverse Sufi Breathwork Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpNwE3cLwPY

I would like to say that Rahul addressed the audience not Artem directly Rahul declined to speak to Artem directly. I do not take any sides I shared this video because I enjoy many points made by Rahul in regards to enlightenment.

@Evan Gill Well I highly recommend it is amazing. Guided Meditation: every Saturday, 10 am Uddhava Gita: every Saturday, 11 am Video will be uploaded shortly after class. This class and all prior classes can be viewed here Audio recordings and printable texts available on our website here Vedanta Class: Shankaracharya’s Upadesha Sahasri, every Sunday, 10am Video will be uploaded Tuesday evening. This class and all prior classes can be viewed here Audio recordings and printable texts available on our website here Satsang (informal Q&A): every Sunday, 11 am Satsang Live stream on YouTube Outdoor Satsang (informal Q&A): every Sunday, 6 pm

@Evan Gill I attend every weekend, I highly recommend it! Have you heard of this place previously?

Another fantastic video that I highly recommend:

My friend made a video after having the Nonduality round table where it was a gathering of "enlightened masters" looks like he had addressed Artem here is the exact timestamp:

So I had set up a interview with “Enlightened” masters and asked my friend Lyam to join in along with my friend Rahul to be the host It is hilarious please watch from the timestamps I have provided: The panelists: Artem Boytsov: true-freedom.net Eric Putkonen: nondualitysimplified.com Josiah Campbell (Guruji Brahman): taplink.cc/theway__ Lyam Boylan (Yamsox): linktr.ee/yamsox Rahul N. Singh (The Bearded Mystic): linktr.ee/thebeardedmysticpodcast Then part 2 The panelists: Artem Boytsov: true-freedom.net Eric Putkonen: nondualitysimplified.com Frank Yang: frankyang.wtf Josiah Campbell (Guruji Brahman): taplink.cc/theway__ Lyam Boylan (Yamsox): linktr.ee/yamsox Rahul N. Singh (The Bearded Mystic): linktr.ee/thebeardedmysticpodcast

Part 2 of the above will be happening today but it is Live this time at 8 EST hope to see you tune in today! @Leo Gura The panelists: Artem Boytsov: true-freedom.net Eric Putkonen: nondualitysimplified.com Frank Yang: frankyang.wtf Josiah Campbell (Guruji Brahman): taplink.cc/theway__ Lyam Boylan (Yamsox): linktr.ee/yamsox Rahul N. Singh (The Bearded Mystic): linktr.ee/thebeardedmysticpodcast

@Leo Gura What do you think of this interview I had set it up as a form of Seva but it turned into a mess thankfully my good friend Lyam (Yamsox) was the saving grace it felt The panelists: Artem Boytsov: true-freedom.net Eric Putkonen: nondualitysimplified.com Josiah Campbell (Guruji Brahman): taplink.cc/theway__ Lyam Boylan (Yamsox): linktr.ee/yamsox Rahul N. Singh (The Bearded Mystic): linktr.ee/thebeardedmysticpodcast

From my personal recommendations the following Gurus I’ve listed to me are authentic from my own judgment that I concluded by listening to the teachings and found helpful. I’ve listed them below see which resonates with you. BAPS known as Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha they follow Hinduism and their Vedanta philosophy is Akṣara-Puruṣottama Upāsanā. This teaching tradition started from Bhagwan Swāminārāyan and then continues through the ever present Gunatit gurus starting from Param Pujya Gunatitanand Swami Maharaj. Please note this branch has most of its teachings in the Indian language known as Gujarati on the main channel but have included a link to their other YouTube channels that have the basics in English that I have attached right below the link to the main channel. https://www.youtube.com/@BAPS https://www.youtube.com/@bapsbetterliving BK Shivani a teacher from the Brahma Kumaris spiritual movement founded by Lekhraj Khubchand Kirpalaniji and is rooted in Hinduism. https://www.youtube.com/@bkshivani Swami Tadatmanandaji who is a Hindu monk who’s teachings solely focus on the teachings of the Ancient Rishis. He is part of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy and this lineage comes from Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswatiji of Arsha Vidya. https://www.youtube.com/@SwamiT Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji is a Guru from the Jain tradition his teachings while rooted in Jainism take a wholistic perspective implementing teachings from: 1) Charvak 2) Jainism 3) Buddhism 4) Nyay-Vaishesik 5) Sankhya- yog 6) Purva Mimansa- Uttar Mimansã the approach was inspired by a Jain mystic known as Pujya Shrimad Rajchandraji who gave a collection of discourses which were then compiled into a text known as the Atmasiddhi Shastra. https://www.youtube.com/@SRMD Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji is a Hindu who follows Advaita Vedanta under her Guru Pujya Swami Chidanandji Saraswati Maharaj at Parmarth Niketan whose lineage comes from Pujya Swami Shukdevanandji Maharaj. https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji Swami Mukundanandaji is a Hindu monk that subscribes to the Bhakti yoga tradition and comes from the lineage founded by his Guru Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj. https://www.youtube.com/@swamimukundananda Venerable Ajahn Sona is a Theravada Buddhist monk whose lineage comes from the the Thai Forest Tradition of Ajahn Chah. He has training in both Sri Lankan and Thai forest Theravada Buddhist traditions. https://www.youtube.com/@AjahnSona Kauai Hindu Monastery is monastery founded by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami and this Hindu tradition comes from Nandinatha Sampradaya of Kailasa Parampara. This monastery also has a special YouTube channel for more General Hinduism attached below the main channel link. https://www.youtube.com/@kauaishindumonastery https://www.youtube.com/@HinduismTodayVideos Gaur Gopal Das that is a member of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) that follows the lineage of Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya Sampradaya has very uplifting material and is a life coach and encompasses faith and motivation. https://www.youtube.com/@GaurGopalDas Mātā Amritānandamayī Devī also known as Amma (Mother) and commonly dubbed the 'the hugging saint' has very uplifting videos. https://www.youtube.com/@MataAmritanandamayi

I would like to add Swami Tadatamananda of Arsha Bodha Center has a great deal of material all of this can be freely accessed in the link below. https://arshabodha.org/teachings/ Here is a interactive video presentation on how to use the syllabus linked above.

This is a fantastic post about the Meditation course from Arsha Bodha Center spefically from Swami Tadatmananda to add to this post Swamiji has even more meditations the first a special meditation playlist: Then also on his website he has several additional meditations (audio only) https://arshabodha.org/teachings/meditations/

Perhaps this video "Enlightenment – Transformative Experience or Journey of Self-Discovery?" by Swami Tadatmananda might shed some light to this topic for whomever this may concern. Confusion about HOW to get enlightened is the result of not knowing WHAT enlightenment truly is. The great master Advaita Vedanta, Shankara, said that enlightenment is gained only through self-knowledge. But is knowledge really enough? Some people believe that enlightenment, liberation, or moksha in Sanskrit, is an unwavering feeling or sense of being limitless consciousness, or a feeling of absolute bliss, or a feeling of oneness, oneness with the universe or oneness with God. But there's no such thing as a permanent feeling. They change constantly. Enlightenment is often called a state, but if it is a state of experience, a state that arises in the mind, it too will soon pass away because all mental states are impermanent.