Wherever Radhanath Swami traveled, people spoke reverentially of a woman saint named Anandamayi Ma. Radhanath Swami himself had read of her extraordinary qualities in the classic Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahamsa Yogananda in the chapter entitled “The Joy-Permeated Mother.” On the bank of the Ganges at Dev Prayag, a sadhu informed Radhanath Swami that she was living in the Himalayan town of Dehra Dun. “I’m going by bus to visit the holy mother today,” sadhu said. “He was welcome to join him.” Upon arrival, Radhanath Swami entered into a quaint courtyard filled with the mother’s followers. All were eager to see her. Radhanath Swami’s companion disappeared. A small crowd gathered around Radhanath swami to share stories of their guru’s life.
DEPARTING FROM THE CAVES of Mahavirdas Tat Walla Baba, Radhanath Swami lived again as a wandering mendicant. The winter was coming to a close. As the sun shone warmer, the days grew longer and spring buds appeared in the trees and bushes. One day, as Radhanath Swami walked along a jungle pathway headed north, Radhanath Swami came to the Laxman Jhulan, a long suspension bridge that crosses high over the river Ganges. Standing in the gently swaying middle, Radhanath Swami beheld the Ganges descending from the Himalayas, ornamented on either side by temples, ashrams, and rishis performing their rituals.
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Meeting with Cidananda Saraswati After sitting for an hour in that lonely place, Radhanath Swami walked along the riverbank and came upon “The Divine Life Mission,” which is the ashram of the renowned Himalayan saint, Swami Sivananda. This was the ashram where Swami Shivanand performed his meditation and established his teachings. This was the guru of Swami Satcitananda, the regal Woodstock guru Radhanath Swami had met in Delhi. Sivananda’s prolific writings, humanitarian efforts,
