After travelling at age 18 from his native California
to India in 1969, Rampuri was drawn to the Naga Babas,
an ancient and wild order of naked yogis whom he calls
the Hell's Angels of Indian Spirituality. Organized into
a sect by Adi Shankara in the 5th century BC, the Naga
Babas see themselves as the ultimate protectors of the
Sanatan Dharma, or what we call the Hindu religion.
Rampuri became a disciple of a Naga Babaa master shaman
sadhufrom Rajasthan and, as foretold by astrological
prophecy, soon found himself the first foreigner to
become an initiate of the Juna Akhara, the oldest and
largest grouping of Naga Babas with more than 50,000
sadhu members. From drinking the Nectar of Immortality
at the source of the Ganges River to allegations of
tantric murder, this autobiography is filled with true
accounts of magic, miracles, ghosts and austerities,
with lessons on Hindu gods, ayurveda, mantra and Indian
culture woven throughout. Through his journey of
extremes, Rampuri takes us into the mystic heart of
India.By the first foreigner to become a member, and
later an elder, of the Juna Akhara, the oldest and
largest grouping of Naga Babas Filled with true accounts
of magic, miracles, ghosts and austerities With lessons
on hindu gods, ayurveda and Indian culture woven
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