Swami Rama was a Self-realised Master. Born in the Himalayas, he was raised by his spiritual Master in the legendary mountain caves where countless generations of yogis have been trained and initiated into the deepest mysteries of the sacred science of yoga. A monk in the Shankaracharya Order, he held its highest position, which he renounced to continue to serve the Himalayan Tradition. Through his life and teachings, Swami Rama sought to combine the ancient teachings of the East with the modern approaches of the West. He was a philosopher and writer, a poet, and a scientist.
In 1970 he offered himself for experiments at the Menninger Foundation in the USA, demonstrating amazing control of the autonomic nervous system. He was also an expert in homeopathy and Ayurvedic medicine, an architect and an accomplished musician in essence, a Master of the art of life. What is most remembered about him is his great love for all and the magnetic power of his spirit, such that as he walked, one felt pulled to follow behind him. The full impact of his legacy will be realised perhaps in a century.
