This biographical account was written out of my deep admiration and respect for Sri Tat Wale Baba. It is a tribute to one of the world's greatest 20th century yogis who, because of his reclusive life-style, has received little publicity outside of India. It is the intent of this book to memorialize Sri Tat Wale Baba for the many people who knew and loved him. Of further intent is to introduce the Western world to Sri Tat Wale Baba so that they might have a glimpse into the life of a traditional enlightened yogi.
I first met Tat Wale Baba in 1969 when he came to visit Maharishi Mahesh Yogi at his ashram in Rishikesh, India. I was tremendously impressed by this great yogi-saint. Some years later, after hearing about the murder of Tat Wale Baba, I was compelled to return to Rishikesh, into the jungle foothills, to the secluded retreat of the Tat Wale Baba Ashram.
There I met Swami Shankardasji, the beloved disciple who has spent most of his life in devoted service to his guru, and who remains in constant service as the sole caretaker of the ashram. I asked the Swami about Tat Wale Baba's life and as we spoke in length, I became motivated to write a biography about this great saint. The information and photographs I garnered were a major contribution to this book.
I hope that you will enjoy this documentary about the life of Sri Tat Wale Baba.