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Madhukar (born November 4, 1957, in Stuttgart, Germany), born Bernd Merkle, is a spiritual teacher of Advaita and author. He is the founder of (Madhukar – Enlighten Life) and conducts international (Satsang) retreats focusing on self-inquiry and Advaita Vedanta philosophy.
Early life and education
[edit]Madhukar was born and raised in Stuttgart, Germany. He studied economics and philosophy and later worked as a television journalist.[1]In the early 1980s, he traveled extensively through Asia. During this time, he reports having experienced a kundalini awakening. He studied Dzogchen with Tibetan Buddhist teacher Namkhai Norbu and later taught yoga and meditation.[2]
Spiritual path
[edit]In 1992, Madhukar met H. W. L. Poonja (Papaji) in India, a direct disciple of the Indian sage Ramana Maharshi and a prominent figure in modern Advaita Vedanta. Following this encounter, Madhukar began teaching Satsangs internationally from 1997 onward. His events, referred to as *Satsang* (Sanskrit for "association with truth"), include dialogue-based gatherings where participants engage in inquiry and discussion.[3]
Teachings
[edit]Madhukar's teachings emphasize self-inquiry (*Atma Vichara*), guided by the fundamental question: "Who am I?"[3] This method of self-realization is intended to lead to inner peace and lasting happiness. He teaches that the perception of a separate „I" and a dualistic world is an illusion and that realizing one's true nature as pure consciousness leads to inner peace.[3] He encourages practitioners to adopt a direct approach to realization, stating: "Stop seeking, pause and recognize. The Self and thus bliss reveal themselves on their own."[4][5]
Madhukar also emphasizes connections between non-dual philosophy and modern scientific findings.[2]
Works
[edit]- Awakening in Freedom* (2004), ISBN 3-363-03054-1
- The Simplest Way* (2006), Stone Hill Foundation Publishing, (2006) ISBN 81-89658-04-2
- Oneness: Clarity and Joy of Life through Advaita* (2015), ISBN 978- 3-033-05166-9
- Enhet: Klarhet och Livsglädje genom Advaita* (2020), ISBN 978-91-7969-590-3
- His Books has been translated into several languages, including Russian, Italian, and Swedish.[6][7][8]
Reception and influence
[edit]Madhukar has been featured in various independent media discussing his Satsangs and philosophy, including interviews in *Yoga Aktuell*, *Vital*, and reports on international retreats.[3][2][9] [10]
See also
[edit]- Advaita Vedanta
- H. W. L. Poonja (Papaji)
- Ramana Maharshi
- Satsang
References
[edit]- ^ Relinfo.ch. (n.d.). *Die Advaita- oder Satsang-Bewegung: Madhukar*. Retrieved April 28, 2025, from [1](https://www.relinfo.ch/lexikon/hinduismus/die-advaita-oder-satsang-bewegung/madhukar/)
- ^ a b c Dietrich, M. (2011). Silence with Madhukar. *Yoga Aktuell*, Issue 71, pp. 82–85. Retrieved April 28, 2025, from [2](https://www.gutegeschichte.de/_pdfs/YA71_madhukar.pdf)
- ^ a b c d Bierbach, S. (2009). Yoga auf den Andamanen. *Vital*. Retrieved April 28, 2025, from [3](https://www.vital.de/fitness/yoga/yoga-auf-den-andamanen-3442.html)
- ^ Madhukar, quoted in *Impuls*, No. 33 (2020), *Buddhismus aktuell Österreich*, p. 16. Retrieved April 28, 2025, from [4](https://xn--bk-eka.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Impuls_33.pdf)
- ^ Sura, Thomas Mariam & Umlauf, Devasetu W. (eds.). Blüten des Erwachens: Lectures, Satsangs, and Teachings from 10 Years of the Rainbow Spirit Festival, p. 76-93. One Spirit Verlag, Baden-Baden, 2004. ISBN 3-9809396-0-X.
- ^ Единство: Ясность и Радость Жизни через Адвайту, Ganga, Moscow, 2009, ISBN 978-5-98882-098-7.
- ^ Madhukar, La via più semplice, Om Edizioni, Bologna, ISBN 978-88-95687-22-3.
- ^ Madhukar, Dialoger med Madhukar, GML Print on Demand AB, 2009, ISBN 978-91-86215-28-6.
- ^ Rainbow Spirit Festival. (2009). Event program. Retrieved April 28, 2025, from [5](https://www.yumpu.com/de/document/read/6295286/30-mai-2009-rainbow-spirit-festivals)
- ^ *Saarbrücker Zeitung*. (2009, March 9). Heiler und Schamanen bei Esoterikmesse in Saarbrücken. Retrieved April 28, 2025, from [6](https://www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de/saarland/heiler-und-schamanen-bei-esoterikmesse-in-saarbruecken_aid-789558)
External links
[edit]- [Official website of Madhukar](https://madhukar.org/)
- [Interview with Madhukar on Jetzt-TV (video)](https://www.jetzt-tv.net/fileadmin/video/vimeoplayer.php?id=244294142)
- [Madhukar at Karmaloft Artist Profile](https://www.karmaloft.com/artist/madhukar)
- [Relinfo.ch profile on Madhukar and Advaita movement](https://www.relinfo.ch/lexikon/hinduismus/die-advaita-oder-satsang-bewegung/madhukar/)