Mahavatar Swami Bhai
Mahavatar Swami Bhai | |
|---|---|
| Personal life | |
| Born | |
| Occupation | Spiritual teacher, Yogi, alchemist. |
Mahavatar Swami Bhai, also known as Victor Truviano, is Argentine spiritual teacher known for his spiritual teaching.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]He was born in Argentina, and gained recognition in alternative wellness and spiritual circles after claiming to have transitioned to a pranic or non-physical form of nourishment starting in 2007.[3]
Originally a professional violinist, Swami Bhai performed from a young age and was deeply engaged in classical music.[4] His life reportedly changed in his late twenties after a prolonged period of fasting, which he described as a deeply transformative experience, he ceased the intake of solid food and liquids, entering what he referred to as a meditative state of continuous awareness.[5]
He is recognized as a satguru, a title given to him by Shivakumara Swami, a highly respected figure in Indian spiritual traditions.[6]
Philosophy
[edit]Swami Bhai claims to have lived for several years without eating or drinking. He attributes his physical energy and well-being to a connection with prana, often described as life-force energy in various spiritual traditions. He also reports unusual experiences such as minimal sleep and natural healing processes, which he interprets as evidence of bodily regeneration.[7][3]He is Known for his work in to meditation and pranayama, he emphasizes these practices as essential tools for cultivating inner silence and advancing the journey of self-realization.[4]His teachings center around self-observation, spiritual awakening, and a heightened connection to universal energy. Swami Bhai emphasizes that his path is not one of denial but of aligning with a non-material source of nourishment and consciousness.[2][4]
Also his Mahavatar Babaji Heritage is a spiritual lineage and organization which was established in 2019. It’s based on a direct transmission received from Mahavatar Babaji, separate from traditional institutional frameworks.[2]
He currently resides in South Korea, and Russia, where he continues his teachings and hosts events on spiritual self-development.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Baba, Meher (2005). The Everything and the Nothing. Meher Nazar Publication.
- ^ a b c "17 ವರ್ಷದಿಂದ ಅನ್ನ ತಿಂದಿಲ್ಲ, ನೀರು ಕುಡಿದಿಲ್ಲ; ವೈದ್ಯಲೋಕಕ್ಕೆ ಸವಾಲಾದ ಸಿದ್ಧ ಪುರುಷ". Vijay Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ a b Govindan, Marshall (1991). Babaji and the 18 Siddha Kriya Yoga Tradition. Kriya Yoga Publication. ISBN 978-1-895383-00-3.
- ^ a b c Devi, Parama Karuna (26 December 2019). Why I Became a Hindu. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. ISBN 978-1-7246-1114-7.
- ^ ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿ, ದಾವಣಗೆರೆ (26 June 2023). "17 ವರ್ಷದಿಂದ ಗಾಳಿ ಮಾತ್ರ ಸೇವನೆ: ವಿಕ್ಟರ್ ಟ್ರುವಿಯಾನೋ ಪಂಚಮಸಾಲಿ ಪೀಠಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದಿದ್ದು ಯಾಕೆ?". kannada.oneindia.com (in Kannada). Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ "Shivakumara Swami: The Spiritual Leader Who Transformed Lives Through Education". NDTV. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ Saraswati, Swami Ambikananda (22 February 2017). "What is yoga? You asked Google – here's the answer". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 14 June 2025.