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The Inner Journey of Rajivbhai with Adhiyogi
In the Fall of 2005, Rajivbhai, an IT Manager based in Springfield, Virginia, found himself drawn to the philosophical depths of yoga. Encouraged by his own yoga teacher, Nanda Bondade, he enrolled in a Patanjali Yoga Sutras class taught by none other than Adhiyogi. It was the beginning of a journey that would span years—and transform his inner world.
From the very first session, Rajivbhai recognized the rare blend of authenticity and mastery that Adhiyogi brought to the teachings. Adhiyogi’s command over Sanskrit gave life to the sutras in a way that made them feel native and alive. Through chanting and oral transmission, Rajivbhai became the beneficiary of a timeless tradition, relayed with patience and precision.
By December 2006, a year into the practice, the sessions had become more than academic—they were personal. Rajivbhai continued to deepen his understanding of the sutras, enjoying not just the chanting but also the warmth and hospitality that came with each class. He often spoke of Adhiyogi’s “garam chai” and his uncanny brand of humor, both of which helped still the mind and elevate the heart. “Anyone interested in stilling the mind,” he wrote, “should enroll in Adhiyogi’s class.”
In 2007, a major insight emerged for Rajivbhai—one that would shape the direction of his life: Do your part in life. This seemingly simple truth revealed layers of wisdom that unfolded across his professional path, family life, and spiritual compass. Though he had been inconsistent in his personal discipline (niyam) for sutra chanting, he continued to attend the Saturday morning classes, each session offering a reminder of what mattered most.
Even today, years later, Rajivbhai remains in touch with Adhiyogi, continuing his inner journey with the same curiosity, humility, and reverence that brought him to the Yoga Sutras in the first place. What began as a recommendation has blossomed into a lifelong pursuit of chitta vritti nirodhah—the quieting of the fluctuations of the mind.
OM Shantiḥ.
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