Shantji was born in a spiritual family in northern India in 1946. Since early childhood he was contemplative about the mysteries of life. He was deeply moved and inspired by the lives of great mystics and saints. After graduating with honors from the University of Allahabad, he spent several years in monasteries and caves practicing Raja yoga and meditation. Ultimately he realized the truth of being beyond the boundaries of his individual self.

Shantji does not practice or promote the orthodox values of any religion. He is a free being with a passion for teaching and sharing the wisdom of "Non-Doing" or the "Spontaneous Flow of Life." This method of inquiry reveals that all thoughts, feelings, desires and decisions spontaneously arise in one's being or energy field, and that one is not in direct control of them. They are regulated and coordinated by this energy field without one's willful involvement. The realization of "Non-Doing" gives one a sense of total acceptance and freedom no matter unfolds in one's life.

Shantji inspires us to enjoy the warmth of connectedness. He says we fail to experience it because we constantly judge ourselves or others. We do not live in the moment. We overuse our mind and ignore the heart which is the seat of connectedness. From the time he came to the United States in 1980, Shantji has been teaching, lecturing and conducting workshops throughout the country. He has written several books and appeared on numerous radio and television programs. He has established spiritual centers both in India and the United States. Shantji invites you to directly realize the truth of being beyond all concepts. 

To learn more about Shantji, please go to his website: Shantji's Home page