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You first taught me to open a door in the inside of my being and to experience, even for a moment, the complete peace of Ishvara dwelling within. Then you taught me how to take a step back to look at my acting self without judgment, as a loving, independent observer. Subsequently, you taught me so much about my acting self, about my purusharthas, my attachments, my ego. The difference between maya and my true Self. The nine beautiful qualities that reside within me and that I can call upon at any time.

You gave me a playing field, where I can literally play and experiment with wisdom in the form of the elements through Ayurveda. Where I can play and experiment with wisdom in the form of powerful deities. You taught me how to understand the mind that I have - and not am - its kleshas and the tools to master it.

And every time I see more light, I also find new darkness. And that’s ok, because you’re holding my hand. You are my torch. You’re not just my teacher - you are my Guru.

I am in awe of how each time you’re able to fill in the blanks that have come up in my mind, you hand me the exact words that resonate, make me understand, and make me feel. And each time we go deeper and deeper - the perfect pace.

And in the recent teachings on Karma Yoga, you made it so tangible again. You asked if I felt carried and empowered - I mean, even those words that reflect so well how I feel, you found for me.

I feel incredibly grateful that you have come onto my path - so much so that you have become my path, leading the way to where my heart wants to go.

Jai Maa, Jai Guru Deva!

Sadasya Aika