Paramahamsa Nithyananda is an enlightened Master of the 21^st Century, in an age where the harmony and balance of male/female dynamics have yet to be attained. This is the frontier for all of us living on planet earth. The equality of men and women must be achieved, if we are ever to enjoy a lasting and permanent global peace.

Spirituality does not exclude sexuality. In fact, the awakening and radiant expression of the creative centers is a necessary and inevitable step on the journey of enlightenment. However… this “recent news” was obviously a conspiracy attempt to besmirch and snare Swamiji, casting him in a dark and negative sexual image. These people sought to capture and ensnare an innocent and genuine Being. No one but a true Nithyananda devotee could possibly understand the depth and brilliance of Swamiji’s spiritual leadership and guidance. It exists far and beyond this ordinary, material dimension.

Nithyananda’s Mission is an illumined 21^st Century version of the precious Vedic teachings. As a pivotal spiritual leader, he has broken with tradition, training many of his devotees to be “Enlightened CEO’s” … to work in the world and contribute to its upliftment, forsaking the ancient tradition of reclusive detachment. He has initiated both men and women into the Bramacharia orders, thereby acknowledging the human and spiritual validity and equality of these esteemed women. This is a courageous act of enlightened leadership for our age.

He looks deeper into the heart of the Sanyas experience, and teaches his devotees to develop trust for “Existence” itself, which allows them to let go of the ego/mind’s chatter, and the dramas which follow. It is about embracing Life…and flowing with Existence, not sacrificing and withholding oneself. He says: “Give up what you don’t have… and you will live fully in the moment.” The old understandings are brought to new life and vitality through his illumined perspectives.

Swamiji’s practical brilliance is unquestioned. It is no wonder he draws the cream of spiritual seekers…intelligent, self aware, truthful and courageous men and women. It is an honor to be counted among them.

The synchronicity of this smear campaign with the Kumbha Mela is no accident, as Nithyananda was acclaimed very highly (perhaps to the dismay of some) in a former Kumbha Mela. Influential, beloved and brilliant spiritual leaders (like Jesus, the Bab, Baha’u’llah, and Gandhi) have been persecuted, and even slain by jealous contemporaries through out history. There have been small people who try to tear great ones down, but no real heroes can be destroyed, but only proven, through time, to be authentic. Time will tell in this case, as our Swamiji is only 33 years old, and has many years of brilliant service before him.

The good that he has done… by far… outshines any tawdry and witless attempt to bring him down in the public eye. Whoever is behind the smear campaign will soon be eating very humble pie, shamed by their own low frequency preoccupations. There is so much more to life. The Truth will prevail, and I’m sure, catapult all of us to new heights of compassion, wisdom, and tolerance.

Om Namah Shivaya

In the Auspicious Light of Truth,

“Ma Nithya Karunananda”

Reverend Roma Carlisle

Divine Science Minister & Bidadi Ashramite