Nava Nath Gurus
THE NAVA NATH GURUS
The first Nava Nath saints were established on Earth by Lord Dattatreya, under the instruction of Lord Krishna. When Lord Krishna was leaving the body, he decided that the reason for his birth- the preservation of dharma- should continue after his death. He asked the Nava Narayanas from celestial plane to come to Earth and take birth as Nava Nath sadhus.
GORAKSHANATH
Gorakshanath, one of the Nava Nath Gurus, initiated by Lord Dattatreya. He taught various practices such as Hatha yoga and meditation. Through these practices he emphasized the importance of inner transformation and self-realization and attaining liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
MATSYENDRANATH
Initiated by Lord Dattatreya Himself, Matsyendranath's teachings encompassed a wide array of practices aimed at spiritual development, including various yoga asanas pranayama, mantra chanting, meditation, and puja. He also emphasized the importance of moral conduct, self-discipline, and devotion in the pursuit of stability and inner transformation.
KANIFNATH
Initiated by Lord Dattatreya Himself, Kanifnath taught the importance of yoga, meditation, non-attachment, selfless service, and the unity of all existence for spiritual growth and advocating for a profound understanding of the inner self and the cultivation of virtues to attain spiritual liberation.
JALANDHARNATH
Initiated by Lord Dattatreya Himself, Jalandharnath is known as a Mahasiddha yogi. He was a great practitioner of Tantric yoga and acquired miraculous yogic powers and control over life and death through his practice.
GAHININATH
Initiated by Lord Dattatreya Himself, Gahininath’s teachings emphasize practices such as tantra, yoga, non-attachment, renunciation, universal compassion and the importance of the guru-disciple relationship for spiritual growth.
REVANNATH
Revannath is a Great saint who was one of the nine great Yogis who were known as Navnaths. He was the noble follower and a great devotee of Lord Dattatreya.
CHARPATINATH
Initiated by Lord Dattatreya Himself, Charpatinath , also known as Machindranath, taught practices like asanas and pranayama, alongside spiritual disciplines, for self-realization and liberation. In Nepal, he is revered as the patron deity of the Kathmandu Valley, celebrated annually with the grand Machindranath Jatra festival.
NAGANATH
Initiated by Lord Dattatreya Himself, Naganath, is renowned for his mastery of alchemy and esoteric knowledge. He is often credited with the development of the Rasayana, an ancient Indian alchemical tradition focused on achieving longevity, rejuvenation, and spiritual enlightenment through the use of specific substances and practices.