Mr Avdhut Pai’s Sahaji’s stories with Shri Mataji in 70s 80s at Eric Dada’s house 1. The Hatha Yogi from the Himalayas (1973-74) Context : Public programs were held every day in Bombay at a hall in BTI Vidya Bhavan. Shri Mataji would speak, and seekers were given realization. Incident : A sadhu with a big beard and long hair attended a program but refused realization when asked. At the end of the session, as Shri Mataji was about to leave, the sadhu suddenly came forward and fell at Her Feet like a “coconut tree.” Shri Mataji held his head with Her thumb to prevent him from falling. The sadhu exclaimed loudly, “Ma!” and sighed deeply with relief. Explanation by Shri Mataji : He was a Hatha Yogi from the Himalayas. Such yogis raise their Kundalini only up to the Agnya chakra, which is extremely painful, “like a thousand bees stinging at the same time.” Only the Adi Shakti or Her children can give full realization. When Shri Mataji put Her hand on his Sa...