Vasant Swaha was always a naturally free spirit, aware from an early age that life was not about accepting boundaries, but rather going beyond them. As a child, he sailed from his native Norway, exploring the world with his father and family. His visits to many foreign countries at an early age gave him a broad perspective on life.

He always liked to challenge himself, ever since he was very young. As a teenager, he left his home and continued traveling on his own. After journeying through Europe and North Africa, he eventually arrived in India. Here, he at once felt at home. An alive spiritual fragrance was in the air, that was missing in the West. He lived in the Himalayas and then in Goa, where he came into contact with disciples of the Master Osho. Out of this encounter, he knew what his next step was: to follow the call of his heart to go meet the Master.

His connection with Osho was instant and deep – like coming home. Swaha got immersed in the life of the commune around his Master, which became the biggest growth center in the world. Here, he could explore himself further in many levels. Becoming one of Osho’s bodyguards, Swaha had an intimate connection with his Master. Shortly after Osho left his body, Swaha experienced awakening to his true Self.

In the years that followed, this new way of being became more integrated. During his travels through India, he met Papaji in a blissful encounter. My beloved Papa, Poonjaji, was a tremendous gift. He was really a lion of Truth. No words can express my gratitude to him.”

After meeting Papaji he went traveling around India, and lived for long periods of time in the Himalayas. During this time he had beautiful meetings with his enlightened friend, Giridhar, and together they had adventures in the far regions of the Himalayas.

In tune with Swaha’s love of nature, he has created beautiful retreat places in the mountains of Norway and by the ocean in Brazil. Here, seekers and lovers from around the world come to meditate and experience the beauty, love and silence of his presence. In this precious meeting, hearts and minds can awaken, transform and flower.

Website: vasantswaha.net

Transcript of this interview

Interview recorded 3/21/2015

YouTube Video Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Purpose

00:03:36 - Increasing polarities and the need for change

00:07:30 - Past Lives and Spiritual Connections

00:11:39 - Meeting Other Enlightened Beings

00:15:04 - Appreciating Food and Paths to Enlightenment

00:18:32 - A Shattered Identity

00:22:16 - Imperfections of Spiritual Masters

00:25:44 - The Role of the Guru and Personal Experience

00:29:08 - The Transformative Energy of an Ashram

00:32:56 - The Shift after Sickness and Integration

00:36:44 - Fragility and Sensitivity During Awakening

- 00:40:31 - From the Himalayas to Papaji

00:44:19 - A Guru's Influence

00:48:03 - Integration and Meltdown in the Garden of Paradise

00:51:16 - The Beauty of the Unspoken

00:54:09 - Natural Living and Being

00:56:49 - Emptying the Mind and Being Open

00:59:40 - Helping Others Empty Themselves

01:02:38 - Finding Happiness and Truth

01:05:39 - The Power of a Supportive Atmosphere

01:08:25 - David's Journey and Meeting Ramesh Balsakar

01:11:20 - Community in Brazil and Norway

01:14:08 - Embraced by the Peace

01:16:53 - Being a Servant of the Divine

01:19:40 - Blissful Ecstasy and Oneness

01:22:49 - The Joy of Full Realization

01:25:51 - The Appreciation of God's Creation

01:28:42 - Meeting the Master

01:31:35 - Following Divine Guidance

01:34:23 - Beautiful Places to Visit