BABAJI
Babaji possesses a power by which he can prevent any specific thought from arising in a person’s mind. Evidently the great guru wished me to be perfectly ___________ in his presence, not overawed by knowledge of his identity. -- SY
NATURAL
I perceive potential ________ in America and Europe, waiting to be awakened. --BABAJI
SAINTS
Occasionally they transmit their prophecies through messengers in an ordinary way, that the final fulfillment of their words may infuse greater divine ______ in a wide circle of men who later learn the story.
FAITH
Even as a child, Jitendra stood out for his sharp curiosity and passion for uncovering truth, often declaring he would become an ___ _____t. By age eight, he began to sense echoes of past lives, particularly that of a fierce Kshatriya warrior. He felt deeply drawn to stories of courage and sacrifice, especially those from the _______ War. His heart resonated with a strong inner call to serve and protect.
FBI AGENT
VIETNAM
A year later, he returned to America, landing in the whirlwind of New York City. There, he pursued a new dream—music and film—becoming a successful ____________ and playing guitar in a five-man band called “_________,” just like the punctuation mark.
CINEMATOGRAPHER
COMMAS
“‘Child, for the faults of the many, judge not the ______. -Babaji
WHOLE
Show by parallel references (between the Christian and Hindu scriptures) that the inspired sons of God have spoken the same ________, now obscured by men’s sectarian differences. --BABAJI
truths
“No sooner had I begun my task than I was able to compose a poem dedicated to the deathless guru. The melodious lines flowed effortlessly from my pen, though never before had I attempted _________ poetry. (SY)
SANSKRIT
One day, while wandering a gun show with his ___________, Jitendra’s eyes caught the glint of a Vietnam-style ___________. It wasn’t just some trendy fad; it was a symbol, a piece of the warrior story he felt intertwined with. Though his father’s pockets were nearly empty, he saw the fire in his son’s eyes and, against the odds, quietly bought the object of his son’s desire—hiding it until ____________ morning. When Jitendra unwrapped it, pure joy radiated from his soul.
FATHER
JACKET
CHRISTMAS
Jitendra couldn’t shake his longing for the ocean and eventually returned to his coastal home in ______ _______. There, he encountered a woman who eerily resembled him, and though their romance quickly ignited, it soon unraveled into a tailspin of chaos and confusion. Jitendra sought help and was guided to Kelly, a spiritual healer and disciple of __________. Kelly helped Jitendra open to Divine Grace. Surrendering his fate to God and seeking God's will for his life, he was soon released from the trappings of delusive Maya and led to Ananda, where he found inner peace and a deeper purpose for his life.
RHODE ISLAND
YOGANANDA
Everything on earth is of mixed character, like a mingling of sand and sugar. Be like the wise ant which seizes only the sugar, and leaves the sand untouched. Though many sadhus here still wander in delusion, yet the mela is blessed by a few men of ______________.’
Indeed, Whose work is all this, and Who is the Doer of all actions? Whatever the Lord has made me say is bound to ____________ as truth.
MATERIALIZE
In the quiet of night I busied myself over a comparison of the Bible and the scriptures of Sanatan Dharma. Quoting the words of the blessed Lord Jesus, I showed that his teachings were in essence one with the revelations of the _______. (SY)
VEDAS
Yet, life’s currents began to shift. Junior high brought new tides. His sister, now driving, often took him to the beach, where beneath the sun and crashing waves, Jitendra discovered a new passion: __________. The call of battle now fading into the roar of the infinite sea of bliss, he traded his ______ tags for a surfboard.
SURFING
DOG
In 2008, a profound moment arrived. Jitendra met _____ _______ in his small apartment at Crystal Hermitage. With eyes shining bright, Swami smiled and said, “I know you from somewhere… Where do I know you from?” Jitendra answered reverently, “Sir, we haven’t met before.” And Swami, smiling with warmth and depth, replied, “It’s good to see you _______.” Swami’s warm greeting felt like a reunion of souls.
SWAMI KRIYANANDA
AGAIN
“‘East and West must establish a _____________ middle path of activity and spirituality combined. --BABAJI
GOLDEN
His awesome silence proved that my guru had instantly _______________ his being, cut his last cord of attachment to the material world, and fled to his ever-living identity in Spirit. Babaji’s remark had been his way of saying: ‘I shall be ever with you.’ (SY about LM)
CONTROLLED
“‘Greetings, Swamiji! I see you have successfully completed your book. As I promised, I am here to ______ you." - BABAJI
THANK
After graduation, Jitendra set his sights on the University of Rhode Island, enrolling to study _______ ___________ . His heart burned with compassion for those trapped in ________, and he longed to guide them toward healing.
clinical psychology
addiction
Over the years, Jitendra’s dedication to his guru and the Ananda path deepened, leading him in 2012 to move to India and live as a _____. There, his spiritual journey intensified through discipline and devotion. The name “Jitendra” began to appear to him repeatedly, culminating in a powerful moment when he saw it boldly printed on a truck in the middle of chaotic traffic. When he shared this with Swami, it confirmed that it was time to fully embrace the name Jitendra, meaning “Destroyer of _________.”
MONK
INDRA (OR STORMS)
India has much to learn from the West in material development; in return, India can teach the universal methods by which the West will be able to base its religious beliefs on the unshakable foundations of _________ science.
YOGIC
“‘Child, you must meditate more,’ he said. ‘Your gaze is not yet faultless. you could not see me hiding behind the ____________.’
SUNLIGHT
“‘I told you I would see you, but didn’t say how long I would remain.’ Babaji laughed softly. ‘You were full of excitement. I assure you that I was fairly extinguished in the ether by the gust of your __________.’
RESTLESSNESS
But the walls of college felt confining—too small for the vastness of his soul. Against his parents’ expectations, the golden boy _________ out, chasing the horizon to ______ ___________. There, free from worldly expectations, he surfed the endless waves, the sunsets, and a truer-to-self way of being.
DROPPED
NEW ZEALAND
After a short time in India, Jitendra’s became very ill with _____ ________, prompting him to return to America for medical treatment. He spent a year recovering at his parents' home in 2013, a time that tested and ultimately strengthened his spirit. Once healed, a Jitendra joined the ____________ at Ananda Village— living in harmony with God, surrounded by kindred souls. LONG LIVE JITENDRA! JAI _________!
TYPHOID FEVER
MONASTERY
JITENDRA
GURU