From selling cigarettes to embracing a monk-mind wisdom
Samita’s diversified life journey
From the humble origins of selling cigarettes, a path of transformation led her to the majestic Himalayas, immersing her in the sacred wisdom of a traditional monk's existence. Learn a little more about Samita Rathor.
The Spark of Spirituality
A divine encounter shaped her path as a young soul, as she found herself graced by the presence of her revered teacher, Sir T.K.V. Desikachar, a luminary in the realm of Yoga and son of the illustrious Spiritual Soul and Yoga Teacher Professor Krishnamacharya. In the embrace of her teacher's guidance, Samita's journey took flight. With the consent of Sir Desikachar, she also trained in Yoga under the direct tutelage of Swami Sivananda Saraswati.
She stood in reverence before the Dalai Lama, receiving the sacred teachings of Buddhism. Under the sacred Bodhi Tree, where Gautama Buddha realized the truth of existence, she immersed herself in profound meditation, forever transformed.
Swami Dayananda Saraswati, a world-renowned teacher of Vedanta, Samita studied under his graceful guidance and tutelage. From a fiery and competitive existence, she transitioned into a secluded realm, uncovering the profound wisdom of self-connection and self-awareness.
Samita experienced the allure of opulent comfort and willingly embraced a minimalist plant-based lifestyle, driven by the desire to understand the essence of life itself—where material possessions offer solace, but not sustained inner peace.