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Amendra Pokharel

Founder & Spiritual Guide

Born and raised in the spiritual heartland of Nepal, Amendra has dedicated his life to the ancient science of inner transformation. His spiritual journey began at a very young age, when at grade 6, he experienced his first awakening — a profound dispassion (vairagya) towards worldly affairs and an unwavering search for life's ultimate purpose.

Lives with his family in the historic city of Bhaktapur, Nepal.

Amendra Pokharel
Lineage Timeline

Spiritual Journey

1995

1st Awakening

At grade 6, experienced profound dispassion (vairagya) towards worldly affairs and began the search for life's ultimate purpose. This early awakening set the foundation for a lifelong spiritual journey.

2002

2nd Awakening

Agya Chakra Activation — a pivotal moment where the third-eye center was activated, opening new dimensions of inner perception and intuitive awareness.

2004

3rd Awakening

Vision of Light Body in sleep (Jagrat-Sushpti) — experienced the luminous subtle body during the transitional state between waking and sleeping, a rare yogic attainment.

2007

Catharsis & Education

Experienced deep catharsis during meditation and subtle/astral body experiences. Also completed Bachelor Degree, balancing worldly education with spiritual growth.

2010

Marriage

Entered grihasta (householder) life, demonstrating that deep spiritual practice and family life can coexist harmoniously.

2017

Master's Degree

Completed Master's Degree — continuing the pursuit of academic knowledge alongside spiritual wisdom.

2025

Mastery Achieved

Attained mastery in tatwa activation, chakra activation, and tatwa and chakra suddhi. Also experienced very brief opening of all Chakras, most prominently the Sahasraar (Crown) Chakra — the pinnacle of kundalini awakening.

Inner Experiences

Spiritual Attainments

Guru Devotion

Guru shraddha, bhakti, sewa

Divine Vision

Divine visions: bright white light, AUM symbol, formless Shiva, snakes, feeling of falling or floating

Divine Vision

Vision of Higher Lokas: Different subtle and unmanifest dimensions of divine planes/realms

Formless Realization

Formless state – awareness of self as formless

Lineage & Qualifications

Several 10-day vipassana courses completed in India and Nepal

Advanced Swara Yoga Course completed in Rishikesh, India

Hatha Yoga course completed

Upanishads study

Satvic Life