Some may find this image a strange choice but others will know exactly why I chose it, over time my choice may change but as it stands this is my number one image of the Miraculous Great Sage-Adi Da Samraj- here as Master Da Free John, most likely taken in 1983 shortly before or after the acquisition of Naitauba Island.
His almost naked stance, has a timeless, unconcerned, ease and fearlessness, I immediately think of the Avadhoot tradition, His Freedom in striding effortlessly and indifferently through the water with a remote island in view, is a waltz through the universe of samsara. Most of all look at that Blessing Hand and Arm, it’s the gesture of Divine Victory- All forms will ultimately dissolve in Divine Love- no doubt of this expressed here.
“The Avadhoot in unshakable equanimity, living in the holy temple of nothingness, walks naked, knowing all to be Brahman” -Avadhoot Gita
