I believe the most meaningful investment of human effort is
in one’s spiritual ascent, for it is the only attainment death cannot take.
This ascent, I have found, is possible through meditation, guided by the Sonorous Light.
~ Acharya Naveen
A Dedication to Sri Ram Dubey - My Guru
"Every step on this path, every insight gained, is a humble offering at the feet of my revered Guru, Sri Ram Dubey. His wisdom illuminated my journey, and his blessings continue to be my guiding light."
My first meeting with him in Aug '99
"Exactly three months after my OBE—in August of 1999—I met a truly divine soul. Standing before him, I felt I was in the presence of a great mystic, much like Swami Ramakrishna Paramhansa. I was at my uncle’s home in Bikaner when Dubey Ji, my uncle’s Guru, arrived. The moment he looked at me, he declared, “I have known you since your three previous births.” His words boomed, leaving everyone stunned. He then proceeded to recount details of my past lives, even writing this precious information down for me. Next, he spoke of my recent out-of-body experience. A wave of astonishment washed over me; I had shared this profound event with no one, yet he knew."
Read more in : Awakening Ritamabhara, Chapter 9 - The Divine Meetings
The Journey of a Seeker
I am till date the questor of my immortal self…. From an early age, life initiated me onto the path of seeking answers to its deepest mysteries—the truth about death, the purpose of human life, and the possibility of liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth. A series of events some extraordinary some seemingly mundane is how my life has been unfolding. What remains unchanged is my yearning for Moksha - Liberation, for I know human Life is rare & precious and when we are designed to fly why settle to crawl.
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Early Years: The First Awakenings
My first awakening came with a sunset at the age of ten. This sunset suddenly held me in my tracks and I felt this deep realization that 'I am alone' like the sun which sits solitary in the vast sky, We too are alone. Soon after, I saw a smaller body being taken for cremation, confused and concerned I asked my mother if children die, her affirmation and that lingering feeling of being alone put me on the path to search for answers and solve life's deep mysteries of life, death and soul's journey. This search began with books and contemplation, but eventually led me to long hours in the practical application of the path mentioned in the scriptures: Meditation.
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The O-B-E at 19: Transcending the Physical
One day in the summer of 1999, my meditation session transformed into one of transcendence. It was unwitting and I was unprepared; I felt shock and awe all at the same time. That moment changed me forever—it changed how my senses respond to the sensory world and altered my perception of reality and destiny. I experienced for the first time what I had known all along: there is no separation. We do not ever die.
(A detailed account of this experience is in the book, Chapter: Transcending the Physical).
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A Time with Gurus: The Gifts of Ritambhara
Soon after this experience, I met my Guru and spiritual family. The next seven years with Dubeyji were the best of my life; he foretold my path, guided me to my Diksha Guru, and prepared me for the life to come. He was the inspiration behind my work in predictive Astrology. Truth be told, had it not been for him, I would have renounced social life two decades ago. Dubeyji emphasized the importance of living the prarabdha and completing one's responsibilities and karma before the ultimate awakening.
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Life as a Householder: The Tests of Faith
Over the next two decades, my karmas unfolded. I lived as a householder and served as a teacher, fighting the battles life brought forward—mostly with grace. I am grateful for those experiences. However, there was a time when a series of battles took me off course from my Sadhna, and in an attempt to compensate, I lost my balance. As my health was impacted, so was my confidence and, for a moment, even my faith. But Dubeyji’s voice recordings, a prophecy from the Tamil Nadi leaf (Gyankandam), and a constant connection with the Anhad Naad (Shabd Dhun) helped me find my strength again, making me more complete, practical, and wise.
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Faith, Hope, and Commitment: The Final Module
My life has been a long syllabus. The first module was on spiritual evolution, the second was about responsibilities and learning social dynamics, and finally, I learned that health is paramount. What never faded was the knowing that human life is precious and must be used to ascend the cycle of Life and Death. Because life is uncertain, I do not wish to waste any more time. I now give my time toward my own soul’s growth and to sharing what I have learned with fellow seekers—so they do not have to struggle or search endlessly for the wisdom that is already within us. I hope to help them awaken their inner truth and navigate life’s complexities with clarity and grace.
Astrology: From Prophecy to Purpose
Astrology has played an interesting and a huge role in my life at various steps. While I have a faith I have a scientific and logical bent as well and I do not accept things at face value easy. However, the knock of astrology on my path has been both loud and fascinating. My journey with the stars began with early prophecies , evolving into a self-taught mastery and a divine vocation.
Prophetic Beginnings
Dubey ji, was a seer and an astrologer. He could look at person & accurately predict about his life, he used to know the placements of planets even without looking at a chart..
As a seer he shared and prepared me for a life to come, and also made some stark observations basis my natal chart. These insights till date are a guiding light
Year's later after Dubeyji, When faith tested me I found Tamil Nadi astrology, These ancient manuscripts written centuries ago, came forward to give me strength. A rare spiritual leaf- Gyankandam echoed the same story Dubey ji share & what my soul wants to know. Given its rarity, its also been covered in Shashikant Oak's book on Nadi astrology.
Birth of an astrologer & author
Learning: Inspired by Dubey ji, I expressed my of learning astrology from him in my early 20's. To my surprise, he turned down my request stating that you already know this skill. I insisted I don't and he smiled and asked me to trust.
Not sure what he meant, so I immersed myself in this deep study and in no time was making predictions. Not sure if it was the book's knowledge or Guru's blessing or Ritamabhara.
Teaching: I cleared the Acharya degree in 2004 and from AIFA and the same year I was invited as a faculty at an AIFA franchise. And it was during this time as a faculty that I penned my first book Jyotish Ratna for Geeta Press.
I carried this role for a couple of years before landing a Govt. service in teaching.
An Inventor & Practitioner
My passion for the subject and life's course over time shaped me into a practicing astrologer. This science allows one to predict certain events with great accuracy, and while I am able to do that with finesse, I believe this is a profound gift & can be used for soul's evolution and overall wellbeing and not just be limited to prediction of everyday events.
I still occasionally consult on natal charts by appointment . However, The depth of my work lies in :
Medical astrology & Samudrik Shastra - a lost science and I am also the inventor of the Cosmic Horoscope
At the heart of Acharya Naveen's philosophy lies his seminal work, "Awakening Ritambhara." This book is more than a guide; it's a profound invitation to tap into the innate wisdom that resides within each of us.
"Ritambhara" refers to the faculty of consciousness that knows and speaks only the truth, inherent in the deepest layers of our being. This book provides a roadmap to awaken this inner knowing, leading to profound clarity and authentic living.
I believe truth is never new or unique, it does not adapt with time & culture, It is universal & timeless. Through this book I have put forward those timeless principles that our sages had access of accessing that universal knowledge, that connection with the One-Self we call God that brings Clarity & eternal Peace - The formula for transcendence that's always existed but we are made to believe it's for select mystics & require impossible efforts to surmount. The book is about your Seat of the Soul ( the 3rd eye) & Ritamabhara ( the truth nearing wisdom). This book offers that a simple start with 24 minutes of TBM - Trans-Bodily- Meditation, every seeker will fond themselves on the Road to Bliss, that I experienced in transcendence.
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