I have enjoyed Effy's class so far, although it has been with mixed emotions.
Western perceptions of India and Indians, both through the readings and from classmates has been informative and interesting. However, the Western interpretations of Indian theosophy and philosophy, Hinduism, have been well wide of the mark, in my view. There is only one way to understand Hinduism, and that is by accepting a teacher or Guru, who is a bonafide spiritual master. My guru, Swami Prakashanda Saraswati of Shri Gurudev Ashram, Saptishring, Maharashtra, initiated me into his order in about 1978. All of my understanding of spiritual and philosophical matters comes through him; Sadgurunath Maharaj ki jay!

Before taking Mahasamadhi in 1988, Babaji was a Brahmin, now he is BRAHMAN.
Babaji is my adopted father, and, I am twice-born; therefore I claim Brahmin varna.