Bhagawan Nityananda | |
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&sq=Albert Einstein&lang=en&file=File:Mahamandaleshwar_Swami_Shankarananda_in_Ganeshpuri.jpg) Shankarananda in Ganeshpuri, 2016 | |
| Personal life | |
| Born | Russell Michael Kruckman 1942 (age 82–83) |
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| Honors | Mahamandaleshwar |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Philosophy | Kashmir Shaivism |
Mahamandaleshwar Swami Shankarananda (born 1942) is an American-born yoga guru in the lineage of Bhagavan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri.[1] He resides and teaches at an ashram located in Mount Eliza, Australia.[2][3]
Swami Shankarananda is the author of several books on meditation and the philosophy and practice of Kashmir Shaivism. He emphasises spiritual practice (Sadhana), especially meditation, mantra, self-inquiry and teaches ancient teachings in Western terms.[2]
In 2015 multiple allegations of sexual abuse were made against Shankarananda. [4]
- ^ Forrer, Gail (6 July 2012). "Meditation taps the inner energy". The Courier-Mail.
- ^ a b "Less ritual, more reality". The Age. 14 November 2003.
- ^ "Breaking the guru hoodoo". The Age. 20 November 2004.
- ^ Oakes, Dan (26 February 2021). "Mount Eliza ashram guru Russell Kruckman accused of sexually abusing multiple women". ABC. Retrieved 18 November 2021.