Yogiraj: The Life and Teachings of Shri Shankar Maharaj

Specification: Publisher : Zen Publications by : Vassant Shirvaikar Cover : Paperback Language : English Edition : 2014 Pages : 198 Weight : 330gm. Size : 5.5 x 2 x 8.5 inches ISBN-13: 978-9384363208 ASIN: 9384363200 Description: ‘YogirajShri Shankar Maharaj was a Siddha yogi, a compassionate and unusual Guru not bound by rules or convention. He was bent and deformed in body, and usually appeared to be half-witted and inebriated from the brandy he drank. However when situation demanded, he would use his yogic powers to appear like a child to some, a tall muscular yogi to others, and even as Lord Shiva and Lord Hanuman to some others.Shri Shankar Maharaj belonged to the NathPanth though he never wore the traditional attire of the sect. Maharaj spoke with a lisp and preferred not to preach himself, using instead disciples like TaisahebMehendale and SardarMirikar to spread the message of Dnyaneshwari, a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by Sage Dnyaneshwar – a work that was very