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Sri Ashish
"You are already that which you seek."
The Teacher
Sri Ashish is a contemporary spiritual teacher of “Advaita Bhakti” – Non-dual Devotion (Oneness in everything and Oneness of everything), whose presence, silence, and words draw seekers inward — into the living stillness of “I AM.” He is not a philosopher, guru, or figure tied to tradition. He does not belong to any spiritual lineage, nor does he claim authority. Instead, he serves as a mirror—pointing seekers to the awareness that is already present within them.
His life is a quiet expression of Self-realization, devotion, and surrender — lived not as philosophy but as direct experience.
Known for his gentle clarity and quiet presence, Sri Ashish offers no belief system or ritual, only a direct invitation: Look within. Recognize. Rest in what is.
The vision he carries is simple:
- To remember who you are.
- To abide in that.
- To live from there.
“This is not a journey of becoming. It is a resting in what never left.”
The Essence of His Teachings The Three-Fold Path
At the heart of Sri Ashish's sharing is the Three-Fold Path — a simple, direct, and experiential framework for realizing one’s true Self:
Right Understanding – Knowing the Truth
Through inquiry into the nature of “I,” the seeker recognizes that awareness is not an object — it is the ever-present subject.
Right Practice – Remembering the Truth
Practice is not effort, but remembrance. It is the natural return to presence through silence, devotion, and surrender.
Right Experience – Being the Truth
When even the idea of the seeker dissolves, what remains is pure awareness, ever-free, ever-now.
Core Teaching
“You are not the body, mind, or identity — you are pure, silent awareness. Realize this, and all suffering ends.”
At the heart of all his teachings lies the profound invitation to recognize the false sense of separateness and return to the ever-present reality of the Self — not as a concept or belief, but as a direct, living experience.
Teachings
The body, thoughts, and emotions are temporary expressions. Your true nature is the formless, unchanging awareness that witnesses them.
The pure sense of “I AM” is the doorway between illusion and Truth. Abide in it—not as an identity, but as presence—and it will dissolve into the Reality beyond.
There is no individual acting. Life unfolds naturally. Let go of the ego’s claim to doership, and action becomes spontaneous, pure, and free of karma.
The “I AM” is pure awareness, but even this is not the final truth. The ultimate Reality lies beyond even the subtlest sense of being—absolute, formless, silent.
Real understanding arises in deep stillness. Silence is not just absence of noise, but the natural state of the Self, where Truth reveals itself effortlessly.
The Self that the Advaitin inquires into is the same God that the devotee surrenders to. Bhakti and inquiry are not separate—they converge in realization.
You do not need to go anywhere. Just stop seeking outwardly, turn inward, and be still. The Truth is already what you are.
Realization is not about reaching something new. It is the uncovering of what you already are—ever-present, ever-free.
The Three-Fold Path is not a method to gain something, but a process of shedding false identifications:
- Right Understanding clears illusion.
- Right Practice stabilizes awareness.
- Right Experience reveals unity and transcendence.
Karma binds only when you identify with the ego. When you recognize your Self as pure awareness, karma loses its grip.
"This is not a linear process but a living spiral, deepening endlessly into stillness."
The Teacher Who Points Beyond Himself
Sri Ashish does not present himself as a master to be followed. He consistently reminds seekers:
“Do not look to me. Look within.”
His teachings are not about belief, tradition, or spiritual hierarchy. They are rooted in self-recognition. There is nothing to attain, nothing to purify, nothing to transcend. The Self is already here.
A Master of No Tradition
Though Sri Ashish’s words may echo the timeless teachings of Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadatta Maharaj, and the Upanishads, he aligns with no formal lineage.
“Truth has no name, no owner, no scripture. It is not bound by tradition. It is here, now, waiting to be recognized.”
His voice rises from direct experience, not inherited wisdom.
An Invitation
The invitation is always simple:
Be still.
Look inward.
Abide in what never changes.
“Do not seek. Just see. Do not strive. Just rest in awareness. Do not follow. Just recognize what has never changed.”
A Teacher Who Disappears Into Silence
Those who encounter Sri Ashish often speak of a presence that is vast, clear, and impersonal. He does not teach to gather followers, but to dissolve identification.
His presence itself is the teaching.
“What you seek is already here. In your silence. In your seeing. In your Self.”
"The Three-Fold Path is not a method. It is a mirror — reflecting what you’ve always been."
The Creation of the Three-Fold Path Book & Journal
Following the natural unfolding of the teaching, Sri Ashish composed The Three-Fold Path: A Way to True Awareness — a concise and poetic articulation of the entire path. This book distills the essence of his teaching into a timeless manual for sincere seekers.
The book is currently in final review and will soon head to publication. It will be available in both print and digital formats to support widespread accessibility.
Alongside the book, a companion journal was developed to help seekers reflect on each stage of the path through daily prompts, silence-based practices, and personal insights. Together, they serve as both a map and a mirror — guiding one gently back to the Self.
"This is not a teaching to be studied. It is a truth to be remembered."
The Birth of the Chaitanya Gita
The Chaitanya Gita is not a traditional scripture, but a spontaneous expression of awakening. It arose from silence — as verse, as vibration, as direct recognition.
The work is currently in progress, with the first 250 verses completed out of a planned 1000 structured verses. These verses form the early rhythm of a deeper unfolding still in motion.
It is not meant to be studied, but felt, absorbed, and dissolved into. Each verse is a call to remembrance.
"This song is not mine. It is the echo of your own stillness."
His Role in the NDP Foundation
NDP Foundation emerged organically through the presence and clarity of Sri Ashish. His teachings are its root and its unfolding. The Foundation was created not to promote a person or tradition, but to create a space where truth can be lived, shared, and supported.
His role is not of authority but of alignment. Sri Ashish’s presence is the origin, heart, and ongoing center of the NDP Foundation.
His teachings gave birth to:
- The Three-Fold Path framework
- The writing of foundational texts like The Chaitanya Gita
- The vision for the self-sustaining ashram community
- A way of organizing the foundation that honors truth over structure, service over status, and stillness over striving
He offers no title, no position — only this reminder:
“Let the ego be dethroned.
Let awareness remain.
The rest will unfold in silence.”
