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Unlike Deva’s path of effortless awareness, Baba’s way was dynamic—a science of techniques, tools, and disciplined practice to awaken the infinite Self. Where Deva spoke of effortless emptiness—"There are no ‘hows,’ only being"—Baba’s path was one of fire and form: techniques, rituals, and the alchemy of disciplined practice. The contradiction was agonizing. How could one reconcile "doing" with "non-doing"? For months, Abhilash felt torn between two truths, each dissolving the other. Then came a period of immense personal suffering—a crucible that burned away the illusion of separation. In that fire, the two paths merged. The "hows" and the "no-hows" weren’t opposing forces; they were two wings of the same bird. The paradox collapsed into harmony, and Abhilash realized: "The path is not in choosing one over the other, but in holding both—until they vanish into your breath." Recognizing Abhilash’s creative genius—from composing music to building ventures as "art in motion"—Babaji encouraged him: "Your gift is to craft your own methods. Teach others how to walk the path, not just point at the moon." Then came a prophecy: "You will travel far south, beyond India. There, you will impart Kandaptha to four destined souls." Abhilash had no idea when, where, or who these souls were. Yet, life orchestrated its own plan. The Naga Sadhus’ Summons: A Test of Awakening Years later, as Abhilash walked with his wife, Darshan, two Naga Sadhus materialized before them near Delhi in the borders of UP. Their eyes held the stillness of centuries. "Time has come," they said. "You’ve seen everything. Nothing is left here. Come with us." They recited astonishingly intimate details of Abhilash and Darshan’s life—dreams he’d never shared, moments only the mountains had witnessed. There was no doubt: they knew him. Darshan stood frozen, her gaze darting between the monks and her husband. The air thickened with the weight of a threshold—one that led to caves, to wanderings, to a life unbound. Abhilash turned to her, then back to the sadhus. His voice was soft but unshakable: "Where else could I go? The highest peak rests beneath my feet. The infinite lives in the rustling leaves, in the ordinary ground I walk upon." The sadhus smiled. "Tathastu," they murmured—so be it—and vanished as silently as they’d come. The Call to Australia & the Fulfillment of a Prophecy: Years later, an unexpected journey led Abhilash to Australia. There, he introduced Kandaptha—a powerful meditation technique—to 18-20 seekers. Among them, three stood out—individuals whose presence carried an inexplicable familiarity. Babaji’s words echoed in his heart. The prophecy had unfolded. Chanshi: The Confluence of Two Paths: This duality—Deva’s path of effortless being and Babaji’s path of active transformation—became the foundation of Chanshi. No longer bound to a single name or identity, Abhilash returned to his roots, infusing his ordinariness with "enriched wisdom." Instead of Chanshi being referred to the individual self—Abhilash named the organization Chanshi—both honoring the facilitating entity as Chanshi while himself returning to his ordinariness. Today, Chanshi is a sanctuary for those seeking self-awareness. We equip you with tools, techniques, and processes to uncover your own inner treasures. This is the legacy of two lineages. This is the gift of Chanshi.