Shanti Vajani, With more than 20 years' association with Swami Punitachariji (affectionately known as Bapu) and the Hari Om Tatsat Jai Guru Datta mantra, Shantibaba embodies the energy of the mantra. Although he himself makes no claims to spiritual mastery, those who attend satsang, chanting and meditation with Shanti report dynamic experiences and transmissions of Truth, as well as beneficial life changes. A two-week retreat on Maui in April, attended by a number of Crestone residents, has led to this June visit.

The mantra Hari Om Tatsat Jai Guru Datta was received by Bapu twenty-five years ago in India after decades of intense spiritual practice. During Bapu's visit in October of 1999 many Crestone residents experienced the magic of Hari Om. Chanting this simple, yet powerful mantra for ten minutes or so, then sitting quietly allows one to enter into meditation spontaneously and effortlessly. No previous experience of meditation, nor any special technique is necessary. Using the mantra on a regular basis brings about deep inner change and spiritual growth