by Bharati Abrol, Netherlands
After a long time apart, we finally saw Mohanji live on Zoom again during the Beyond Empowered programme. And as he recently so beautifully said, “Distance can sometimes bring people even closer.” That couldn’t have been truer. The joy in the Zoom room was almost physical—like our hearts were doing a group hug.
But day one also hit me with a surprise emotional storm.
The answer to an unasked question..
On the first day, I desperately wanted to ask Mohanji about a dear friend who was considering euthanasia after years of deep suffering. My friend had not asked for my help, and his mind was made up, but I felt an overwhelming urge to help him. However, I didn’t know what would be the “right” thing for me to do as his friend—warning him about the possible consequences or simply accepting his choice. So, on that first day of the Beyond Empowered program, I hoped Mohanji could give me some clarity.
But that day, it so happened that I did not get a chance to speak with Mohanji. My raised hand was being lowered for some reason, and my pain body registered that as rejection. This was enough for my mind to come up with spiralling thoughts and emotions about being unworthy, unloved and rejected.
Consequently, I could not fully enjoy the rest of the session. And then, suddenly, I heard Mohanji say, “I do not regulate anyone or restrict anyone”. The words struck me like a private whisper wrapped inside a public teaching. Though he was speaking about Raja Yoga, it landed straight in my heart. Mohanji wouldn’t have told me what to say or my friend what to do. He honours free will. I heard his answer and I understood the message.
Later, I spoke to my friend, and I asked if he was interested in Mohanji’s view, which was the least I could do. Upon his confirmation, I shared Mohanji’s deep respect for free will, his stance on euthanasia, and my own heart’s concern for my friends’ peace. Although he was grateful for my concern, he still wasn’t worried about the consequences. I felt I had done what I could. Earlier that day, Mohanji had spoken inside me: “It is what it is.” And somehow my heart found rest. The peace I wished for my friend was the peace I’d found in myself. And truthfully, he already seemed at peace.
This whole incident had triggered nearly every basic fear I had, varying from rejection to loss to ‘not doing it right.’ However, apart from the mental clutter, it had not developed into a major emotional drama, as it might have in the past. It only showed me that there was some work I needed to do. And the Beyond Empowered program was exactly what I needed!
Through the program, Mohanji granted me, as well as every single participant, the most incredible opportunity to transcend the chaos of the mind and find the silence within. Many of us had our inner “stuff” surface like spiritual laundry during those three days. And Mohanji’s immensely powerful teachings and practices gave us the space to hang it out in the sun and gently become a witness to it.
A Pathway to Avadhoota Consciousness
Mohanji always advises us to be ourselves and to live our unique agendas. But in the Beyond Empowered program, he showed us that there is a state beyond desires as well. Avadootha consciousness or complete freedom is the goal of a Raja Yogi, and that kind of freedom is beyond any desire. Once we are in this state, there is no desire for harmony, love, recognition, or anything else. An Avadootha is all these things and doesn’t need them to come from anywhere else nor does he feel a lack of anything.
The teachings and techniques that Mohanji blessed us with during the program were nothing less than a clear roadmap towards attaining this Avadootha consciousness.
One of the most beautiful teachings we received through the programme was Mohanji’s explanation of Shiva and Shakti: Shiva, the still energy and Shakti, the moving energy within the still energy. A few years ago, I’d experienced a deep, vibrant stillness that pulsed with life. And I was that. A thought had arisen from that stillness: “If this is Shiva… then where is Shakti?”. The answer came: “She is within. She is my soulmate.” And here, Mohanji’s words confirmed that experience with such clarity that I had goosebumps. Finally, it clicked!
Mohanji’s powerful teachings on that first day laid the foundation for the Split the Mind into Two technique that was given by him on the second day of the program. It is an extraordinarily powerful practice. No words can do it justice. Even though I nodded off occasionally while Mohanji guided us through the practice during the program (Mohanji’s voice has a luxurious, spa-like effect on my nervous system), my spine glowed for a long time afterwards. I felt heavy and grounded—in the best possible way.
The next morning, I attempted the practice on my own, but my mind was spinning like a hyperactive hamster on caffeine, wanting to do everything perfectly and control outcomes. I gathered the whole buzzing mental machinery and placed it outside of myself as per Mohanji’s instructions. And that’s when something extraordinary happened. It was as if a switch got turned off. I became empty. My spine lit up. And then, it was as if a swan rose from within it—and I was that swan. Not my body. Not my mind. Just a gentle, soaring being of presence. When the practice ended, I couldn’t find my mind again. And honestly? I wasn’t sure I wanted it back!
On the last day of the programme, Mohanji guided us to detect and explore our desire patterns, and the practice once again made me realise that literally every action and choice in my life could be traced back to a few core desires. In my case, the longing for harmony and connection. But even this desire for harmony and connection is an illusion. Because we are always safe. And when we surrender to Divine intelligence—God, Mohanji, Baba, our higher self—we stop trying to carry the weight of the universe on our own tiny shoulders. We allow. We soften. We are loved. This knowledge was also not new for me, but this time it was a direct experience! The intensity with which it lit up during this practice was a revelation.
In the end, however, this incredible program wasn’t just about techniques or teachings. It was about transformation. About rising into Avadhoota consciousness, even if it first came disguised as confusion or disappointment, it was about infinite grace flowing through temporary chaos. About being seen, even when we’re not heard. About receiving answers to questions we didn’t even know we were asking.
Over just a short three-day period, Mohanji gave many of us direct experience of a state beyond anything temporary. Not only desires, but the complete substratum that underlies our incarnation.
As for my sadness about not getting the chance to ask Mohanji a question—well, the universe had a delightful twist in store. Mohanji soon announced he’d be hosting weekly Q&A sessions open to everyone, on any topic. Not just Beyond Empowered. It felt like he had heard our silent longing and answered it in the most unexpected, generous way. That’s Mohanji. And guess what? Over the past few weeks, I have not asked a single question. He answered all my questions without asking!
Beyond Empowered? Absolutely.
Beyond grateful? Even more.
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|| JAI BRAHMARISHI MOHANJI ||
Edited & Published by – Testimonials Team, 2nd October 2025
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