Divine Journey of Lord Krishna, Sage Sandipani, and the Message of Supreme Peace

The mystical journey of Lord Krishna, Balram, and Sage Sandipani, exploring their experiences of the subtle world, astral travel, and divine knowledge transmission.

The Subtle Journey of Lord Krishna and Sage Sandipani

In this divine episode, Sage Sandipani, Lord Krishna, and Balram undertake an extraordinary journey through the subtle world, visiting the Himalayas and the sacred Badrinath Dham. During this transcendental travel, Sage Sandipani transfers immense spiritual power and yogic strength to his disciples through the chanting of the sacred syllable OM. When Lord Krishna asks, “Gurudev, where are we going?” Sage Sandipani replies, “To the Himalayas, my child. It has been long since we had the darshan of Shri Badri Narayan.”

At Badrinath, the trio witnesses radiant divine souls—saints, yogis, and ascetics—who dwell in invisible light bodies, unseen even by subtle beings. These divine presences meditate eternally, radiating vibrations of peace across the cosmos. Spirits or ordinary subtle entities cannot perceive them, for these great beings exist beyond the vibrational limits of the lower subtle planes. They are pure consciousness, manifesting only to those chosen by divine will.

The Revelation at Garg Muni’s Ashram

Continuing their celestial journey, Sage Sandipani, Krishna, and Balram visit Garg Muni’s ashram. Upon their arrival in subtle form, Garg Muni bows to them and recognizes their true divine nature, exclaiming, “O Lord of the universe, I bow before You!” At that moment, Sage Sandipani realizes that his disciples were none other than the Supreme Lord Himself and His cosmic companion, Balarama—the sustainer of the universe. Overwhelmed, the sage humbly confesses, “I was ignorant of Your divine identity, O Lord. Forgive me for attempting to teach You, who are the embodiment of infinite knowledge.”

This scene beautifully illustrates the humility of Lord Krishna, who, despite being the Supreme, upheld the sacred discipline of the guru-disciple relationship, never declaring His divinity. Such divine humility reveals the compassionate nature of God, who participates in human experiences for the upliftment of souls.

The Law of Karma and the Divine Dialogue

In this celestial conversation, Lord Krishna explains to Sage Sandipani the profound law of karma. He says, “Great Sage, liberation cannot be given instantly, for even you have certain karmic bonds and experiences yet to be completed. Only after they end will you be freed from My divine illusion (Maya).” This statement reveals a timeless truth: even divine beings and realized souls remain bound by the laws of karma until all actions are balanced. Lord Krishna assures the sage that once his karmic debts are settled, he will ascend to Goloka, the divine realm, and serve as a celestial counselor beside Him. Until that destined time, the Lord’s divine form and blessings would remain veiled, preserved in the secrecy of divine will.

Completion of the Guru’s Mission

Returning to the ashram, Sage Sandipani declares, “My life as an acharya is fulfilled today. The day a guru imparts his complete knowledge to his worthy disciples, that day marks his true success.” He blesses Krishna and Balram: “May the knowledge I have given you serve as a guiding light throughout your lives. May you always uphold dharma and spread divine wisdom.” With reverence, the two disciples bow before their guru, and peace descends upon the ashram. Thus concludes one of the most divine episodes of subtle body travel and spiritual exchange, offering humanity a glimpse into how cosmic energies operated on Earth 5,000 years ago during Lord Krishna’s incarnation.

Spiritual Insights from the Episode

This story confirms what Bapuji Dashrathbhai Patel often emphasizes — that the subtle body is capable of cosmic travel, communication, and knowledge transmission. Great beings like Krishna, Balram, and Sage Sandipani existed simultaneously in physical and subtle dimensions, bridging divine realities unseen by human eyes. Even spirits cannot perceive such divine beings; they operate in the realms of Knowledgeville, a higher domain of pure consciousness where only divine souls can enter.

The Good News: The Arrival of “Life After Death” Book

Now, moving to a moment of joy and gratitude—today’s good news. After years of effort since 2016, the much-awaited book “Life After Death” by Vijay Raghavan is finally complete and ready for release this July. This 150-page English edition, inspired by Bapuji’s teachings, explains the mysteries of life, death, and the soul’s journey in simple language. Illustrated with photographs and conceptual artwork, the book makes spiritual truths accessible to all seekers.

It includes chapters on:

·       The journey of the soul after death

·       Lord Yama and the laws of karma

·       The story of Nachiketa

·       Ghosts, spirits, and invisible dimensions

·       Deities and human incarnations

·       The Akashic Records and subtle-world dynamics

·       The concept of Gyanganj (Shambhala)

·       Meditation and the return to self

Conclusion: Returning to the Source

This episode reminds us that just as Lord Krishna revealed divine truth to His guru, so too will each soul one day recognize its own divine essence and return to its original home of light. We are all travelers on the journey from bondage to freedom, from illusion to truth, from darkness to supreme light.