Misleading People by Pretending to Be Hatha Yogis

Today many people mislead society by pretending to be *hatha-yogis*. Some may be renunciates, wandering monks, tribal ascetics, or simply people attracted to the *appearance* — the clothing, the shoulder-bag (*kantha*), the horn (*shrungi*), the tongs, the sacred fire-pit (*dhuni*), etc. But this no longer represents the Nath tradition.

From the very beginning, Adinath (Lord Shiva) had declared: “I will take birth as Nivrutti, and I will serve the disciple of your disciple — that is, the disciple of Gorakshanath — Gahininath.”

Gorakshanath had told Gahininath: “Meditate in a cave on the Brahmagiri mountains. One day Nivrutti will come and stand before you. Give him all your knowledge, and then take Samadhi.”

Goraksha himself, in the form of a tiger, brought young Nivrutti to that cave. Thus, by divine plan, Adinath appeared as Nivruttinath within the Nath parampara.

Vishnu too declared: “I will work as the servant of the servant of the servant of your disciple.” Meaning — He would take birth as Dnyaneshwar (Jnanadev), the loving servant of Nivruttinath. Therefore, both Shiva (Nivrutti) and Vishnu (Dnyaneshwar) incarnated within the Nath lineage by cosmic design.

In modern society, the strict discipline of classical hatha-yoga, forest tapasya, and long austerities is not suited for most people. Life is fast, stressful, and materially demanding. Thus Dnyaneshwar deliberately transformed the Nath tradition, turning it toward a softer bhakti-based approach, while maintaining its inner yogic power unchanged.

Hence the idea that “Hatha yoga has ended and only the Warkari path remains” is incorrect. Bhakti is not a new addition — it is part of the original divine plan approved by Shiva and Vishnu themselves. Rejecting this evolution means insulting the Nath tradition and misleading society with false demonstrations of hatha-yoga. Such behaviour becomes hypocrisy, show, and deception.

The Nath Panth today retains the same Siddhi, the same spiritual power, and the same internal yogic principle, but with an outer method adapted for the wellbeing of society.

Just as Navanath Narayan (Shri Krishna) guided society through the Gita, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj offered practical life-wisdom that transforms the human mind. These teachings cultivate humility, clarity, and inner strength.

I cannot choose where I am born, in which family, caste, or to which parents. Instead of worrying, I must use my natural abilities positively to create a peaceful and meaningful life.

I did not choose to be male or female, dark or fair, tall or short. But caring for my body and using it with wisdom is entirely my responsibility.

Whatever I received at birth is part of the Eshwari Yojana (divine plan). Hence, I must be grateful and treat everyone with respect and love.

Every living being must face sorrow. I cannot choose which sorrow comes to me, but I can choose to grow through it.

But I can always behave with kindness, love, patience, and good speech, improving the environment for myself and others.

But I *can* control my inner response — with calmness, positivity, and balance.

Instead of questioning everything with frustration, I must learn to accept reality and act with wisdom.

I must help anyone in suffering whenever possible, without hesitation.

They can disappear anytime. Therefore, I must avoid pride and arrogance and remain grounded.

Instead of grieving over what I did not receive, I must be grateful for what I did receive and use it to improve my life and benefit others.

Thus, the core principles of the Navnath lineage and the teachings of Dnyaneshwar Maharaj remain perfectly aligned. The Nath Panth continues exactly on those timeless foundations. Only the outer expression has changed — by the will of Shiva and Vishnu themselves — but the Siddhi, spiritual force, and inner tradition remain as powerful as ever.