The firet volume of the Babaji book has a twofold. First, to elucidate those principles & practices that assist the seeker of Truth toward a rapid & orderly spiritual awareness. Second, to expplain, at least to some small degree, the universal character of Mahamuni Babaji & his dynamic influence on this planet & its inhabitants. As this section of the book unfolds, it will become apparent that Babaji, while offering Kriya as a means for spiritual progress, is in no way confined to this singular discipline. He is beyond all dis- ciplines. This volume is divided into three parts corresponding respectively to the three states of understa- nding inner Realization. these states are as follows: ***************************************************** (1.) Sravan, ''listening''************(2.) Manan, ''analyzing'' & ********(3.) Nidndhasan, ''surrendering.''