H.H. SWAMI RAMA

In 1970 I first met Swami Rama when he came to America. He was charismatic and was an excellent speaker. Dr. Elmer Green collaborated with Swami Rama in his research.

Swamiji built up a large organization in the US as well as built a Hospital in India. Overall he did a lot good in the world.

This is an older picture that he used in a couple of his books. I really did not touch it up very much at all.
This picture came from a seminar at the Unitarian church in Dallas. He knew how to work a room and inspire his audience. He received the title of Shankaracharya, and had quite a following. Swami Rama somehow always reminded me of Sid Caesar, in appearance.

He also had his human side. Because of his knowledge and medical research, he attracted quite a few doctors and professionals as his students. He is an interesting subject to Google. He left the US and passed on in India.

While I find Eastern Philosophy and Yoga a fascinating subject, I believe one is responsible for one's own progress and enlightenment, and should always keep religion and cults in proper perspective and balance. This is not for everyone.