About Guruji
The Awakening of a Yogi
Dr. B.S. Goel’s spiritual journey began at birth when his mother dreamt of him emerging from Lord Shiva’s choti, symbolizing divine realization. As a child, he had visions of a saint, later identified as Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. By 13, he mastered yogic asanas effortlessly, and at 14, a spiritual guide directed him to recite Durga-Saptashati, leading to frequent visions of Goddess Durga.
Initially drawn to Marxism, Dr. B.S. Goel later turned to psychoanalysis but found true peace in meditation. In the early 1970s, Sai Baba appeared in his dreams, revealing that his spiritual struggles were divinely orchestrated. In 1975, his Third Eye opened, awakening his kundalini and deepening his spiritual insight.
By 1982, inner guidance led him to establish the Third Eye Foundation of India, creating a center for spiritual regeneration and religious work under Sai Baba’s divine inspiration.
The Third Eye Foundation of India
The Third Eye Foundation of India was founded on a deep spiritual calling that began in 1975 when Dr. B.S. Goel experienced the awakening of his Third Eye and the activation of his Kundalini.
This profound transformation led him to a singular vision—to create a spiritual centre dedicated to psycho-spiritual and religious work. Over time, he realized that his life’s true purpose was to establish an ashram that would serve as a beacon of spiritual enlightenment, aligning with the teachings and divine mission of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
Dr Goel saw this ashram not just as a personal endeavour but as a part of a larger spiritual movement, where disciples of Sai Baba would establish centres across India to spread the message of universal spirituality. This inner calling was not driven by ambition but by an unwavering belief that divine will was at play and that such an institution was destined to emerge as a major hub for spiritual awakening.
The official establishment of the Third Eye Foundation came in January 1982, when a fellow spiritual seeker suggested formalizing the initiative as a registered society. The name “Third Eye” was chosen with great deliberation, reflecting three key aspects: first, it symbolized Dr. Goel’s personal experiences of spiritual awakening; second, it acknowledged Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba as the all-seeing "Third Eye" of the universe; and third, it ensured that the foundation remained distinct from other Sai Baba organizations, avoiding any conflicts or organizational confusion. By June 15, 1982, the society was formally registered, with its guiding principles drawn from the Memorandum of Association of the "Kingdom of Sathya Sai".
With this legal and structural foundation in place, the focus shifted to acquiring land for the ashram. The Land Acquisition Committee explored various locations across North India, including Rishikesh, Garhmukteshwar, and Meerut, but faced challenges in securing a suitable site. Despite these obstacles, there was a growing sense among spiritual seekers that the ashram’s foundation was already taking shape on an energetic and divine level, even before the physical land was acquired.
Dr. Goel’s commitment to the ashram was absolute. By September 1985, he took a bold step—applying for extended leave with the intention of never returning to his official duties. His plan was clear: if the land was secured, he would devote himself fully to building the ashram; if not, he would retire to a simple hut on the banks of the Ganges in Rishikesh, living a life of spiritual discipline and meditation.
Unlike traditional ascetics, however, he chose to reject external symbols of renunciation—saffron robes, a new spiritual name, or conventional monastic titles. He believed that true realization lay beyond appearances, and that spiritual transformation was an inner process, not dictated by outward attire or rituals.
He also made a firm resolution that he would never take any financial support from the ashram for personal sustenance but would contribute everything he could from his pension and earnings.
This deep-rooted sense of selflessness and devotion ensured that the Third Eye Foundation of India was built not just as an institution, but as a sacred mission—one that would endure as a divinely ordained center of spiritual enlightenment and service.