Where Did Guru Parampara Begin?
The Kena Upanishad’s Subtle Revelation of the First Guru Diksha
Have you ever wondered how the sacred tradition of Guru–Shishya Parampara actually began?
Let’s take a step back—not just in history, but in divine memory, to the Kena Upanishad, a powerful scripture from the Sama Veda, which holds deep clues about the origin of Guru Parampara.
The First Question: Who Powers the Mind?
The Kena Upanishad opens with a student’s deeply spiritual question:
“By whom is the mind directed? Who makes the breath move? What energizes our senses?”
This wasn’t just an intellectual curiosity—it was the voice of someone truly ready to go beyond the surface of life and understand the Supreme Force behind everything.
But to answer such a question, logic isn’t enough. You need a Guru—someone who knows.
To explain this concept, the Upanishad presents a symbolic story that beautifully highlights the importance of Guru Tattva in everyone’s life.”
The Story of the Gods and Uma – A Divine Lesson in Ego and Guidance
After winning a battle against the demons, the Devas (gods)—Agni (fire), Vayu (wind), and Indra (king of gods)—become proud. They start thinking, “We won because of our own strength.”
Just then, Brahm—the Supreme Truth—appears before them in the form of a Yakshas. But none of them know who or what it is.
- Agni steps forward to investigate. The Yakshas asks, “What can you do?”
Agni says, “I can burn anything!” But when he tries to burn a blade of grass placed by the Yakshas, he fails. - Then Vayu tries. The Yakshas asks, “What can you do?”
Vayu says, “I can blow anything away!” But he too fails to move the grass.
Both return, confused and defeated.
Finally, Indra goes. But instead of facing the Yakshas, he meets Uma Haimavati—a divine, graceful feminine form who represents higher wisdom or Guru Tattva. She gently tells Indra:
“It wasn’t your power that won the battle. It was Brahm—the ultimate truth behind everything.”
What This Really Means
This story is deeply symbolic:
- Agni, Vayu, and Indra represent our own ego, knowledge, and pride.
- The Yakshas is the higher truth (Brahm) which can’t be understood by just strength or logic.
- Uma is the Guru Tattva—the energy that reveals truth when you’re humble and ready to receive it.
So, even the gods needed a Guru to recognize the truth. Without Uma’s guidance, they would have remained confused and lost in their pride.
The Real Lesson
The Kena Upanishad reminds us:
- You can have power, knowledge, and even devotion.
- But without a true Guru, you can’t recognize the deeper truth (Brahm).
- The Guru doesn’t just teach—you receive their wisdom when you are ready, just like Indra was.
This is why in Indian tradition, Guru is seen as even higher than God—because only the Guru shows you who God truly is.
How Guru Parampara Began in deities
After this divine meeting, Indra didn’t just learn a truth—he received his first Guru Diksha from Uma, the divine source of wisdom.
And this was the beginning—the very first spark of Guru Parampara.
From Indra, this sacred chain of transmission continued. Other deities, through Guru Diksha, came to know and experience Brahm.
Thus, according to the deeper meanings of our scriptures, Guru Parampara started from the Devas themselves.
What Exactly Is Guru Tattva or Guru?
Guru Tattva isn’t just about a physical teacher—it’s a cosmic force. It’s the energy that connects this Earth to higher realms, like a spiritual bridge that holds the universe together.
It’s the divine glue that binds everything—from our prayers to the divine energies we invoke.
Is Guru Tattva the Same as Brahm?
No—Guru Tattva is not Brahm.
Brahm is the ultimate reality or divine consciousness.
Guru Tattva is the connecting force—the one that links the soul to Brahm. Without Guru Tattva, you can’t reach Brahm. It’s the guide, the channel, the cosmic thread.
A Person with Strong Guru Tattva Does This Naturally…
Someone with a powerful Guru Tattva naturally tries to unite, uplift, and guide others. They don’t divide. They become a spiritual force people are drawn to—because they carry that binding energy that uplifts everyone around them.
How Guru Tattva Mixes with Other Elements
Here’s something truly beautiful to understand:
Guru Tattva doesn’t stay separate—it naturally merges with other elements of the universe. And once it merges, it begins to bind everything connected to that element.
Let’s break it down with a simple example:
When a person or a spiritual lineage begins their sadhana (spiritual practice), a spiritual force is born. This force carries two essential energies:
- The element of the mantra they chant (which is connected to a specific deity), and
- The Guru Tattva—the absorbing and binding power guiding that path.
So, whenever a person, saint, or spiritual lineage begins to worship a specific deity, the deity’s energy joins with Guru Tattva, creating a powerful combined force. This energy then starts working for that entire lineage, supporting and guiding everyone who follows that path.
A Real Example from Ashaeiynn
In Ashaeiynn, the initiated mantra carries Ram Tattva —the divine energy of Lord Ram. But along with it, there’s Guru Tattva in that mantra too.
Ram Tattva provides the energy and strength.
Guru Tattva binds that energy to the astral world and helps it work on Earth.
So, while Ram is Brahm, it is the Guru Tattva that connects that divine force with your soul and life. Without the Guru Tattva, even the most powerful mantra might not reach its full potential.
Guru Tattva is Grahan Shakti
The power to absorb, hold, and carry divine energy. The more Grahan Shakti a person has, the more divine energy they can hold within. And since Guru Tattva is Grahan Shakti, a person with high Grahan Shakti naturally becomes a strong spiritual guide. Just like a deep vessel can hold more water, such a person becomes a powerful channel for divine wisdom, capable of holding and sharing spiritual energy with others.
Why Different Spiritual Centers Work Differently—Even with the Same God
Let’s say two spiritual places both worship Ram Tattva. You’d expect them to function the same, right? But they don’t.
Why?
Because each place has a different Guru Tattva supporting it.
Ram Tattva remains unchanged—pure and divine.
But the Guru Tattva differs from place to place. That’s why one place may feel powerful, another might feel incomplete—even if both chant the same mantra.
The Guru Tattva behind the mantra decides how that energy manifests in the world.
After knowing the guru and guru tattva lets understand the deeper concept that :
What Is Guru Parampara?
The Eternal Lineage That Transmits Divine Power
To truly understand Guru Parampara, we must go beyond the surface and look into the deeper spiritual energy behind it. It’s not just a chain of teachers—it’s a living current of power that connects one soul to another, beyond time and bodies.
Let’s understand this with a powerful story.
The Origin: How Lord Shiva Became the First Guru
We often hear that Lord Shiva is the Adi Guru—the very first Guru. But what made him that?
It wasn’t just his deep meditation or powerful sadhana. What truly made Shiva the Adi Guru was his immense Grahan Shakti—the divine power to absorb, hold, and carry spiritual energy. The more Grahan Shakti one has, the more divine knowledge and energy they can hold—not just for themselves, but for the whole universe.
This is what formed Shiva’s Guru Tattva—not just through effort, but by becoming part of a living spiritual stream, a Guru Parampara, where energy and wisdom are passed from one soul to another without break.
And because Lord Shiva holds the deepest and most continuous flow of this energy, his Guru Parampara is the largest and most powerful of all.
From Shankar to Shiv–Shakti: A Living Lineage Begins
Long ago, there was a person named Shankar. Through Ram Tattva (divine energy of Lord Ram), he awakened the Shiv Tattva within himself through deep sadhana. Though he eventually left his physical body, he passed on his mantra and spiritual path to another soul.
He said, “Do the same practice, chant the same mantra. I will stay with you in my astral form.”
When that person died, they passed it on to another. Thus began the sacred exchange between avatar and siddhi—one person alive in physical form (avatar), the other guiding from the astral world (siddhi).
This unbroken loop continued—and people started calling it Shiv–Shakti.
Shiv–Shakti: The Secret of Immortality
In this lineage, only two souls were involved—taking turns between being the living avatar and the guiding siddhi. Because of this cycle, the energy of Shiv Tattva never broke. It kept getting recharged, again and again.
This is why Shiv–Shakti is called immortal. Not because the physical body lives forever—but because the energy keeps flowing and multiplying without a gap. This continuous energizing gave it the largest grahan shakti and hence the strongest Guru Tattva.
How This Lineage Expanded and Marked the Beginning of Guru Parampara in Human Life
When people saw the energy in the living avatar, they were naturally drawn. The power of siddhi within him attracted followers, and people began doing the same mantra and spiritual practice.
When that avatar left his body, the astral forms of these followers also merged with the siddhi stream. Now, when the next avatar took birth, he wasn’t just supported by one siddhi—but by many.
Example:
If 10 people truly followed the same spiritual path, then the next avatar wouldn’t just carry their own siddhi—but would be supported by 11 siddhis: their own, plus the energy of those 10 dedicated followers.
With time, as more and more souls joined, this number kept growing—into thousands, lakhs, and eventually millions.
And it’s still growing… strengthening the Guru Parampara with every sincere seeker who walks the path.
Why We Can’t Feel Our Siddhis Anymore—The Secret of the Astral Gap
The Guru Tattva of Ashaeiynn reveals a deep spiritual truth—most of us carry powerful siddhis (spiritual abilities), but we can’t feel or use them. Why? Because there’s a gap between our physical and astral bodies—and this gap has only grown wider with time.
In Satyug, this gap didn’t exist. People had such strong Dhyan Shakti (the power to focus deeply) that their physical and astral bodies were fully aligned. But as the yugas changed—Treta, Dwapar, and now Kalyug—our Dhyan Shakti weakened. The connection thinned out.
Today, even though siddhis are present with almost everyone, we don’t experience them. We’re too distracted, unfocused, and energetically scattered.
But here’s the sign: the more siddhis a person has, the more thoughts they experience throughout the day. This is why children—especially very young ones—seem so full of thoughts and energy. Their siddhis are still active and close. But as we grow, and lose veerya (in men) or ojha (in women), that gap between the physical and astral bodies widens. We slowly lose that spiritual connection.
Why We All Carry Siddhis: The Shiv–Shakti Connection
Ever wondered why so many of us carry hidden spiritual powers, or siddhis, even without doing intense tapasya in this life?
That’s because—we were all once part of Shiv–Shakti.
In the beginning, countless souls were connected to this divine cycle of energy. Some took birth as Shiv (the avatar), while others became Shakti (the siddhis) that supported the journey. Through this constant exchange of energy, we all received the blessings of Shiv Tattva—but along with that, we also inherited Shiv Dosh, the karmic imbalances from that lineage.
Over time, as people saw the power of this lineage, many began replicating the process. They created their own spiritual lineages—like the Vaishno Parampara—using similar energy and practices. But here’s the catch: the Guru Tattva behind each lineage was different. And that Guru Tattva is what shapes the path, energy, and experience of every seeker.
So yes, the siddhis still exist within us. The energy is still alive. But how deeply we can connect with it depends on two things:
- Which Guru Tattva we follow
- How strong our Dhyan Shakti (focus and inner awareness) is today.
This is why two people chanting the same mantra may have very different experiences—because their inner connection and lineage energy are completely different.
Why We Need a Guru Parampara in Kalyug
In today’s age, just doing mantra chanting or spiritual practices alone may not be enough to reach Param Tattva (the Supreme Consciousness). That would take many lifetimes.
But if you join a powerful spiritual lineage—a Guru Parampara—then your personal effort gets multiplied by the siddhis and energies of the entire lineage.
That’s how you rise faster, clearer, and stronger.
The Power Is Not in One Guru—It’s in the Parampara
A single Guru may have divine power, but the real strength lies in the Guru Parampara—the network of awakened souls, past and present, who energize the same path, mantra, and tattva.
Guru Tattva is the thread that binds all these energies into one powerful lineage.
This is why Guru is often said to be higher than even God—because without Guru Tattva, even divine energy cannot be channeled properly.
If You Stick to Your Guru Parampara, You’ll Never Be Powerless
Even if you don’t do intense sadhana every day, as long as you stay aligned to your Guru Parampara, you will carry that power. It stays with you like a spiritual inheritance.
What If Someone Is Not Part of a Guru Parampara?
Not everyone is born into a strong spiritual lineage. So what happens if you don’t have a Guru Parampara supporting you? Does that mean you’re spiritually stuck?
Not at all. There is still a path—and it begins with divine help.
Deities Also Follow Guru Parampara – Indra Started It Among the Gods
In ancient times, even the Devas (gods) did not rely only on their powers. Under the leadership of Lord Indra, they began following a Guru Parampara—a divine lineage of guidance and transmission.
When these deities took birth on earth, they came in the form of Kuldevtas—ancestral deities of families. And through the Guru Parampara they followed, they became capable of guiding human souls across generations.
So if a person isn’t part of any known Guru Parampara, they can still grow spiritually by worshipping their Kuldevta. That is their indirect link to the divine Guru Parampara that began with Indra and flowed through powerful saints in their lineage.
When You Don’t Need Guru Diksha
If a person’s Kuldevta lineage is strong, and powerful saints have walked that path in the past, then simply offering prarthana (sincere prayer) to the Kuldevta is enough to fulfill their wishes.
They don’t need to take Guru Diksha explicitly—because they are already under the guidance of a living, powerful Guru Parampara flowing through their Kuldevta.
In simple words:
It’s not about how powerful the deity is. It’s about how alive and active the Guru Parampara behind that deity is.
What Is Guru Diksha? And When Is It Needed?
Guru Diksha is not just a spiritual ritual—it’s a realignment of your soul with a new energy stream.
When Is It Needed?
If someone’s Kuldevta is not responding, or if spiritual efforts seem fruitless, it often means that their Guru Parampara has weakened. This can happen due to:
- Ancestral curses
- Break in spiritual practices
- Loss of saints in the family lineage
In such a case, the Kuldevta’s energy is still divine, but the channel (Guru Parampara) connecting them to the person has dimmed.
This is when the person must consciously take Guru Diksha from another living Guru Parampara that is active and vibrant—to reignite the spiritual flow in their life.
Ashaeiynn: A Living Example of a Powerful Guru Parampara
Many people today have joined Ashaeiynn because their ancestral spiritual lineages had weakened. Their Kuldevtas, though divine, could no longer assist them fully due to a broken or diluted Guru Parampara.
But once they joined Ashaeiynn’s path and aligned with its Guru Tattva, something shifted.
The powerful saints of Ashaeiynn had already made the Guru Parampara alive through their sadhana and sacrifices. And now, through this active lineage, even the person’s original Kuldevta began responding and helping again.
It wasn’t the deity that changed. It was the Guru Parampara that became the channel.
Why the Parampara, Not the Person, Is the Real Power
Many people believe that the Guru or deity alone holds the power. But the truth is deeper:
It’s the Guru Parampara that makes everything work.
A Guru may have spiritual power, but unless it’s supported by a strong lineage, that power will not stay active for long. A deity may be divine, but without a living Parampara, their energy can’t be passed on effectively.
So when a person sticks to a living Guru Parampara, they receive all the blessings, siddhis, and protection that come through generations of awakened souls.
Can I Join Another Parampara If Mine Is Weak?
Yes. That’s the beauty of spiritual growth.
If your family’s Guru Parampara is weak or broken, you can join another lineage—just like people do with Ashaeiynn.
This is what Guru Diksha is all about:
Consciously joining a spiritual lineage that is alive, powerful, and connected to the divine through Guru Tattva.
Once you do this, the new Parampara becomes your spiritual support system, accelerating your growth and reconnecting you to your Kuldevta and inner power.
Why Kuldevtas Sometimes Don’t Respond
The Hidden Truth Behind Faded Ancestral Blessings
Many seekers ask:
“I pray to my Kuldevta… but why don’t I feel any support or blessings?”
The answer isn’t in the deity—it lies deeper in the energy that connects your lineageto the divine. Let’s explore this through real-life patterns seen in Ashaeiynn seekers.
- When Ancestors Broke the Chain
Your Kuldevta’s power flows through Guru Parampara—a living stream of energy kept alive by the spiritual discipline of your ancestors.
But what if they:
Ignored the spiritual rules?
Broke away from the path?
Disrespected the flow of the lineage?
That’s when the Parampara weakens or dies out.
This is why many Ashaeiynn seekers had to leave their old family lineage and align with a new, spiritually alive Guru Parampara—one that’s still connected, vibrant, and active.
- Born in One Kul, Belong to Another
Some souls are born into a different family, but their previous life Guru Parampara still calls them back.
That silent pull you feel towards a particular practice, saint, or path—it’s your old spiritual energy reminding you of where you truly belong.
This is why many seekers unexpectedly feel drawn to Ashaeiynn—they were always connected to it, just in another life.
- A Saint’s Blessing Can Shift Your Path
Sometimes, one true blessing from a saint is enough to shift your spiritual destiny.
Their grace can place you into a more powerful Guru Parampara, even if it’s not from your current kul.
It’s like receiving a golden key to a divine doorway that was previously closed.
Joined a Guru Parampara, But Still Stuck? Here’s Why
- You Were Misguided—Not Truly Accepted into the Parampara
Sometimes, people are told they’ve been “initiated” into a Guru Parampara… but in truth, nothing actually happened on a spiritual or energetic level.
Someone may have made a false promise or pretended to bring you into the lineage—when they had no authority or genuine connection to do so.
And when that happens:
- You don’t feel any inner shift
- There’s no real spiritual guidance
- Your path starts to feel blocked or directionless
Joining a Guru Parampara isn’t just about saying “yes” or attending a ritual. It’s about your soul being genuinely accepted into the living current of that lineage. If that connection was never made, no matter what you were told—you were never truly brought in.
This is why it’s so important to seek authentic guidance, not just words.
- No Connection with Your kul
Joining a Parampara also means your lineage(ancestral energy) should align with it.
If there’s no connection:
The spiritual energy may fall on you without protection
This opens you up to pitra dosh or negativity
You may face unnecessary struggles
It’s like plugging into a powerful current without the proper adapter—too much energy, and it backfires.
- Guru Kripa Is There, Just Not How You Expect
Let’s say you join a bhakti-based Parampara—focused only on devotion and detachment.
If you expect:
A luxurious life
A successful marriage
Comfort and material success
…then you’ll be disappointed.
The Guru Parampara is not wrong—you’re receiving exactly what it offers: devotion, simplicity, and a path to Brahm.
But if you go against that flow and still chase worldly desires, your life may feel conflicted or painful.
Lesson?
You get what’s in your Parampara.
So choose wisely.
Final Words: Guru Parampara is Sacred—but Not One-Size-Fits-All
Whether it’s for bhakti, family, material success, or renunciation—every Parampara has a different energy, purpose, and destination.
Eventually, all Guru Paramparas lead to the Brahm, but the journey looks different for each one.
