Smita VenkateshSmita Venkatesh is one of the most accomplished spiritual luminaries of our era, whose extraordinary journey in Tantric sadhana began at the age of fifteen and has continued for over 35 years. Born into the renowned Tantric tradition of Banaaras, shewas initiated into the ancient knowledge of her ancestors from a young age, laying a strong foundation for her spiritual path.Her exceptional spiritual aptitude is the result of direct initiations from some of the greatest Tantric masters of the modern age. She received the initiation of Shri Vidya from the highly revered Shridattaatreyaanandanath ji of Kaashi, who was a direct disciple of the venerable Karpaatri ji Maharaj (the original guru of Shankaraachaarya). Her father, the renowned Swami Divya Chetanaanand ji, was one of the most esteemed Tantric gurus of his time and was adept in Bagalamukhi Mahavidya. She was also a devoted disciple of the great Dr. Naaraayan Datt Shrimaali (Paramhans Swami Nikhileshvaraanand ji) and Baba Bhootnath ji. Baba Bhootnath ji's position in Kamakhya is akin to that of Ramakrishna Paramhans ji in Kali sadhana-a luminary who embodies the pinnacle of devotion in this sacred tradition. Read More Read Less