1908-2002

The Kavi, was a world authority on the subject of meditation and techniques that promote life fulfilling experiences. He was consulted by thousands of people from all walks of life. From ministers to Prime Ministers, from doctors to teachers, from regular folks to the most successful corporate leaders; they all came for his wisdom and knowledge regarding ways to develop a successful mode of thinking and behavior that would permeate all aspects of their lives.

No matter how successful his clients were in their own particular fields of expertise, they always returned, again and again, to learn from a Life Master. Many were plagued with serious illness, some terminal; others had difficult personal relationships, most were seeking a better lifestyle and to all of them he offered a way to find the Truth and to understand their Reality so they could grow and prosper as humans.

The Kavi never wrote any books but he gave many lectures that were recorded on tape. Many were transcribed into notes. Much of what he knew and taught was passed on directly on a one to one basis. The Kavi was also visited by experts from all over the world to participate in forums concerning Self Realization and Personal Growth. He was even nominated as the President of WHO (World Health Organization) for the year of 1969.

His greatest achievement though was his own personal development. After being mandated to serve in the military during World War 2 by the South African government, he returned home shell shocked and desperately ill. The Kavi though, as good fortune would have it, was introduced to certain spiritual or growth techniques during a visit to Los Angeles in the late 1950’s.There he met the famous Indian saint, Yogananda (founder of the Self Realization Institute) and was instructed in ways of meditation and breath control that had been taught and practiced for thousands of years in India and by mystics around the world - techniques that have stood the test of time and were on the cutting edge of spiritual growth and personal realization.

He brought this knowledge back to South Africa where he then set up a school and foundation to help people discover the ‘path of abundance’. He pioneered ways to teach these techniques to a western audience regardless of their faith or cultural heritage. His techniques appealed to people of all cultures and ethnic groups.

The Kavi himself became living proof of a person who achieved the abundant life. He was abundantly healthy and totally cured of his shell shocked condition. He had more devoted students than any other spiritual and life teacher in South Africa. He even had followers in England, France, Germany and Australia. He taught men, women and children all that he knew so they would lead better and more fulfilled lives. Most of all he taught and practiced love. People who came into his presence felt his love and were healed by it. Most especially, they became more loving and joyful within their own hearts.

The Kavi passed away in July 2002, in Boca Raton, Florida still in his youth at the age of 92. He was a mental giant till the day of his passing. He managed to live an incredible life of accomplishment and fulfillment. His legacy will live on forever. His record will endure, hopefully, through the writings of his life long student - Selwyn Gishen.

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