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Meet Virupa — the 8th-century Indian tantric master whose life defied convention and whose miracles still echo through Himalayan art. A revered mahasiddha, Virupa was celebrated not only for his extraordinary meditative powers, but also for his fearless, rule-breaking spirit, living in charnel grounds, drinking wine, and reveling in the freedom beyond social norms. ✨ One of his most unforgettable acts? Standing on the banks of the Ganges River, he parted the river waters to cross without touching them, astonishing the monks who followed him. They begged him to return to the monastery, but Virupa chose the open road instead, wandering India as a yogi, leaving behind a trail of legendary miracles and timeless teachings about letting go of ego and fear. Step into his captivating world, and the art he inspired, in our most recent article on #Spiral "Virupa: The Unconventional Life and Miracles of a Wandering Yogi" available on our website at the link in our bio. 🌀 _______ Virupa; China...

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