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I just received a tragic news. :( Yesterday, 20th February, Shiva sadly passed away, in the lobby of his hotel, due to a heart attack.

It's so hard to believe it. Really hard. And it's also hard to describe in words the energy and the beautiful heart of this man. 

I just spent few days with Shiva in October 2022, but that short time was enough to have a beautiful impact in my life. 

Everyday he would recommend me a place to visit around Rishikesh:

"Gabi, Today go to Vasisthta Cave Ashram, it's very peaceful and there is a beautiful spiritual energy there. It's good for you."

I would go in the morning and come back in the evening, sharing the experience with him, on his sofa in the lobby, while drinking Masala chai.

One day he told me:

"You should take the motorbike and go to Gangotri, in the Himalaya. it's a very special place. If I didn't have to work I would go with you."

The morning after, I took my motorbike and I went. 

It has been one of the best experiences of my life. And he knew it. That's why He sent me there.

When I came back to his guesthouse, after 3 days, I couldn't wait to tell him how wonderful it was!

But when we sit on the sofa, I couldn't find the words. I kept saying " Wow. Wow. Amazing. Amazing. Incredible. Incredible." lol

It was beyond words. And I still remember the smile he had under his mustache.

He knew it. 

there was not need to use words. He knew what I had just experienced.

You can watch the Himalaya video here: https://youtu.be/58nsXV_JgeE

At the beginning of the video you will see Shiva offering me HIS OWN breakfast in the morning, before leaving to the Himalaya. He was about to eat those eggs, and when he saw me coming out of the room, he gave them to me! 

Unbelievable.

Meeting Shiva has been the highlight of my trip in India. Without any doubt.

I was planning to visit him again this summer. But I simply can't believe that if I go back there I will not find him anymore. It's heart breaking.

Thank you brother Shiva for everything. I can't hug you anymore, but I will keep you in my heart forever. 🤍🤍🤍


Much Love.


Another video with Shiva (Rishikesh): https://youtu.be/h0dJKE4rYY4

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