I noticed a spiritual power emanating, not only from the tomb of Tat Wale Baba, but also from the ashram. Perhaps this emanation lends credence to the ancient mythology of the Shiva Puranas and the folklore passed down through generations of swamis.

Swami Shankardasji explained, "Some people who come here go crazy. They say they can't stay, and run out."

I responded with my theory, "I think it's the power, the high vibrations here. This causes them to feel very uncomfortable, so they want to run away."

"Maybe so," Swami acknowledged.

It was getting late and I needed to get some pictures before the onset of twilight. Swami Shankardasji took me outside and introduced me to two of his "fauna" friends; mayurs (peacocks) with their splendid irridescent blue and green plumage. He fed them pieces of bread as I captured photos of this tender interaction between Swami and these usually very shy birds.

Then, Swami Shankardasji took me for a tour of the ashram grounds and showed me a series of eroded caves, which he plans to expand, that were hidden by the forest underbrush.

In one of the smaller caves was a Shiva Lingam marking the site of the Sri Tat Wale Baba Ashram as Bhut Nath Gufa.