My Spiritual Father

A close lay disciple reflects on Ven. Ñāṇavimala’s overwhelming spiritual aura and foundational guidance over several decades. Acting as a strict spiritual father, the monk urged her toward solitude, continuous study of the Pāli suttas, and absolute detachment from worldly desires, highlighting how human relationships invite excruciating suffering. The text highlights his profound psychological insight, his supernatural protection while walking through animal-infested jungles, and his unwavering dedication to internal purification.