The Best Kept Secret in Rishikesh, India! 🇮🇳 (Vasishtha Cave Temple)

Today we visit our favorite little known location in Rishikesh, India. It is known as Vasishtha Gufa, or Vasishtha's Cave Temple and is an extremely peaceful place for one to meditate, bathe in the Ganga and escape the busier side of Rishikesh. It is roughly 30 minutes north of Tapovan. Please note that this is a sacred pilgrimage site for Lord Rama's guru, Sage Vasishtha and for those who seek to visit, no photography is allowed inside the cave, and proper attire is required. Hope you enjoy this video!
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[@drabofficial]

Going to India for 6 months in 2 days. I’m so exited! Rishikesh will be my first destination after Delhi 😁

[@TravelingEddie]

I did the same. I'm in Rishikesh now. You'll love it! Look for the Rajasthani Mishthani Bhandar place in downtown Rishikesh. It's got super great sweets and food. It's packed at night.

[@TheWanderYearss]

It's a wonderful place to start your trip!

[@drabofficial]

@@TravelingEddie im open for all recommendations! Thank you a lot 🙏🏼

[@TravelingEddie]

Great to know that. Since you'll be in Rishikesh, look at the possibility of visiting Haridwar which is an hour away. You can go in a shared auto rickshaw. They normally charge between 60 to 100 rupees per person depending on where you catch them. If you're in Tapovan, probably a 100. If your down in the market area (downtown Rishikesh) on the main road, about 60 per person. Don't get scammed. Look into Varanasi, Amritsar, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaislmer, Jodhpur, etc....@@drabofficial

[@ultimate22004]

​@@drabofficialdelhi is not place for tourists. You should visit northeast india which is like full of hill greenery, ladhak ,kullu manali and jammu and kashmir in north,then explore south states.

[@kasturiswami784]

You are more respectful than many Indians. You don't have to be born in India to be a true indian. Poorva janma vaasanas. God bless.

[@yeshuman668]

foreigners have to teach manners to many Indians.. sad

[@rahulpathakom]

Love your comment😊

[@vijaykumar-sq7fb]

They are more devote than us..we are only false

[@quake3quake3]

I have to say that the Vasishta cave and that whole area is in my top 3 of most powerful and peaceful places that I have visited, along with Mount Kailash and Arunachala, where Ramana Maharshi's ashram is. Many people know about the Ramayana but very few know about what Vasishta taught Lord Rama in the book called Yoga Vasishta. It is the most profound book that I have read, with almost 30 000 verses!

[@TheWanderYearss]

Yes. 🙏 My Swami has actually written a translation of the Yog Vashistha Sara, it may be what drew me here initially. Truly a powerful and peaceful place for all.

[@abhishekghosh4384]

​@@TheWanderYearsscan you please share the link? 🙏

[@devanampriya1791]

hi dear do share the link of book plzz

[@veernatural]

Presenting Bharat and our ancient Hindu cultural ❤❤❤❤.. love from Mumbai

[@TheWanderYearss]

Much love!

[@user-mn6sq3is4t]

​@@TheWanderYearss❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kapilc7760]

​@@TheWanderYearsshi tilak on on forehead is always upwards

[@TravelingEddie]

Great to see you back in Rishikesh. RISHIKESH IS AN ADDICTION! ❤❤

[@soumendrabhattacharjee3414]

You guys are very lucky to visit this cave as Sathya Sa Baba revealed about 60years to 70 years when he came to see Sivananda in Rishikesh . It was a stunning experience .🙏🙏🙏

[@UniversityofUniverseOfficial]

Peaceful ✨ Man and Women ♥️💞 Happy to see both, in our Dharma

[@archnasoni7192]

Jai Ganga MAA

[@TheWanderYearss]

Jai Maa 🙏🙏🙏

[@Jiv509]

Thank you for showing this precious gem.❤🙏🕉

[@TheWanderYearss]

Our pleasure!

[@0arjun077]

You should do Chardham trek, Gangotri Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Also the 4 Big ones across India which acts as the spiritual centres of Hinduism Which are Badrinath, Dwarka, Jagannath and Rameswaram spread across India

[@TheWanderYearss]

We'd love to! Vishuddha has already done Kedarnath but we want to return as a family

[@0arjun077]

@@TheWanderYearss👍, few other temple suggestions *Somanath Temple *Arunachala Shiva temple *Yadadrigutta Temple *Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (in South India people listen to Venkateswara Suprabhatham chant every morning, it's very spiritual and refreshes your mind, it's available on KZbin)

[@mercedesbenz3751]

Vasishtha, Vishwamitra, Brigu, Durvasa, Dadhichi, Bhardwaj, Bhargava, Kashyap, Gautam, Atri, Vyasa, Valmiki, Jaimini, Agastya, etc all the names of our Rishis fascinates me to the core. They have just too much gravity in them.

[@danksamosa3952]

do you mean to say they're fat?

[@thesanatanscientific1390]

you know what is the best thing in you brother........ your pure heart through which you say "RAM RAM everybody"... may lord Ram bless you with inner happiness and every joy possible

[@gogadev]

A big hello to one and only Narayan.🎉

[@TheWanderYearss]

Namaskar!

[@rastapopolous8446]

@5:52: when he applied vermilion on his wife forehead it was so loving and divine...mayb this couple n child had some connection to Bharat in their previous life..

[@vaibhavtiwari_-ekstudent485]

Thanks brother for showcasing our culture, much love to NARAYANA, jai shree ram❤🕉🙏🚩

[@TheWanderYearss]

Our pleasure!

[@rahulm2827]

5:00 Thats something that happens to me too all the time when I'm in India and visiting holy places. I "coincidentally" land up visiting shrines and places that are related to my Guru Parampara. Its as if my Guru and my Guru Mangala are actively guiding me to knowledge and to places related to my path. It really does happen that you "automatically" are guided to everything you need on your spiritual path. ❤ 🕉🚩🙏🏻

[@chemiclasses8925]

It's very pleasing when u say Jai maa ganga.... Thanku so much for honouring Indian culture.

[@ving7617]

I can vouch you are one of the reasons I watch youtube though I just watched your video today. It has sense of miracle in it; could feel the AURA of Guru Vashisht Ashram through you. Pls remain as your are..... Also word of suggestion / advice: Whenever you put your foot on Ganges, before that do touch it and put into your forehead as you did later. Ganges is divine river and we must respect it before touching it with feet. Also, unknowingly you are making your son soul vibrate in such mystical place, believe me you are empowering his subconscious mind in an EXTRA ordinary way. JAI SHREE RAM

[@ShivamSharma-qp4el]

I am from Haridwar. Even I haven't visited this place. Thanks for this beautifully rich and Spiritual video. It's very Peaceful, both the place and the video. So So grounding and Relaxing... You both are very Spiritual. Couple of the year for me. Jai Shree Ram.

[@patelsachinn]

Visited Rishikesh for the first time in jan 23… only regret, why i visited this place so late… Something mysteriously unique about Rishikesh 🙏

[@shayanraj7840]

Wow ! Welcome back to India again 🙏 You people are becoming full time travelers I think. Himalaya are always amazing.

[@TheWanderYearss]

We're here for a few months now!

[@ShivMathur]

@@TheWanderYearss probably we will see each other in Rishikesh

[@ajaypratap4467]

What a beautiful name your son have .. Narayan

[@TheWanderYearss]

Thank you !

[@msa9331]

Inside the Vasishta Gufa i did chanting Hare Krsna mantra for 10 mins. It was very unique feeling meditating in the cave because usually when i meditate, mind always distract me. Here while meditating in this cave I absolutely had no distractions from mind and every thought of mine was able to travel without any disturbance. Just imagine meditating under tons of huge rocks , they are certainly special.

[@pravachan4355]

It's the divine vibrations from Sage Vasishta's meditation. It stills the mind.

[@mkp_026]

Wow.... you guys surprised me 😯 😯 😯. Most welcome 🤗🤗🤗 Jai Maa 🙏🙏🙏

[@Maanjiro_g]

Your family looks really happy, i hope this stays the way it is forever 😊

[@aartisharma6505]

U both are so humble and full of gratitude..god bless you ❤️

[@apurbadutta5944]

Maa Kamakhya Maa and Shiva Baba and Hanuman ji protect this family always and Blessed them 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@Ex-MuslimEra]

Only in bharat(& in sanatan) you'll get internal peace/real happiness n all...😊

[@sarthakjadhav6323]

I never seen foreigners having this much information about ancient india 😮😮😮❤❤ Really amazed by your knowledge about sanatan dharma 😮

[@Sanatani_soul827]

हर हर महादेव

[@annu6269]

I really appreciate u showing so respect to lord Rama and ma gange I am not criticising or something it's just what my grandmother taught me that whenever u try to take a dip or simply put ur feet in ganga river first u need to touch and pray to maa gange then u put ur feet in water

[@yut-his-d-king5685]

Its truly an honor and a great privilege to see Rishikesh through the eyes of a true American Hindu family🙏Har Har Mahadev, Jai Shri Ram....❤from Malaysia

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

I was born and brought up in Rishikesh! Love to all in Rishikesh from the UK 🇬🇧

[@AshutoshKumar-sc8fn]

The touch of sacred place even vibrates within the video and you guys.

[@BraminWarrior]

Har Har Mahadev ❤

[@sudiptoatutube]

When you are done travelling all of those holy places and also done with most of the places in India, you will also turn into a Sage.

[@RattanKashyap]

India and Hinduism is peaceful religion...you have heartly welcome...stay here forever❤❤❤❤❤

[@arbind137]

your son is like divide to watch. bless him. enjoy your India trip

[@Maverick_Ind]

Absolutely amazing. Your interest and knowledge in Sanatana Dharma is amazing. You came all the way across the globe to Bharath to visit the spiritually rich places is quite extraordinary. The ancient sages are still existing in those parts of Himalayas. May they bless you with both and your baby. Be blessed.

[@MKR_0795]

Hello RAM RAM ji Radhe Radhe 🚩 hare Krishna 🦚🦚मेरे तरफ से आपके परिवार को ढेर सारा प्रेम, 🦚🌱❤🧡💚🌱🦚❣️ Love from North East India💎✅आप सभी को फिर से देख कर बहुत आनंदित लगा 🥰

[@rajlakhanpal]

Both of you and little Ryan are so fortunate to have these spiritual journeys to India. Thank you for sharing this beautiful Rishikesh. Being honest, my favorite shot is at video time 9:30 where you pat the real form of God which we humans call a Dog. That was so beautiful! Keep going with God’s blessings!

[@user-xw7zj5mq7q]

❣️🌹🌼 राधे राधे radhe Krishna 🌼🌹❣️

[@BeMindfulLalit]

I am from India and went Rishikesh 4 months ago but I was not aware about this place. Next time I will go there for sure and spend few hours there. Thank you dear beautiful couple 😊 Jai Maa Ganga 🙏

[@mukeshprajapati2677]

May supreme god Shiva bless you and your family this place is good for your child

[@TheWanderYearss]

Har Har Mahadev 🔥

[@Trainviewtube]

You can find tranquil place anywhere around the Earth. But Rishikesh has a spirituality in its air along with peace. 😇

[@2flicks]

Jay Shri Rama! From a while before the pran pratishtha I've been watching videos on KZbin about Ayodhya. Yesterday I watched your video on your Ayodhya visit. This morning I went to your channel and was pleasantly surprised to see this little gem! Vasishtha Guha has a special place in my life as it is directly linked to my guru parampara. I grew up in the Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa from before it was officially affiliated to the Ramakrishna Mission. The founder of the Ramakrishna Centre of SA was influenced by the teachings of Shri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda and went to India to join the Ramakrishna Mission where he stayed and studied for some time. However due to apartheid there were no links between India and South Africa and to take sanyas in the order he was required to cutoff ties with SA. This was unacceptable to him as he wanted to come back and serve the community. He proceeded to Vasishtha Guha where he took sanyas from Swami Purushottamananda (he had already taken brahmacharya from the Mission) who as you know was a disciple of Swami Brahmananda (whose tithi birthday was yesterday 🙂) and where he spent some time. His disciple was Swami Shivapadananda who was my guru... Growing up I had heard much about "The Cave" from Swami Shivapadananda, other devotees (including my parents) who had visited several times as well as from my sanskrit teacher Swami Tribhuwan (also a disciple of Swami Shivapadananda) who had studied for several years at Kailash Ashram and had spent alot of time (and stayed several years later) at Vasishtha Guha. Some of the stories are about the spiritual atmosphere which was such that even wild animals would be calm in the vacinity. At the time when Swami Purushottamananda was living alone there wild animals like tigers etc would often pass by/spend some time there and leave without disturbing him! So no need to be worried about the monkeys 😁 I have been to The Cave a few times and it has changed alot! It used to be even quieter before! I remember the first time I was going we had taken a car from Haridwar and the driver didn't even know where we were going! The atmosphere though is really amazing even now that it is busier (from what I have heard - haven't been in a while)... I was also surprised to hear that you are associated with the Ramakrishna Mission so we may be on different branches of the same tree! Love how you take little Narayan around! Is he always so calm/quiet?!

[@dailydoseofgaming3593]

Rishikesh is very peaceful and gives spiritual power🙏❤

[@TheWanderYearss]

yes it is quite a wonderful place :)

[@user-mn6sq3is4t]

​@@TheWanderYearssOm Namah Shivay

[@Say_My_Name--]

@@user-mn6sq3is4t ॐ नमः शिवाय 🙏🥰

[@mrramanpoonam]

Very very Divine place you have shown us. Thanks a lot!!!

[@shyamhansda7162]

Perfact family Sir..... Rocking😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮.

[@Just_forfun9140]

Beautiful, peaceful place, especially with ganga flowing nearby, it can't get any better.

[@victorialight1537]

Omg, who are You family, pure Souls!!! You are full of Light and Goodness, especially the Woman, You are the Goddess of beauty an tenderness!!!! Holy cow, I have never seen in my life such a sincerely pure feminity, and I've seen a lot of in my life. If all woman in the world could be like you, this world would be an absolutely different, it would be paradise in every aspects. I wish I could be like you 😇 I'm gonna watch your all videos guys and learn from You, Lakshmi! Thanks for Your Existence! and youtube for sharing these people exist on our planet 🙏🙏🙏❣️

[@theway24]

you both looks so calm, loved, happy, peace...seems like you already found god....stay safe all three of you....

[@fans4ever655]

Your Vlog was ncredibly insightful, welcome to india, jay Shree Ram

[@tashisherpa5658]

you guys are so sincere, more than anything i was very much inspired by your sincerity. thank you for the video.

[@TheWanderYearss]

Thanks for watching!

[@AA-zt2dv]

so beautiful ..rishikesh is where i spent my childhood ..its my fav place ...thanks for this

[@shanmugamsubramaniam8652]

Thanks for sharing this video, I was overwhelmed to see this sacred place as I have come to this chapter of reading the sacred book 'Sri Ramacharitamanas' where Bharata, Satruguna,and Guha meet Lord Rama at this Shri Vasisthar Ashram. You are a such a beautiful divine couple and following the best tradition set by Lord Rama and Mata Sita; your son is blessed to be at this tender age. God bless you and your family.🙏

[@archnasoni7192]

Hi!! I would suggest a real hidden gem, a great place That is Shanti kunj it s six km from Haridwar on Rishikesh road, pls.pls. visit this place I'm sure u ll find something different and pls. Visit Brhmvarchas also it s a part of shantikunj u can call it kind of a big Lab. They show the science n spirituality togetherness I hope u will take this seriously

[@TheWanderYearss]

We will look into it thank you for the suggestion :)

[@RajviPriya]

It's wonderful to see the Vasishtha Cave Temple. I had the opportunity to visit this place in 2018, and I would have completely forgotten about this cave had I not watched your video. Thank you for visiting the temple and cave, and for sharing this video to us 🙏

[@truefaceoflife6357]

When you enter in Ganga Maa river ,open your sleepers...I love its those respect you given Maa ❤❤❤❤

[@sanagasettyvenkateswararao1313]

I am very delighted to watch your beautiful video in Rishikesh partucularly with regard to Vasishta Cave!!! Even though I visited Rishikesh, i could not seen the Cave!!! Many many thanks for a wonderful presentation!!! I have no words to express my gratitude!!! Jai Shri Ram!!! Jai Hind!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@Spiritual_Technology_Channel]

Just felt so much of inner peace watching this video. All glories to your devotional service

[@dr8740]

U 3 and Hrishikesh and u r blog 👈👏👍👌🙏🤗💐

[@anmol_goel]

Living in Delhi for last many years but never got the opportunity to visit there. May Bhagwan Ram also bless me.

[@tathagata_chakrabarty]

Nice to know that you are a disciple of Bhagwan Shri Ramakrishna 🙏 luckily enough, I too am initiated in this great lineage... Jay Thakur - Maa - Swamiji 🙏 what a beautiful family you have! May the Avatara-Varishtha Shri Ramakrishna bless your family with all the happiness and prosperity 🙏

[@adventurewithabhi1623]

Welcome back to Bharat guys good to see you again 🙏😊

[@TheWanderYearss]

We're excited to be back!

[@adventurewithabhi1623]

​@@TheWanderYearsshey Prabhu 🙏 please let me invite you to my birthplace karauli which is very famous for one and only anjani maa temple in the world and Radha madanmohan ji Maharaj they'll be waiting for you please come I ll welcome you to my home please 🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇

[@zahra9075]

Another great vlog!

[@robustguy4700]

Hey vishu family welcome back to India and Uttrakhand, God bless this beautiful family and that adorable kid ❤❤❤

[@AnilKumar-sg7cl]

Thank to u for promote our india and our culture love from india bharat

[@lionm7537]

You family blessed pious souls, I could see the Holi land Rishikesh through your eyes ❤

[@sgandhi9128]

I just watched your vlog first time and it literally gave me such a positive vibes. God bless your cute family, keep making this pretty vlogs!

[@Captain_Sosuke_Aizen]

You guys are genuine ... subscribed.

[@Praveencapri]

beautiful video...jai sreeram.

[@IndjanTraveler]

Thank you for showing this beautiful gem🙏

[@gamingXchannel9]

Very calm family, your vlog is more calming and mood refreshing 😌👍

[@chitranjanchaudhary7823]

Really enjoyed this vedio. Man in this vedio has so much reverence and regards for Ganga and lord Ram despite being of a foreign origin 🙏

[@gautamyadav9893]

Excellent thanks for a lovely video wonderful family May all your wishes come true JAI SREE RAM 🙏🙏🙏 JAI MAA GANGA 🙏🙏🙏

[@princemishra6347]

Jai Shri Sitaram❤.Bhagwanji bless all of you brother .Love from Uttar pradesh(India).

[@Gauravkumar-jm4ve]

Welcome back to India, enjoy, Jai Shri Ram

[@harish1051982]

Excellent brother....... God bless you all.....

[@neerajshukla4195]

Really you both are really very lucky and inspiration for all the people God bless you ❤❤

[@bhagyajitgohain9102]

Thank you Guys 🙏 for showing our India with such humility. Even sometimes most of us fail to do so. Say hello to little lovely Narayan

[@mythicalmysteries]

Beautiful place as an indian even I don't know about this. Thank you. And bless you 🙏

[@amitavachakraborty7599]

You people are really good human beings, good wishes from Kolkata (India).

[@cursedcroissant4117]

1:22 cute, he said "gaga"😂 🤍

[@msrathour5931]

Beautiful family love from Varanasi Bharat ❤🙏Jai Baba Vishvanath 🙏

[@richasharma9777]

Lots of love to baby Narayan❤ Welcome back to India! 🇮🇳

[@SatyaSanathani]

Thank you for showing this place. I will plan to visit this ashram soon.

[@TheWanderYearss]

hope you enjoy it!

[@ravivarma5439]

Lots of love from India and Hindus and your son's name is to beautiful ❤️

[@SatishKushwaha-tc2ji]

Amazing you returned to India. You should ride in Ladakh ❤❤❤

[@innerstandingwithpaulbibea3242]

Fantastic!

[@francescarisecchi9419]

Wonderful video, thank you for sharing

[@sarthakjadhav6323]

Om namah shivay 😊 Mahadev will give you and your family all the happiness 😊🙏🙏

[@gowthamhegde383]

Beautiful ❤.

[@manasranjandash6584]

U guys and india video again ❤ welcome

[@sanjaykiran7210]

Narayan is so supportive and also engaged in traveling with you 🥰

[@honeyp6714]

God bless your family and grow more

[@user-yf3co1uk5k]

Very nice vlogs bro.Jai shree Ram.

[@bhagyashribhatt2131]

U are literally amazing man ❤

[@jvsuryanarayana]

You are an example to me, Thanks!

[@pushkarraghav806]

Wow you have a great knowledge about history, impressive, we glad to have people from out of the country having beautiful experience, which make us happy also, i suggest you have to visit mathura iskon temple you like surely