He viewed substances like ganja as a form of Gyana Yoga (the path of knowledge), arguing they provide "room to move your psyche about" and abstract one's self from basic sensory experience.
While he embraced the psychedelic movement, he also warned that drug use without disciplined practice (Sadhana) could become a distraction rather than a tool for awakening. The "Crazy Wisdom" Tradition The Crazy Wisdom of Ganesh Baba: Psychedelic Sa...
Despite his unconventional methods, he was deeply rooted in tradition, having been initiated at age four by Lahiri Mahasaya (the same lineage as Paramahansa Yogananda) and later becoming a swami under Sivananda . He viewed substances like ganja as a form
The "crazy wisdom" of , better known as Ganesh Baba (1895–1987) , represents a unique synthesis of traditional Indian Kriya Yoga and modern psychedelic consciousness. His life and teachings, documented by student Eve Baumohl Neuhaus in The Crazy Wisdom of Ganesh Baba , bridge the gap between ancient tantric practices and the Western "hippy" movement. Core Philosophy: "Crea" Yoga The "crazy wisdom" of , better known as