William Blake & Sahaja Yoga

Her Holiness Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi

Her Holiness Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi is regarded by millions around the world as the greatest teacher of spirituality. She is the founder of Sahaja Yoga and Sahaja Mediation.

Shri Mataji is the source of all the information on this website; and it was from Her that came some of the suggestions, and inspiration to produce the studies found here.

William Blake

William Blake was born on the 28th of November 1757 in London. He spent his life producing illuminated books, poetry, paintings, and engravings. He would sing his poetry in original musical compositions that enthralled and amazed listeners. Today, he is considered one of the greatest artists of all time, and by many, a prophet, who was gifted with a vision that could penetrate into higher realms of imagination, and spiritual reality.Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi referred to William Blake in many of Her lectures, revealing his colossal spiritual stature as a great incarnation, and the deep significance of his life and works in the context of our very evolution. At an event that marked the birthday anniversary of William Blake, Shri Mataji said:

“…from the books you cannot understand who he could have been. He was an incarnation of Bhairavanath, that’s whom we call St. Michael or St. George, who is, as you know, the saint angel of England. That’s why he had to incarnate, and forgive. This was his role, to talk about divine in an open, fearless manner.” (Hammersmith Town Hall, London, 28-11-1985)

Shri Mataji advised all Sahaja Yogis to read his writings for inspiration, and to enjoy his paintings. Everything Blake did emits great vibrations. William Blake is one of the greatest prophets of Sahaja Yoga.

Access to this Website

Most of the material on this website has been specifically prepared for, and is more readily accessible to, regular practitioners of Sahaja Yoga, the Sahaja Yogis. Sahaja Yoga, as an easy, natural, and powerful form of meditation, is widely available to everyone all over the world in the form of regular, free classes; both in-person (at physical locations), and online. Experienced teachers that you can contact without difficulty will always be delighted to explain and guide you in attaining this truly transformative experience. Please check out the following link to find out more, where you can also receive the awakening of an amazing, living energy within: https://www.sahajayoga.org.uk/

In England, after the 1960s, the actual location of the last resting place of William Blake had been forgotten, when the area was cleared by the town’s officials, and turned into a park. Carol and Luis Garrido took upon themselves the task of rediscovering the lost location of the grave; and are today acknowledged around the world, including by all Blake scholars, for their scientific study that succeeded in this. The couple did not stop there. On Shri Mataji’s advice, Luis and Carol joined the London-based Blake Society, and began patiently campaigning to have the grave properly marked with a monument. After 15 years of hard work, this was achieved. Shri Mataji was the inspiration and guiding force behind this enjoyable collective effort, with participation from Sahaja Yogis, members of the Blake society, and support from the public in the UK. Watch the recent interview with Luis & Carol about this amazing story, full of miracles, here.

Shri Mataji asked Luis to write about William Blake and Sahaja Yoga, and the couple has studied the subject for many years. Together, they have produced several studies for Sahaja Yogis. They can be found here, on this website, in the form of content free to view, or download.

Carol and Luis Garrido have been practicing Sahaja Yoga since 1982. They felt inspired by the teachings of Shri Mataji to enjoy and explore the wonderful, extraordinary world of William Blake. The couple do not make any money from any of their studies about William Blake and Sahaja Yoga.

Hold an Exhibition in Your Own Collective

If you would like to have a William Blake & Sahaja Yoga exhibition in your country or local area, please contact luis@luisgarrido.co.uk It is easy to prepare an exhibition – all the content can be downloaded, and printed locally. The couple are delighted to provide assistance and resources. They are also more than happy to assist with the translation of the material available on this website.

Recent Updates

April 2024:

New Book –

William Blake’s Illustrations of Virgil’s Eclogue No. 1 in the Light of Sahaja Yoga.

By Carol and Luis Garrido

Here is a link through which you can access the book:

https://www.sahajbooks.org/collection/wm-blake’s-…-virgil’s-eclogue-1

Feb 2024:

New Book –

William Blake’s Illustrations to The Pilgrim’s Progress – An Interpretation in the Light of Sahaja Yoga.

By Carol and Luis Garrido

Here is a link through which you can access the book:

https://www.sahajbooks.org/collection/wm-blake’s-…-the-pilgrim’s-progress

Feb 2024:

New Book – William Blake’s America a Prophecy

In The Light of Sahaja Yoga

A full colour reproduction with Sahaj commentary

By Carol and Luis Garrido

Here is a link through which you can access the book:

https://www.sahajbooks.org/collection/america-a-prophecy

Dec 2023:

New Book – “William Blake’s Prophecies of Sahaja Yoga” Shri Mataji’s Residences and the men of God. Researched by Carol and Luis Garrido. This book was released on William Blake’s Birthday (28^th November 2023). Here is a link through which you can access the book:

https://www.sahajbooks.org/collection/william-blake’s-prophecies…

Nov 2023:

Video – reading of one chapter from the new book: William Blake’s Prophecies of Sahaja Yoga
The chapter being read is entitled – William Blake’s Prophecy about the men of God