Babaji, objective was to seek the principles of Siddhantha Yoga, and to seek initiation into Kriya Kundalini Pranayama. The legendary Siddha Agastyar resided in Courtrallam in the Pothigai Hills of Tamil Nadu.

Babaji traveled on foot to Courtrallam, Tamil Nadu, southern India. He made a solemn vow at the Shakti peetam, to remain at that spot until Agastyar would initiate him into the secrets of yoga. Babaji, into a meditation posture, steeled himself for the ordeal, began to pray. He prayed that Agastyar would come and initiate him. Without water and food he prayed with all his bodt ,mind and soul. His resolve was so intense,that Rain, insects, heat and dust, did not deter him. When doubts assailed, he prayed.

When memories of his life, his past and his fame came to him, he resolved that it was transitory. Nothing held any significance to him - even death.His love for Agastyar, as the Divine whom he seek, was growing by the day.

When Babaji was on the verge of complete collapse, with great longing, he simply repeated over and over again the name "Agastyar". Suddenly, the eminent Siddha, as if he was always there, stepped out of the nearby forest and came up to where Babaji was sitting in prayer. Agastyar's heart was melted by Nagaraj's love. Agastyar embraced him. After giving him water and food, Agastyar initiated Nagaraj into the secrets of Kriya Kundalini pranayama.

This powerful breathing technique the most important teachings of the Yoga. Agastyar emphasized the strict conditions under which it was to be practiced and its potential for awakening the higher levels of consciousness, spiritual enlightenment, and ultimately the transformation of all five bodies: the physical, vital, mental, intellectual and spiritual.

He then directed Babaji to go to Badrinath in the upper ranges of the Himalayan mountains and hold his consciousness for the benefit of mankind.

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