Guru Viking Podcast Ep348: Visions of the Lion-Headed Avatar - Jensen Martin
Feb 13, 2026
Jensen Martin, a scholar-practitioner and PhD student studying Narasiṃha, longtime bhakti meditator with deep plant-medicine experience. He recounts vivid Narasiṃha visions and powerful darśanas in India. He traces a path from fantasy and gaming to devotional practice, lucid dreaming, intensive ayahuasca work, and a shift toward a Narasiṃha-centered research and practice.
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Maintain A Core Spiritual Practice
- Keep daily spiritual practice even when exploring other traditions or substances so your identity and lineage remain stable.
- Use practice to integrate experiences rather than let the plant practice replace your core path.
Rapid Ayahuasca Success Then Trauma
- Jensen moved from peyote and San Pedro to intensive ayahuasca work and initially experienced deep healing, mantra sensitivity, and validation from group members.
- That initial success later gave way to traumatic episodes and a sense of being attacked by hostile entities in some ceremonies.
Set Boundaries When Using Plant Medicines
- Set firm boundaries with psychedelics and maintain non-plant spiritual anchors to avoid losing your core lineage.
- Approach plant medicines respectfully, limit requests you make, and clarify exchanges before diving in.
