— Releasing June 18, 2026 —

Return of the Rishis

Naadi Palm Leaves, Vedic Sages,
and the Path to Light.

A scientist's mind meets a five-thousand-year-old palm leaf — and nothing is the same again.

Return of the Rishis — Book by Vinita Dubey Pande
— The Book —

In April 2024, I placed a prayer at the feet of Sri Guru Babaji and surrendered. Within weeks, a Naadi reader in Tamil Nadu found a palm leaf inscribed with my late mother's birth name — a name almost no one knew — along with a precise description of the inner conflict I had shared with no one. That leaf was over five thousand years old.

What followed was eighteen months of pilgrimage, multiple readings across different Naadi traditions, and a series of world predictions that began emerging through 2025 from independent readers who had never met. Return of the Rishis is the record of that journey, and an invitation into the deeper traditions that stand behind it.

Pre-order eBook May 18, 2026
— What's Inside —

The journey, and the architecture.

Part One: My Naadi Journey

Seven chapters that follow the eighteen-month investigation as it unfolded: the first reading and the pattern of triple confirmation, the Gyan Kandam, a three-week pilgrimage across the Jyotir Linga temples and ancient Siddha sites, the world predictions for 2026 to 2029, the historical and textual context of the palm leaves, and case stories of seekers whose lives were transformed.

Part Two: The Sages and the Path to Light

Five chapters that move from personal narrative into the spiritual architecture behind the tradition: Shiva as Supreme Consciousness, Kartikeya as the inner warrior of light, the cosmic role of the Rishis, and the extraordinary path of the Siddhas, the perfected masters who transformed their physical bodies into immortal light.

Five Appendices

A consolidated timeline of Naadi predictions with full Q&A transcripts, FAQs about the tradition, the benefits of a Naadi reading, a catalog of Southern Naadis and Northern Samhitas, and a guide to the twelve foundational Kandams.

— For The Reader —

Who this book is for.

For the reader who senses that reality is deeper than it appears, and who values both the rigor of verification and the humility of surrender. Part memoir, part spiritual investigation, part devotional offering.

— Endorsements —

What others are saying.

I have known Vinita to be honest, thoughtful, intelligent, and deeply committed to accuracy. She does not approach this subject with blind belief, nor with the arrogance of easy scepticism. Instead, she brings the qualities most needed in this field: discernment, humility, patience, and a determination to separate truth from illusion.

— Craig Hamilton-Parker, British Psychic & Author

Return of the Rishis is a sacred gift to the world. As you open these pages, prepare to be expanded, awakened, and moved. Vinita Pande's words may forever change how you see the world, and yourself. This is more than a book. It is an invitation to remember who you truly are.

— Rev. Bill McDonald, Author, International Speaker, Mystic

Vinita Dubey Pande
— About the Author —

Vinita Dubey Pande

Vinita Dubey Pande is a spiritual author, teacher, and seeker based in Northern California. Born in Kanpur, India, she holds a degree in Computer Science from Iowa State University with a minor in Comparative Religions. After more than thirty years in IT leadership, she left the corporate world in 2024 to devote herself to spiritual practice and writing.

Vinita has studied multiple wisdom traditions for over three decades, including Vedic philosophy under the Chinmaya Mission and Kriya Yoga under Sri M. She is a certified sound healer, Past Life Regression Therapist, and spiritual life coach. She leads group sessions in meditation, Pranayama, chanting, and spiritual knowledge.

She is the author of Eternal Way to Bliss (John Hunt Publishing), Merging with the Beloved (Partridge/Penguin India), and the novel Dance of Duality (2024). She has appeared on YouTube channels including PGurus and Craig Hamilton-Parker's show, discussing Naadi predictions and ancient spiritual traditions.