In 1959, Abhay resided briefly in a temple in the Chippiwada section of Delhi. Photo taken by his son Vrindavan Chandra.

On September 17, 1959, Abhay (right) received sannyasa initiation from Keshava Maharaj (center) in preparation for his journey to the West. Also initiated that day was one of Abhay’s godbrothers, Sanatana Das (left), age ninety.