𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗶

𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗶, Kolwan

By the grace and blessings of the worshipful Swami Chinmayananda, I am presently attending a Spiritual Retreat on the 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱 at Chinmaya Vibhooti, Kolwan( A sprawling Ashram over 65 acres) —about 45 km from Lonavala, nestled in the Western Ghats.

The retreat is being led by the revered Swami Swaroopananda, Global Head of the Chinmaya Mission. Other revered Swamijis are enriching the programme through guided meditation, group discussions, and presentations.

Nearly 200 seekers from across the globe are taking part in this transformative dialogue with Yamaraj (Lord of Death) and have enlightening spiritual experience.

उत्तिष्ठत जाग्रत प्राप्य वरान्निबोधत ।

क्षुरस्य धारा निशिता दुरत्यया

दुर्गं पथस्तत्कवयो वदन्ति ॥

"Arise! Awake! Approach the great ones and realise the Truth.

The path is sharp like the edge of a razor, difficult to tread—so declare the wise."

हरिः ॐ श्री गुरूभ्यो नमः 🙏

Have a bright and Cheerful day

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