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SUMMARY:Diwali Weekend: The Light Within Us
DESCRIPTION:Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Rama\, along with Sita and Lakshmana\, from his 14-year-long exile and vanquishing the demon-king Ravana. In joyous celebration of the return of their king\, the people of Ayodhya\, the Capital of Rama\, illuminated the kingdom with earthen diyas and by bursting firecrackers. \n  \nJoin us in celebrating Diwali: the ‘Festival of Lights’! Take away blessings of Light and Joy from being in the presence of Ananda’s Spiritual Directors Nayaswami Jyotish and Devi. \n \nJoin in the festivities of this celebration with satsang\, Ananda music\, and a delicious feast! We will also practice yoga\, chanting and meditation together and will share the true meaning of the light that shines within each one of us through the “Festival of Light”. \n\nGUIDELINES TO START PLANNING YOUR RETREAT: \nThis is a beautiful time to visit our retreat at the culmination of the monsoons when everything is lush and green! \nTo find out more about our accommodation click here https://anandameditationretreat.in/accommodations/ and look at your options to recharge yourself with us through this experience! For easy ways to find out how to get here visit – https://anandameditationretreat.in/directions/ \n[Tips: Bring comfortable clothing suitable for yoga\, meditation\, long walks in nature\, hiking up a hill. Also don’t forget to bring a flash light!] \n\n \nHIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEKEND: \n\nGet to know the Spiritual Directors of Ananda Worldwide\nEnjoy delicious vegetarian meals from our organic garden\nDiscover keys for finding peace and light in yourself and sharing it with the world\nHave fun with lots of fire crackers at night\nUplifting music\, chanting and the Festival of Light Ceremony\n\n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION ON ACCOMMODATION\, PRICES AND RESERVATIONS CONTACT: \nshamini@anandaindia.org or call 9657713031\, 9011069792 \n \n\nAbout Nayaswami Jyotish and Devi: \nNayaswamis Jyotish and Devi have served together as spiritual directors of Ananda Sangha Worldwide since 1984. With the passing of Swami Kriyananda\, the founder of Ananda\, in 2013\, Jyotish and Devi are continuing to carry on the great work that he started. Nayaswami Jyotish was named by Kriyananda as his spiritual successor after decades of helping him build Ananda’s work around the world. He has lectured throughout the world and has helped establish Ananda’s work in America\, Italy and India. He has also written several books. Nayaswami Devi first met Swami Kriyananda in 1969 and dedicated her life to the spiritual path. She and Jyotish were married in 1975\, and have spent their life together serving Kriyananda and their guru\, Paramhansa Yogananda\, through teaching\, writing and outreach throughout the world. \n\nA Previous Diwali message from Nayaswami Jyotish and Devi: \nAs we celebrate the return of light in the world\, let us also strive to live more in the divine inner light shining within.\nWhen God created our souls\, He planted an individual spark of His consciousness in each one of us. The highest purpose of life is to kindle that spark into a flame of divine love that burns away all sense of egoic separation from Him.\nSo in our Diwali celebrations\, let us keep the light of God and Guru shining brightly in our hearts and minds\, and let us share that light with everyone. As our Guru\, Paramhansa Yoganandaji\, said\, “Whenever a true devotee thinks of me in the silent depths of his souls\, he will know that I am near.”
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LOCATION:Maharashtra
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SUMMARY:"Deepening Your Spiritual Life" with Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi
DESCRIPTION:Take time to deepen your spiritual life \nin this special retreat with the spiritual directors of Ananda Worldwide\, Nayaswami Jyotish and Devi!\n\nWhen outward activity is calmed\, our awareness expands and we are able to listen to our inner guidance. Meditation\, prayer and reflection are the central focus of a spiritual life. This is a life that needs to be constantly fed and grows within you even after you head back to the city. In this retreat\, spend time with our Spiritual Directors who will share how taking the time for spiritual focus and activities in your daily life will help you deepen your new-found inner life. \nHowever\, this spiritual journey is not possible without the help of a true guru (self realized master). Learn the basic teachings of meditation and yoga as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda. \n“When you are moving blindly through the valley of life\, stumbling in darkness\, you need the help of someone who has eyes. You need a guru. To follow one who is enlightened is the only way out of the great muddle that has been created in the world. I never found true happiness and freedom until I met my Guru\, he who was spiritually interested in me and who had the wisdom to guide me.” – Paramhansa Yogananda \n\n \nHighlights of this retreat:\n\nInteract with the spiritual directors of Ananda Worldwide who have spent many years on the spiritual path\nStay in an optimal setting for introspection and deepening your own spiritual journey\nPractice and learn the basics of Ananda Yoga and meditation techniques\nEnjoy delicious vegetarian meals from our organic garden served daily\nSpend time in shrines and gardens with beautiful sitting areas\n\n[Tips: Bring comfortable clothing suitable for yoga\, meditation\, long walks in nature\, hiking up a hill. Also don’t forget to bring a flash light!] \n \nFOR MORE INFORMATION ON ACCOMMODATION\, PRICES AND RESERVATIONS CONTACT: \nshamini@anandaindia.org or call 9657713031\, 9011069792 \n\n \nThe guru-disciple relationship is the highest expression of friendship\, for it is based on unconditional divine love and wisdom. It is the loftiest and most sacred of all relationships. The Gita describes the guru as “dispeller of darkness” (from gu\, “darkness” and ru\, “that which dispels”). A true\, God-illumined guru is one who\, in his attainment of self-mastery\, has realized his identity with the omnipresent Spirit. Such a one is uniquely qualified to lead the seeker on his or her inward journey toward perfection. \n\n\nAbout Nayaswami Jyotish and Devi:\n \nNayaswamis Jyotish and Devi have served together as spiritual directors of Ananda Sangha Worldwide since 1984. With the passing of Swami Kriyananda\, the founder of Ananda\, in 2013\, Jyotish and Devi are continuing to carry on the great work that he started. Nayaswami Jyotish was named by Kriyananda as his spiritual successor after decades of helping him build Ananda’s work around the world. He has lectured throughout the world and has helped establish Ananda’s work in America\, Italy and India. He has also written several books. Nayaswami Devi first met Swami Kriyananda in 1969 and dedicated her life to the spiritual path. She and Jyotish were married in 1975\, and have spent their life together serving Kriyananda and their guru\, Paramhansa Yogananda\, through teaching\, writing and outreach throughout the world.
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LOCATION:Maharashtra
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