Bliss! Bliss!! Bliss!!!...
I'm back in Bangalore from the Advanced course with our Dearest Chayanna, in Kamalashile.
Feeling totally refreshed and euphoric.
While traveling back to Bangalore, I was just struck by this idea about starting a blog.
"Why not pen down something that sounds interesting?"...and lo here's my first post..
The past one week spent there has been a totally blissful experience.
Kamalashile is located at a distance of 35 km from Kundapura in Udupi district.
The place has its own charm, covered with lush greenery, flowing Kubja river, waterfalls...in the midst of all this is the Divine mother's temple.
A cave where the Devi incarnated is an added attraction.
We reached there for the Gurupoornima celebrations.
Every soul present there would surely agree with me that it was a heavenly experience, in Guruji's grace and blessings, and Chayanna's presence.
Bliss! Bliss! Bliss and nothing else.
It was like seeing Lord Shiva himself while Chayanna was performing the Homa. Purity in it's ultimate form!. The Vedic chantings and Bhajans let us all experience deep meditation.
The course started off on the very next day.
A great start, early in the morning with Prashanth anna's fantastic sessions-
Om Namah Shivaya chanting, Yoga, Pranayama, and Sudarshan Kriya to keep us in high spirits throughout the day.This was followed by deliciously cooked breakfast and later we were off to do Seva. The day continued with superb and inspiring sessions with Chayanna. Special thanks to the volunteers team for the excellent organizing. Each and every detail was taken care of to ensure that we were comfortable.
Evening time meant Satsang time, which each one us eagerly awaited.
"Satsang was soaking in Bliss of the divine abode".
The Satsang team is unmatchable, with Chayanna, Sudarshan anna, Mridula akka, Krishna, Jayanth and Appanna on the Dholak.
Every Bhajan was rejoiced to the peak, with everyone singing, dancing and meditating.
Nature walks in the evening made us feel like we were in paradise.
The angelic Waterfalls, the mysterious Cave, and the natural lush green beauty of the surroundings are a treat for the eyes!.
The course went on with all of us bubbling with the same zeal and enthusiasm.
On the last day, Chayanna asked us to visit Kollur.
That trip back and forth with Vaidyaji, Pattu Maami, Jayanth, and Amma was mind-blowing..:-) It was more a roller coaster ride :-) :-)
The Satsang, that evening went on for more than three hours and Chayanna was the cynosure of all eyes as he danced along with all of us.
That night, bunch of us youngsters - Sudhi anna, Mridula akka, Sheetal, Jayanth, Jyoti, Rani, Priyanka, Hrishikesh, Pooja, and Uthra had an amazing time together- clicking snaps, singing, cracking jokes with Shenoy mama and Krishna anna. Guys, miss you all :(. It was early in the morning when we bid tearful goodbye and were off to bed.
Those memories still remain afresh in my mind.
Photo Credits: Anuj
Guys n Gals, who've not yet done the Adv course there, pack your bags and land up for the next course starting 30th Jul, 2009.
Jai Gurudev
Love,
Shruthi
Feeling totally refreshed and euphoric.
While traveling back to Bangalore, I was just struck by this idea about starting a blog.
"Why not pen down something that sounds interesting?"...and lo here's my first post..
The past one week spent there has been a totally blissful experience.
Kamalashile is located at a distance of 35 km from Kundapura in Udupi district.
The place has its own charm, covered with lush greenery, flowing Kubja river, waterfalls...in the midst of all this is the Divine mother's temple.
A cave where the Devi incarnated is an added attraction.
We reached there for the Gurupoornima celebrations.
Every soul present there would surely agree with me that it was a heavenly experience, in Guruji's grace and blessings, and Chayanna's presence.
Bliss! Bliss! Bliss and nothing else.
It was like seeing Lord Shiva himself while Chayanna was performing the Homa. Purity in it's ultimate form!. The Vedic chantings and Bhajans let us all experience deep meditation.
The course started off on the very next day.
A great start, early in the morning with Prashanth anna's fantastic sessions-
Om Namah Shivaya chanting, Yoga, Pranayama, and Sudarshan Kriya to keep us in high spirits throughout the day.This was followed by deliciously cooked breakfast and later we were off to do Seva. The day continued with superb and inspiring sessions with Chayanna. Special thanks to the volunteers team for the excellent organizing. Each and every detail was taken care of to ensure that we were comfortable.
Evening time meant Satsang time, which each one us eagerly awaited.
"Satsang was soaking in Bliss of the divine abode".
The Satsang team is unmatchable, with Chayanna, Sudarshan anna, Mridula akka, Krishna, Jayanth and Appanna on the Dholak.
Every Bhajan was rejoiced to the peak, with everyone singing, dancing and meditating.
Nature walks in the evening made us feel like we were in paradise.
The angelic Waterfalls, the mysterious Cave, and the natural lush green beauty of the surroundings are a treat for the eyes!.
The course went on with all of us bubbling with the same zeal and enthusiasm.
On the last day, Chayanna asked us to visit Kollur.
That trip back and forth with Vaidyaji, Pattu Maami, Jayanth, and Amma was mind-blowing..:-) It was more a roller coaster ride :-) :-)
The Satsang, that evening went on for more than three hours and Chayanna was the cynosure of all eyes as he danced along with all of us.
That night, bunch of us youngsters - Sudhi anna, Mridula akka, Sheetal, Jayanth, Jyoti, Rani, Priyanka, Hrishikesh, Pooja, and Uthra had an amazing time together- clicking snaps, singing, cracking jokes with Shenoy mama and Krishna anna. Guys, miss you all :(. It was early in the morning when we bid tearful goodbye and were off to bed.
Those memories still remain afresh in my mind.
Photo Credits: Anuj
Guys n Gals, who've not yet done the Adv course there, pack your bags and land up for the next course starting 30th Jul, 2009.
Jai Gurudev
Love,
Shruthi
Hey! Wonderful stuff. Its so great how Guruji and Chayanna bring people from around the world together. I still haven't finished writing about the Kamalshile experience, but you can read what is done of it at www.giantganapathy.blogspot.com!!! See you soon!
ReplyDeleteHmm. I missed it this year.
ReplyDeleteJgd,wonderful post shruthi, the pics are too good. I missed it again
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