Articles in the experiences category

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[Apr 26, 2011]

In 1978, when Guruji arrived in Jersey City, I had this intense desire to do seva for Guruji. I had made homemade ghee and blended cardamom seeds to be used in Guruji’s cooking. But the family that was hosting Guruji during his stay said that they had bought everything they needed from the Indian grocery store.
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[Jan 6, 2011]

Guru Purnima Retreat Gathered together Friday evening on the first night of the Guru Purnima retreat, we chanted while waiting for Anandi Ma and Dileepji to make their entrance. As Anandi Ma settled onto her asan, she resembled no one so much as Bhuvaneshvari (Queen of the universe) seated upon her one thousand petalled lotus
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[Dec 5, 2010]

After I returned home I was bedridden with a terrible chest cold and a sinus infection, as well as extreme jet lag and an inability to process emotionally all that I had been through. One night I was awake in the wee hours and found myself in touch with a deep sadness. When I looked inside I
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[Oct 29, 2010]

It’s been several months since our journey to Kailash. I’d been wondering for some time now how best to encapsulate my experience for myself and to share it with others. During our travels, I bought a journal with the intention to document everything daily so I wouldn’t forget. Yet, whenever I managed to stave off
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experiences, on the path »

[Oct 28, 2010]

Ma requests that we share our experiences with each other. She has also asked that at least once a year we contribute something to Shakti Online. It need not be big, or flashy. It may be long, or as short as a sentence. Whatever the inspiration to share requires. Be aware that all experiences sent
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experiences, on the path, slideshow »

[Oct 7, 2010]

In this audio-video slideshow, Gauri Aggarwal tells of her experience at the lake Mansarovar. There Ma blessed all who participated in the Guru Puja, whether on the yatra or from afar, with Guruji’s ashes. The chant is Gauri’s Gurudev, Gurudev, from her CD, Sharanam. If you do not see a video player below, you may have
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experiences, on the path »

[Oct 7, 2010]

In July Ma, Bapuji, and about ninety disciples travelled to Mt. Kailash in Tibet. The goal of the trip was to do parikrama, walk around the mountain, which is the heart of Lord Shiva. However, things did not turn out as planned. The following is one disciple’s experience on that spiritual pilgrimage. It is the
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[Aug 28, 2010]

It took me a number of years before I appreciated the importance of performing an anusthan. It seemed I could always find excuses why it was not convenient to do that much, just as it always seemed unfair that I shouldn’t go for long walks on the most beautiful autumn days of Navaratri. But with
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[Jun 24, 2010]

This year Ma and Bapuji will be sending special blessings from Mt. Kailash to attendees of the Guru Purnima Day Celebrations in California and Connecticut on July 25.  Details about the upcoming celebrations follow the experiences below. “Guru Purnima is a time for the student and devotee to express love for the teacher, the one
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[Jun 23, 2010]

  Editors Note: The 2009 Mahasamadhi retreat was dedicated to Lord Shiva. The event focused on participants making 125,000 lingams from clay. (see video) When the 2009 Mahasamadhi retreat began on Wednesday, I was incredibly tired. I had been working so hard for weeks before this event and by the time I arrived, I felt
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