Recent Retreats

A poetic name, I thought when I entered into the alley of the building called ‘JNANA PRAVAHA’, which means ‘Flow of knowledge’! A few steps and a dainty Ganesha idol brought expectations of an out of an ordinary experience! At the end of the alley was the welcoming ‘Krishna with flute’. Orange, pink and red ‘bird of paradise’ flowers, lush green pathway with creepers on tall palms, fragrance of ‘parijat’ flowers all around, birds cuckooing – all beckoned for a very special time.
Further down, Swami ji’s Meditation Room, holding his memories was reverently lit up with a 24×7 lamp. The essence of his teachings “All that is here is Ishvara”, embossed on the stone pillar was the first indicator of the promise of knowledge. The enchanting idol of Shri Dakshinamurthy, holding a book, was a pointer to the sanctity of the quaint Study Hall in front of me.

I spent 10 days in this hall learning from Neema and Surya. Each day brought more joy and more clarity in understanding of self, of Ishvara, and Brahman- the final truth. The enormity of the Universe and its complex networks were made simple and joyful by bringing in the understanding of Ishvara. As the magic of the teaching began to work- the world which seemed full of suffering now became a wonder pervaded by Ishvara’s presence, and the isolated individual became part of Ishvara, Brahman himself.

Surya and Neema’s effort to impart the knowledge of ‘Freedom’ from bondage gave a big boost to participants, who were seeking the Ultimate Truth.
Manjakuddi Retreat offered not only a spiritual but a pragmatic and uplifting journey that should not be missed.