Retreat on Bhakti Yoga in Gita 2013

This three days programme was conducted by Swami Sri Krishnananda ji. The Retreat was attended by 36 devotees from HP, Chandigarh, Haryana, J & K and Maharashtra.

Report of Retreat on Bhakti Yoga in the Gita from 23-25 August, 2013

The programme on all the three days featured Satsanga focusing on devotion/bhakti yoga by Swami ji. There were references mainly from “God Talks with Arjuna” and Guru ji’s lessons. The importance of devotion in deepening attunement with Guru and God was very well brought out by Swami ji in his discourses which was greatly appreciated by the devotees. Post lunch session was kept for group discussion during which devotees shared their own experiences on devotion and they also referred to YSS books and read out stories of bhaktas from scriptures. Devotees felt immensely benefited.
Group and individual meditation and energization exercises were done routinely on all the days. Daily Bhajan session after the dinner really heightened the devotional element and the same was thoroughly enjoyed by the devotees.

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Feedbacks received on the Retreat are as follows:

1. During the retreat, interaction with devotees was a God sent opportunity as their immense faith and devotion helped me in obtaining answers to various doubts in my mind. The different topics Swami ji discussed were very illuminating and they touched my soul……Col. Manoj Kumar, Panchkula, Haryana
2. My experience during the retreat was extremely joyful. I have no words to describe the happiness I got with the blessings of our Guruji.It was my first time to attend a retreat like this. Swami ji’s invaluable explanation on devotion has touched my heart to the core….Roopa Singh Chandigarh.
3. Swami Krishnananda ji delivered inspirational satsanga on devotion which enlightened all the devotees. The interactive sessions held on each day were very educative as devotees shared their experiences and ideas….Vivek and Neena , Chandigarh
4. The Retreat Programme was not only educative but also blissful. The number of satsanga by Swami ji should be more……PK Bhalla, Mandi, HP
5. Swami ji, your efforts have been double- You brought “Bhakti Yamuna”(Jamuna river representing devotion) from heaven to your heart and then from your heart, the devotion-river, flowed in harmonious waves through the melody of your inspiring voice, bathing all the devotees, removing the dirt of indifference, restlessness and mechanical practice of meditation, on the holy land of “Anand Shikhar.”So with heartfelt gratitude, we bow at your holy feet and seek your blessings, so that we may manifest this aroused devotion throughout our life…..Ramesh Bhatt , Mumbai
6. A warm thank you from the heart for arranging such a wonderful retreat at Anand Shikhar, which is undoubtedly one of the best retreat centers that one can have…..Hemprabha Bhatt, Mumbai
7. I have attended a few retreats earlier also in different places but I must say that this is the best retreat I have ever attended in the presence of Rev. Swami Krishnananda ji in a heavenly environment surrounding all of us. Everything-the meditation, satsanga, food, group discussion, Bhajan/Kirtan- was absolutely fantastic. My experience was really blissful, divine and mesmerizing…..Chaitanya R. Bhatt, Mumbai
8. Our Rev. Swami Krishnananda ji explained so wonderfully and beautifully in a way that all could understand what is Bhakti Yoga, types of Bhakti and how to develop Devotion towards God and Guru. A millions of heartfelt thanks and humble pranams at his holy lotus feet !…..Samita Bhatt, Mumbai
9. I thank Rev. Swami Krishnananda ji for conducting such a valuable retreat on such an important ingredient i.e. devotion of meditation process. So far I was not particular about the Bhakti part of meditation and used to think it unnecessary though I have been practicing meditation and Kriya regularly. Now I will surely add this element to my meditation…. BR Soni, Shimla
10. The retreat was refreshingly rejuvenating on Devotion. Swami ji has touched every aspect of devotion and I feel heartfelt gratitude to him for the pain he has taken for the benefit of all devotees. In short, the retreat was highly successful and rewarding for all the devotees. The key message that I got during the retreat is “Unconditional devotion to God and Guru is absolutely necessary for the success in spiritual path”…..SP Sood, Shimla
11. Swami ji’s satsanga and deliberations on the subject including discussions were very inspiring. His divine love for each devotee enriched them with spiritual ecstasy……ON Kaul, Shimla
12. Some of the Swami ji’s Satsanga topics which will be ever remembered by me are- Man is made in the image of God’s love; Love is a heavenly gift of nature; Nothing can be achieved without God’s grace; Ways of tuning with Guru……..GS Rathore, Shimla
13. The Retreat on Devotion in Bhagvat Gita conducted by Swami ji has been a great experience in our spiritual life. It was conducted in a very systematic, organized and disciplined manner with lots of practical examples to make the devotee understand. Swami ji has put in a great effort in preparing the back ground material provided to devotees….Dr. DR Sood and Usha Sood, Panchkula, Haryana
14. This retreat has been different from others. It was more fulfilling. One reason, the topic was very close to my heart and my whole being. Second, the pearls of wisdom from Swami ji- what I am feeling, what I experienced- cannot be expressed in words. Thank you Swami ji for everything…….Meena Bhalla, Mandi, HP
15. This retreat was unique in its own way. It was very educative and useful and devotees were recharged to a great extent…….SC Gupta and Subhashini Gupta, Kullu, HP
16. This retreat was of great value for us. We received a lot of knowledge. Bhajan Sandhya was wonderful and gave a lot of peace of mind…….Dr. Kavi Raj and Dr. Seema K. Raj, Jammu
17.  This retreat programme was really wonderful and I enjoyed every bit of it. The programme brought out the Bhakti element of Yoga remarkably and all the devotees were benefited immensely……Dr.CD Sharma, Shimla