It was a three days programme from 23-25 July, 2022 conducted by Dr. Sudhir Sharma, Meditation Leader from Shimla under the guidance of Swami Sri Krishnananda ji. The programme was attended by 53 participants from HP, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh,J&K, UP, Karnatka, Bihar,Telangana and Maharashtra.
On the first day, the programme started at 6.45 AM with energization exercises followed by Gita chanting and Guided Meditation till 8.30 AM.
From 10.00 to 11.30 AM, there was a group reading session of Lesson no. 11 on The Spinal Highway to the Infinite. Post lunch class was on group reading of Lesson no. 6 on The Art of Energization, including part 1 and part 2 of the lesson.
The evening session was a long Guided Meditation Programme from 5.00 to 8.00 PM, which included reading from Daya Mata ji’s writings, chanting, practice of meditation techniques, affirmations followed by healing prayers.
On the second day, after the morning session on energization exercises and guided meditation programme,there were classes on group reading of Lessons on Haung- sau and Om meditation techniques.
In the evening, as usual, energization exercises and guided meditation programme were done. After dinner, devotees enjoyed the Bhajan session by Sh. Diwakar Dutt Sharma and his team.
All the group reading sessions were followed by self evaluation by the participants for which questionnaires on lessons covered were provided to them.
The last day also started with energization exercises and guided meditation programme.
The commemoration of Baba ji’s Samriti Divas started at about 10.00AM followed by concluding of the retreat programme by Swami ji.
Some of the feedbacks received from devotees are as follows:
- Reading of Bhagvad Gita was helpful. Guided meditation was good and helped to go deeper into Sadhna..Chants and Bhajans were inspiring. Food was hygienic and delicious……Sunita Goudar, Karnatka
- The programme was very well conducted. It was a good opportunity to revise meditation techniques and study lessons more deeply…Janaki Sangameswaran, Bangalore Karnatka
- It was an unforgettable experience….Beautiful and calm place…Enjoyed guided meditation..excellent facilities….Jathin.G, Bangalore, karnaka
- The programme was very well conducted…it was motivating. Meditation leader conducted the programme very nicely…Review of lessons on meditation techniques were very helpful…Ganesh Babu.NR, Bangalore, Karnatka
- The programmme was conducted very well by the meditation leader. Swami ji should have conducted at least one session. Reading session was excellent…..Very beautiful place and well maintained. Excellent food….B.V. Raghvendra, Bangalore, Karnatka
- Treat was conducted very efficiently and it was really beneficial to me. Swami ji ‘s presence showered blessings on us… Excellent stay and food arrangements….Dr. Ravinder Shashni,Kullu, HP
- It was very nice experience..Learnt more about the meditation techniques..Bhajans were amazing….Surendera Chauhan,Kullu, HP
- Dr. Sudhir conducted the programmme so beautifully, confidently and smoothly… Swami ji’s presence was blissful….Neena Atray, Panchkula,Haryana
- The programme was planned very nicely…Meditation leader conducted the retreat with devotion and dedication…Rooms and food were nice…Ashok Kumar Chauhan, Kullu, HP