‘I say that love is the only way to transform an individual. You can strike fear in somebody’s heart and extract a certain behavior from them but that is likely to be temporary. In the end, you have to flush their heart and mind and consciousness with so much love that they would want...
Continue readingSamarpana – Guru Sadhana Shivir
The Guru Sadhana Shivir marked the commencement of the auspicious Guru Purnima celebrations at the ashram. The naturally tranquil ashram was abuzz with devotional zeal and enthusiasm from 1st July – 3rd July as a result. Blissful guided meditation sessions by Sadhvi Vrinda Om for 3 consecutive mornings and evening satsangs by both Sadhvi...
Continue readingSri Hari Turns 9 Million: Swamiji Changes Ashram History
Nine years ago, on the 4th of April, Swamiji, who traverses Earth as Embodied Divinity, brought Sri Hari to Life. Through His merits alone, mankind received the amazing grace of beholding God and worshiping His divine countenance. The tone of the celebrations this year was different from the others – from the outset, Swamiji...
Continue readingThe Nine Glorious Days of Divine Mother
“A million things in the universe have to align to make a moment possible.”, Om Swami once wrote. The Navdurga Sadhana 2023 was undoubtedly one of those moments. This year the misty valley, and frequent rains during the Navratras, gave the devotees of Mother Divine a glimpse of how Swamiji’s stint of solitude in...
Continue readingShiva: The Alpha, The Omega
Ever-loving, ever-compassionate, all-pervading – Swamiji. Embodying it all in His magnificent glory, He welcomed devotees to the most divine Shivratri event with a spectacular welcome gift. The Divine Gathering, The Beginning: The Wedding Eve The Heavens opened up for those at the Ashram on the 17th of February as to everyone’s awe, Swamiji shared...
Continue readingZenrich: Every Child is a Promise
Zenrich has always strived to provide workshops that enable our children to excel at everything they do and help them discover their true potential. And what better way to give them the opportunity to learn new life-enhancing skills as well as be in a joyful environment than to invite them to the ashram for...
Continue readingThe Winter that Never Was
You often feel guilty about a lot of things. You wish you could have done better. Worldly responsibilities overwhelm you. But one day, I will be ready. It’s happening already, a wave of transformation, a wave of calm and peace within. This change begins to happen in the company of great souls, even when...
Continue readingAarohan 2023: Scaling Greater Heights
On the afternoon of 3 March, the sacred grounds of Sri Badrika Ashram were abuzz with the excited chatter of over 250 participants who had arrived to participate in ‘Aarohan’ – Scaling Greater Heights, the first annual meetup of the students and mentors of the SBA Emerging Youth Scholarship and Mentorship Scheme (SBA- EYSMS). ...
Continue readingThe Kranti Chronicles
Imagine facing terrible things at age 16. Or 14. Or even 12. Horrors like sexual abuse, prostitution, pregnancy, and rape – that’s what the girls faced before rescue. Kranti is a not-for-profit organization that rescues girls from red light districts who have faced such horrors like and provides them much more than life –...
Continue readingThe Potent Call of Divine Mother
“She is Jagat Janani. She is your Mother. And the only way to Her is through devotion and humility.” Om Swami The only Vedic hymn that is used to invoke the divine feminine energy across all five branches of Sanatana Dharma. The one sadhana (disciplined and dedicated spiritual practice) of Divine Mother that can...
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