Welcome to life
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at Inner Awakening
(In the following pages, a participant shares his experiences.)
'From the safe ambience of this fast-growing spiritual university
to the powerful meditations and yoga practice, from the loving
care of volunteers to the infinite compassion of Swamiji, Inner
Awakening offered the best possibilities for the ultimate life
experience to flower in me.
Every day on campus was like a new beginning, discovering
dimensions of me that I did not even know existed!
Looking back at the whole experience, I can say that Inner
Awakening is not a mere 21-day program
– the experience only starts from here...'
Morning Yoga!
Nithya Yoga!
Every day of Inner Awakening starts with a rejuvenating yoga session, Nithya Yoga, providing a healthy lifestyle while awakening the body's innate intelligence.
Uniting body movements, breath and the power of intention, it allows the mind to beautifully settle into a vibrant silence...
Then we're ready for a dynamic meditation: Nithya Dhyaan! Nithya Dhyaan is a complete technique to move from the outer world chaos into a vibrant meditative silence, giving you peace and bliss.
Rooted in the teachings of the sage Patanjali, the father of yoga, Nithya Yoga brings a fresh new look to the science of sculpting the body and mind for radiating enlightenment.
Visiting the Banyan Tree for the first time...
‘As I stepped under the shadow of this majestic giant, my mind suddenly slipped into a vibrant stillness. Slowly encircling the tree on the small path, the pebbles gently massaging my bare feet, I suddenly found my seat: a small protuberance on top of the whaleback granite outcrop. The moment I settled on this natural seat, my body dissolved in space, and time vanished. Pure awareness remained in my inner space with the silent sound of the unmoving banyan tree.
I clearly knew that I belonged to
no other place: I had finally come
home...’
Getting ready for the day: Morning sitting with Swamiji
The Master silently enters the hall, a tall form in bright saffron, almost gliding above the ground, and gracefully sits in front of us.
The day starts with a unique taste, the Master casually exchanging words and stories with hundreds of fascinated people from all over the globe. We start realizing the infinite dimensions of the Master: from his early childhood days to the amazing stories of his wanderings across India, to the onset of his mission.
Behind the casual talk is a deep preparation to dive deep within, exploring all the dimensions of our being. This is the beginning of a beautiful relationship with Existence...
Dynamic meditations
To help us realize our hidden potential, the Master conducts dynamic meditation sessions. These sessions turn out to be powerful alchemy processes - working with our unconscious, engraved mental patterns, and transforming them into pure awareness and energy! The release of deeply buried emotions, fears, worries and anger brings such a deep sense of inner peace and bliss, every day more profound and tangible.
Time for a bite!
As we come out of the hall, we are pleased by the rich smell and great taste of healthy vegetarian food. The sheer variety of the food ensures that we have an optimal and holistic dining experience!
Interactive sessions
The infinite compassion of the Master expresses in so many ways. He patiently addresses all possible questions and doubts related to our personal experience.
The Master explains about the richness of the Vedic inner science and reveals many of the deeper truths of life. What would take a lifetime of study to comprehend, the Master condenses into a few key concepts that dispel the darkness of ignorance.
Upanishad:
sitting in the presence of the Master
Once our mind relaxes from its endless stream of questions, we are ready for the real process: upanishad, or simply sitting in the presence of the Master and receiving his energy. His presence is an intense fire that lights the flame of our being.
The Master is a lighthouse, guiding us to the shores of true knowledge and pure consciousness, and transmitting the experience of living enlightenment.
Zen Tea by Manasarovar
The early evening light gives way to twilight, and we move to the enchanting Manasarovar to enjoy a cup of tea with the Master. No need for words, we just tune in to his presence.
With the Master, even drinking tea can become a meditation! When we flood every action with awareness, a simple cup of tea becomes Zen Tea!
A dip in
Vaidya Sarovar
A giant Shiva lingam, representing
the ultimate consciousness, towers
above us as we take a cool dip in
the Vaidya Sarovar. The lingam is
made of sacred herbs, and is said
to radiate healing energy. In this
place, a simple bath turns out to be
a transforming experience!
Arati at the temple
Arati is a beautiful celebration of sound and light that has been performed for thousands of years in India. It is an offering to the Divine which captivates all our senses. Every day, we appreciate this elegant ceremony at the temple, lost in time as the music and bells mark the sway of lit lamps in the air.
Darshan
The Master touch! Being around the Master and listening to his words is one way of receiving the spiritual experience. But receiving the direct touch of the Master is the ultimate connection! Darshan is an integral part of Inner Awakening. It is the opportunity to open up and receive the Master's boundless energy!
Evening campfire
The magic of the program extends into late evenings, and the Master shares stories as the wood crackles in the campfire. In those quiet intimate moments with the Master, we even forget that the world exists...
Falling into restful sleep
At the end of the day, the same meditative state is carried into sleep as an unbroken experience of inner silence.
Falling straight into deep sleep, we rest and recharge, waking up with enthusiasm to meet the Master again - for the first time!
