| The Gurumaa Ashram is an outstanding and unique | | | | ashram served with healthy food, but also the animal |
| place for self transformation for a better self, better | | | | and birds there like dogs, crows, fishes, etc also get |
| health and wealth. It is the residing place of the | | | | their share of food. This gives a valuable lesson in |
| enlightened Mystic – Anandmurti Gurumaa, and the | | | | compassion and teaches us that man and nature |
| place where she imparts her spiritual guidance and | | | | should live in close harmony. |
| knowledge to all visitors and disciples. | | | | 5. Discipline: The routine in the ashram is strict |
| I had a visit to the ashram a few days ago and my | | | | and following it, one learns the importance of time and |
| stay there was of around 3 weeks. I was very | | | | discipline in one’s life. Only on the foundation of |
| impressed by the meditative atmosphere of the | | | | strict discipline can the mega skyscraper of |
| ashram and the bliss that prevails in the ashram. Its an | | | | outstanding success be built. |
| vibrant place with a lot of lush gardens and ponds. | | | | 6. Yoga and healthy living: Yoga sessions |
| Birds of more than 50 species flock in the big gardens | | | | are held every morning in fresh air. It has a highly |
| of the ashram and their singing and chirping makes one | | | | rejuvenating effect on the inner and outer body and |
| feel connected with the nature. | | | | shows that healthy living is within every individual’s |
| Among many things that I learnt in my ashram visit, | | | | reach and one does’nt need to ever visit the |
| these are the ones I would like to highlight- | | | | doctor for achieving that. |
| 1. Meditativeness: Its in the very air of the | | | | 7. Inner Bliss: The biggest thing I learnt in the |
| ashram. Meditations are held and practised at regular | | | | ashram is that true happiness and ecstasy lies within |
| intervals in the ashram everyday. Every attempt is | | | | myself, in my inner core of consciousness and that I |
| made to foster awareness in even the most mundane | | | | need’nt seek it in the outer pursuits. It has given me |
| of daily routine tasks like eating, bathing, talking, walking, | | | | true independence and a sense of clarity. |
| sitting silently, etc. | | | | The trip to the Gurumaa ashram was very fruitful and |
| 2. A sense of brotherhood: The disciples | | | | opened new vistas in my life. It gave my life a new |
| staying in the ashram are very loving, helpful and | | | | and deeper meaning and taught me that life could be |
| cooperative. Their conduct is highly appreciable and | | | | lived in a much more joyous and extraordinary manner, |
| their devotion towards the Guru is something to yearn | | | | one need’nt waste life on things like sadness, |
| for. | | | | tensions and worries. Meditation gives us the glimpse |
| 3. Teamwork: In a workshop for youngsters | | | | of our inner happiness. |
| and the youth, many activities were held where it was | | | | The teachings of Anandmurti Gurumaa are available |
| evident that teamwork is in the necessary ingredient | | | | on her website in audio and video format. A look at |
| for success in life. | | | | these gives us a glimpse on her dynamic and vibrant |
| 4. Compassion: Not only are the visitors in the | | | | personality. |