Fatehgarh: The birth place of our Adi guru Lalaji. There was so much serenity and calmness as we entered the garden of Fatehgarh ashram. It showed how trees retain the divine essence longer than human beings. It was so tranquil, and the calmness in the atmosphere could not be expressed in words. My major take was, " It is not enough to give your heart to the Master. You should also give your time". Probably this applies to all our relationships. We also visited Lalaji masters Maha Samadhi. The condition which prevailed there was so powerful pulling a seeker deeper and deeper within.
Shajahanpur: The birthplace of Sahaj Marg system. The birth place of Babuji .It's been my dream place for many years. Having heard and read so much about Babuji and Shajahanpur, my heart always craved to visit this place. The ashram was beautiful. There was divine transmission right from the moment we entered the gates of the ashram. There were many monkeys and peacocks since there were many trees. Right from my childhood, I have fear of animals, even pet animals like dogs. Somehow, this fear did not allow me to dwell deep within. I only realized that the only way to overcome fear is love.
Sathkol: Heartfulness Sathkol meditation center is situated in a eautiful natural environment, with a Himalayan view, away from the noise and busy city life.
The silence of the place, the calmness, and the serenity prevailing in the atmosphere automatically help our mind to tune within, unwind, and relax.
The word "Sathkol" means "Opening to the truth." The truth I witnessed here is
" Simplicity."
Simplicity is contentment.
Simplicity leads to calmness.
Simplicity is purity. Purity is the absence of prejudice or ego, and the lack of ego is love.
It takes courage to remain simple.
Simplicity paves the way to clarity.
This shows that simplicity is liberating; simplicity is a liberating quality( contentment/ love) or leads to liberating quality( calmness/ clarity ), or is the outcome of liberating quality( courage).
" Be plain and simple to be identical with nature." Maxim of Sahaj Marg
Visiting the place Sathkol could be once in a lifetime, but opening our minds to the truth and living the truth is what is important. Visiting retreat centers and ashram recharge us. What is more important is to stay connected with the inner self wherever we are.
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