Mahabharata Sadhana
8 Day Immersive Retreat
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Description
Schedule: 5.00 am - 6.30 am - Session #1 6.30 am - 7.15 am - Guru puja, Ganesh Puja, Gau Puja, Gau Seva 7.30 am - 8.30 am - Asana Practice 9.00 am - 12.00 noon - Session #2 1.00 pm - 2.30 pm - Break / Practice 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm - Session #3 4.00 pm - 4.30 pm - Break 4.30 pm - 6.00 pm - Session #4 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm - Guru Puja, Agni Kriya 8.00 pm - 8.30 pm - Chanting 9 (BG Ch - 15) 8.30 pm - 10.00 pm - Session #5 This program is led by Siddhayogi Shriman Adinarayanan ji and Matrushree Ananthalakshmi ma who are the founding Gurus of Anaadi Foundation. Shriman Adinarayanan ji is a Siddhayogi who has spent more than 300 days in mouna tapasya. The dampati belong to the spiritual parampara of Mahavatar Kriya Babaji. After a deep spiritual experience (which he later realised as the experience of Samadhi) during his graduate studies in the US, Siddhayogi Shriman Adinarayanan ji had a strong desire to return to India to dedicate himself to spirituality and serving the society. Since their marriage in 2004, Adinarayanan and Smrithi have been leading a yogic life of simplicity and purpose. They continue to teach at various institutions including IIT-Delhi. After more than a decade of teaching and research experience they have been reaching out to children, youth and families through their online and in-person programs on Yoga, Ithihasa-Purana and Vedanta blending unique insights from modern science. Being grihasthas and being able to integrate sadhana into their daily life has inspired a lot of grihasthas who visit the ashram. The Mahabharata stands as one of the most profound epics in human history, capturing the eternal dilemmas of duty, righteousness, and the path to self-realization. In an era where individuals seek clarity, courage, and ethical guidance, the Mahabharata offers timeless lessons on navigating complex choices with wisdom and inner strength. This retreat, set against the serene backdrop of Iyvar Malai at the Anaadi Foundation, provides a unique opportunity to explore these insights deeply. Under the spiritual guidance of Guru Dampati Siddhayogi Shriman Adinarayanan Ji and Matrushree Ananthalakshmi Ma, the Mahabharata Sadhana Program will serve as an intensive journey into the epic’s wisdom. Each session is crafted to reveal layers of dharma (righteous duty), ethical leadership, and resilience through Mahabharata’s vivid stories, characters, and spiritual teachings. This immersion will enable participants to think clearly and act with confiden