Ashram, Ashram and Ashram for Arjun

We (myself, my wife and the three boys) are doing a pilgrimage trip to India this summer - starting on the 19th of July (right after the Chinmayandha Camp for the boys) . IAD to Frankfurt, Frankfurt to Mumbai, spend a few days in Mumbai/suburbs - Chinmaya HQ center, ancient Siva temples, etc. Followed by a 2 day trip to Shridhi Sai Madhir (while we see Nasik and other ancient temples). On the 29th we fly from Mumbai to the new B'lore airport and drive up to Parthi (80km) and stay at Parthi with Baba for a few days. Return to B'lore to be in Gurudev's presence (the weekend of 08/1st). Leave for chennai sunday night. Do a trip to Kanchi, Tenangur, Ramana Maharishi Ashram, etc., during the week and then return on the 7th night from Chennai to Franfurt to IAD. Majority of our stays will be in Ashrams.. I will take notes and a lot of pictures!! I have a feeling this trip will be the most memorable one in my life. Yesterday all of us had HUGS from Amma, an experience that every living soul should have..

Guru's Grace on Gurupurnima

Thanks to eStasang, we could join the Guru purnima with live web TV from Chicago yesterday and on Monday. Gurudev explained the reasons why we celebrate Gurupurinima ( and the aspect of Siva as Guru), followed up by a 20 minute guided meditation, followed up with bhajans (including Ajo Ananthaya and other favourite songs as well as newly composed songs).. I was saddened by the fact that I will not be able to make the trip to chicago, and later was delighted to note that their was live webcast. We have a planned pilgrimage tour in India starting July 20th (mumbai, shirdhi, nasik, puttaparthi, bagalore ashram, chennai, kanchi, tenangur and thiruvanamalai-- mostly ancient Siva temples)., for about 3 weeks. With Gurudev's grace we will be in his presence at the Banaglore Ashram the weekend of Aug 1st.