SISS...a 'Teerth' for ‘Internal Pilgrimage’
Sumedha
Aurangabad,
March'19
Hari Aum!
Being at SISS (Satyavrat Institute of Subjective Sciences), has always been not only enlightening, but very very exhilarating too.
The moment I step inside this utterly divine and intensely tranquil premises, my heart smiles! Everything is so serene here and the stay is always so therapeutic.
When one stays here, he/she realises that there is learning at each step, in every activity; whether it’s attending the Temple Arati, sitting for Guru Maa’s (H H Maa Purnananda ji) discourses at Sadguru Sharanam, or be it The Open House in the lush green lawns of Brahma Udyaan or maybe something as simple as having meals at The Annakshetram. With time, the resplendence and the aura of this pure Bhoomi, illumines even the darkest hearts.
This time I was fortunate enough to attend the Sunday Study-Circle, which has been recently started at SISS.
Starting with Altar Puja and Gurudev Arati, followed by spiritual discussions, this early morning session sets the tune for the day!
4th of March too, being the Sadhana day, commenced with guided meditation session. The text done for the subsequent classes was ‘Sree Kashi Vishwanath Stotram’.
Lord Shiva is the desolator— One who destroys the evil from our lives by removing the veil of ignorance & darkness, and lighting up the inner world with effulgence!
Even repeating the chant after Gurumaa; & singing this melodious stotram along with everyone, ignites the ultimate desire in us. The desire to know, understand, introspect and assimilate the teachings of this enigmatic text.
Adding zest to the above, the intermittent brain-storming sessions with Sri Manish ji, kept our josh high!
The Maha Shivratri Puja, performed collectively by all the devotees present, guided by revered GuruMaa, had been an elating experience.
Puja, Archana and Aradhana followed by such enlightening texts, do have a very different impact. Every act then becomes so meaningful.
With H H Guru Maa’s benign presence, enigmatic personality, pious heart, refined finesse & magnetic aura; And, Sri Manish Ji’s boundless energy, virtuous zest, skillful handling & unforeseen foresightedness, Satyavrat Institute of Subjective Sciences (SISS) is a substantial and glorious divine temple of learning!!
One should not miss availing this brilliant opportunity during this human life.