| MASTER’S DARSHAN TOURS INDIA PILGRIMAGE Dear Friends and Fellow Devotees We hope you can join us for our Spiritual Journey to Guruji’s beloved India. This year marks our twentieth anniversary of taking pilgrimages to Master’s places mentioned in the Autobiography of a Yogi. Hundreds of devotees have joined us over the years, for a life changing experience, that only India can offer. The Mountain Portion of our tour will begin in New Delhi on October 5th and will conclude in Banaras (Varanasi) on October 30th. The entire tour will conclude in Delhi on November 17th. This Mountain Portion will include the following:
The second half of our pilgrimage will begin in Calcutta, at our YSS Dakshineswar Ashram. We will conclude this portion of the tour with 8 days at the YSS Convocation in Ranchi, the Sarad Sangam. This Plains Portion will include the following:
For more information go to www.mastersdarshan.com or call Craig Bell at (760) 458-0578
INDIA PILGRIMAGE Dear fellow devotees, Darshan Tours has had many we are offering a 22 day tour to divine India. This tour will be a basic tour, with modest but clean rooms, with Western Style bathrooms. We will travel mostly by train and private car. The pilgrimage will include most all of the destinations that we see on our more expensive Fall tour but a large cost savings for the you the devotee. This pilgrimage will include the following:
Please call Craig Bell @ (760) 458-0578 for details and pricing. See web-site for itinerary description of each destination. Jai Guru!!
PILGRIMAGE to ‘THE HOLY LAND’ Dear friends, Recently I returned from a wonderful visit of Israel . It was such an awesome experience, I decided to share this experience with other devotees of Master. I spent an entire month with one of Guruji’s few Israeli devotees, who showed me many of the holy and historical places of this magical land. It was truly unbelievable. So much richness and history everywhere one looks. Many of us growing up in the West have always had a yearning to visit the Holy Lands but never had a chance or thought that it might be dangerous. During my entire stay, I felt completely safe and in many ways felt safer there than here in America. Many young people still hitchhike the country in safety. For these reasons, next Spring we are planning our first Darshan Pilgrimage to the ancient land of Israel and the Holy Lands. The tour will include many biblical and historical destinations. We will begin our tour in Northern Israel with a stay on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Next we will visit Tiberius, Capernicus and the place where Jesus taught the Sermon on the Mound. We will then travel south to Nazreth and the home of Mary, Mount Carmel, and Elijah’s Cave in Haifa and much more. We will spend an afternoon walking the hills or strolling along the lovely Mediterranean Sea. The next day we will drive to the beautiful Dead Sea. Explore and visit some of the caves where they found the 140,000 manuscripts of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Visit a beautiful Oasis, with waterfalls, pools and an abundance of wildlife in the middle of the dessert. Early the next morning we will walk to Masada, an ancient mountain high fort and palace where 900 Jews held off tens of thousands of Roman Soldiers. It truly an awesome experience. Lastly, we will visit the Holy City of Jerusalem, as we walk the ancient stone avenues, we will be uplifted by the holy vibrations of this sacred place. Home to Christians, Muslims and Jews alike. We will visit the famous Wailing Wall on the East side of what remains of the great Jewish temple built by King David. We will meditate in the Upper Room where Jesus had His last supper with His disciples and the Sacred Vibration of the Holy Spirit or the Holy Om vibration filled the room. Lastly, we will then visit the Garden where Jesus prayed and meditated before his arrest and trial. Finally we will walk in the footsteps of Christ as he carried the cross up the hill If you are interested in this pilgrimage, please contact Craig Bell at (760) 458-0578. This will be a journey of a lifetime. Information on this tour will be posted later this month on
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Pilgrimage to India! A journey of the heart . . . Focusing exclusively on the places, personages, and histories of our SRF/YSS line of Gurus. . . Reverential pilgrimages to Guruji’s homeland twice yearly; Feb/Mar & Oct/Nov. 2, 3, and 4 week itinerary options. Pilgrimage itineraries are built exclusively on the places, personages, and histories of our SRF/YSS line of Gurus. Specializing in small groups of 5 to 10 and Personalized Preparation Planning. The small group experience affords a greater personal opportunity to immerse oneself in depth in our Guruji’s homeland. Men & women welcome. For general information, photos, journal writings, and testimonials visit www.shantilok.com. For specific information email Brenda Roberts at pilgrimagetoindia@juno.com Or call 001-760-749-9634 Next Pilgrimage: 06 Oct 03 Nov 2007 Journey of the Heart Come, fly with me on memory’s wings! ~Brenda Roberts ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Homeland A journey of the heart . . . This escorted Pilgrimage to India is recommended for those who wish to experience the spiritual side of India at it’s best. Focusing exclusively on reverential visits to the places associated with our great Guru Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda and His spiritual lineage, this journey of the heart takes you to northern India to visit many of the places described in His spiritual classic “Autobiography of a Yogi.” You will thrill at seeing the lofty Himalayan mountains and you will blissfully float on the ancient holy Ganges River, but even greater experiences await you! On this soul-etching pilgrimage, you will soar in gratitude as you take the dust of Babaji’s Cave or sit under the litchi tree where The Master taught on the sacred grounds of Ranchi. Your heart will know the grandeur of immersion in lofty thoughts of The Great Ones as you visit the spots hallowed by Them, and you will be floating in joy each time you give your heart in stillness to the spiritual vibrations that abound in these holy places. If you are wanting a spiritual boost or a new beginning, this journey of the heart is a trip of a lifetime, and for many the pilgrimage experience gives a new perspective on their spiritual life; it is a dream fulfilled for those wanting to say with The Guru “…I am hallowed, my body touched that sod.” In just a few short months another select group of devotees will be submerged in the holy vibrations of reverently going on pilgrimage to the places made holy by our sublime line of Gurus ~ unspeakable blessings await them! The Homeland Pilgrimage to India is a soul-etching, life-changing experience; for some, a living meditation; a spiritual retreat of highest magnitude. It is a kaleidoscope of inner and outer experiences ranging from fun and extreme joy and gratitude to challenge and deep introspection, personal inner growth, and the profound peace that comes from deeper understanding of self and the constant love and protection of our sublime Gurus. (See Testimonials at www.shantilok.com and email pilgrimagetoindia@juno.com for more!) Your pilgrimage host will be Brenda Roberts, veteran of 16 India Pilgrimages
and lover of Bharata (the Vedic name for India). The Homeland Pilgrimage
to India includes all meals, snacks, bottled water, transport in India,
accommodations, tips, entry fees and taxes. All the hassles of trying
to get food, accommodations, and transportation will be handled for you,
leaving you free to be a child of Divine Mother’s; to hold Guruji’s
Hand as you feel the Divine Presence responding to your one-pointed devotion.
If you feel this is the time in your life for a new beginning, a fresh start, a new phase of life, an introspective break, a life-changing decision, a spiritually enlivening boost, or just the overwhelming pull to go to Guruji’s India, join us for an epic experience: the Homeland Pilgrimage to India! Determine to do it now and get the most out of it! Remember, the joy of pilgrimage begins when you make the decision to do it! For general information, photos, journal writings, and testimonials visit www.shantilok.com. For specific information email Brenda Roberts at pilgrimagetoindia@juno.com Or call 001-760-749-9634 Next Pilgrimages: 06 Oct – 03 Nov 2007 and 23 Feb – 23 March,
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| Ramanathan
Since a few devotees have expressed an interest in attending the 2008
Magh (annual Kumbh) Mela at Allahabad, I was wondering if there are
also others who would like to go or hook up with other devotees but
have not yet made arrangements. I would like to annouce my availability to work as a BUDGET pilgrimage travel guide/escort for YSS/SRF devotees. Over the years, I have assisted numerous SRF bretheren as they pilgrimage to various YSS and other tourist sites in India--sites in around and Kolkata, Puri, Dwarahat, Taj Mahal, Buddhist places like Bodh Gaya, Norbulingka, McLeod Ganj, etc.--to name a very few. And I am well aware of the hassles and challenges faced by our western brotheren. I realize that some people can't afford high cost of a regular tour or that they simply prefer to direct their own tour, with the aid of an assistant. If you are traveling solo or with a small group but want a dependable guide/escort to ease your way, please let me know. I will be happy to offer my experience/services to individuals and/or small groups (maximum 10). This includes airport pick up, booking train/hotel reservations, handling luggage, running errands ( like laundries, getting a fabric repaired, arranging internet/E-Mail facilities, locating/co-ordinating mini tours and finally seeing you off at the airport. All with a personal touch. During my earlier career I worked as Travelling Service Executive for a big engineering firm and worked in various provinces and so I can speak the regional languages fluently. Also if you need any job to be done like buying/sending something or contacting someone or even touring a place to find out more details, I would be happy to be of service. Regarding a honorarium for me, it can be worked out depending upon the number of people, duration, etc. My services are geared for those who may want to extend a regular tour or just want more flexibility at a cost savings. Kindly contact me directly at <lrn_in@yahoo.com> via E-mail for more info. If you need any references I can send them to you. |
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Petals Spiritual Journeys Lotus Petals Spiritual Journeys Highlights of the trip include: Martha Rather Travel Tips at www.LotusPetalsSpiritualJourneys.blogspot.com
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