Shanti Mandir At Nasik Kumbh 2003
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Avadhoot Bhagwan Nityanand
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Bhagvatpad Adi Shankaracharya |
Baba Muktanand Paramhansa |
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of the Kumbh enables saints and devotees to gather together
for a common purpose, the pursuit of God. They worship, chant
and bathe together in the holy waters, but it is their faith
that makes God manifest, evoking that presence."
Swami Nityanand
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The World’s Largest Act Of Faith
Kumbh is one of the largest religious congregations anywhere
in the world, visited by millions of the devout as well as the
curious. The 2003 Kumbh Mela will be held at the temple of Lord
Trymbakeshwar – the Lord with Three Eyes, in the town of Nasik,
on the banks of the Godavari river.
“The Kumbh is a truly egalitarian event, linking the old
and frail, the modern and young, all coming together as equals
to wash away the dross of the past and renew themselves physically,
emotionally and spiritually.”
Alison Milsom, SM, Australia
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Mahamandaleshwar Swami Nityanand
Saraswatiji Maharaj
Being at a Kumbh Mela is indeed a rare occasion of great spiritual
virtue that increases the fruits of sadhana many-fold as well
as shaping our experience of the event in delightful ways.
“The Kumbh is overwhelming at many levels.
It requires a lot of fortitude, patience and discipline for
the mind not to succumb. Attending it with Gurudev keeps us
connected to the joy and peace as we simply become a witness
to the unfolding play, not getting caught, observing it for
what it is, a mela - festivity.”
Devayani |
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Samasthi Bhandara
is the traditional offering to the saints and sadhus at a Kumbh
Mela of sattvic food, donations and gifts. Such offerings are
said to bring great punya - happiness, inner peace and prosperity.
“Saints from all over the world come to
the Kumbh Mela. It is also said that divine sages and heavenly
beings take up different forms and visit this place. Because
of these reasons Kumbh is considered to be so important and
is held in such reverence.”
Mahamandaleshwar Swami
Brahmanand Giriji Maharaj |
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