Gyan Sarovar, the venue, has the most beautiful gardens and is a beautiful sight to behold as you arrive after an arduous journey. It is a big complex with a number of buildings all looking well kept and immaculate.
I posted this 2 days ago, however wifi connectivity is limited and the programme busy - so here it is after a failed effort.
The rooms are small and modest. I am sharing with 2 other South Africans. The bed is hard and the bathroom is different to what we are used to. In India the bathrooms can surprise in different ways.
There is an amazing team of people preparing and serving the food because there are hundreds of people on the property. All meals are simple and wholesome - vegetarian with no onion and no garlic, these do not from part of the BK diet.
Saturday we had a tour of the property. Everything is simple and humble. The focus is on spiritual service.
The solar power used by the Brahma Kumaris, (BKs) is phenomenal, using 3 different systems of solar heating, one providing a source for the kitchens another for back up when the lights go out and another provides power to some of the operations.
We also went to the town and did some shopping. Notably mostly out of towners were in the shops. The many fabrics and clothes are produced locally in this area. There is a lot of poverty in this place based on the condition of the homes I saw. The BKs and the Jain Temples in the area bring tourists and help to keep the economy on the go.
Most guests arrived Saturday and we had a beautiful welcome session which ended with each person receiving a shawl, blessing and a toli (sweet treat). Brother Charlie led us in a powerful meditation.
The welcome included Dr Partap of the Global Hospital - a BK project, he spoke about the science of spirituality. The hospital is located in the town and serves the community. The doctors are not paid, they volunteer and practice meditation. We will have a visit to the Hospital in the week, I looking forward to it.
The blessing I received last night: By living your life in peace, you contribute to a peaceful world.
I am holding this in my consciousness today
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