Satsang with Bankhandi Maharaj
Bankhandi Maharaj will be with us at Ananda Assisi starting October 30. He will hold two satsangs — on October 30th and November 2nd — offering guidance and inspiration through his simple, gentle, and profound presence.
His mere presence is already an immense blessing, and having the opportunity to absorb his vibrations is a precious gift for spiritual growth. It is difficult to find the words to describe a presence that is at once so powerful, yet so simple, gentle, and profound.
The Story of Maharaj
Bankhandi Maharaj took sannyasa (a Sanskrit word that literally means "renunciation" or "surrender": it is the choice to follow the spiritual path by becoming a monk) at the age of 11. Maharaj had already been living in solitude for some time, high in the Himalayas at 5,000 meters, when one day the Divine Mother appeared to him and told him to move to another place, at a lower altitude, where he was to light a sacred fire that must never go out. That fire has been burning since 1978.
When Maharaj arrived at the spot indicated to him by the Divine Mother, he carried with him only an umbrella and a bowl. The Divine Mother appeared in a dream to the inhabitants of the nearest village and told them to provide for the sustenance of the yogi living in the nearby mountains. This is how the villagers began to serve Maharaj.
Little by little, a small ashram came into being. About 15 people currently live there. The place cannot be reached by car — it can only be reached on foot, along an uphill path that takes 45 minutes to climb.
Maharaj speaks with animals and plants. Every night a tiger, the vehicle of the Goddess Durga to whom he is devoted, comes to the ashram and performs Pradakshina — circling the temple three times before leaving.
Programme
11:00-13:30 Satsang with Bhakandi Maharaj
Monday 2 November
11:00-13:30 Satsang with Bhakandi Maharaj
