DELHI UP

MONTHLY
NEWSLETTER
DECEMBER 2023

December, month of concluding a year This issue:

and celebrating a new year. It is also a Samyama Experience
month of Margazhi and sadhana. In the Presence of Grace

Experiences of being at ashram and PAGE 01

celebrating life....... Marghazi darshan

Live Streaming at Sadhguru Sannidhi
Chhatarpur
IN THE PRESENCE OF GRACE: SAMYAMA EXPERIENCE
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When I registered for Samyama, I expected to get some
clarity within myself as a lot of things were going haywire In the Lap of Serenity
around me. However, as Samyama dates got closer, the Marghazi Sadhana Journey at IYC
expectations started to disappear. I naturally came to a PAGE 03
state of giving myself totally to the process. I approached
it as if it were the last thing I was doing before leaving this Defying December Chill
world, and I have nothing to lose but myself. During those Volunteers Make IE Triumph
eight days, I experienced various intense emotional PAGE 04
states. I realized my existence was too small for this vast
universe. Volunteering Experiences
Something beyond the limits of my Volunteering at Isha Place, Lucknow
body, mind, and current level of Shredding Challenges & Finding Light,
perception exploded within me. It Faridabad
was a composition of madness, Finding Strength in Sadhana, Prayagraj
intoxication, and stillness. I sensed PAGE 04-05
a familiar me being dissolved &
something unfamiliar being
born.

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 On the last day of the sadhana, I was looking into Sadhguru's eyes
Margazhi is a
as he spoke, and somehow my eyes fell upon his feet, and THAT
WAS IT. I was totally gone after that. I couldn't take my eyes off his time to bring
feet, even if I tried to. I was immersed in his feet and felt like that balance and
was my entire world. This was not something I mentally thought of,
nor was I emotional while seeing him. As Sadhguru passed by me, I
stability to the
was sobbing and crying. He steadily gazed into my eyes thrice, and system. There are
that was the most intense and vulnerable experience for me. practices in the
I bow down to Sadhguru for making this opportunity available to
yogic system
us so easily. He's an ocean of grace. For me, it is not the end of the
program; it's the beginning of something so subtle and beautiful. which have been
- Vijeta Kashyap
transmitted into
East Delhi the culture in
LIVE STREAMING OF MARGHAZI DARSHAN AT many different
SADHGURU SANNIDHI CHHATAPUR ways. This is a
The Marghazi darshan with Sadhguru felt very intimate. I time when men
always feel whenever I come for Darshans, all my
questions are answered by Sadhguru in some way or the
will do what
other. Darshans for me act as a big support and also a generally women
boost for my sadhana. The atmosphere are supposed to
of the Sadhguru Sannidhi in Delhi was
such that it felt as if I was sitting in the
do, and vice
ashram for darshan. Amidst the versa.
cold weather of Delhi, the day felt
filled with love and warmth for
me; thanks to the volunteers and
his grace.
- Abhilasha Bhakoo

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 IN THE LAP OF SERENITY:
MARGHAZI SADHANA JOURNEY AT IYC
After thinking for a long time, I applied for the 14-day
Marghazi Sadhana in Isha Yoga Centre, Coimbatore. I
was also going for Samyama from December 13-20,
and hence, 14 days of more leave was a big task for
me as I am in government service. I asked my boss,
and since I don't take much leave & am dedicated to
my work, he allowed me to go. The schedule was very
good; it was available both online & offline.
I used to wake up before 4 a.m. to take a dip in Suryakund.
And then we used to do guided practices at Nalanda
Ground. I really liked my routine and am following it even
after coming home, as I can do all my practices before going
to the office each day.
I used to sit in Dhyanalinga for 1-2 hours and visit Linga
Bhairavi for Devi Abhishekam and chant Devi Stuti. I have
developed a next-level dedication for Devi. Sometimes in the
evening, I did Adiyogi pradakshina. It was like a dream come
true to stay in a heaven-like space. The food was awesome,
healthy, light, and positive pranic. I used to sleep at 9 p.m.
After 3-4 days of Marghazi Sadhana, I attended Sadhguru
Darshan on Christmas Eve. It was an enriching experience
and after that, I had a new type of energy. From that day till
the last day of my sadhana, I was very regular.
I am continuing my sadhana even after coming, and I feel
like dwijas after coming from ISHA. I can't logically explain
everything, but it has changed me from the inside. I am
more energetic, healthier, and happier than ever before, & I
am intensely involved in everything that I am
doing. I am quite amazed that I love
everything happening in my life. I am
very grateful to Sadhguru, volunteers,
Brahamcharis, and all the other people
who facilitated all these things
happening to me.
- Abhishek Kumar Sinha
Prayagraj

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 Defying December Chill: Volunteers Make Inner
Engineering Triumph
Despite the December fog, smog, and cold in Delhi, the commitment
to offer seva among our volunteers in Dwarka remained unwavering.
In fact, we gathered in large numbers to support those initiated
recently in the inner Engineering program. We hosted 50 participants
and conducted morning and evening sessions from December 6 to
12 in Dwarka.
A dedicated group of 40 volunteers ensured a seamless and joyful
experience for all participants. In addition to the Inner Engineering
program, we conducted our monthly Satsang on December 3. This
highly anticipated activity brings together meditators for their kriya
practice and an enriching Satsang with fellow practitioners. The time
spent collectively listening to Sadhguru's discourse and interacting
with one another strengthens our shared commitment to fostering
a conscious lifestyle.
- Dwarka

Volunteering Experiences
Volunteering at Isha Place Lucknow
At times, I get anxious about things once in a while, and it
happened again recently. That's when I decided to volunteer at
Isha Place Lucknow. Surprisingly, the experience works wonders,
almost like magic! Engaging in sadhana and being in the
presence of Sadhguru transformed my thoughts and emotions.
As I left the place, I transitioned from a state of fearfulness to one
of joyfulness and gratitude. It's as if a new version of myself
emerges within just two hours!
- Sawastid, Lucknow

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VOLUNTEERING
OPPORTUNITIES

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Shredding Challenges and Finding Light

Volunteering has been primarily a role that pushes
me to drop something of myself each time. That
something can be a business problem, a family
problem, or some unfavourable situation that has
been nagging me for quite some time. To focus on
the seva at hand, many a time you need to leave
some thoughts running in the background. It is
Volunteering
painful sometimes to leave the background noise of means to
such thoughts, but eventually, you come out a little become
lighter at the end of the volunteering
willing,
- Rohan, Faridabad
or,
Finding Strength in Sadhana in other words,
I have been facing challenging times lately. My sister had to become
an accident a month ago, and she has been unconscious
an absolute
ever since. Initially, I doubted if I could continue my
Sadhana amidst everything that was happening. YES to life.
Nevertheless, I persisted. The strength I derive from my
Sadhana is what's helping me navigate through these
tough times. The effects of Sadhana may not be
immediately apparent, but they have had a profound
impact. It's been a source of endurance, enabling me to
face whatever challenges come my way and maintain
patience.
- Karuna Mishra
Prayagraj

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