Himalayan
pilgrimage to the 5 Kedars or Sacred manifestations of Lord Shiva |
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After
the great war featured in Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna instructed the
Pandavas to go to Himalayas & obtain darshan [blessings] of Mahadeva
[Lord Shiva]. This was necessary to purify them of karmas or sins incurred
during the war, and in order for them to attain liberation or moksha. |
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It
is told that as they approached Gupta Kashi, Lord Shiva assumed the
form of a bull and disappeared into the earth. He re appeared in 5 different
places so that the Pandavas had to walk more than 300 kms & visit
all 5 manifestations to complete their pilgrimage. |
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This
ancient pilgrimage became known as Panch Kedar Yatra [panch = 5/yatra
= pilgrimage]. For thousands of years, saints, sadhus & yogis have
walked this route to propitiate grace of Mahadeva |
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Lord
Shiva is the God of meditation - eternal witness to the whole creation,
our own least excited state of awareness. The unmanifest source of the
universe - the home of all the laws of nature; he is mahadeva - the
great God. |
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When
our awareness identifies with that supremely auspicious level of life
(Shiva), we experience profound peace of mind: peace which surpasses
the understanding.This is the grace of Mahadeva (lord shiva) & this
is the fruit of the pilgrimage. |
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Swami
Girijananda & disciples @ his ashram outside Guptakashi. He is reputed
to be around 200 years of age. Some are fortunate to master one vedic
discipline in their life time. Due to his longevity, swamiji has had
the opportunity to gain mastery in the fields of Ayur Ved, Jyotish (vedic
astrology) & Tantra. |
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On
a more expressed level, Rudra - the lively aspect of Shiva is the antidote
to afflictions of Shani: the planet Saturn. Regarded as the most malefic
of the 9 Grahas, Shani/Saturn more than any other planet is the bringer
of karmic retribution, the fruits of our past mistakes - grief.
Taking refuge in Lord Shiva is one of the most effective remedies for the difficulties caused by Shani/Saturn. Panch kedar yatra, as a method for winning the grace of Mahadeva, is unsurpassed. |
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| In mid September 2007, Ganesh with Pundit Prasanna Satapathi & local guides & porters will take a small group on this ancient pilgrimage. Staying in remote villages [some more than 2 day's walk from the nearest motor road] they will walk some of the most beautiful scenery on earth for 28 days (Porters will carry heavy luggage). Itinerary as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Currently there are 7 places available on this pilgrimage. Cost of pilgrimage = $AUD 3333. Includes trek, accommodation, food, guides, porters, return taxi from New Delhi to Himalayas. Does not include air fare or accommodation in Delhi. $1008 deposit required to secure your place. |
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