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Most pilgrimages are sight-seeing tours with some attendant headaches.
The Badrinath trip (by Keshava and company) has exceeded my expectations, even though I was told beforehand that it would be good!
First, the basics: The planning, communication and execution were perfect. “Everything” was thought of and taken care of.
Second, the choice of locations was—I hate to say it again—perfect and inspiring. I would not have gone to these places on my own. The concept of meditating in ancient caves is fantastic and really helps deepen the meditation practice.
The real purpose of the trip has been served: I am going back deeply inspired and am grateful to all who made it possible.
Now, I’m looking forward to the next pilgrimage. Thank you!—S., Gurgaon, India
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Before this pilgrimage some connection was missing and I got that spiritual connection with life [by being] with Ananda.
This was one of the best pilgrimages of my life. This is the best family of my life. I [became like a] member of a very lovely family and [it gave me an identity I was missing.]
I am very happy. I am really grateful to Swamiji who brought this thing into my life.—Grateful disciple M.D., Noida, India
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Truly life changing, like no other trip I’ve ever taken. This pilgrimage surpassed my expectations in terms of blessed fellowship, destinations, accommodations, activities, food—everything. The long journey was worth every mile. I know these cherished memories will fill my spirit for the rest of my life. What a magnificent way to experience India!
A thousand thanks for making this the trip of a lifetime for me, grandly fulfilling a long held dream. You were all so attentive to our needs and created an ideal atmosphere for our congenial group.—P.H., North Carolina, USA
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The Badrinath trip was very powerful for the mind and the body--I have come back with a halo of pure energy around me (almost feels [that] I am floating happily in a cloud!) God bless.—S., Gurgaon, India
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I convey my heartfelt gratitude for all your love and support during the entire pilgrimage.
I have gained a lot spiritually, and have started on a new voyage towards God.
Once again thank you very much.—B., Mumbai, India
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I wanted to thank each of you for the special part you played in creating such a well-organized, harmonious, loving experience for us on our pilgrimage to Badrinath. It was a joy and a privilege to share it with you. As the days and weeks go by, I can feel that the blessings of the trip have continued to expand and deepen. I’m deeply grateful.
I hope to travel with you again, my dear gurubhais.—A., India
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Thank you for an inspiring time. Travel in India is not easy for a Westerner. Your conscious support and attention to all the details made it possible for us to receive all the blessings India has to give.
I particularly enjoyed the international flavor of our particular group, made up of both Westerners and Indians. What a rich experience!—N.G., Ananda Village, USA
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This pilgrimage made manifest the India that we’d dreamed of. It’s magical.—G.G., Ananda Village, USA
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After 39 years on this path, I rediscovered the fullness of what Divine Family can mean. —S.B., Sebastopol, CA
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