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““KNOW SELF”withKNOW SELF”with

A Journey into the A Journey into the

world of world of

Yoga, Meditation, Astrology, Yoga, Meditation, Astrology, Mysticism and Spiritualism Mysticism and Spiritualism

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Spirituality, mystical charms and Yoga have always drawn people from all over Spirituality, mystical charms and Yoga have always drawn people from all over the world to India. As the world becomes increasingly capitalistic and materialist, the world to India. As the world becomes increasingly capitalistic and materialist, the quest and urgency for spirituality grows more and more. The traditional Indian the quest and urgency for spirituality grows more and more. The traditional Indian way of life has helped in the evolution and growth of Spiritualism. Numerous way of life has helped in the evolution and growth of Spiritualism. Numerous cultures and religions have thrived and flourished together for ages and resulted cultures and religions have thrived and flourished together for ages and resulted into the unique way of life.into the unique way of life.

The meaning of spirituality, according to a research conducted by Martsolf and The meaning of spirituality, according to a research conducted by Martsolf and Mickley, is related to perceiving the meaning of life, values that are to be Mickley, is related to perceiving the meaning of life, values that are to be addressed, appreciating the transcendent nature of life, connecting the soul with addressed, appreciating the transcendent nature of life, connecting the soul with the Omnipotent/nature and the state of becoming a better human being. India the Omnipotent/nature and the state of becoming a better human being. India being a holy land of saints and hermits has been harboring deep spiritual being a holy land of saints and hermits has been harboring deep spiritual philosophies from ancient times. Spirituality is firmly rooted in Indian culture and philosophies from ancient times. Spirituality is firmly rooted in Indian culture and heritage and has significant connotations in a number of religious practices.heritage and has significant connotations in a number of religious practices.

Mysticism is the pursuit of achieving communion, identity with, or conscious Mysticism is the pursuit of achieving communion, identity with, or conscious awareness of ultimate realty, divinity, spiritual truth or God through direct awareness of ultimate realty, divinity, spiritual truth or God through direct experience, intuition or insight. experience, intuition or insight. A common theme in mysticism is that the mystic and all of reality or God are a A common theme in mysticism is that the mystic and all of reality or God are a unity, termed Unio Mystica “ mystical union”. The purpose of mystical practices is unity, termed Unio Mystica “ mystical union”. The purpose of mystical practices is to achieve that oneness is experiences, to achieve a larger identity and re-identity to achieve that oneness is experiences, to achieve a larger identity and re-identity with the all that is.with the all that is.

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• The word yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where The word yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated. We can think of the union occurring between the mind, body and yoga originated. We can think of the union occurring between the mind, body and spirit.spirit.

• What is commonly referred to as of physical postures or poses? Asana is only What is commonly referred to as of physical postures or poses? Asana is only one of the eight "limbs" of yoga, the majority of which are more concerned with one of the eight "limbs" of yoga, the majority of which are more concerned with mental and spiritual well being than physical activity. In the West, however, the mental and spiritual well being than physical activity. In the West, however, the words asana and yoga are often used interchangeably.words asana and yoga are often used interchangeably.Yoga and spirituality have lots of things in common. But unwind the mind and Yoga and spirituality have lots of things in common. But unwind the mind and body from stresses and depressions.body from stresses and depressions.

• Astrology is the original science or system of knowledge devised by human Astrology is the original science or system of knowledge devised by human being. Astrology was the basis for the first cosmologies through which the being. Astrology was the basis for the first cosmologies through which the ancients comprehended the structure and movement of the universe. It was the ancients comprehended the structure and movement of the universe. It was the science of fate or destiny, used for understanding events on earth, which were science of fate or destiny, used for understanding events on earth, which were seen as originating in the heavens. Astrology was not only the original and seen as originating in the heavens. Astrology was not only the original and foremost of the outer science; it was also the most important of the inner or foremost of the outer science; it was also the most important of the inner or spiritual science.spiritual science.

• Astrology shows the cosmic source and background for the forces working in any Astrology shows the cosmic source and background for the forces working in any field of endeavor. In this way an astrological view precedes that of the other field of endeavor. In this way an astrological view precedes that of the other sciences. As it shows the language of cosmic energy, it can help us understand sciences. As it shows the language of cosmic energy, it can help us understand all spheres of life. For example, ancient system of medicine like Ayurveda in India all spheres of life. For example, ancient system of medicine like Ayurveda in India or classical Greek medicine gave close consideration to the astrological or classical Greek medicine gave close consideration to the astrological influences. The practice of yoga is based upon balancing the solar and lunar influences. The practice of yoga is based upon balancing the solar and lunar forces within the body.forces within the body.

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We at Innervoice Tours have We at Innervoice Tours have tried to design a outline of your tried to design a outline of your tour, which evoke your thirst tour, which evoke your thirst to know the “self”. to know the “self”. Reason of happiness Reason of happiness and suffering, you seek a and suffering, you seek a guide to your past, guide to your past, practice a yoga to align your practice a yoga to align your physical entity. You discover physical entity. You discover your self, past, present and your self, past, present and future with us.future with us.

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Means we adaptMeans we adapt

• Meeting with people who knows you more then your self.Meeting with people who knows you more then your self.

• Consulting with the people to decipher your past, present and Consulting with the people to decipher your past, present and future from old testaments written 5000 years ago, Bhargu future from old testaments written 5000 years ago, Bhargu shastrashastra

• People who answer your specific questions with dice, Ramal People who answer your specific questions with dice, Ramal Shastra - a ancient art prediction with dice. Shastra - a ancient art prediction with dice.

• Astrological consultation with the Vedic astrology.Astrological consultation with the Vedic astrology.

• Nadi Shastra – another old testament written on Palm Leaves. Nadi Shastra – another old testament written on Palm Leaves.

• Yoga and Meditation on bank of Ganges with spiritual guide.Yoga and Meditation on bank of Ganges with spiritual guide.

• Daily personal discussion on self or with in group.Daily personal discussion on self or with in group.

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Day 01Day 01– Arrival at – Arrival at DelhiDelhi

• Delhi is the second largest Delhi is the second largest metropolis in India, with a metropolis in India, with a population of 17 million, population of 17 million, Located on the banks of the Located on the banks of the Yamuna River in northern India, Yamuna River in northern India, it is one of the oldest it is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in continually inhabited cities in the world.the world.

• Delhi has been the capital of Delhi has been the capital of several ancient Indian empires several ancient Indian empires and a major city along the old and a major city along the old trade routes between northwest trade routes between northwest India and the Indo-Genetic India and the Indo-Genetic Plains. It is the site of many Plains. It is the site of many ancient and medieval ancient and medieval monuments, archaeological monuments, archaeological sites and remains.sites and remains.

• Overnight at Delhi. Sight seeing Overnight at Delhi. Sight seeing depends on Flight arrival depends on Flight arrival timings.timings.

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Day 02Day 02 - - Delhi / Jhansi or BhopalDelhi / Jhansi or Bhopal by trainby train

• At times, reality could be even more surprising At times, reality could be even more surprising than a fiction. Not only it is possible to read the than a fiction. Not only it is possible to read the human mind, but also it is feasible to know human mind, but also it is feasible to know events outside our space-and-time horizon. The events outside our space-and-time horizon. The future is not so unforeseeable, as it is widely future is not so unforeseeable, as it is widely believed to be.believed to be.

• Drive to meeting withDrive to meeting with Pandukhor Sarkar at Jhansi or Pandukhor Sarkar at Jhansi or Bhopal – Bhopal – who for know every thing before who for know every thing before you ask and even write on a piece of paper.you ask and even write on a piece of paper.

• Overnight at Orchha or Bhopal.Overnight at Orchha or Bhopal.

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Day 03Day 03 – – Jhansi / Bhopal / Jhansi / Bhopal /

AgraAgra

• Morning visit Orchha,Morning visit Orchha, Located at a distance of 16 Located at a distance of 16 km from Jhansi, formal capital km from Jhansi, formal capital of Bundela kings, Orchha rises of Bundela kings, Orchha rises out of the hills and the greens out of the hills and the greens surrounding . The historical surrounding . The historical monuments of Orchha still monuments of Orchha still retain their pristine charm retain their pristine charm and narrate stories of war and and narrate stories of war and peace, of love and peace, of love and destruction. It is also a place destruction. It is also a place famous for Bundela paintings, famous for Bundela paintings, of which it was once a centre of which it was once a centre of activity. Nevertheless, of activity. Nevertheless, Orchha is not all about history Orchha is not all about history and legends; it is also about and legends; it is also about the natural splendour of a the natural splendour of a wonderful valley where the wonderful valley where the crystal-clear waters of the crystal-clear waters of the Betwa flow quietly along the Betwa flow quietly along the banks for which solitude is a banks for which solitude is a way of life. way of life.

• • Afternoon Take Train for Afternoon Take Train for

Agra.Agra.• Overnight at Agra.Overnight at Agra.

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Day 04Day 04 – – Agra / Jaipur by Agra / Jaipur by

SurfaceSurface

• Agra -Agra - the splendour of the splendour of Agra - the capital of Agra - the capital of India under the mighty India under the mighty Mughals, still remains Mughals, still remains undiministrative after undiministrative after 500 years and even 500 years and even today it seems to linger today it seems to linger in the past. Not in the past. Not surprising, for the surprising, for the Mughal emperors with Mughal emperors with their passion for their passion for building, endowed the building, endowed the city with some of the city with some of the finest structures in the finest structures in the world. Taj mahal and world. Taj mahal and Agra fort.Agra fort.

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• Visit Taj MahalVisit Taj Mahal at Sunrise & at Sunrise & Drive to Jaipur,Drive to Jaipur, on the way visitingon the way visiting Mehandipur Balaji – Mehandipur Balaji – a place a place where thousand seek shelter / where thousand seek shelter / asylum from super natural powerasylum from super natural power

• Shri Mehendipur Balaji Temple Shri Mehendipur Balaji Temple is Lord Hanuman Ji's is Lord Hanuman Ji's Temple.Long ago the image of Temple.Long ago the image of Lord Balaji and that of Pret Lord Balaji and that of Pret Raja (the King of spirits) Raja (the King of spirits) appeared from the Arawali appeared from the Arawali hills. Now people suffering hills. Now people suffering from malignant spirits and from malignant spirits and black magic or spell get their black magic or spell get their relief when they make an relief when they make an appeal for relief to Shri Bhairav appeal for relief to Shri Bhairav ji and Shri Pret Raj Sarkar who ji and Shri Pret Raj Sarkar who holds his court and awards holds his court and awards punishment to the malignant punishment to the malignant spirits, ghosts, goblins, ghouls, spirits, ghosts, goblins, ghouls, evil eyed witches etc.Shrine of evil eyed witches etc.Shrine of Balaji, Court of Pret Raja, Pooja Balaji, Court of Pret Raja, Pooja griha, Bhairav ji temple and griha, Bhairav ji temple and Ram Darbar are some of the Ram Darbar are some of the spots worth seeing here. spots worth seeing here.

• Overnight at Jaipur.Overnight at Jaipur.

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Day 05Day 05 – Jaipur– Jaipur • JaipurJaipur, also popularly known as the , also popularly known as the Pink City, historically sometimes Pink City, historically sometimes rendered as Jeypore, is the capital rendered as Jeypore, is the capital of Rajasthan state, India. of Rajasthan state, India.

• Built of pink stucco in imitation of Built of pink stucco in imitation of sandstone, the city is remarkable sandstone, the city is remarkable among pre-modern Indian cities for among pre-modern Indian cities for the width and regularity of its the width and regularity of its streets which are laid out into six streets which are laid out into six quarters separated by broad streets quarters separated by broad streets 111 ft (34 m) wide. The Palace 111 ft (34 m) wide. The Palace quarter encloses a sprawling palace quarter encloses a sprawling palace complex (the Hawa Mahal, or palace complex (the Hawa Mahal, or palace of winds), formal gardens, and a of winds), formal gardens, and a small lake. Nahargarh Fort crowns small lake. Nahargarh Fort crowns the hill in the northwest corner of the hill in the northwest corner of the old city. Another noteworthy the old city. Another noteworthy building is Sawai Jai Singh's building is Sawai Jai Singh's observatory, Jantar Mantar. With its observatory, Jantar Mantar. With its rich and colourful past, resplendent rich and colourful past, resplendent with tales of velour and bravery, with tales of velour and bravery, Jaipur is now one of the most Jaipur is now one of the most important heritage cities in India, important heritage cities in India, and is a must-see for tourists and is a must-see for tourists coming to Indiacoming to India

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• Meeting with Ramal Shastri:-Meeting with Ramal Shastri:-

• Ramal Shastra is as ancient as Vedic Astrology. It Ramal Shastra is as ancient as Vedic Astrology. It was originated by Lord Shiva, on request of was originated by Lord Shiva, on request of Goddess Parvati for the benefit of people. In the Goddess Parvati for the benefit of people. In the first century B.C. Arabs took this occult science first century B.C. Arabs took this occult science with them, studied and practiced it a lot, hence with them, studied and practiced it a lot, hence this science is called Arabic Astrology. this science is called Arabic Astrology.

• When the conqueror King Alexander invaded When the conqueror King Alexander invaded India, he was accompanied by an astrologer who India, he was accompanied by an astrologer who started propagating and practicing Ramal started propagating and practicing Ramal AstrologyAstrology

• Ramal is a kind of questioning technique which Ramal is a kind of questioning technique which has direct relationship with the feelings of the has direct relationship with the feelings of the person putting the question. There are dices used person putting the question. There are dices used in the predication which have circles and lines on in the predication which have circles and lines on it. The dices used, also kind of represent the it. The dices used, also kind of represent the feeling of the person putting the question. The feeling of the person putting the question. The feeling / attitude of the questioning person and feeling / attitude of the questioning person and the possible result of the question are exhibited the possible result of the question are exhibited in the dice in the form of lines and points. After in the dice in the form of lines and points. After this the result is calculated / determined by this the result is calculated / determined by means of the Pastor or the chart.means of the Pastor or the chart.

•   In Ramal (Arabic astrology) Shastra, the In Ramal (Arabic astrology) Shastra, the prediction is made without kundali (horoscope). prediction is made without kundali (horoscope). There is no need of any kind of horoscope.There is no need of any kind of horoscope.

• Afternoon enjoy Ayurvedic MassageAfternoon enjoy Ayurvedic Massage

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• Evening meeting with Evening meeting with Astrologer – Indian Vedic Astrologer – Indian Vedic StyleStyle

• The Vedic astrology of ancient The Vedic astrology of ancient India comes to us originally from India comes to us originally from the Rig Veda, the oldest of the the Rig Veda, the oldest of the four Vedas. The Vedas were four Vedas. The Vedas were originally an oral tradition that originally an oral tradition that was passed down from family to was passed down from family to family, generation to generation, family, generation to generation, reputedly over thousands of reputedly over thousands of years. years.

• Vedic Astrology helps in making Vedic Astrology helps in making the birth chart, analyze the the birth chart, analyze the strengths and weakness of the strengths and weakness of the planets according to their planets according to their respective houses and Nakshatra, respective houses and Nakshatra, After checking the chart one can After checking the chart one can make predictions on main events make predictions on main events of life and suggest helpful of life and suggest helpful remedies and gemstones to the remedies and gemstones to the native which help him to achieve native which help him to achieve success, peace of mind, spiritual success, peace of mind, spiritual enlightenment, fame, popularity enlightenment, fame, popularity and all happiness.and all happiness.

• Overnight at JaipurOvernight at Jaipur

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Day 06Day 06 – Jaipur / – Jaipur /

Bhilwara by SurfaceBhilwara by Surface

• Day return trip to meet Day return trip to meet Bhargu Sanghitha Bhargu Sanghitha – It is believe that this old Manu Script – It is believe that this old Manu Script is written with past, present and future.is written with past, present and future.

• The Bhrigu Samhita is an astrological The Bhrigu Samhita is an astrological (Jyotish) classic attributed to Maharishi (Jyotish) classic attributed to Maharishi Bhrigu during the Vedic period, Bhrigu during the Vedic period,

• Maharishi Bhrigu was the first compiler of Maharishi Bhrigu was the first compiler of predictive astrology. He compiled about predictive astrology. He compiled about 500,000 horoscopes and recorded the life 500,000 horoscopes and recorded the life details and events of various persons. This details and events of various persons. This formed a database for further research and formed a database for further research and study. This study culminated in the birth of study. This study culminated in the birth of the science (shastra) of determining the the science (shastra) of determining the quality of time (Hora) and is the Brihat quality of time (Hora) and is the Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra. These Horoscopes Parasara Hora Shastra. These Horoscopes were based upon the planetary positions of were based upon the planetary positions of the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu (North Node of the Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu (North Node of the Moon) and Ketu (South Node of the Moon). Moon) and Ketu (South Node of the Moon). After that, Maharishi Bhrigu gave his After that, Maharishi Bhrigu gave his predictions on different types of horoscopes predictions on different types of horoscopes compiled by him with the help of Lord compiled by him with the help of Lord Ganesha in a brief and concise manner. Ganesha in a brief and concise manner.

• Overnight at Jaipur.Overnight at Jaipur.

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Day 07Day 07 – Jaipur– Jaipur

• Visit – Palace of Wind, Amber Fort, Visit – Palace of Wind, Amber Fort, Albert Hall Museum, ObservatoryAlbert Hall Museum, Observatory

• Evening meeting with Nadi ShastriEvening meeting with Nadi ShastriThere are about 600 crores people in There are about 600 crores people in the world. If we divide total population the world. If we divide total population of the world in 12 Zodic we arrive at of the world in 12 Zodic we arrive at figure of 50 crores. Predictions on the figure of 50 crores. Predictions on the basis of sun signs means predicting basis of sun signs means predicting same for 50 crores people of different same for 50 crores people of different age, cast, creed & religion. Nadi age, cast, creed & religion. Nadi Astrology is believed to be practiced Astrology is believed to be practiced by Sage Agastya and Sage Bhrigu in by Sage Agastya and Sage Bhrigu in ancient times.ancient times.

• According to the principles of Nadi According to the principles of Nadi Astrology the Zodiac is divided into 12 Astrology the Zodiac is divided into 12 equal sub divisions of Signs with equal equal sub divisions of Signs with equal subdivisions of the 27 Nakshatra. subdivisions of the 27 Nakshatra. These Nakshatra are further These Nakshatra are further subdivided into unequal "Sub lords". subdivided into unequal "Sub lords". Nadi Astrology lays greater emphasis Nadi Astrology lays greater emphasis on the sub lord which is stronger than on the sub lord which is stronger than the Nakshatra & in the same sequence the Nakshatra & in the same sequence the Nakshatra is stronger than the the Nakshatra is stronger than the Planet.Planet.

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Jaipur / Haridwar / Rishikesh by Overnight Jaipur / Haridwar / Rishikesh by Overnight TrainTrain

• Rishikesh is holy city for Hindus and a famous Rishikesh is holy city for Hindus and a famous centre of pilgrimage and located in the foothills of centre of pilgrimage and located in the foothills of the Himalaya in northern India. Rishikesh represents the Himalaya in northern India. Rishikesh represents the Gateway to the Himalayas in the Tehri-Garhwal the Gateway to the Himalayas in the Tehri-Garhwal region of Uttar Pradesh. It abounds in natural region of Uttar Pradesh. It abounds in natural splendour. splendour.

• Rishikesh is located at a height of about 1360 feet Rishikesh is located at a height of about 1360 feet above sea level. It is believed that several yogis and above sea level. It is believed that several yogis and sages lived and practised penance here. Rishikesh sages lived and practised penance here. Rishikesh represents the site where Vishnu vanquished the represents the site where Vishnu vanquished the demon Madhu.Only few rivers in the world have the demon Madhu.Only few rivers in the world have the mystique of the Ganges, the living mother Goddess mystique of the Ganges, the living mother Goddess of the India. Rafting on its water of wisdom is of the India. Rafting on its water of wisdom is certainly an unusual experience. Devotedly with the certainly an unusual experience. Devotedly with the pure heart who so ever comes to Rishikesh, the pure heart who so ever comes to Rishikesh, the Bramtheerth ( Supreme Pilgrimage)Bramtheerth ( Supreme Pilgrimage)

Day 08 – Rishikesh

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The GangesThe Ganges• The spectacle of the Ganga rushing The spectacle of the Ganga rushing

through the Himalayan foothills is an through the Himalayan foothills is an awesome sight. Several temples dot awesome sight. Several temples dot the banks of the Ganga at Rishikesh.the banks of the Ganga at Rishikesh.

•According to Hindus the river Ganga According to Hindus the river Ganga (feminine) is sacred. It is worshiped by (feminine) is sacred. It is worshiped by Hindus and personified as a Devi Hindus and personified as a Devi goddess, who holds an important place goddess, who holds an important place in the Hindu religion. Hindu belief in the Hindu religion. Hindu belief holds that bathing in the river holds that bathing in the river (especially on certain occasions) (especially on certain occasions) causes the forgiveness of sins and causes the forgiveness of sins and helps attain salvation. Many people helps attain salvation. Many people believe that this will come from believe that this will come from bathing in the Ganga at any time. bathing in the Ganga at any time. People travel from distant places to People travel from distant places to immerse the Cremation and ashes immerse the Cremation and ashes collection ashes of their family / kin in collection ashes of their family / kin in the waters of the Ganga; this the waters of the Ganga; this immersion also is believed to send the immersion also is believed to send the departed soul to heaven. Several departed soul to heaven. Several places sacred to Hindus lie along the places sacred to Hindus lie along the banks of the river Ganga, including banks of the river Ganga, including Haridwar and Varanasi. People carry Haridwar and Varanasi. People carry sacred water from the Ganges that is sacred water from the Ganges that is sealed in copper pots after making the sealed in copper pots after making the pilgrimage to Varanasi and Haridwar. It pilgrimage to Varanasi and Haridwar. It is believed that drinking water from is believed that drinking water from the Ganga with one's last breath will the Ganga with one's last breath will take the soul to heaventake the soul to heaven

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Check-in at AshramCheck-in at Ashram • Arrive and check in into one of Arrive and check in into one of the Ashram. Afternoon is to the Ashram. Afternoon is to be spent on briefing of day be spent on briefing of day routine.routine.

• An Ashram in ancient India was a An Ashram in ancient India was a Hindu hermitage where sages Hindu hermitage where sages lived in peace and tranquility lived in peace and tranquility amidst nature. Today, the term amidst nature. Today, the term ashram is sometimes used to ashram is sometimes used to refer to an intentional community refer to an intentional community formed primarily for spiritual formed primarily for spiritual upliftment of its members, often upliftment of its members, often headed by a religious leader or headed by a religious leader or mystic.mystic.

•Traditionally, ashrams were Traditionally, ashrams were located far from human located far from human habitation, in forests or habitation, in forests or mountainous regions, amidst mountainous regions, amidst refreshing natural surroundings refreshing natural surroundings conducive to spiritual instruction conducive to spiritual instruction and meditation. The residents of and meditation. The residents of an ashram regularly performed an ashram regularly performed spiritual and physical exercises, spiritual and physical exercises, such as the various forms of Yoga such as the various forms of Yoga and Yagnas.and Yagnas.

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Day 08-Till Day 14 Overnight at RishikeshDay 08-Till Day 14 Overnight at Rishikesh • Typical Seven Days stay At AshramTypical Seven Days stay At Ashram

• 05.30 A.M. to 06.30 A.M. Meditation classes05.30 A.M. to 06.30 A.M. Meditation classes07.00 A.M. to 08.00 A.M. Yoga class 07.00 A.M. to 08.00 A.M. Yoga class 08.15 A.M. Satvic Breakfast 08.15 A.M. Satvic Breakfast 12.00 Noon. Satvic Lunch 12.00 Noon. Satvic Lunch 5.00 A.M. to 15.45 A.M. Lecture5.00 A.M. to 15.45 A.M. Lecture16.00 P.M. Satvic Tea 16.00 P.M. Satvic Tea 16.30 P.M. to 19.00 P.M. Yoga & Meditation Classes16.30 P.M. to 19.00 P.M. Yoga & Meditation Classes19.30 P.M. Satvic Dinner 19.30 P.M. Satvic Dinner

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YogaYoga• Yoga means to "unite" or Yoga means to "unite" or

"join" the aspects of "join" the aspects of ourselves which were never ourselves which were never really divided in the first really divided in the first place. It also means to place. It also means to "yoke" or to engage "yoke" or to engage ourselves in a self-training ourselves in a self-training program. Yoga means program. Yoga means working with each of the working with each of the levels or aspects of our being levels or aspects of our being individually, and then individually, and then unifying all of those into their unifying all of those into their original whole, or Yoga. Yoga original whole, or Yoga. Yoga is a Sanskrit word coming is a Sanskrit word coming from the root "yuj" and from the root "yuj" and relates to both the processes relates to both the processes and practices referred to as and practices referred to as Yoga and also the goal itself, Yoga and also the goal itself, which is also called Yoga. As which is also called Yoga. As the goal, the word Yoga is the goal, the word Yoga is virtually one and the same virtually one and the same with the word Samadhi, the with the word Samadhi, the deep, transcendent deep, transcendent realization of the highest realization of the highest truth or reality.truth or reality.

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MeditationMeditation• Meditation Meditation - the awakening of inner powers - the awakening of inner powers

( voice )( voice )

• Meditation is a mental discipline by which one attempts Meditation is a mental discipline by which one attempts to get beyond the conditioned, "thinking" mind into a to get beyond the conditioned, "thinking" mind into a deeper state of relaxation or awareness. Meditation deeper state of relaxation or awareness. Meditation often involves turning attention to a single point of often involves turning attention to a single point of reference. It is recognized as a component of almost all reference. It is recognized as a component of almost all religions and has been practiced for over 5,000 yearsreligions and has been practiced for over 5,000 years

Meditation is an intensely personal and spiritual Meditation is an intensely personal and spiritual experience. The desired purpose of each meditation experience. The desired purpose of each meditation technique is to channel our awareness into a more technique is to channel our awareness into a more positive direction by totally transforming one's state of positive direction by totally transforming one's state of mind. To meditate is to turn inwards, to concentrate on mind. To meditate is to turn inwards, to concentrate on the inner self. the inner self.

Meditation can help most people feel less anxious and Meditation can help most people feel less anxious and more in control. The awareness that meditation brings more in control. The awareness that meditation brings can also be a source of personal insight and self-can also be a source of personal insight and self-understanding. understanding.

There are several techniques of meditation but they all There are several techniques of meditation but they all have one thing is common - focus on quietening the have one thing is common - focus on quietening the busy mind. The concept is not to remove stimulation busy mind. The concept is not to remove stimulation but rather to direct concentration to one healing but rather to direct concentration to one healing element, one sound, one world, one image or one element, one sound, one world, one image or one breath.breath.

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Satvic foodSatvic food• Sattva is defined as the quality of purity and goodness. Sattva is defined as the quality of purity and goodness.

Sattvic food is that which is pure, clean and wholesome. A Sattvic food is that which is pure, clean and wholesome. A sattvic diet is food that gives life, strength, energy, courage sattvic diet is food that gives life, strength, energy, courage and self-determination. In other words, sattvic food gives us and self-determination. In other words, sattvic food gives us more than the gross physical requirements of the proper mix more than the gross physical requirements of the proper mix of proteins, crabs and fats etc. It also gives us the subtle of proteins, crabs and fats etc. It also gives us the subtle nourishment necessary for vitality and consciousness. Food nourishment necessary for vitality and consciousness. Food is seen as a carrier of the life force called prana and is is seen as a carrier of the life force called prana and is judged by the quality of its prana and by the effect it has on judged by the quality of its prana and by the effect it has on our consciousness.our consciousness.

•Satvic food is one that can be digested easily and brings Satvic food is one that can be digested easily and brings balance ton one's mind. It helps in building immunity and balance ton one's mind. It helps in building immunity and improving the healing response in those who are unwell. improving the healing response in those who are unwell. Satvic food all food closest to the natural form and includes Satvic food all food closest to the natural form and includes milk, milk products, fruits, most fresh vegetable except milk, milk products, fruits, most fresh vegetable except garlic, onion, scallions, and chives.garlic, onion, scallions, and chives.

• While grain cereals like most lentils, sprouts and natural While grain cereals like most lentils, sprouts and natural sweeteners like jiggery, honey and natural oils like ghee, sweeteners like jiggery, honey and natural oils like ghee, butter and vegetable oils are also included in Satvic diet. butter and vegetable oils are also included in Satvic diet.

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Day 14Day 14

• Rishikesh / Haridwar / DelhiRishikesh / Haridwar / Delhi by by Train (Shtbdi Express – 18:13 / Train (Shtbdi Express – 18:13 / 22:45 )22:45 )

• Arrival and Transfer to International Arrival and Transfer to International Airport for your return flight.Airport for your return flight.

• END OF OUR SERVICESEND OF OUR SERVICES

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Cost of the Tour for 13Nights / 14 Cost of the Tour for 13Nights / 14 DaysDays

• USD 1750 per person based on minimum 02 USD 1750 per person based on minimum 02

personperson..

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Cost IncludesCost IncludesAccommodation on Twin Sharing Basis Including Breakfast in Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis Including Breakfast in Good 4* Hotels & Ashram ( as per the rules of Ashram ) Good 4* Hotels & Ashram ( as per the rules of Ashram )

One Dinner at Home with Host Family in Jaipur.One Dinner at Home with Host Family in Jaipur.Transportation by Air Condition Toyota Innova From Day 01 Till 14 Transportation by Air Condition Toyota Innova From Day 01 Till 14 Delhi / Bhopal Train Ac Chair Car Delhi / Bhopal Train Ac Chair Car Bhopal / Agra Train Ac Chair Car Bhopal / Agra Train Ac Chair Car Jaipur / Haridwar Train 2nd AC SleeperJaipur / Haridwar Train 2nd AC SleeperHaridwar / Delhi Train Ac Chair Car Haridwar / Delhi Train Ac Chair Car Bottle of Mineral Water per dayBottle of Mineral Water per dayFull Tour Services of Full Tour Services of

Cost Excludes:-Cost Excludes:- Airfares (International & Domestic), Meals, Airfares (International & Domestic), Meals, Entrances & all other expenses like insurance, laundry, phone Entrances & all other expenses like insurance, laundry, phone calls, tip’s etc. calls, tip’s etc.

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Important InformationImportant Information• This is not a regular tour, please do not This is not a regular tour, please do not

expect 4* star sroundings. Wait / expect 4* star sroundings. Wait / queues / delays are part of the tour. queues / delays are part of the tour.

• Personal meeting depends upon Personal meeting depends upon appointments with Spiritual, appointments with Spiritual, Astrological, Mystical guides and Astrological, Mystical guides and guru’s.guru’s.

• This tour is outcome of personal deep This tour is outcome of personal deep interest and research of more than a interest and research of more than a decade of Mr. Kuldeep K. Sharma decade of Mr. Kuldeep K. Sharma who will accompany you whole tour.who will accompany you whole tour.