Removing ObstaclesSPONSORED ANUSHTHAN
For the removal of obstacles in our spiritual practice and growth
Anandi Ma and Dileepji will be doing a six-day anushthan (intense spiritual practices) devoted to our spiritual evolution. As they focus on photos of us and chant the potent verses of the Sankata Mochan Hanuman Ashtak on our behalf, they raise divine energies to dissipate the obstacles that we might be facing in our spiritual practices. This act of grace serves as a catalyst for our inner transformation. It is a unique opportunity to receive help for those things that get in the way of doing our spiritual practices, and distractions that occur while doing practices, so that we can practice with greater clarity and focus, more joy and frequency.
The Sankata Mochan Hanuman Ashtak
As a child, Lord Hanuman's mischievous nature led him to reach for the sun, mistaking it for a luscious fruit. This act of playfulness plunged the world into darkness and provoked a sage's curse, causing Hanuman to forget his formidable powers unless reminded by others. Devotees chant the Hanuman Ashtak to remind him of his powers and awaken his strength to assist with difficulties.
The chant recounts for Hanuman his great victories and then beseeches him for help. After each verse, the refrain reminds Hanuman that the whole world knows his power to remove darkness and obstacles.
🎶 Ko Nahīn Jānata Hai Jaga Men Kapi, Sankata Mocana Nāma Tihāro
Who in this world does not know that your name is Sankat Mochan Hanuman the remover of obstacles, who removes darkness by his light.
Date and time | Monday June 17 - Saturday June 22Where | In person or online for optional sankalpa and final talkPrerequisite | NoneCost | By donationRegistration closes | June 3
What to expect
May I participate in the sankalpa for this anushthan?Yes! Anandi Ma and Dileepji will do the sankalpa following the Sunday Meditation Program on June 16. This is optional. You may sponsor Ma's anushthan without attending the sankalpa.
May I be initiated into the Sankata Mochan Hanuman Ashtak?At the Sunday Meditation Program on June 16, Anandi Ma will initiate us into the refrain of the Hanuman Ashtak. Come in person or live online.
Will Ma's anushthan be webcast?There will be no online participation in this anushthan, but Anandi Ma will talk about it at end of the anushthan, during the June 23 Sunday Morning Meditation and satsang, which you may attend in person or live online.
What could I do during the sponsored anushthan?Recite an odd number of malas of the refrain each day, Monday through Saturday (e.g., 3, 5, 7, 11, 21, or more if you prefer) or recite the Hanuman Chalisa an odd number of times each day (e.g., 3, 7, 11 or more if you prefer).
When is the deadline to sponsor the anushthan and provide my photo?The registration deadline is June 3. As part of your registration, please upload a photo of yourself for Anandi Ma and Dileepji. This should be a clear, good-quality photo of your face. A photo is required to participate as a sponsor.
Register to sponsor the anushthan. Attending the sankalpa and final talk is optional.
Please select your sponsorship below and upload a good quality, close-up photograph of yourself.
Important! Must be a good quality, close-up head and shoulders photograph, so that Ma and Dileepji can see your face clearly. Please upload your photo here with your registration. If you cannot, your digital photo can be sent to Jayshree ([email protected]) not later than June 3.
If you have finished filling out your registration information, proceed to Billing Information.Or you may add additional registrants by clicking the button below.
