Ashram Update – May 19, 2021
Dear Friends,
We are happy to announce that the Ashram is starting a gradual, phased opening process, which will be for a limited amount of people at a time and by appointment only to have darshan of the Temple. We will make adjustments over time as best safety practices dictate. We have been guided by a continuous process of examining how to insure the greatest safety and wellbeing for all, as an ashram that hosts thousands of visitors from around the world. We look forward to seeing you.
For this first phase, the Temple will be open on Saturdays and Sundays at three different timings of one and a half hour each (9 people maximum per time slot). Please call the Ashram at 719-256-4108 to reserve one of the times below.
From 10am – 11:30am
From 12 noon – 1:30pm
From 2:00pm – 3:30pm
If the Full or New-Moon Fire Ceremony Day falls during the week, the Ashram will open from 10:00am-11:30am on that day as well.
During this initial stage; the Temple, dormitory bathrooms, and lawn area will be open. You are welcome to bring your own food or snacks to eat outside but the earthship bathrooms, kitchen, and shop will remain closed to visitors. Because we have many bears this time of year, we also ask that you pack your trash out with you, if possible.
We require that everyone observe social distancing, wear a mask at all times (except when eating on the lawn), and that all adult visitors be fully vaccinated or show a recent negative Covid test. We appreciate your cooperation with this first step of reopening.
We appreciate that opening the Ashram has been a long time in coming and thank you for your patience and understanding. Some folks have objected to our staying closed during the Covid-19 pandemic. We acknowledge these different views and seek your understanding. We want to express our sadness for the nearly 600,000 US Covid deaths and over 3,300,000 deaths worldwide. We extend our sympathy, prayers, and hope for comfort to all who grieve from the staggering losses of all kinds. You are constantly remembered at our fire ceremonies and in the temple at Shri Babaji’s and the Divine Mother’s Feet.
Upcoming Events
Friday, May 21 – 6pm MDT. Live-steam evening aarati and chanting athttps://www.facebook.com/HaidakhandiUniversalAshram
Saturday, May 22 – 10am MDT (6pm Central Europe, 9:30pm India).
Zoom Satsang with Bo Wahlstrom from Sweden and Gunnel Minnet (Swedish Malti).
Both have deep and inspiring lessons and experiences from being with Shri Babaji in Haidakhan and traveling with Him to various holy places in India.
We also will learn about the building of the Ashram in Sweden.
Zoom Link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84820406020?pwd=RXRKYnJYSDFKYmhxYVMrNXBOVGo4UT09
Meeting ID: 848 2040 6020 Passcode: 474473
One tap mobile phone link: +16699006833,,84820406020#,,,,*474473# US
Wednesday, May 26 – 11am MDT.
We will be live-streaming the Full-Moon Sacred Fire Ceremony and Chanting at:
https://www.facebook.com/HaidakhandiUniversalAshram
We will be remembering all of you at this time and if you would like a particular intention or name read before the fire ceremony, please contact us at info@babajiashram.org.
If you would like to sponsor the fire ceremony please go to https://www.babajiashram.org/donate and scroll down and your name and intentions will be remembered as well.
Saturday, May 29 – 9am MDT (5pm Central Europe, 8:30pm India).
Zoom Satsang with Aditya Raj Kapoor from India.
What was it like for the teenage son of the famous filmstar, Shammi Kapoor, to come to live with Shri Babaji for a summer in His rural ashram in Haidakhan? What did he learn and how has he applied it to his life?
Find out these answers and more at this satsang. (The earlier time is to accommodate Indian viewers.) Zoom Link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84820406020?pwd=RXRKYnJYSDFKYmhxYVMrNXBOVGo4UT09
Meeting ID: 848 2040 6020 Passcode: 474473
One tap mobile phone link: +16699006833,,84820406020#,,,,*474473# US
Our Past Satsangs have all been deeply inspiring. Here are the links to the last two:
Satsang with Members of the English Samaj - https://youtu.be/N1HQ5jObahQ
Going Deeper into Satsang with Pujari, Hiraman, Ramlota, Gayatri Devi, and others - https://youtu.be/WhmVlh06Ov8
Our Daily 20 Minute Silent Meditations and Srimad Devi Bhagavatam Discourses are still going on and will be posted on the Haidakhandi Universal Ashram Facebook Page and the Ramloti Wood YouTube Channel by the end of each day. (Except for full- moon and new-moon days.)
Deep Gratitude and the Maha Lakshmi Shop
Once again, thank you to all who have been donating to the Ashram and purchasing from the Maha Lakshmi Shop. Both are a big help in keeping everything going at the Ashram. Please know that we always remember you in the Temple at Baba’s and Mother’s feet and at our Fire Ceremonies.
There are several ways to donate to the Ashram. Perhaps the easiest place is at: https://www.babajiashram.org/donate. And to see our Maha Lakshmi Shop catalogue of devotional items and to purchase on line, go to: https://mahalakshmishop.wazala.com.
Call or email us anytime with questions, feedback, or requests at info@babajiashram.org or 719-256-4108. We love to hear from you. May Shri Babaji and the Divine Mother hold you in their arms of love and compassion. Bhole Baba Ki Jai! Jai Ma!