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March 31 to April 30, 2018 Bengaluru Aadheenam, India 2
Taking You To The Next Level Of Consciousness! A Super-Conscious Breakthrough With The Avatar His Holiness Paramahamsa Nithyananda
Welcome to Kailash! Your Eternal Home MahasadashivohamSM Is Where Humans Become Divine Superhumans
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The Avatar – His Holiness Paramahamsa Nithyananda Paramahamsa Nithyananda is revered, regarded, respected and worshipped as The Avatar (living incarnation as per Hinduism) of superconsciousness by millions across the globe. He is the spiritual head of the Mahanirvani Peetha, oldest and largest apex body of Hinduism, and two-time Guinness World RecordsŽ record holder. He and his Sangha (spiritual community) around the globe is serving humanity by reviving the Science of CompletionSM, Science of EnlightenmentSM and manifesting various extraordinary spiritual powers as per the Vedic Agamic tradition of Sanatana Hindu Dharma. He is the author of 300 books, which are translated and published in 500 titles and various international languages. His Sangha has a strong presence worldwide through numerous Temples, Adheenams (Temple monastery complex), Gurukuls (Vedic schools), universities, goshalas (cow shelters). His live Satsangs (spiritual discourses) are viewed every morning (8pm IST) by people from all countries around the world.
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Who is Mahasadashiva? Sadashiva is not God. Sadashiva is Goddel. God according to the Western religions, is the one who creates, sustains and destroys the whole world ie the Generator, Operator, Destroyer (GOD). But Sadashiva of the Vedic Hindu religion is far beyond God. Sadashiva, as Swamiji says, is GODDEL Generator, Operator, Destroyer, Deluder, Liberator, which is termed in the Agamas as Pancha kritya - the five actions that Sadashiva performs. Sadashiva is the pure Cosmic Consciousness. He is the ONENESS that we are all part of. Sadashiva is beyond all forms and beyond even the formless.
He assumes various forms just for the sake of the devotion of His devotees. The Cosmic FORM of Sadashiva the Virat Swarupa - is called MAHA SADASHIVA. Mahasadashiva has 6
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1000s of heads, 1000s of hands or rather infinite heads and hands. In the Agamas, Sadashiva Himself maps this unending infinite Mahasadashiva with a form that has twenty five heads and fifty hands which symbolically represent the twenty five states of consciousness and the innumerable powers of Sadashiva. When the reflection of Sadashivatva happens in matter, the experience of “I” the individual consciousness happens. This is called in sanskrit as AHAM. The purpose of life is just to make the AHAM experience that it is nothing but Mahasadashiva - just His reflection, nay His very self. Liberation of the individual soul is when the ‘aham’ experiences the eternal Oneness with Mahasadashiva, thereby manifesting the state Sadashiva - the Nirvikalpa state, the space of Sadashiva - living and radiating integrity, authenticity, responsibility, enriching and causing, and all the powers of Sadashiva which are revealed in the Agamas. This experience is called MAHASADASHIVOHAMSM - the experience that I am the eternally blissful ultimate state manifested in all the infinite forms in the Cosmos. 9
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Mahasadashivoham
Pushing Humanity to the Next Level of Consciousness! It is time for humanity to enter into next level of Consciousness. MahasadashivohamSM is not just a program; it is pushing humanity to next level of Consciousness, pushing humanity to the Consciousness of Mahasadashiva, the Ultimate. The purpose for humanity to go through whatever it went through is to have this conscious breakthrough. This is the reason for which humanity was waiting. This MahasadashivohamSM is pushing the whole of humanity into next level of Consciousness, creating human beings who will radiate next level of Consciousness.
The STATE of Sadashiva: Is the unclutched state – the state of Nirvikalpa Samadhi, complete completion – what you call as the space of fulfilment – Poornatva.
Universe – the state from which he operates into space.
The MANIFESTATION of powers of Sadashiva: Everything He manifests is powers, shaktis. This whole MahasadashivohamSM program, is to give you the experience of having the STATE, SPACE, and MANIFESTATION of powers of Sadashiva. The program is designed to give you access to different states of Consciousness, making the individual rich by accessing the different states of Consciousness and also by giving the experience of accessing different dimensions, planes of the Universe. Having access to multiple planes of Consciousness enriches and strengthens your existence here, not just with powers, but powerful cognitions.
The SPACE of Sadashiva: Is the software with which He operates – He himself uses the word AGAMA – the software with which he operates the
When we travel to multiple dimensions, it will be 10 times more real than our current physical reality. It will be 11
so much stronger that you will treat this dimension like a dream. The whole of MahasadashivohamSM is to introduce: Multiple states of Consciousness - JIVA Multiple dimensions of Universe - JAGAT Multiple aspects of Sadashiva - ISHWARA When you have access to multiple states of Consciousness, and multiple dimensions of the Universe, you will just manifest multiple aspects and powers of Sadashiva.
With so much power being brought to planet earth, will there be chaos? No! When Sadashiva ordains, he sustains. He knows to maintain the order of cosmos. Only powerlessness leads to chaos, so more power and more Consciousness leads to more order, and with that, the macrocosm is micromanaged. It will surely only bring more order, more alignment, and more tuning. 12
Why Is The State, Space & Manifestation Of Sadashiva Important?
If you can access turiya or awakened states, and turiyatita or alive states, you get the fuel to travel to Kailash, the abode of Sadashiva Himself! Ability to have access to the 25 states makes you rich! The initiation will not give you just powers or powerful cognitions. Paramahamsa Nithyananda will be giving access to multiple planes of Universe! You can simply bring back any powers and cognitions you want for enriching your life in this plane. An incarnation can give the complete
enlightenment experience in one look, one touch, one initiation! But to hold that experience the bio-memory of the recipient needs to be prepared.
“Ability to access multi-dimensions of the Universe is your nature; it is there with you. Just the breathing need to be intensified through different methodology, to open up those dimensions so you can have access.” – H. H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda
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What Is Third Eye AwakeningSM?
The Third Eye is an intra-organ, beyond the cell membranes of any physical structure within our body, existing and operating at the highest frequency at our brow center. Ajna Chakra or Third Eye is the browsing center of the Cosmos. It is our gateway to seeing the higher reality of life, from the people next to us, to the 14
gigantic planets in our solar system, to the entire Universe itself. During the MahasadashivohamSM program, Swamiji awakens the Third Eye of all the participants through a unique process of Third Eye AwakeningSM.
What is The “Third Eye�? What is Its Significance? It is the very source of your consciousness. The Third Eye has the capacity to make anything you want as a reality. This can include manifesting health for your body, the love of your life, having the realization of your ambition, experiencing your completion, and attain your oneness. All the extraordinary, mystical and spiritual traditions continuously work on awakening the Third Eye.
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What Are The Benefits of Third Eye AwakeningSM? Awakening the Third Eye awakens the non- mechanical parts of the brain, allowing you to experience spiritual powers like telepathy, materialization, teleportation and many other miraculous powers. The Third Eye is the bridge between the physical world and the psychic and cosmic spaces. It is like a ‘browsing center’, a door to the Cosmos. You can receive and transmit anything to the Cosmos through the Third Eye. This makes living with unimaginable powers possible when it is completely awakened. Adults and children, with their third eye awakened, show an improved sense of intuition. Many of them are able to read and see with their eyes blindfolded. They show amazing intelligence, the ability to make cognitive leaps far beyond the knowledge they are exposed to. This makes them very quick learners. They exhibit exceptional creativity in art and problem solving, often finding new creative solutions to problems. Third Eye AwakeningSM leads to better overall cognition, intuition, creativity, and potentially of extraordinary superhuman powers and abilities. 16
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How can you open the Third Eye and experience powers? “When you see through Third Eye, you can manipulate [Life] as you want. That means what you see is your own extension… Two eyes give your information; Third Eye empowers you also!” – H. H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda
H. H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda, an incarnation of the Cosmic Consciousness itself, is opening the world of extraordinary powers. He will initiate all MahasadashivohamSM participants into Third Eye AwakeningSM and manifesting powers like seeing blindfolded, seeing 18
across barriers, scanning bodies and many more. By awakening the Third Eye, Paramahamsa Nithyananda awakens a different way of existing, which is no longer a struggle with life, circumstances and people, but a moment to moment manifestation of Life as you want.
Hindu Sacred Science of ManiMantra-Aushadha - Revived! For the first time ever, H. H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda is revealing the science of Mani-Mantra-Aushadha (sacred, energized herbs) to raise your Consciousness to higher dimensions. This science is detailed in the Agamas, the oldest Vedic scriptures given by Sadashiva. Mani is the technique, Mantra is the sacred sounds & the Aushadha is the sacred energized herbs as per the Agamas.
Like a perfect mirror reflects the Sun perfectly, so does a perfect body reflect Consciousness. The science of Aushadha is a way to make the body like a pure mirror! Aushadha is an esoteric Hindu science from the Siddha tradition of spiritual alchemy which is used to achieve the state, space, powers of Sadashiva, and gain access to the 25 states of Consciousness. This science of spiritual alchemy is directly from the Agamas, the direct teachings of Sadashiva & the source books of Hinduism, being revived by an incarnation to raise humanity to the next level of Consciousness. 19
“Aushadha instigates the body, takes many things from the cosmos, and raises itself to the higher Consciousness.” “Mani, Mantra, Aushadha are the three methods through which Sadāshiva opens up the possibilities of manifesting all the powers, manifesting all the states of Consciousness and exploring dimensions of the Universe.” - H. H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda
Aushadha – The Enlightenment Crème In MahasadashivohamSM, the unique component is aushadha. Aushadha tempers, transmutes and awakens your whole system for manifesting Mahasadashivatva. Aushadha is a very powerfully created energy-matter combination which directly works on your system and puts you in that same state which is programmed in that aushadha. It instigates the body, takes many things from the Cosmos and raises itself to higher Consciousness. In MahasadashivohamSM, H. H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda is introducing at least 108 aushadhas. 40+ different aushadhas are going to be used in the process. 60+ different aushadhas will be served in the food. 20
Aushadha is the science of inserting certain thought currents in you which supports your Mahasadashivatva manifestation. Specific herbs are used, processed with specific thought currents, and enlightenment energy. The whole spiritual alchemy of the transformation process can be achieved either through applying on skin or taking it in.
“Aushadha is a combination of herbs, prana, cosmic force, and energies. Ultimately, it is the shaktipada of Sadashiva that gives you the experience of higher Consciousness. The purpose of aushadha is to strengthen the prana flow in you, so breathing becomes very deep.� - H. H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda
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Nithyananda YogaSM His Holiness Paramahamsa Nithyananda set the Guiness World RecordÂŽ for largest Rope Yoga lesson at the Nithyananda Peetham, Bengaluru Aadheenam, on 30 September 2017. This award, given for the very first time, recognized the largest class ever conducted in Nithyananda Kundalini Rajju YogaSM, the ancient practice of Rope Yoga. Kundalini Rajju YogaSM has its roots in the ancient science revealed in the sacred Shaiva Agamas. H. H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda is bringing back the sanctity to this sacred science rooted in Sanatana Hindu Dharma. He has tangibly proven that Yoga is not just about asanas or pranayama, but a direct experience of extraordinary powers latent in every human being. On 3 October 2017, just 2 days after setting the Guinness World RecordÂŽ for the Largest rope yoga lesson, His Holiness Paramahamsa Nithyananda set yet another record, this time for the most people performing Shivastambha YogaSM (commonly known as Pole Yoga). In an extraordinary display of powers of a yogic body and initiation by The Avatar to awaken the Kundalini Shakti or inner potential energy of 22
every individual, 263 initiated disciples of H. H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda from 44 countries aged from 16 to 74, including men and women, successfully completed the Mallakhamba class at the Nithyananda Peetham, Bengaluru Aadheenam. True to his integrity to reviving all dimensions of Sanatana Hindu Dharma back to their original glory, H. H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda has taken this ancient traditional yogic science of Mallakhamba to the whole world, beyond the boundaries of gender, age, culture, nationality, socio-economic backgrounds, or even physical abilities.
Shivastambha YogaSM, also known as Mallakhamba, or pole yoga is a traditional Indian sport in which Yogi performs Yogic postures on a vertical wooden pole. Shivasthamba Yoga has its roots in the ancient science revealed in the sacred Shaiva Agamas. Shivasthamba Yoga is a powerful tool to add power and flexibility into the system. Ordinarily, being adept at Shivasthamba Yoga, an exercise that awakens Kundalini Shakti, the innate energy current that lays dormant in every human spine, requires intense dedication, hard work and years of practice. Yet, the 23
disciples of Paramahamsa Nithyananda, just through the power of his initiation and blessings, express powers that include the ability to instantly perform asanas, or postures, on the pole. Through Shivastambha YogaSM, the awakened Kundalini energy is never lost, and the body remains completely healthy and fit. MahasadashivohamSM is an opportunity to experience the ultimate Yoga from the Source, as per the original intention and instructions of Sadashiva.
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experience these ancient yogic sciences of Nithyananda Kundalini Rajju YogaSM and Nithyananda Shivastambha YogaSM as a part of the program. Authentic yoga is not just about bending your body, but tuning your body, mind and soul to manifest all the powers of Sadashiva! This is a unique opportunity to align your spine to the cosmic geometry to hold the energy of Sadashiva, manifest the powers of Sadashiva and experience the multi dimensions and multiple dimensions of the Universe.
“Practice on mat, enjoy the whole life. We are causing your whole reality.” “Original shastra pramana from the roots.” Nithyananda YogaSM is Shashtanga Yoga - which is the first time Sadashiva’s teachings of yoga are being made available. It supports you in your journey from human to super human - so you can have a yogic body to manifest powers! There will be body scan and healing by all Acharyas.
Introducing the 3-yogic Packages for all Mahasadashivoham participants Upon your registration, please select one of the three Yogic Packages. These are all rooted in the ancient science of yoga with direct references to the source scriptures to suit your needs and wants and see the breakthrough happening in your body and life and facilitate the yogic physiology that manifests the yogic shaktis!
Restore Your Health Wether you are having heart conditions,
high blood pressure, struggling with obesity, Diabetes, Arthrities, having skin conditions, or you want to simply focus on Anti-aging, this package is for you. You will receive the recommendations according to your needs aligned to the pramanas in the field of Yoga practice, Nithya KriyasSM with an option of ShivastambhaSM/Kundalini Rajju YogaSM, nutritional recommendations and specific body masks or packs. This package is designed to help you experience a breakthrough in your health. Personalised Third Eye body scan with an in-depth approach to healing. 25
Explore Your Possibilities This package is designed to help you explore the possibilities that might be unknown to you, may be in terms of your flexibility, strength, balance, endurance, or, above all, cognitive shift. Be ready for the challenge and find the new you outside of your comfort zone! This package includes a combination
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of Nithyananda YogaSM, eN-FitnessSM, Nithyananda Kundalini RajjuSM, Nithyananda Shivasthamba YogaSM, powerful Nithya KriyasSM, nutritional recommendations and body masks.
Weight Loss This package is similar to “Explore Your Possibilities� with a focus on weight loss. Specific nutritional and body packs only for those who need to reduce weight.
The Banyan Tree
The Sacred Banyan Tree is located on the divine soil of the Nithyananda Peetham, the headquarters of the Nithyananda global spiritual movement at Bidadi, near Bengaluru. For over a 1000 years, the Banyan tree has grown and spread its foliage here. The Banyan Tree is a cosmic power house, an energy field by itself that has the power to manifest our true desires into reality. This energy field directly enriched by the physical presence of an Incarnation, creates a space for possibilities to open up within us.
sacred Banyan tree in a divine vision on realizing His Incarnation’s mission on the planet. He spent months searching and upon finding it, established the ashram in January 2003 on the very sacred grounds where the banyan tree is rooted for ages. At once, He spotted it, and knew this Banyan Tree is the sacred cosmic hub from which His global Sangha will radiate the enlightened consciousness to the world, and beyond.
Today, this sacred Banyan Tree is the guiding spirit of the Aadheenam, and H. H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda saw the the Sangha. The vast canopy umbrella 27
of this ancient tree encloses a space resonant with spiritual energies. It is under this umbrella the majestic deity of Dakshinamurti resides, the first-ever Guru, the incarnation of Sadashiva, imparting the deepest spiritual truths to His disciples in pure vibrating silence. 28
Over the years, this sacred space has acquired a powerful reputation for healing, wish-fulfillment and awakening spiritual clarity, and draws visitors and seekers from around the world. The vibrations in this space are so distinct that even the casual visitor can feel its effects.
Vedic Rituals & Traditions The rituals in the vedic tradition are deeply rooted in the truth and experience of “SOHAMASMI,” meaning, “Even when I worship I am Him.” The rituals in Hinduism are advocated by Sadashiva Himself in the Vedas and Agamas (the Hindu Source books) Karma Kanda of The Vedas and Kriya Pada of Agamas. Rituals in vedic tradition are not a means to something. They put us in Shaktinipata - the spiritual entanglement with Mahasadashiva, and hence an experience by itself. In MahasadashivohamSM you will get to experience the choicest of vedic rituals that put you in the highest experience of Oneness with Mahasadashiva. Even just carrying an umbrella for Mahasadashiva is a spiritual experience. Every minute detail of the ritual matters. Welcome to Kailash - the abode of Mahasadashiva who is the source means and end of all vedic rituals.
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Simply Human To Super-Human Party! For the first time in humanity, »» an Avatar is taking beings to travel to completely different dimension of the Universe, »» an Avatar is blessing humans to experience super-conscious breakthrough, »» an Avatar is initiating thousands to manifest those extraordinary powers which humanity has heard only in science-fiction, »» an Avatar is taking humanity to its next evolution. The last such evolution the world witnessed was when conscious breakthrough happened from monkey to man. Now is the time for the super conscious breakthrough from man to divine superhuman. After you go through this life changing journey, you are not going to be the same species 30
anymore. The people you are sharing your life with, your near and dear ones, the people who contributed to your life, who made you what you are today, who played a significant role in your life, for whom you are a significant part of their life – it is time to inform them about the plunge you are about to take! Let them know what to expect of you when you come back. Let them know who they are going to be sharing their life with in May 2018! Let’s prepare them for super conscious breakthrough.
throw a party before one gets married, as s/he is no longer going to be the same person again, likewise, you are no longer going to be the same species again. Call for a fun get together with your friends!
A being living, radiating, manifesting Mahasadashiva creates a possibility for another being to take this superconscious plunge. You will be an invitation to humanity for this super conscious breakthrough after you get back from the program.
During the MahasadashivohamSM program, you will be receiving special initiations where you will be working on causing others reality.
During the get-together, ask your friends and family – what are the top 5 things they want to manifest in their life and tell them you want to be a co-creator in their reality. For each person in your life, get the top 5 things they want to manifest in their life.
You can use the below template to invite your friends and family for this event so effortlessly.
Let us take time to educate your near and dear ones, so they are prepared to receive a super-conscious being in their life. We highly recommend each and every one of you to call for a fun informal casual get-together with all your friends and family before you embark on your sacred journey to India and announce your decision to experience this breakthrough with the Avatar. Like how you would 31
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Pre-Arrival Process Please do the following steps before you board your flight at your home town. MSS pre-arrival registration portal link: https://innerawakening.org/mss/
Pre-requisite for the PreArrival Process Your Mahasadashivoham Id SM
1) Online registration form
2) Consent & Release Form
Steps you need to Complete 1. Online registration form 2. Consent and Release form (online e-signature) 3. Travel itinerary form and your accommodation preferences (if you are travelling with your friends / family) 4. Picture for your MSS ID card 5. Special Meal Preferences – like Vegan, allergic to certain food etc 6. Special Medical condition
4) Picture for your Mahasadashivoham ID
3) Travel Itinerary
5) Special Meal Preferences (optional)
4) Special Medical Conditions (optional)
*In red - mandatory; Other fields - optional
Steps to receive your Mahasadashivoham Id (if you dont have one already) SM
1. Fill the online registration form 2. Pay your full tuition for the Mahasadashivoham program 3. Once you have paid the full tuition, please enter your complete payment details in this form (including your order no, wire transfer transaction no etc) in the following link http://tiny.cc/iapaymentdetails 34
4. Once you finish steps 1-3, you should receive your MahasadashivohamSM ID number in less than 24 hours OUR REFUND POLICY *Read carefully before making your purchase.* No refunds. Given that the preparations and resources dedicated for a given program—which are directly dependent on the participant headcount—refunds will not be given. Therefore, we encourage registrants to be clear about their decision to attend a program before making any payment. In the rare event a refund is considered, the refund processing time could take up to 90 days and is subject to the restrictions/ permission, if any, by Reserve Bank of India or any other applicable law. All queries should be addressed to programsaccounts@nithyananda.org. *Policy Subject to Change without notice. Please check for updates *
Upon Arrival at Airport Pick Up Your Bags @ Baggage Claiim
Submit Copy of Your Passport, Visa, Immigration Stamp (Signed)
Pick up Your Brand New Mobile Tablet With Preloaded Sim Card & Wifi
Come to Arrival Gate Terminal
Meet the Hospitality Team Members
Pick Up Your Snack Bag
Board the Taxi Meet the Hospitality Team Members @ Hotel
Reach Your Designated Hotel
Hotel Check-in Process
Enjoy Your Day!
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Airport Pickup Service MahasadashivohamSM Hospitality team is happy to provide you airport pickup service at the Bengaluru International Airport. You can request for the airport pickup service by filling the Travel Itinerary form. Airport pickup service starts from DMarch 26, 2018. Once your flight arrives you’ll be received by our MahasadashivohamSM Hospitality Team members as shown in the picture below. They will be eagerly waiting for you at the Arrival gate of Bengaluru International Airport and will be carrying a “Welcome to MahasadashivohamSM” placard. They will be welcoming you with a nice refreshing snack bag (fruits, juice, water, snacks) and will guide you to the taxi. Taxis to the hotel will be available at a cost of INR 2,000. Please have the cash handy with you. The taxi will take you to your respective hotel (which will be 36
intimated to you ahead of time) and the MahasadashivohamSM Hospitality Team will be informed and ready to receive you at hotel. After arriving at the hotel, you will be guided for a smooth check-in process.
Dress Code You are required to wear Indian traditional Indian attire. It can be in any color. Be sure to bring at least 5 to 6 different sets of clothes. For Women: This could include Sarees, Salwars, Chudidars, Ghagra cholis. For Men: Dhoti, Kurta, Indian Paijamas etc.
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Yoga sessions: You will have regular yoga sessions for which you will be wearing black top and black pants (both men and women). For Shiva stamba (pole yoga) sessions, men should bring black shorts. for Kundalini Rajju (rope yoga) sessions, women will need black tights and black t-shirt (tight fitting/spandex) In adherence to the Aadheenam (monastery) dress code and with respect to the Vedic culture, male and female participants are not to wear jeans, tank
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tops, tube tops, shorts and hot pants. Please also refrain from wearing scooped necklines, transparent or tight-fitting clothing. Please dress modestly in clothing that covers your shoulders, midriff and legs to the ankles. You can purchase these items in the aadheenam as well. So, if you are not able to purchase them before you land here, plan to arrive on 15th december, so you can purchase your clothes in the aadheenam itself.
What Kind Of Food Will Be Served During The Program?
Recently, Swamiji made a surprising discovery – the existence of the oldest available Hindu cookbook. The book on Hindu way of cooking, revealed by Mahasadashiva himself, over 60,000 years ago. It is known as the Bhaga Shastra -
“Food for experiencing Super conscious breakthrough and radiating super-human powers” All MahasadashivohamSM participants will be served complete organic food, prepared as per Bhaga Shastra and Ayurveda, which prepares you physically 39
to receive the Initiations and to radiate Mahasadashiva. As mentioned earlier, the unique component of MahasadashivohamSM is Aushadha. Sixty different Aushadhas will be added in the food that you intake. Whatever you take in, creates certain thought currents. The food is specially planned to send all the best things and thought currents into your system. Understand, the thought currents which are very helpful and supportive for you to manifest your Mahasadashivatva, is infused into you through certain food, and that is what aushadha actually is.
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Every meal, snack, coffee, tea you are going to have in this Mahasadashivoham , is going to be Aushadha! SM
Whole thing is going to be with Aushadha! What makes the Bhaga Shastra so remarkable is that it’s designed to release toxins from the body. Through the detoxification process the muscle memory, biomemory and bioenergy of the body retains its purity. This allows the body to hold the ultimate cosmic energy, as nature intended.
One secret of the Bhaga Shastra is that every aspect of cooking has a direct effect in the properties of the food. It is explained with minute and meticulous details. Sharing the qualities of grains, vegetables, fruits, herbs, spices and their direct impact on your health. The way in which the cleaning, pounding, grinding, frying and cooking happens, will maintain the nutritional value of the food. The size and dimension of the utensils are designed to attract the optimal energy during the cooking process.
tamasik and sattvik types. Rajasik food makes one feel agitated, aggressive, lustful and egoistic. Tamasik food makes a person lazy, sleepy and depressed. Satvik food gives clarity to the person and brings him peace of mind leading to bhakti (devotion), tripti (fulfillment) and ananda (bliss).
The most delightful part of the Bhaga Shastra is the 400 varieties of recipes, from all regions of the sub-continent.
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It is indeed interesting to know that many of the chutneys, spiced rice, flat rice, idlis, dosas, laddoos, payasam/kheer, raitas, papads in Hindu homes come from recipes that are 60,000 year old! So is the mention of ingredients such as rice, wheat, pigeon peas, black gram, and spices such as pepper, fenugreek, asafoetida, mustard, etc. It will hearten many to know that cocoa and coffee too find mention in this text. For you to manifest extraordinary powers in your life, you need to have the right thought current in your food. The right thought current will enhance your innate power manifestation abilities in life. This ancient text recognizes that the mental, physical and emotional health of the cook is a very important dimension of Bhaga Statra cooking. No other cookbook exists today that can match the depth and breadth of wisdom in the science of cooking, this text is directly from Mahasadashiva Himself!
Special Dietary Needs If you are Vegan or allergic to certain food items, or having special meal requirements, please let us know. We will do our level best to cater to your needs. Special Dietary requirements form: http://innerawakening.org/mahasadashivoham/welcome 42
Medical Needs MahasadashivohamSM medical team consists of a group of medical doctors and registered nurses who live as aadheenavasis. They will be providing medical care and support. In addition there will be private doctors and nurses coming over from a hospital assisting us in providing medical help. »» A well equipped ambulance will be available on standby to handle emergencies and transportation to hospital. »» There will be a medical unit to take care of the daily requirements of minor ailments and wound dressings. »» Medical beds will be provided for people requiring to take rest during the day in the medical unit as advised by the doctor. Ambulatory support such as wheel chairs will be provided if required. »» There will be ayurvedic consultations also available as and when needed. »» Participants who are already on medication are advised to bring all the medication with them. »» If any participant needs any specific medical attention and care it is advisable to let the medical team know well in advance so that they could get complete
medical details and see how they can be of help to them. Please fill the medical details form, if you are having any current medical situation. We want to ensure we take care of your in the best possible manner. Medical details form is available at http:// innerawakening.org/mahasadashivoham/ welcome
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Join the MahasadashivohamSM facebook group to ask any questions you may have: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/mss2018apr/ We have created an exclusive group only for MahasadashivohamSM attendees. Join the facebook group (once you have received your MahasadashivohamSM ID) and connect with excited MahasadashivohamSM Hospitality team. Also get to learn who else is going to be sharing this journey 44
with you! Last but not the least, Swamiji is already a member of this group! Join the group, share your journey to MahasadashivohamSM and get the LIKE Deeksha from the Avatar! (when Swamiji gives a LIKE to your post, it is an initiation by itself – called the LIKE DEEKSHA) https://www.facebook.com/ groups/mss2018apr/
Accommodation All Sarvajnapeetha Yajamans will be accommodated in the Aadheenam. All MahasadashivohamSM participants will be accommodated in the 5-star luxury hotel Chancery Pavilion in the city of Bengaluru. Comfortable AC coaches will be transporting participants from the hotel to the Aadheenam and back every day. We have booked the following hotel to accommodate the MahasadashivohamSM participants:
The Chancery Pavilion #135, Residency Road, Bangalore - 560 025 Tel.: +91-080-41-41-41-41 E-mail: reservation@ chanceryhotel.net Website: http://www. chanceryhotels.com/ chancerypavilion/contact_us.htm 45
Frequently Asked Questions on Accommodation Q: Can I stay in a room alone? A: Yes. You can pay for Single room, this will be at an additional cost of $1475. Please make the payment via wire transfer. Please contact programsaccounts@nithyananda. org and support@innerawakening.org to get the wire transfer detail. Q. What if I bring a caretaker who is not a participant, do I pay extra? A: Yes you can pay for a single room. Please see the answer above. Q. If I arrive before 30th March or want to stay back after 1st May, can I stay at the same hotel? A: Yes you can, the cost is Rs.5,500/night in The Chancery Pavilion. Please contact the hotel in advance and book your rooms early. Q. Will I have to pay for laundry? A: Don’t worry about it. You laundry will be completely taken care by the hotel you are staying. We are paying for your laundry and will be given as complimentary service for you. Q. Can we stay together as a family? A: Yes, please complete the Travel Itinerary Form (which asks for your flight details and your accommodation preference request) in advance and we will allocate your family in the same hotel room or nearby rooms depending on no. of people. Q. Will I have to pay for my meals? A: All your meals will be provided at the Aadheenam from 30 March 2018 to 1st May 2018 (from one day prior to one day after). Any meals ordered at the hotel will be at your expense.
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Become Part Of Spiritual History Destination Spiritual Epicenter of the world, Bidadi town in the state of Karnataka in India Coordinates: 12.867°N 77.40°E Address: Nithyananda Peetam, Kallugopahalli, Off Mysore Road, Bidadi Bengaluru, Karnataka – 562109, India.
Weather Weather in Bidadi in the months of December and January is usually cool with the average temperature around 21.1 °C (69.98 °F). Afternoons can get warm with temperatures reaching 26.2 °C (79.2 °F). Nights however, tend to remain cool. We suggest you carry a scarf and some light woolens to keep yourself warm in the evening.
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Getting Here Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham, Bengaluru Aadheenam, Bidadi is located in the state of Karnataka, about 47 miles (a 1-hour 50 minute drive) southwest of Bengaluru Airport, about 22 miles (a 45 minute drive) southwest of Bengaluru City Junction Railway Station, and about 3 miles (11 minute drive) southwest of Bidadi Railway Station.
By Air Bengaluru International Airport or Kempegowda International Airport (Airport code: BLR) serves as the major gateway for all international participants visiting Bidadi. Taxi ride from the airport to the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham Bengaluru Aadheenam, Bidadi costs approximately Rs. 1800 – 2000 (USD $26 - $28). If you would like taxi pick up from the airport, please submit your request well before your journey at http://innerawakening.org/ mahasadashivoham.
By Train The Aadheenam is served by two major railway stations: The Bengaluru City Junction, and The Bidadi City Junction
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The three-wheeler taxis “auto rickshaw” from the Bidadi city junction charge around Rs. 100 - 200 (USD $2) to travel to Aadheenam, and taxi rides from Bengaluru city junction cost around Rs. 1600- 2000. Local taxi drivers do not carry foreign currency. We recommend participants to use the foreign exchange facility in their home country or take advantage of one of currency exchange counters at the Bengaluru International Airport. We request all participants to submit their confirmed travel itinerary to let us know when they are arriving. This will allow us to be ready with appropriate registration process.
Travel Information India requires that all foreign nationals visiting and temporarily staying in India carry a valid visa obtained from an Indian Mission or Post abroad. Depending on the home country, participants of MahasadashivohamSM can obtain:
1. e-Tourist VISA (eTV): An e-Tourist visa is solely for international travelers visiting India for a short duration. Participants can apply for e-TV online and receive it online as well. Please read through the instructions Reference name in India: https://indianvisaonline.gov. in/visa/tvoa.html carefully before applying Ma Nithya Jnanatmananda Swami for e-TV. Please pay special attention to the Address: Nithyananda Peetham, “Instructions for Applicant” section. Bengaluru Aadheenam, Nithyanandapuri, 2. Regular visa: Participants not eligible Kallugopahalli, Bidadi, Karnataka 562109, India for “e-TV” are required to apply for the Phone: +918027279999 Regula visa using http://indianvisaonline. gov.in/visa/ . Participants are requested to provide the following contact information in their reference name section of the Regular visa application:
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Before You Leave Home Checklist »» Confirmed travel itinerary »» Passport and visa to visit India (if applicable) »» MahasadashivohamSM payment confirmation »» Official identification card for verification purposes (Driver’s license, passport, or adhar card (for residents of India only)) »» 2 copies of Passport - bio page and visa page - with your signature on them (will be collected at the hotel upon check-in) »» Cash, travelers checks, credit card for purchases enroute to Bidadi. We recommend you to use the currency exchange facility in your country of origin. »» Carry all of your personal hygiene items including shampoo, creams, soaps, moisturizer, feminine hygiene products, etc. »» Prescribed medications (if any). Please carry sufficient amount to last for the entire duration you are away from home, including program and travel days. »» Notify your bank/credit card company that you are travelling »» Travel insurance (optional) »» Cell phone and laptop (optional). Please bring with you appropriate wattage voltage converter for your electronic devices. The standard voltage in India is 220V. Medical »» Please carry with you copies of your most recent physician reports, laboratory tests
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and any other pertinent diagnostic tests, if you are currently under treatment for any medical condition. »» Participants may want to begin and bring anti-malaria treatment if recommended by their home country. »» Please bring a mosquito repellent spray and/or creams.
FAQ’s • On what dates should I arrive and when should I leave? Please plan to arrive by 30th Mar, 2018 and leave on or after 1 May, 2018. Hotels rooms are being booked for you from 12pm on 30th Mar to 12pm on 1 May.
• Travel Insurance Whenever traveling, especially internationally, it is strongly advised you procure personal medical and travel insurance.
• Airfare Please book your flights early to get good deals. Plan to arrive in Bangalore (BLR) by 30 Mar and leave on 1st May. Program will start early morning on 31st Mar and will end late night on 30th Apr.
• Help with Visa Please refer to the appropriate embassy or consulate for guidance and advisories.
• Will there be a currency exchange facility available at the Aadheenam? Yes, our accounts team is setting up this facility to be available throughout the program.
• Is there an ATM facility in the Aadheenam? Yes, an ATM facility is currently in the Welcome Centre. Ask us when you are here and we will be happy to direct you.
• Is there anything that I need to carry with me from home, such as a towel? Accommodation for all participants is being made at 4/5 star hotels and resorts that will provide you with towels and basic toiletries. You are welcome to bring extra toiletries with you and whatever else you feel you may need for 31 days. Also bring an extra bag or luggage to safely carry home any spiritual alchemy products that may be distributed during the program.
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• Can I bring a gift for Swamiji? If so, what can I bring? Yes, Swamiji shared that one of the people you should never meet empty handed is your Guru! Especially if you consider him your Guru. Please be mindful when brining gifts - there are a few items that will NOT be accepted, specifically books, alcohol or any material that is does not respect monastic lifestyle and tradition.
• I want to ask Swamiji some questions? Will I get an opportunity? There will be many opportunities to speak to Swamiji, these include group question and answer sessions and also personal energy darshans.
• Do I need to bring any extra money for the program? It is advisable that you bring some spending money for ground transportation, to purchase products from the Aadheenam, and/or participate in additional ceremonies that cost between $1000 USD to $1500 USD.
• Will I get a chance to go and explore the city of Bangalore and do some shopping during the program? We anticipate Sadashivoham will be packed with many sessions and initiations with Swamiji so we recommend that if you would like to do some sight-seeing or shopping, you extend your stay for a few days beyond the program.
• I have a dependent child with me that won’t be attending the program, will there be a carer to take care of them while I am attending the program? You will need to ensure you have a carer for your child as this is not something we can provide for you. You will also need to pay for the accommodation required for the stay of your child and any additional people coming to assist for the length of the program. .
• Will there be internet facilities during the program? WiFi will be available for use in the hotel and internet will be available on the tablet given to you. So even when you are travelling from the Aadhenam to the hotel and back, you will be connected to the internet.
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• What do I do if I can’t spot the person at the airport that is meant to take me to the hotel? Please reach out to the MahasadashivohamSM Hospitality team (contact number given at the end)
• What name and phone numbers do I give for VISA application Please use the following: reference name in India: Ma Nithya Jnanatmananda Swami Address: Nithyananda Peetham, Bengaluru Aadheenam, Nithyanandapuri, Kallugopahalli, Bidadi, Karnataka 562109, India Phone: +918027279999
Will courier service be available in the Aadheenam to ship some items back? Yes, packing and courier service will be provided in the Aadheenam at a cost.
Do I need to bring extra suitacase to take back the items I will be receiving in MahasadashivohamSM? Please bring at least 1 or 2 extra suitcases (check-in suitcase size) to carry back the items.
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If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at support@ innerawakening.org
or leave a message in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/mss2018apr/
PROGRAM Ma Nithya COORDINATOR Jnanatmananda Swami Programs Team Ma Nithya Sakalananda Programs Team Ma Nithya Niyamananda Programs Team Ma Nithya Gangananda
Ma.jnanatma@ nithyananda.org
+91 776 098 0635
ma.sakala@ innerawakening.org ma.niyama@ nithyananda.org Ma.ganga@ nithyananda.org
+91 998 008 3137
Please have handy the contact details of Mahasadashivoham Hospitality team
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+91 733 845 2658
+91 998 008 3320
Disclaimer MahasadashivohamSM and all Nithyananda elements thereof are provided on an “as is” basis without any warranty of any kind, expressed, or implied. The Nithyananda Aadheenam is not responsible for any persoal items that may be brought by participants. The Nithyananda Aadheenam does not endorse, warrant, or make any representations regarding the quality of any product, service, information or material obtained by you from third-parties, including any statements, opinions, representations, warranties, or recommendations. MahasadashivohamSM program (the Program) participants understand that all blessings, instructions, initiations, teachings and suggestions made as part of the Program described above are purely in a spiritual and/or religious capacity and are not intended to be any sort of guarantee or definitive statement about the past, present, or the future or any sort of medical advice, physical or mental. Participants understand that in connection with the Program, H.H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda, Nithyanandeshwar Devasthanam Trust, Nithyananda University, the teachers, organizers, volunteers, promoters and any representative or agent involved with the Program do not make any claims, promises, or guarantees about the individual or group outcome of the Program or its related services. Individual results will vary. All events are subject to change. In the event of a change, we will make every effort to contact registered participants. We reserve the right to make any changes whatsoever in the event owing to any unforeseen or unavoidable cause; or to cancel the event for any reason beyond our control without notice and without being liable to pay any participant compensation for damages or losses. Participants understand that on their own behalf, and on the half of their heirs, personal representatives and assigns, to hereby waive, release, discharge, hold harmless, and promise to indemnify and to not sue Sri Nithyananda Swami, aka Paramahamsa Nithyananda, (“Swamiji”), Nithyanandeshwar Devasthanam Trust, Nithya Gnanadhan Trust, Dhyanapeeta Charitable Trust, Nithyananda University and their volunteers, any program organizers, their affiliates, and/or anyone else directly or indirectly involved in sponsoring, hosting, administrating, marketing, teaching, organizing, managing, or conducting the program for any and all claims or demands arising out of any injury (including death), any form of mental distress, property loss, or other damages related to participant participation in the program.
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