Sivamani at night
post aarti was truly
unbelievable. For the
first time I realized
the impact of music
in life. Music is the
catalyst to bliss.
Percussionists like
Sivamani have that
gift (like Sadhvi Ji
truly said – Sivamani
is music).
Lord Shiva and the Mother Ganga. The
mantra chanting, the kirtans and bhajans,
the discourses by HH Swami Chidanand
Saraswati and Sadhvi Bhagawati
Saraswati in the presence of thousands
of seekers, it was collective
consciousness in full bloom. The soulful
bhajan “Radhe radhe” sung by Pujya
Swami Chidanand Saraswati is still going
on as I pen these words. Not everyone
would be able to understand the purity
and the magic that happened there just
by reading this article perhaps. For that,
you will have to go and participate
yourself next year in 2019. And if you
go, do go with an open heart, without
being judgemental if possible. If you are
judgemental, you may not be able to
see the beauty, the purity, and
experience the awakening.
The wonders of IYF 2018 though just
didn’t stop here. Sivamani at night post
aarti was truly unbelievable. For the first
time I realized the impact of music in
life. Music is the catalyst to bliss.
Percussionists like Sivamani have that gift
(like Sadhvi Ji truly said – Sivamani is
music). His performances made those 7
days even more special an experience
and memorable as well. Our gratitude
to him! Our gratitude also to the 80
Y O G I C
H E R A L D
12
Gurus, Acharyas and Masters from
different parts of the globe who shared
those invaluable techniques, wisdom
and above all love with all the
participants.
As the ceremony came to an end on
March 7, visitors from all corners of the
world, sensed a deep attachment with
the 7-day memorable event, the holy
land, the magical environment. The
festival was a life transforming spiritual
retreat, which rejuvenates our body and
mind, inspires us, and elevates our
thinking to a new level, adding a
purpose to our life. The ceremonies,
the activities, the people, presented a
blend of uniqueness with
interconnectedness to the amazing
world.
The International Yoga Festival is worth