[Advaita-l] Importance of Ashram

[Anuj]

Thank you Praveen, I appreciate your support. Yes, I know it is very
difficult to take a step as this, there are many reasons why one
cannot commit to that lifestyle...but only one reason why one would
and that's all that matters now :)

Thanks again.
Anuj

On 12/7/07, Praveen <bhatpraveen at gmail.com> wrote:
> praNAm all,
>
> Anuj-ji wrote:
> > having spent 10 years here in the US. I am 28 and have decided to
> > follow my spiritual calling and join an ashram to further my
> > understanding of Vedanta over the next 3-4 years.
>
> Congratulations on your decision, or the call as I prefer to think of
> it as. If it helps, may I mention that one of the Swamijis at
> Rishikesh Sivananda ashram suggested the same 3 yr course to me?
>
> Although I didn't take it due to my being choosy and biased, or
> incapability, or whatever, I do think that any practical step towards
> Vedanta is good enough. I also believe that the path chalks itself out
> for the right student. In that light, and on reading your attitude, I
> feel that you're about to have a blissful experience ahead, be it
> anywhere. Best wishes.
>
> May God and guru be your guide!
>
> praNAms again,
> --praveeN
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