Chants & Bhajans
Babaji sings ‘Dhimika Dhimika Dhim’
Babaji sings the bhajan Dhimika Dhimika Dhim, recorded in 2001 at a program given by Babaji at Finesse Language school in Dehradun.
meditation retreat at
shri shiva rudra balayogi maharaj ashram
1-14 October 2026
Devarayasamudra, Karnataka, South India
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Retreat Overview
The retreat is open for serious meditators seeking to deepen their practice and immerse themselves in the Teachings of Shri Babaji while maintaining a silent and peaceful atmosphere.
Four meditation sessions about 1 hour each and two Q&A sessions with Shri Babaji about 45min each are part of the daily schedule. All activities are conducted in English.
A silent atmosphere is maintained during the Retreat.
Retreat Overview
The retreat is open for serious meditators seeking to deepen their practice and immerse themselves in the Teachings of Shri Babaji while maintaining a silent and peaceful atmosphere.
Four meditation sessions about 1 hour each and two Q&A sessions with Shri Babaji about 45min each are part of the daily schedule. All activities are conducted in English.
The core of Shri Babaji's teachings is the simple message;
"Meditate, practise Sadhana, find out who you really are"
The 13-nights retreat schedule includes:
- Day 1: Arrival
- Day 2: Rest day and briefing (optional meditation sessions)
- Days 3-12: 10 days of full daily retreat schedule
- Day 13: Rest/final day activities (optional meditation sessions)
- Day 14: Departure
The 13-nights retreat schedule includes:
- Day 1: Arrival
- Day 2: Rest day and briefing (optional meditation sessions)
- Days 3-12: 10 days of full daily retreat schedule
- Day 13: Rest/final day activities (optional meditation sessions)
- Day 14: Departure
Daily Schedule
(tentative)
6.00-7.15 Meditation
7.15-8.00 Puja and Chanting
8.00-8.45 Breakfast
8.45-9.45 Break/Seva
10.00-11.00 Meditation
11.10-12.10 Meditation
12.15-13.00 Babaji’s Satsang (Q&A)
13.15-14.00 Lunch
14.00-16.00 Break
16.00-17.30 Meditation
17.30-18.00 Tea break
18.00-18.45 Babaji’s Satsang (Q&A)
18.45-19.15 Bhajans
19.15-19.30 Arathi
20.00-20.45 Dinner
21.00 Retire to rooms
Daily Schedule
(tentative)
6.00-7.15 Meditation
7.15-8.00 Puja and Chanting
8.00-8.45 Breakfast
8.45-9.45 Break/Seva
10.00-11.00 Meditation
11.10-12.10 Meditation
12.15-13.00 Babaji’s Satsang (Q&A)
13.15-14.00 Lunch
14.00-16.00 Break
16.00-17.30 Meditation
17.30-18.00 Tea break
18.00-18.45 Babaji’s Satsang (Q&A)
18.45-19.15 Bhajans
19.15-19.30 Arathi
20.00-20.45 Dinner
21.00 Retire to rooms
Accommodation
- Accommodation is inside the Ashram premises.
- Each room may be shared by two or three participants.
- Male and female rooms are separate, except for couples/family.
- All rooms have an attached bathroom with hot water (bucket shower only).
- Multiple washing machines are available.
- Wifi is available.
- Please bring modest and comfortable clothing.
Accommodation
- Accommodation is inside the Ashram premises.
- Each room may be shared by two or three participants.
- Male and female rooms are separate, except for couples/family.
- All rooms have an attached bathroom with hot water (bucket shower only).
- Multiple washing machines are available.
- Wifi is available.
- Please bring modest and comfortable clothing.
Meals
- Three traditional Indian vegetarian meals will be provided (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
- Breakfast will also include western options.
- Filtered drinking water is available.
- A tea table (including tea bags, instant coffee, milk powder and biscuits) will be available to use anytime.
- Unfortunately, we are unable to provide for special dietry requirements (please contact us if you have any specific health condition).
Retreat Contribution
- As in the lineage of great spiritual masters, Shri Babaji’s spiritual teachings are imparted free of cost. However, a contribution is required to cover the expenses of the retreat.
- Each participant will be required to make a contribution of 30,000 Indian rupees (approximately USD325) for the retreat.
- These contributions will go directly to the catering services, bedding hire and supplies, cleaning services, furniture and equipment, running costs including building maintenance, utilities, additional staff wages and general improvements to the Ashram.
- Further details on how to give the contribution will be provided in the next step.
Application Criteria
- This retreat is open for serious meditators who want to deepen their practice. On the other hand, if you would simply like to visit Shri Babaji, please contact the Ashram (contact details are on the website).
- You should be familiar with Shri Babaji’s Teachings.
- You should be prepared to maintain an atmosphere of silence, speaking only when necessary. As Shri Babaji says, “Don’t talk to others and don’t allow others to talk to you”.
- You should be in a good general state of health to support your practice.
- You should be prepared to follow Shri Babaji’s mantra of “Adjust and Manage”, which may be mentally and physically challenging.
- You should read, understand and accept the Retreat Policies (link below).
Retreat Contribution
- As in the lineage of great spiritual masters, Shri Babaji’s spiritual teachings are imparted free of cost. However, a contribution is required to cover the expenses of the retreat.
- Each participant will be required to make a contribution of 30,000 Indian rupees (approximately USD325) for the retreat.
- These contributions will go directly to the catering services, bedding hire and supplies, cleaning services, furniture and equipment, running costs including building maintenance, utilities, additional staff wages and general improvements to the Ashram.
- Further details on how to give the contribution will be provided in the next step.
Application Criteria
- This retreat is open for serious meditators who want to deepen their practice. On the other hand, if you would simply like to visit Shri Babaji, please contact the Ashram (contact details are on the website).
- You should be familiar with Shri Babaji’s Teachings.
- You should be prepared to maintain an atmosphere of silence, speaking only when necessary. As Shri Babaji says, “Don’t talk to others and don’t allow others to talk to you”.
- You should be in a good general state of health to support your practice.
- You should be prepared to follow Shri Babaji’s mantra of “Adjust and Manage”, which may be mentally and physically challenging.
- You should read, understand and accept the Retreat Policies (link below).
Useful information before applying
- Please don’t make any travel arrangements until we respond to your application.
- Information regarding how to reach the Ashram will be provided in the next step.
Policies
Please read, understand and accept the Retreat Policies before filling the Application form.
Useful information before applying
- Please don’t make any travel arrangements until we respond to your application.
- Information regarding how to reach the Ashram will be provided in the next step.
Policies
Please read, understand and accept the Retreat Policies before filling the Application form.
