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Sri Aurobindo Ashram - Delhi Branch

Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi - 110 016  

An Invitation to the

Year 2003 Study Camps in the Kumaon Himalaya at Van Niwas, Nainital

“Sri Aurobindo came to tell the world of the beauty of the future that must be realised. He came to give not a hope but a certitude of the splendour towards which the world moves. The world is not an unfortunate accident, it is a marvel which moves towards its expression.”

 The Mother

VAN NIWAS

*       An idyllic hilltop retreat in a picturesque sylvan setting amid the lush verdure of the Holy Himalaya—serenity, peace and green delight of the forest... flowers, birds!

*       Bracing, pollution-free, cool mountain air at an altitude of 7,400 feet—far above the dust and din of the town life.

*       Library, reading room facilities.

THE STUDY CAMPS

*       Share the glorious vision and deep insights of Sri Aurobindo, revealing the great Future awaiting the human race and showing the path out of the present evolutionary crisis.

*       Grow spiritually by opening to the mantric power of the words of the Master and the Mother and the powerful vibrations of Sri Aurobindo's relics enshrined in 1989.

*       Benefit from the spellbinding discourses of renowned savants.

*       Join the daily meditation in spiritually uplifting ambience. Enjoy music.

*       Benefit from the daily yoga and 'keep-fit' sessions.

*       Join the guided treks through magnificent mountain forests and enchanting scenic splendour.

*       Witness the wonderful way the youth are being moulded in the concurrent Adventure and National Integration Camps.

THEMES FOR THE CAMPS

BOOKS REQUIRED (Available at SABDA, Sri Aurobindo Ashram-Delhi Branch)

Camp 79     :    1. Letters on Yoga (SABCL or VAK edition) 

                      2. The Integral Yoga (Sri Aurobindo’s Teaching & Method of Practice) 

Camp 80     :   Words of Long Ago

Camp 81     :   The Book of the Divine Mother or Savitri

Sri Surendra Nath Jauhar ‘Faquir’ Centenary Celebrations

Camp No - 78 - An Invitation to a Spiritual Retreat

from 27^th June to 1^st July, 2003 With Partho   

“Sri Aurobindo came to tell the world of the beauty of the future that must be realised. He came to give not a hope but a certitude of the splendour towards which the world moves. The world is not an unfortunate accident, it is a marvel which moves towards its expression.”

The Mother

Venue: Van Niwas (An extension of Sri Aurobindo Ashram - Delhi Branch)

¨  An idyllic hilltop retreat in picturesque sylvan setting amid the lush verdure of the Holy Himalaya-serenity, peace and green delight of the forest... flowers, birds!

¨  Bracing, pollution-free, cool mountain air at an altitude of 7,400 feet - far above the dust and din of the town life.

¨  Library, reading room facilities, and a very peaceful meditation hall with Sri Aurobindo’s relics.

The Retreat  

¨ Based on the practice of Sri Aurobindo’s Integral Yoga, this retreat will be an experiential voyage of self discovery…...

¨ Through dialogue, meditation and introspection exercises, you will be guided, at least into the preliminary experiences of the “inner life”

¨ You will participate in the daily meditation in a spiritually uplifting ambience, amidst dense forests, green valleys and an incredible variety of wild flowers.

¨ Physically you will benefit from the daily Yoga and keep fit sessions.

¨ You will enjoy the guided treks through magnificent mountain forests and enchanting scenic splendour.

Books Required ( available at SABDA, Sri Aurobindo Ashram - Delhi Branch)

1- Growing Within - by A.S. Dalal

2- Living Within - by A.S. Dalal

GENERAL

LODGING : Double and four bedded rooms.

TRAVEL:  Reach Van Niwas, Barah Pathar, Nainital directly.

STAY AT DELHI: Participants will bear their own expenses for stay in Delhi. Arrangements can be made at Sri Aurobindo Ashram - Delhi Branch.

ESSENTIAL KIT (Please bring minimum luggage)

Two bedsheets, one pillow, water-bottle, torch, raincoat or umbrella, lock, utensils (tumbler, plate, mug, spoon, bowl), personal medicines. Mattresses and blankets will be provided.

EXPENSES:   Camp Contribution      -           Rs. 1800/- per person

CANCELLATIONS: In case of cancellation, Rs. 400/- is non-refundable. The balance should be claimed within one month of the completion of camp. ORIGINAL RECEIPTS MUST BE RETURNED TO US FOR REFUND. No refund if cancellations are done in the last 15 days before the start of the camp. Cancellations are to be done in writing. SUBSTITUTES HOWEVER WILL BE PERMITTED WITHOUT EXTRA CHARGE on production of the original receipts of the substituted candidates.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Send all applicable amount by M.O / D.D. along with the following details:

   Name, age, full address, telephone, fax, mobile, email and occupation.

2. Make the M.O. / D.D.  favouring “Sri Aurobindo Ashram - Delhi Branch Trust” and  mail  it  along  with  personal   details to :               The Convenor, Camps                                              

                                           Sri Aurobindo  Ashram - Delhi Branch

                                           Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi - 110 016

  IMPORTANT (Please note carefully)  

1. Enrolment on “First Come, First Served” basis.
2. Book IMMEDIATELY to avoid disappointment due to heavy rush and limited seats
3. We have very few single and double-bedded rooms. If you state clearly that you will have no problem in staying in 4-bedded rooms you will be given preference. Groups of 4 or more can easily stay thus.
4. People with high blood pressure and other diseases who have problem with high altitude and/or living at the first and second floors, and also those needing special facilities, special toilets, food or care, SHOULD NOT APPLY.
5. Any medical expenses will have to be borne by the camper themselves.
6. During the camp, telephone messages for the campers will be taken but people will not be called to the phone. Campers should use the public telephones in town for personal calls.
7. Nutritious & entirely vegetarian food. We seek cooperation in matters of food. Since people participate from many states & family backgrounds, it will not be possible for us to satisfy everybody's taste.
8.  Please note: Smoking and consumption of gutka are not permitted on Ashram campus. Use of alcoholic drinks    and drugs is forbidden during the entire period of the camp.