Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh): Bageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Krishna Shastri announced a total cutoff from public life for about a month. He said he will embark on a spiritual journey to the mountains of Badrinath to keep away from distraction.
The spiritual leader shared a video in which he announced that he will travel towards the sacred region of the Himalayas to meditate after May.
Check the video out:
No 'Divya Darbar'
During this entire time, Bageshwar Peethadhishwar is expected to leave his Dham as he declares himself incommunicado with his social life. He won't hold his widely attended 'Divya Darbar' sessions that draw thousands of devotees from across the country.
This month-long break comes after the guidance of his guru, who has advised him to devote this period entirely to spiritual practices.
In a video shared by Shashtri, he said, "As per my Guru's guidance, I am heading for a month-long retreat from public life and will meditate in the lap of Badrinath. I stand at this point, where there are uncountable reasons for distractions, and it becomes necessary to seek spiritual balance in such circumstances. Hence, I sacrifice my social life, including phones, television, and Kathas, for a month."
Give up on Phone, interviews, and TVs
Shashtri declared a total cut-off from the Internet, mobiles, TVs, Interviews and his Kathas (spiritual narratives) instead, choosing to remain in complete solitude. In the meantime, he would not meet his devotees as well.
Aims to attain spiritual solitude
The decision to move towards the Himalayan region of Badrinath in Devbhoomi (Land of Gods) aims to attain solace and spiritual solitude with deep meditation, prayers and sadhana (disciplined spiritual practice).
However, after completing this period of meditation in the Badrinath region, he is expected to return and resume his religious activities.
"Once I am back from my 1-month retreat, we all will meet with new energy, new ideologiges and new preparations." Said Shashtri.
Badrinath, the destination for mediating sages
Badrinath, a sacred shrine in the lap of snowy ranges, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is part of the 'Char Dham' pilgrimage sites. It is often associated as one of the best places to meditate for saints and sages.
