Maadhavi Aanandaa, Ahmedabad<\/span><\/div>

\"The ANHAD Re-treat at Jor is beyond words. Every moment spent here is total and blissful. The teachings of Advaita Master, Shri Nitin Ram, provokes us to break free from our deep-rooted concepts and old subconscious patterns and become a blank slate once again. It is not much about learning but more about un-learning that what we have accumulated over time from different sources. There are usually more than one voices within us given by parents, teachers, society, and the history books that are not necessarily ours but have been imposed over us with constant hammering on us. He gives us some very thoughtful meditation techniques which can easily bring us to the Center of our being from the chaos of the periphery.<\/p>\n

If you have been avoiding your true self for years, than enough is enough. This is it. This re-treat is for YOU and you will thank yourself to have given yourself this brilliant gift.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The location is an extremely beautiful Anhad House, overlooking the exceptionally beautiful River Krishna, on a hill top at the Jor Village. The other key take away from the re-treat that I cannot ever forget are the musical Satsangs around the camp fire during the late evenings, the delicious Satvic Meals cooked with love and care and personalized attention, the star gazing in clear and pollution free skies in the backdrop of utter stillness and silence that is so supremely rich and vibrant and many more such divine moment that can only be experienced rather than shared.<\/p>\n

I urge all people who are sincerely self-seeking to participate in this divine re-treat at least once in their lifetime and find out if this is what they are truly seeking.<\/p>\n

I am sure after this re-treat, all hankerings and spiritual shopping of yours shall drop. And you shall find yourself at your true home and with your true self.\u00a0Or at least your journey towards finding your true self shall have been simplified considerably.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Love & Light
\nMaadhavi Aanandaa\u00a0
\nAstro-Divination Expert & Coach, Ahmedabad.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Maitreyee Kamath, Thane<\/span><\/div>

Hi Nitin, <\/p>\n

Greetings! Thank you so much for having me over. Attending this retreat was one of its kind experience for me. Thank you so much for getting me started on this journey and I look forward to more interactions with you in future.<\/p>\n

I am currently nursing a \"hangover\" of Anhad, if I may call it so and am feeling a little out of place with my normal life \ud83d\ude06<\/p>\n

I have till this point in time never got any success yet but looks like this time it was a fruition of my efforts of finding a mentor, if I am allowed to call you so. I so look forward to the journey from hereon with our discussions of last 3 days as my guidepost.. <\/p>\n

Also, last but definitely not the least, I thank Anitha and your team for the excellent hospitality they provided during my stay. I must say that you are great hosts and I will always have a fond memory of this stay. <\/p>\n

Missing Anhad sincerely. <\/p>\n

Warm Regards,<\/p>\n

Maitreyee <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Radhika Singh<\/span><\/div>

It was truly a call from the Universe \u2013 the timing of me spotting this post on FB of ANHAD Retreat, throwing caution to the winds unperturbed by who I was going to be with or where exactly\u2026. the skimpy information about Nitin Ram\u2019s simple philosophy and Anitha, his wife\u2019s culinary expertise seemed a comforting presence. Something felt right inside me like it was time to answer the \u201ccall of the wild\u201d. And all that came with the ANHAD experience truly lived up to its name \u2013 it was a place where sound had no beginning and no end! Everything went straight to the heart and it took the first few hours to settle into that thought.<\/p>\n

You get to this lovely retreat after a long ride and there it is emerging out of nowhere, so calm and serene with rolling brown hills, green grass, wild flowers, blue skies and a river that goes into eternity. Simplicity was key to all we did as was the structure, the yummy locally grown and freshly prepared meals \u2013 each a delightful regional culinary experience served with such love and care. And to top it all, Nitin\u2019s fluid yet structured approach to unravel the only complexity in those 20-odd kilometers and 10 acres \u2013 the human species that descend to each month\u2019s retreat to declutter, relax, share their own philosophies, channelize their spiritualism or way of life or just to listen. Nitin goes with the flow, picking up the pulse of the 5-6 participants and leading them in different ways into their own cosmic consciousness.<\/p>\n

For me the walking meditation and what followed was a magical cathartic experience that has to be felt not said in words, and for that I will always be immensely grateful for the connect with Nitin and Anitha. The small group size, the private and group time, the link exercises and concepts all kept us in an exploratory space which needs to be revisited time and again to remain alive!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Mrs. Sheela Kumar, Bengaluru<\/span><\/div>

Anhad.....The abode of Truth...Peace and Harmony.<\/p>\n

When I attended 'Anhad Retreat' during September 2016.....little did I know that my life would change forever...and this is because that change happened within me!!!<\/p>\n

As a woman homemaker, I enjoyed and aspired the very best in this worldly life. At the same time I knew that there is something 'Much more' to life than it appeared to be;an essence of life that I deeply yearned for...this essence which I term as 'truth'. I was confused about how to approach this 'truth'..... Here at Anhad,\u00a0Nitin\u00a0Ramtaught me this art of blending 'The relative and the Real'.<\/p>\n

Nitin\u00a0Ram, as a spiritual teacher\/guide shook the very foundation of my assumptions, false beliefs and concepts and unburdened me of my baseless fears and anxieties which are so common in a modern man's life that they are hardly noticed. He is natural, simple, innovative and direct in his approach and devoid of stereotype methods offered in courses. Unlike other systems which prescribe a path to divinity, he helps us to uncover\/unearth the divinity already existing in each one of us.<\/p>\n

In order to wake up from the stupor and suffering, one needs a person who is awake and this retreat offers us this very unique opportunity of a direct face to face personal conversation with\u00a0Nitin\u00a0Ram\u00a0who addresses problems individually.<\/p>\n

Located at the lap of Mother Nature ...at the foothills of Mahabaleshwar and beside the union of River Krishna and River Vedaganga, the peace and Tranquility of 'Anhad' is truly mesmerising and the hospitality of Anitha\u00a0Ram\u00a0endearing!...an altogether new experience truly enriching for the soul!<\/p>\n

Thank you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Tejas Phatak<\/span><\/div>

I recently had the good fortune of attending ANHAD retreat & soaking in the teachings of\u00a0Nitin\u00a0Ram. It was an experience I would wish for everyone who relates to this blog post.This is a 3 day residential retreat that happens once every month at the moment. The retreat focuses on the participants\u2019 natural spontaneity.<\/p>\n

There are no rules that you need to follow. Sessions are planned throughout the day; some in the form of Questions and Answers, Some in the form of lectures by\u00a0Nitin. One will find a lot of interactive games being stitched into the agenda. The retreats are specially designed to pick at your mind and make you contemplate, think, reflect and find answers to the questions within.<\/p>\n

One of the most fulfilling experiences of this retreat was that it was attended by people from diverse backgrounds in life. It helped to communicate with each other, learn more about life\u2019s curved balls and appreciate the dynamic nature of the journey itself.<\/p>\n

Click on the following link to read more:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/yogicdesire.com\/zoar-retreat-pune-nitin-ram\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Kiran Ramakrishnan<\/span><\/div>

The fragrance of \u2018Anhad \u2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

While I was wallowing in my sorrow neck deep almost drowned, I got an embalming<\/em> call full of warmth for attending the retreat. Sitting quietly for some time I asked myself is it not sheer grace beckoning me? To pull myself out of the dark huddle I had created, I was living dead.<\/em> I took the call.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We left Pune early morning. After turning off the Highway we entered even today the untouched and un-spoilt beauty of a village atmosphere. As Krishna passed by further too a small dam nearing Jor village was filled to the brim with the waters, all around rains <\/em>seemed mighty pleased, ponds lakes waterfalls!<\/p>\n

Slowly rambling through the old gigantic trees, slushy roads reached \u2018Anhad\u2019 our goal and destination<\/em><\/strong>. Though we were informed there is a break in the road, it was hardly an impediment in lieu of the natural beauty engulfing us.<\/p>\n

Nitin Ram came to guide us from here to the retreat lodge along with a retinue of Shankarya and his friends, (dogs) the real guardians of the place. As if the retreat had begun. The benign surroundings, the quietness emanating was enough to heal any soul.<\/p>\n

On arrival immediately with a warm cup of tea in hand I lost myself in the emerald green blue Sangam<\/em> of two rivers Krishna and Vedganga. In the backdrop were the misty mountains cloaked in white clouds most of the time. Exploring the surroundings and soaking the natural \u2018Anhadness\u2019, evening vanished heralding the sunset.<\/p>\n

Ram with his wisdom pearls strewn around here and there gave us something to ruminate about and Team Anhad was very effacingly keeping us all comfortable.<\/p>\n

Ram with some unique self-exploratory presentations\/exercises\/ sessions and games urged us to look at ourselves. After the morning session and lunch, there was a projection of the film, aptly enhancing the ambiance with the rustic folk music.<\/p>\n

After a mini rest and tea some of the other participants ventured close to the river bed amidst the cooing of peacocks. Off and on a swift shower added a further charm to the already heavenly atmosphere.<\/p>\n

One of the days the electricity packed off and we had candle light with bonfire and enthralling divine music by fellow participants. Team Anhad stoked the fire and roasted sweet potatoes on the burning fire, the starters for the night meal were a great repast\/feast.<\/p>\n

At this juncture, the attention rightly turned to our inner state. Ram with all his concern was showing us the \u2018way\u2019 but I was the subject of total ignorance. Hard as he tried he also drew the circle<\/strong> of \u2018I do not know\u2019 to focus on oneself totally cornered, there was no WAY OF ESCAPE to go, he was pointing towards the \u2018truth\u2019 TO NO AVAIL evaded me. I was still in darkness, the inner and the outer!<\/p>\n

But as a coincidence the electricity illumined the whole room. Everyone cheered as if to say \u2019light had happened\u2019 in our beings?<\/p>\n

Next day, getting up as usual with a soothing mug of hot black tea addiction the gift of the Narmada Parikrama I sat on the \u2018deck\u2019 alone with the waters of the Sangam<\/em> rivers almost touching the cottage. Mountains still clad with the blanket of white clouds Sun the lord making its much awaited presence felt.<\/p>\n

Next day, after morning tea and packed breakfast given to us, we the retreat members under guidance \u2018by the kindly shepherd\u2019 Ram headed us walking towards the mountains leading to Mahabaleshwar. This too was a session on mindfulness.<\/em> The surrounding was totally untouched pristine beauty, scrubbed repeatedly with the torrential rains of the past one month, beckoning us to play on the pure foliage and the untainted strumming stream waters. This place still intact far away from the crowded cities took us into the depths of a deep jungle. The peace touched the inner being.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

On returning to Anhad were ever alive waiting for yet another thrilling session from Nitin Ram! As throughout these last few days steady downpour was at its task, we decided to leave in time. Though \u2018our beings\u2019 did not want to leave the place and Nitin Ram and others.<\/p>\n

Real impact came to fore only on reaching home from ANHAD Retreat. For almost a month I am centered in the ever-throbbing stillness, quietness, mindfulness, grace that was a gift of \u2018Anhad\u2019 it as though made a permanent place in my being!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>