Prabhat Samgiita Retreat

August 13-15 Vermont

I just returned from the Prabhat Samgiita Retreat in Vermont - somebody hold my feet down! Once again, our lovely hosts Chiranjiva and Parashakti outdid themselves, making sure we were nourished with tasty food, while The Divine nourished us all with spiritual vibrations. What joy to see the Margis moving together as one, creating a seamless event – my annual favorite! A special “Mil Gracias” to Cirasmita and Giridhara for organising, executing, and preserving the retreat.

The highlight of the weekend was the cosmic wedding of Anadi and Satya, two dear friends. I made certain we [workshop participants] practiced the wedding song so that we could support them with our voices. The setting – a mountaintop garden, overlooking the Eastern mountains. Friends from near and far came to celebrate. We had a wonderful band consisting of myself, Arun, Didi Ananda Vibha, Mahajoy on tablas, Dada Unmantrananda on dhol, Nirmal, and the youngest member, 4 year old Revati who gave charm to the music.

I endured a bit of a bumpy ride flying home, as a jet passed over us and caused the craft to tip, but all was well in the end.