Editor Carla Geerdes
2012 Karuna's Mewar Tour
My Mewar Tour started like all our India Tours in Mehrauli, Chhattarpur Road, at Adhyatma Sadhana Kendra, with meeting Swami Dharmanandji and his wife Nirmalaji. Twelve years ago was my first stay there on my way to spirituality. It has become a good tradition to start an India trip with the help and the advice of these close friends.
Arrival was advertised at 04:00 am, landing at 04:30am. Delhi Airport had undergone an enormous clearance in the past two years. Even the typical smell had vanished. I suppose due to the Commonwealth Games in 2010 Delhi Airport had changed into a 21st century airport. Even the entrance to India was faster and seemed better organised than earlier ones.
Outside the building, Mr. Kirpassankar awaited me together with the driver. It was a relaxed arrival in early morning Delhi, not much passers-by and only few cars. After reaching the Kendra, falling into bed was wonderful. Even heater was in the room. This was very good, as temperatures still were rather low this 24th January.
After some hours the well-known knock at the door, meeting with Guruji and breakfast in his residence. Again some short hours of antemeridian sleep, then lunch. First lunch in India. Aha, it’s real, my mind noticed. After lunch short rest, and then going to the station where foreigners can purchase train tickets according to foreigners’ ticket quote. Wow. It was not easy to find the office, the only place where my ticket to Mavli Junction could be purchased. Mavli junction was next to my destination Amet. After some time, all was done, and we went back to the Kendra by Metro, according to my wish.
After dinner, I participated in the evening meditation guided by Swami Dharmanand ji. This was real relaxation, and after it I fell asleep until next morning.
Next morning, after breakfast we went to M.C. Primary Model School Sultanpur for Celebration of Republic Day. This government Model School was created to give a chance to become a professional for the disadvantaged. Afterwards I was told that the majority of the students’ parents did not have the chance to go to school. All teachers were as committed as their principal to the noble case to help their students to find a respected place in society.
Many students already were eagerly waiting for the celebration to start. Some of them were selected for the performance in front of the guests of honor, Swami Dharmanandji, some of the senior teachers and myself.
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Students of M.C. Primary School Sultanpur preparing for the celebration of Indian Republic Day on 25-01-2012 in their school, as on 26-01-2012 schools are closed. Republic Day is a holiday all over India.
Shri Jeshpal Vash principal of M.C. Primary School Sultanpur addressing the gathering of students at the occasion of celebrating Republic Day in the school.
Shri Jeshpal Vash principal of M.C. Primary School Sultanpur, with guests of honor Swami Dharmanand ji of Adhyatma Sadhana Kendra and retired senior teachers of the school at the occasion of celebrating Republic Day.
Shri Jeshpal Vash principal of M.C. Primary School Sultanpur, with guest of honor Swami Dharmanand ji of Adhyatma Sadhana Kendra Mehrauli, Chhattarpur Road.
Students, teachers and parents of M.C. Primary School Sultanpur following attentively celebration of Republic Day.
Guest of honor Swami Dharmanand ji of Adhyatma Sadhana Kendra, Mehrauli, Chhattarpur Road
Students of M.C. Primary School Sultanpur during the celebration.
Students of M.C. Primary School Sultanpur performing traditional Indian Dance at the occasion of celebrating Republic Day 2012 at their school.
Student of M.C. Primary School Sultanpur reciting a long poem.
Student of M.C. Primary School Sultanpur reciting a long poem illustrated by her.
Illustration of recited poem.
Students of M.C. Primary School Sultanpur performing traditional yoga postures.
Concentration is the key to success.
Teacher of M.C. Primary School Sultanpur addressing the gathering of students.
Students of M.C. Primary School Sultanpur following performances.
Parents of students of M.C. Primary School Sultanpur watching proudly.
Student of M.C. Primary School Sultanpur
Students of M.C. Primary School Sultanpur reciting poem together.
Students of M.C. Primary School Sultanpur reciting poem.
Guest of honor Swami Dharmanand ji of Adhyatma Sadhana Kendra, Mehrauli, Chhattarpur Road addressing the students.
Guest of honor Swami Dharmanand ji of Adhyatma Sadhana Kendra, Mehrauli, Chhattarpur Road explaining holistic attitude to students.
Audience
After the wonderful celebration the guests were offered tea and pastries homemade by the teachers.
Shri Jeshpal Vash principal of M.C. Primary School Sultanpur with the image of revered Goddess Saraswati in his office.
Wall decoration in the office of Shri Jeshpal Vash principal of M.C. Primary School Sultanpur made by the teachers of his school.
Shri Jeshpal Vash principal of M.C. Primary Dharmanand ji of Adhyatma Sadhana Kendra and Karuna Jain from Germany with the teachers of M.C. Primary School Sultanpur
