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Buddha’s disciples panicked when Buddha was about to leave his body and they asked for a final message of guidance from him. That is when Buddha remarked that after being with him for so many years also they still wanted guidance at the last hour of their Guru. The question was to what did they then actually learn all these years moving with the Guru that they panic at the depature of the Guru’s body and feel helpless. It was clear that none of them were prepared to proceed with life without the physical presence of their Master. More of all they took the Master to be the physical Buddha. That is when Buddha gave the final teaching in one verse – “Appo Deepo Bhava…” meaning “Be your own light”.
This is what Osho and Jiddu often reiterated that noone saves you but yourself. But for the inner light to awaken, the intellect (buddhi) must awaken. Intellect is the Shiva’s son Murugan or Skanda. When intellect is underdeveloped, the Guru appears outside to guide you to the inner Guru. With the grace if the external Guru one is inteoduced successfully to the internal Guru (viveka), after which one’s guide is one’s inner awakened Guru. The journey for the ripe seekers.
In this webinar, we:
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APPO DEEPO BHAVA
Oct 20 ● 12 to 5 pm
Buddha’s disciples panicked when Buddha was about to leave his body and they asked for a final message of guidance from him. That is when Buddha remarked that after being with him for so many years also they still wanted guidance at the last hour of their Guru. The question was to what did they then actually learn all these years moving with the Guru that they panic at the depature of the Guru’s body and feel helpless. It was clear that none of them were prepared to proceed with life without the physical presence of their Master. More of all they took the Master to be the physical Buddha. The Buddha saw that his followers were afraid of losing their way. That is when Buddha gave the final teaching in one verse – “Appo Deepo Bhava…” meaning “Be your own light”.
This is what Osho and Jiddu often reiterated that noone saves you but yourself. But for the inner light to awaken, the intellect (buddhi) must awaken. Intellect is the Shiva’s son Murugan or Skanda. When intellect is underdeveloped, the Guru appears outside to guide you to the inner Guru. With the grace if the external Guru one is inteoduced successfully to the internal Guru (viveka), after which one’s guide is one’s inner awakened Guru. The journey for the ripe seekers.
In this webinar, we:
• Learn to follow the heart
• Realise the oneness of Guru/God/Self
• Activate the Skanda Tatva (Guru) within
• Surrender to the Dakshinamurthy within
• Tuning to the inner voice
• Allow your inner light to guide you
• Be aligned, guided and protected by the divine inner light
• Move as the grace of God moves you

Shifting Into Awareness is a shift we make from living in the mind to living in awareness.
The benefits are very large, extending from from living a neutral and enriching life and doesn’t stop there but leads one to self-realisation and liberation!


ARUNACHALA RESIDENTIAL RETREAT ~ Tiruvannamalai (Feb 2026)
RETREAT DETAILS ● Level 1 & 2
Full details will be provided to approved participants.
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Feb 2026 would have 2 batches, one for level 1 and other for level 2. You may attend one or both depending on the eligibility criteria.
IMPORTANT
Retreats are not substitute to your health conditions nor replacement to your life challenges. Please carry your medications in case of manageable health concerns. Retreat is not for those with severe health issues that need assistance. Retreat is not for those escaping the world nor family issues. Signing up confirms that you have family or guardian approval.
Eligibility criteria: For level 1 you must know the basic practices of Shifting Into Awareness.
For level 2 you must have attended Level 1 earlier or in this retreat.
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LEVEL 1
Eligibility criteria:
Must be a member of the ‘Shifting Into Awareness’ group and regular in either webinars or free sessions. If not, you may join shiftingintoawareness.com/join
OR have atleast done the basic ‘Shifting Into Awareness’ course. If not, you may do it on shiftingintoawareness.com/courses
Retreat Contribution:
Full details will be provided to approved participants.
ROUTINES OF LEVEL 1 RETREAT
- Aligning with the grace of Arunachala.
- Knowing about temples, Samadhis, caves, hill, giripradakshina and Ramanashram including practical visits to these places.
- Purging and Cleansing as preparation for level 2.
PURPOSE OF LEVEL 1 RETREAT
- Connect deeply to the grace of Arunachala.
- Move deeper into one’s true inner nature of silence.
- Attune to the purification of body, mind and koshas.
- 3 days of cleansing and preparation.
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LEVEL 2
Eligibility criteria:
Must have done an earlier retreat in Tiruvannamalai or level 1 this time.
Retreat Contribution:
Full details will be provided to approved participants.
ROUTINES OF LEVEL 2 RETREAT
- Living in vibrational awareness
- Meditation at Bhagwan Ramana’s Samadhi
- Meditation in the caves on Arunachala hill.
- Deep Meditative Satsangs
- Aligning with Dakshinamurthy tatva and the language of silence
- ‘Who am I’ practices
- Contemplation of Avadhutas and their messages
- Study & reflection of Ramana Tatva
- Secrets and practices of Shiva Sutras
- Attune to the grace of Bhairava and Murugan (Skanda)
- Moving towards final level 3 (Para).
PURPOSE OF LEVEL 2 RETREAT
- Move deeper into one’s true inner nature of silence.
- Moving from DOING to BEING
- Moving closer to the Self
- Build up deep awareness
- Activate the Inner Guru
- Go with the flow of divine
- Being in the world yet not of the world
- Preparing for level 3 practices
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– ACCOMMODATION –
Full Details will be provided to approved participants.
IMPORTANT:
- Registrations opens in Nov end but we will keep you contact you first on priority before opening to public.
- Food includes homely organic breakfast + lunch + tea + complimentary juice/snacks. Dinner will be your own as people prefer to visit places in the evenings and have their own food)
- Please arrive anytime on the previous evening/night of the start day of the retreat.
- Please plan your travel to and fro after looking at the timings of first and last day of each level programs.
Please note that registration is confirmed only against payment. But please DO NOT pay until your participation is approved.
- Without registration of the retreat in-venue rooms cannot be allotted. In-venue rooms are given on priority to those who will be attending both level 1 & 2.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE REVERT AS EARLY AS YOU CAN AS SEATS ARE LIMITED.
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