My name is Anvitha Voruganti and I am from Los Angeles, California. I have been going to Mt. Shasta Satsangs almost every year since I was born. Due to the isolation from COVID-19, I was excited for the Satsang to resume and see everyone again. This retreat also allowed me to reconnect with Baba and Guruji and feel a sense of community. The opportunity to engage with children in various parts of the US was a memorable moment. We were able to all sit in a room and talk about our personal experiences with Baba and Guruji and what spirituality meant to each of us. The adults shared stories from the Satcharitra that connected with some of the experiences the kids had. We were able to learn so much about Baba and Guruji from the adults and form our own opinions. It was so nice being able to connect with people that shared the same values as I did. Asking each other questions about Baba and Guruji opened up my mind to different points of view.

Written by Anvitha Voruganti

Reconnecting with Spirituality

Later in the night, parents would all gather in front of Baba and Guruji and share their own experiences. Listening to how Baba and Guruji were able to guide everyone through rough times reminded me again of the trust and hope we have in them. Hearing how Baba and Guruji have been with people since they were born and how they have guided them through their lives was very interesting. Each experience that I heard strengthened my connection with Baba and Guruji since I was able to learn how they have helped so many people. I learned how Baba and Guruji will not always give you what you want, but they will give you what is best for you.

Dancing with the girls from Sai Blossoms who I would connect with online once a week was such a great experience. It was so fun practicing the dance and getting ready together. It was a team effort and being able to express our love for Baba and Guruji together in a form of art was fun. I also had a great time with the girls, which made me excited about our Haritachala camp. Our Sai Blossoms girl group was able to share with the rest of the Gurubhandus about our diary that is coming up and our Haritachala camp with Sruti Akka. I am so grateful for the opportunity to attend the camp and be with all the girls. We are all super excited to strengthen our bond with Baba and Guruji and learn so much from Sruti Akka. Baba and Guruji have blessed me with so many great opportunities and experiences that I am immensely grateful for.