Shanti Kuteer Ashram
Shri Maharaj built small cottage on his ancestral land named it Shanti Kuteer. Starting with a small cottage in 1951 A.D., Shanti Kuteer expanded into a concrete structure in 1961 A. D. It became the centre for all his spiritual activities and soon gained the status of Teertha Kshetra. In a span of 60 years it has now grown into a big spiritual centre with over 100 well maintained rooms, a huge auditorium where discourses are given and the Saptahs (Spiritual fests) are celebrated, a dining hall that can seat thousands of devotees, and all other amenities. At Shanti Kuteer, no distinction is made on the basis of caste, creed, color, age, language or any other criteria. All those with sincere spiritual aspirations are welcome .A temple of Lord Dattatrayais the main attraction and adjacent to which is the Sanctum sanctorum - Samadhi Mandir where the holy ashes of Shri Ganapatrao Maharaj have been preserved and a beautiful marble Shivlinga has been placed on it. The room where Shri Maharaj lived is the most sanctified place where mere visiting alienates one from worldly obsessions. The Ashram has a books library as well as book store. There is a separate Prayer hall where daily Prayers and Aarti are offered. The natural surroundings of a lake and a stream add to the overall atmosphere to make it a perfect destination for a Dnyana seeker.
The day at Shanti Kuteer starts at 5 O' Clock in the morning with dawn prayers, followed by Dhyan for 30 min. At 8.30 am the disciples perform the puja at the Samadhi Mandir of S S Maharaj. At 12 noon chapters from Srimad Dasbodh are read and afternoon Prayers & Aarti are offered. This is followed by lunch. In the evening at 5.30 pm chapters from Sulabh Atmadnyan are read and Evening Prayers & Aarti are offered. At 8.30 pm chapters from Srimad Dasbodh are read and Night Prayers & Aarti are offered. Which is followed by dinner.
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