Opinion

  Chinmaya Mission: Swami Abhedananda, accompanied by 60 fortunate devotees from around the world, undertook the sacred Char Dham Yatra from the Ganga's banks at the foot of the heavenly Himalayan peaks.  Navigating narrow lanes and rocky climbs, enduring long bus rides along steep mountainsides while chanting Hanuman Chalisa, devotees sought divine sights of mystic temples and sacred sangams.  Completing darshans and pujas at Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath Jyotirlinga, and Badrinath, along with visits to ancient temples and sites, the yatris experienced a journey of a lifetime.  Blessed with the opportunity to be at Swami Tapovanji Maharaj's Kutir in Uttarkashi, devotees, especially from South Africa, cherished the experience.  The yatra, marked by landslides and rains, showcased celestial splendor as Swamiji and yatris approached the deities.  Energized by Swamiji's satsangs, the yatris returned home with gratitude, memories, and a thirst for another yatra.  Throughout th