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Situated at a short distance from Shirdi is Sakori. Sequestered
in the quiet little village is the famous Shri Upasani Kanyakumari Sthan that was established
by the respected holy seer Upasani Baba. Dressed in
rough sackcloth, the austere yogi is said to have first come here and set up a
small hut in a cremation ground that was avoided by all. From this humble
beginning, the'Sthan' has grown and developed into its present state.
Aesthetic and elegantly designed, the Shri Upasani
Kanyakumari Sthan is equipped with modern amenities and has small gardens,
mandaps, rooms for residents and visitors. The Sthan is said to be a haven of tranquility
and purity, with an atmosphere charged with positive vibrations, which even a
casual visitor cannot miss.
After Upasani Baba attained Samadhi, Godavari Mata donned
her Guru?s mantle with strength, simplicity and dignity. Devitai is now the
spiritual head of this ashram and efficiently guides the residents of the
ashram who are referred to as'Kanyas'.
The premise has temples dedicated to Lord Dattatreya, Shani, Kanyakumari and
Khandoba. A deep sense of peace and serenity pervades the 'Amraveli 'cottage
where Upasani Baba sat for meditation.
Today,
the ashram stands as a proud monument of spiritual inspiration, a mighty
creation of a simple ascetic who dared to elevate women to higher levels of
spiritual growth and freedom. |
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