EDISON, NJ (TIP) : ALotusInTheMud.com organized an interaction here on September 20 with Sarada Chiruvolu, author of ‘Home At Last’, a spiritual memoir. About 30 people listened intently as she shared her self-realization experience, clearing their doubts about the challenges and signposts of spiritual progress.
“Meditation is the best and most direct path to enlightenment,” she stated, without discrediting other systems. She claimed that the highest spiritual level is possible with persistent, prolonged efforts and the grace of God. During a brief meditation, she directed the attendees to focus on the middle of the eyebrows, the seat of the Ajna Chakra. When thoughts distract, return to focusing on the same point. Practice it for 10-15 minutes to begin with, she advised.
Sarada strongly advised you to keep fulfilling your worldly duties while pursuing a spiritual path. She is married and lives with her husband in Princeton, NJ. They have two well-settled daughters.
When asked, “Why haven’t you been taking disciples, guiding people directly?” She said there are other spiritual teachers and organizations for that. She pointed to Amma Karunamayi, with whom she has enjoyed a connection. Amma has written the Foreword for her book, ‘Home At Last: A Journey Toward Higher Consciousness,’ the proceeds from which go to Amma’s humanitarian work.
Sarada signed copies of her book for the audience and donated the proceeds from the sale to Lotus.
Introducing Sarada, Parveen Chopra, founding editor of Lotus, said that during his meeting with her some months ago in Princeton, Sarada agreed to address Lotus readers. She had a successful career in pharmaceuticals when she received a divine calling. She quit her job to devote more time to her meditation. Since publishing her book in 2016, she has been giving talks at forums such as UU (Unitarian Universalists) and at yoga centers in various places.
Parveen thanked Abhishek Mishra, whose family hosted the event at their home in Edison.
He also thanked Jyoti Kachroo, who covered the event for ITV Gold.
A week earlier, Sarada Chiruvolu also addressed a webinar organized by Lotus, which was attended by about 30 people from India, the US, and Canada. One participant, Dr Sanjay Grover, an ophthalmologist based in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, said, “Enlightenment is our birthright.”
Sarada Chiruvolu’s book, ‘Home at Last’, is available as a Kindle version on Amazon.
To read an extract from her book, go to: https://alotusinthemud.com/sarada-chiruvolo-enlightenment/
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