Navaratri
A time of transformation, where we connect to our inner inspiration through more intensive sadhana.
Navaratri arises from an ancient understanding of nature.
At certain times in the year, the sun, moon, and planetary influences create conditions for spiritual practice, sadhana and transformation. Nature and the environment around us reflect this powerful time. The skies feel clearer and bluer, the evening stars and moon brighter, and the sunsets filled with inspiration and colour. The flowers are in bloom, carrying a natural sweetness in the air. There is a sense that everything is fully charged and moving through a time of change. Nature is changing and vibrant with beauty and energy and it’s the same around the world. Though the seasons may differ, the underlying feeling in nature is the same- there is a shift and a reorganisation of energy. During this time of Navaratri, the outer environment and the forces of nature become conducive for inner transformation.
Navaratri is a profound process of spiritual transformation.
Through the qualities of Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati, we explore the movement from tamas to rajas and sattwa, and the awakening of divine consciousness through sadhana.
Navaratri is a time when nature supports change and sadhana guides that change into expression in our life. As awareness deepens, we begin to live with greater understanding and balance. While we cannot change the world around us directly, through shared sadhana such as Navaratri we awaken a light within ourselves. That light naturally radiates outward, influencing our actions, our relationships, and the world around us in a positive way.
View a preview of recordings that provide an overview for the experience of collective sadhana.
For our next Chaitra Navaratri in March/April 2027, we will focus on mantras connected with the Ramayana, culminating in the celebration of Ram Navami.