The Sangam Retreat Center, located in Vinnytsia Region, Ukraine, hosted a memorable Rakhi Retreat titled Lake of Purity. Baba’s divine family from five cities—Bila Tserkva, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Vinnytsia—gathered to celebrate this sacred occasion with elevated feelings and unity.
The retreat commenced with a flag hoisting ceremony of Shiv Baba’s flag, marking the opening with joy and congratulatory spirit. The evening was filled with a collective meditation on the theme Thank You, Baba, where participants expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Supreme Father, Teacher, and Satguru, experiencing His light, might, and magical love.
On the following day, after the morning Murli class, a yoga program dedicated to serving the Elements of Nature was held on the open terrace, deepening the awareness of environmental service.
The highlight of the retreat was the Raksha Bandhan celebration. The family gathered in the summer gazebo and connected online with dear Bro. Vijay, after which the Rakhi tying ceremony took place in a beautifully decorated classroom within the newly renovated house, the largest space in the Retreat Center complex.
A special workshop titled Serving the World – Our Brother Souls was also organized. It became a meaningful platform for sharing personal experiences, exchanging Godly knowledge, and reflecting on new service plans
During the three days, Baba’s children actively engaged in Karma Yoga according to their specialties. Together, they successfully completed the potato harvest and enjoyed moments of joy, symbolized by swinging on the swing of unlimited happiness.
The retreat concluded with a meditation of gratitude offered to BapDada, seniors, the drama, and all sevadharis whose cooperation made the gathering possible. A total of 21 BKs participated this year, and unlike the previous year, each one was provided with a cot for sleeping as construction and renovation works continue to progress at the Center.
Adding to the blessings, Sudha Didi, returning from service in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, shared her encouraging words, inspiring all with her presence.
The Lake of Purity retreat left every heart filled with the power of purity in thoughts, words, and actions, and the elevated experience of belonging in all relationships only with Baba.
