Chinmaya Mission Orlando hosted a retreat titled Understanding Marriage – The Joy of Harmony. This unique retreat consisted of discourses, dialog and discussions centered around marriage and based upon Vedantic principles and wisdom. A key theme of this year’s retreat was Chapter 9 of the Bhagavad Geeta. Shailajaji, Vilasiniji and Vivekji spoke on various aspects of the marriage relationship and how spouses should work for the spiritual upliftment of each other.
It wasn’t all talking though; participants were able to relax and unwind by joining in some fun activities like bonfire, scavenger hunt, canoeing, outdoor sports and games etc. Childcare facility was provided during the camp so that couples could participate freely in the retreat activities without worrying about the wellbeing of their children. The kids got a chance to engage in their own fun activities like painting, origami, robotics, cricket and soccer. They also learnt some Vedic and Geeta chanting and got a chance to show off some of those skills in front of the general assembly on the last day of the camp.
The final day of the retreat (March 27) coincided with our Holi celebrations and many of the out-of-town retreat participants enjoyed frolicking with colors along with the Orlando Chinmaya family.
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