Sharathbabu Katakam
From: Tekumatla, Warangal, Telangana (AP)
Posting: Kareemnagar, Telangana (AP)
My graduation was in Telugu and the medium of instruction in Sandeepany was English, but he overcame this with guidance. He notes overcoming public speaking anxiety: “now I feel more confident addressing an audience and that too, about the highest teaching.”
Jhansi Rani Elumalai
From: Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
Posting: Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
She experienced initial struggles with Sanskrit and English instruction but recalls guidance about knowledge: “In the beginning, the journey may seem like poison but in the end it is like nectar.” This inspired her to persist and ultimately find inner freedom.
Dattatreya Kulkarni
From: Thane, Maharashtra
He reports that no classes were missed and no illness was experienced over two years. His advice: follow instructions completely, eat provided food without complaint, drink filtered water, nap after lunch, and complete studies “to your MAXIMUM ability.”
Romain
From: Paris, France
He describes his Paris lifestyle as “very Rajasic” before attending. Initially worried about acceptance as a foreigner, he found community support: “I was lost in a quest… now I found answers which will be with me for the rest of my life.”
Janki Pattni
From: London, UK
Posting: London, UK
She notes: “Getting used to the ashram wasn’t a big deal, it was just like being in another home.” She emphasizes maintaining enthusiasm and remembering one’s purpose.
Sumedha Kulkarni
From: Goa, Maharashtra
She credits “the Gurukul method of teaching, and a compassionate Acharya” for helping her transition into the course successfully.
T.K.P Naig
From: Maharashtra
He learned “not to expect anything and not to keep any expectations either,” allowing him to focus on the teachings alone.
