Monsoon Sadhana 2026 — A Sacred 42-Day Sadhana with Gurudev Sri Anish

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Saadho Sadhana

A Sacred 42-Day Monsoon Sadhana

with Gurudev Sri Anish

"Self-study of the scriptures is a potent sadhana for the purification of the mind — and only by that purification do the doors of deeper sadhana open."

25 Jul – 5 Sep 2026 Online · Hindi & English

The Sacred Season

What is Chaturmas

For four monsoon months, it is said the devas, devis and rishis descend to bless the Earth. The skies turn inward, the world grows still — and the whole of creation leans toward the source.

What the ancient rishis called Chaturmas, cosmically is the most conducive time to turn within and know the truth of one's own existence.

Lord Vishnu's Yog Nidra

When Lord Vishnu turns inward..

Through Chaturmas, the preserver of the universe steps into yogic sleep. Not ordinary sleep — a profound cleansing of the consciousness of impurities gathered, unconsciously, through the year.

And there is a teaching hidden in it for every one of us who lives a full, working life: when you step back for your inner practice, do not abandon your duties. Delegate them wisely to trusted friends — and keep the flow of life unbroken.

"Vishnu's Yoga Nidra is not sleep — it is the cleansing of consciousness."

— Gurudev Sri Anish

When the Lord Rests

The Divine Sequence of Chaturmas

One by one, the guardians of existence step forward — each honoured in its own festival — until the cycle returns to rest on Ekadashi in November.

गुरु

The Gurus

Guru Purnima

शिव

Lord Shiva

Shravan

कृष्ण

Lord Krishna

Janmashtami

गणेश

Lord Ganesha

Ganesh Chaturthi

पितृ

The Ancestors

Pitru Paksha

दुर्गा

Goddess Durga

Navratri

लक्ष्मी

Lakshmi & Kuber

Diwali

एकादशी

Vishnu Awakens

Ekadashi · November

A whole season, orchestrated — so that we too may turn inward with the cosmos, and awaken with it.

Listening fades. Living transforms.

Svadhyay · The Heart of This Sadhana

Take a sutra

Choose the verse that touches your heart.

Write & contemplate

Sit with it in chintan-manan — deep, patient reflection.

Meditate on it

Let the sutra sink, until it becomes an inner experience.

Resolve to live it

Carry it in your life — until it becomes your own truth.

"Note the verse that touches your heart, meditate on it, and resolve to make it your life."

This Year's Scripture

The Mandukya Upanishad

Revered as the essence of the Upanishads, the Mandukya unfolds the deepest meaning of ॐ as the Para-Beej mantra. Through its twelve mantras — dedicated entirely to ॐ, it reveals the four states of consciousness and the non-dual truth of the Self. "Just following this," the rishi says, "you can reach the farthest shore."

"ॐ is not a sound you chant. It is the ground you stand on."

— Gurudev Sri Anish

Gurudev has recommended two commentaries

For self-study in English

Enlightenment Without God: Mandukya Upanishad

Swami Rama · Himalayan Institute

Buy on Amazon →

हिंदी में स्वाध्याय करने वाले साधकों के लिए

१०८ उपनिषद् (ज्ञानखण्ड / साधनाखण्ड)

पं. श्रीराम शर्मा आचार्य · गायत्री परिवार

Free E-Book (PDF) ↓ Buy on Amazon →

How It Will Happen

Monsoon Sadhana Schedule

25 July – 5 September 2026 | Online | Open Worldwide

✦ Live with Gurudev

Initiation with Gurudev

Saturday, 25 July — the Sadhana begins

Hindi6:30 – 8:00 AM IST

English6:30 – 8:00 PM IST

✦ Live with Gurudev

Completion with Gurudev

Saturday, 5 September — the Sadhana concludes

Hindi6:30 – 8:00 AM IST

English6:30 – 8:00 PM IST

5 Weekly Sessions

Weekly Self-Study & Sangha

This year's scripture — Mandukya Upanishad

Each week, read one section of the sacred scripture, then weekly join the facilitator-led Sangha session to share your reflections.

1 Aug 8 Aug 15 Aug 22 Aug 29 Aug

Session Timings

In India6:30 – 7:30 AM IST

Outside India6:30 – 7:30 PM IST

Daily Meditation For All 42 Days

Continue the meditation guided by Gurudev as your daily practice throughout the journey.

Three Simple Steps

How to Join

Register

Complete your registration before 21 July 2026. You'll be added to your Sadhana WhatsApp group by 23 July.

Prepare

Arrange your copy of the Mandukya Upanishad so you can begin your svadhyay with the Sangha.

Begin

Join the live Initiation with Gurudev on 25 July, and walk the 42-day Svadhyay journey with sadhaks across the world.

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"Listening to satsang is not enough — its peace fades. Svadhyaya is to take a truth, contemplate it, and live it."

— Gurudev Sri Anish

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

About the Sadhana

What is the Saadho Monsoon Sadhana?

A sacred 42-day online Sadhana with Gurudev Sri Anish, centred on the self-study (svadhyaya) of the Mandukya Upanishad. Over six weeks (25 July – 5 September 2026), sadhaks read the Upanishad part by part in their own contemplation, gather each Saturday in a facilitator-led Sangha to share their reflections, and practise the daily Om — the Para-Beej mantra — dhyan.

Why is it held during the monsoon / Chaturmas?

Chaturmas — the four sacred months — is the traditional season of turning inward. As Gurudev says, when the rains keep us from venturing out, it is nature's own call to pause our outer movement, take refuge, and intensify our sadhana.

Do I need any prior experience or knowledge of Sanskrit?

No. The Sadhana welcomes both new and experienced seekers — you need only jijnasa, the sincere longing to know. Beginner-friendly commentaries are recommended so you can begin comfortably.

Will Gurudev Sri Anish be present live?

Gurudev will be present live with us for the Initiation and the Culmination of the Sadhana. For the weekly sessions in between, the Sangha groups meet in online sessions led by Saadho facilitators.

Can I take part if I already follow another practice?

Yes. The Mandukya Upanishad and the daily Om dhyan complement any sincere path — they deepen your relationship with consciousness itself.

The Practice

How does the self-study (svadhyaya) work?

Each week you read one part of the Mandukya Upanishad in your own contemplation, using a recommended commentary. On Saturday, you gather with your Sangha to share what unfolded during the week's reading and reflection.

Which book / commentary should I read?

Gurudev has recommended two commentaries:

For self-study in English — "Enlightenment Without God: Mandukya Upanishad" by Swami Rama (Himalayan Institute). Buy on Amazon →
For self-study in Hindi — "१०८ उपनिषद् (ज्ञानखण्ड / साधनाखण्ड)" by Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya (Gayatri Parivar). Free E-Book (PDF) ↓ · Buy on Amazon →

You may choose the e-book or a hardcover / paperback. We recommend arranging your book by 25 July, so you can begin along with the Sangha. If neither is easily available to you, feel free to choose any other commentary you find easier to understand and imbibe.

What is the daily practice?

A daily Om (Para-Beej mantra) dhyan. Your self-practice deepens every two weeks — 18 chants, then 27, then 36. In the sessions, we chant 18 times together, guided by Gurudev's recording.

What are the Saturday Sangha sessions?

Facilitator-led group gatherings (on Google Meet) where sadhaks share their week's reflections from the self-study and practise together. Each group is guided by a dedicated Saadho facilitator.

Schedule & Timings

What are the timings for sadhaks in the USA?

During the program the US is on daylight time (EDT / PDT). The Hindi session falls on Friday night: 9:00–10:30 PM ET / 6:00–7:30 PM PT. The English session falls on Saturday morning: 9:00–10:30 AM ET / 6:00–7:30 AM PT.

In which languages is the Sadhana offered?

Hindi and English. You choose your language at registration.

Joining & Logistics

What do I need to take part?

A phone or computer, an internet connection, WhatsApp, and a quiet space. The Satsangs with Gurudev are held on Zoom; the weekly Sangha sessions on Google Meet.

How will I join the sessions?

You'll receive the joining links in your Sangha WhatsApp group and by email. The two Gurudev Satsangs are open to all; the weekly Sangha meets in your assigned group.

How are the groups assigned?

After registrations close, sadhaks are grouped by region and language, each with a dedicated Saadho facilitator. You'll be added to your group's WhatsApp by 23 July.

What happens after I register?

You'll receive an immediate confirmation, and you'll be added to your Sadhana WhatsApp group by 23 July. The journey begins with the Initiation on 25 July.

Contribution & Registration

What is the contribution?

A Sankalpa contribution — ₹2,100 (within India) / $51 (outside India). It sustains the teaching, facilitation, and the Sangha that holds the Sadhana. An 80G receipt is provided for contributions within India.

When do registrations close?

Registrations close on 21 July 2026. We recommend registering early so you can arrange your book and settle in before the Initiation on 25 July.

Whom do I contact for any questions?

Please write to us at programs@saadho.org — we are happy to help.