Restoring the vibrancy of the human spirit and the natural world

This rare offering brings together practice, purpose, and community in a powerful tantric immersion. It carries the fully matured energy of the six-month Khajuraho practice to the Sri Vidya Shrine at the Honesdale campus, forming a meaningful energetic bridge between the sister shrines in Khajuraho and Honesdale.

Offered in two sessions, July 13–27 and October 9–23, this retreat welcomes Sri Sukta practitioners of all levels into a shared field of healing, abundance, and inner awakening. Whether you are just beginning, deepening an established sadhana, or serving as an anchor practitioner, your participation supports a collective practice rooted in divine grace. Daily group recitation of Sri Sukta, sacred fire offerings, and personal meditation work together to accelerate inner growth and uplift collective consciousness.

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After the completion of the six-month Maha Sri Yaga practice in Khajuraho, members of the global Sri Sukta community expressed a sincere wish to bring this uncommon practice to Honesdale. That wish is now being honored with great care and enthusiasm.

The depth, richness, and transformative force cultivated at the Sri Vidya shrine in Khajuraho continues in the United States with the same vitality. A dedicated group of anchor practitioners will preserve the continuity and integrity established during the India sessions, supporting a seamless transition between the two sister shrines.

This practice invites us to elevate our sadhana and strengthen our relationship with inner reality. In doing so, it helps soften external reality, making it gentler, kinder, more loving, and more receptive. It also deepens the sacred connection between Honesdale and Khajuraho, energizing both shrines for the benefit of present and future practitioners.

What is Maha Sri Yaga?

Maha Sri Yaga is an exceptionally rare group practice based on Sri Sukta. Its aim is to support personal growth while infusing collective consciousness with the positive force of self-trust, trust in divine providence, and trust in the power that governs both our inner and outer lives. Its deeper purpose is to refine the mind and help overcome aggression, divisiveness, and hatred.

In simple terms, it is a practice for restoring the vibrancy of humanity and the natural world.

In a time marked by climate strain, social polarization, and collective anxiety, we need practices capable of creating meaningful change in consciousness. Maha Sri Yaga offers a way to cool the fires affecting our personal and shared lives, to heal and rejuvenate the natural world, and to renew the human spirit with divine abundance.

The Main Practice

All participants engage in the main practice, which is suitable for practitioners of every level. This 12-day practice includes an opening ceremony, daily group recitation of 20 rounds of Sri Sukta in the shrine, a daily havan centered on fire offerings with Sri Sukta mantras, and daily personal meditation in the Sri Vidya Shrine.

Prerequisites for the Main Practice:

Required: Complete the Sri Sukta Course; read Sri Sukta: Tantra of Inner Prosperity and Practice of Sri Sukta
Recommended: Sri Sukta stage 1 or stage 2 practice, a daily Sri Sukta practice, Vishoka Meditation

Additional Practice Options

Main Practice + Stage 1: For those wishing to begin or complete stage 1 practice, the 10 recitations per day for 80 days may be timed to conclude during the Maha Sri Yaga session, or begun immediately afterward at home. The main practice serves as the foundation for stage 1.
Main Practice + Stage 2: Those undertaking stage 2 during Maha Sri Yaga will complete 47 Sri Sukta recitations daily for 12 days as personal practice, in addition to the 20 daily group recitations. Stage 2 requires prior completion of stage 1.
The Anchor Practice: This rare shakti practice is a grounding force within Maha Sri Yaga. A minimum of 100 individuals who have completed the Anchor Practice in a disciplined and coordinated way are required. Anyone who has completed Sri Sukta Stage 2 at least once may undertake it. During the retreat, Anchor Practitioners join all aspects of the main practice plus additional practices, which may include mantra japa or Sri Sukta recitation. Further guidance is provided during orientation after arrival.

Preparation

The essential preparation is knowledge and practice of Sri Sukta. A regular Sri Sukta practice is the foundation for participation. Wherever you are in your sadhana, you are invited to begin and deepen this dedicated, purpose-driven path.

Study Track: Prajapati Sukta: Invoking the Spirit of Humanity

This in-depth study of Prajapati Yaga explores the inner dynamics of the practice, its foundational principles, the steps leading into it, and the proper use of the ten mantras of Prajapati Sukta. It also examines the wider family of mantras surrounding its shakti and how they are skillfully applied in Prajapati Yaga.

The study track reveals how Prajapati Yaga restores our living connection with the spirit of humanity and helps us serve the natural world with greater sensitivity. It also opens access to the most benevolent achievements of the human race preserved in the wisdom of the past.

Session Titles:

Session 1 — The Genesis of God: A Tantric View
Session 2 — The Seven Sages and their Role in Creation
Session 3 — Prajapati: Metamorphosis of God and Infusing Creation with His Attributes
Session 4 — Prajapati Kardama: Infusing Water and Soil with Consciousness
Session 5 — Assimilation Session #1 with Ishan Tigunait
Session 6 — Prajapati Sukta: Mantras 1-5
Session 7 — Prajapati Sukta: Mantras 6-10
Session 8 — Supportive Mantras Used in the Practice of Prajapati Yaga, Part 1
Session 9 — Supportive Mantras Used in the Practice of Prajapati Yaga, Part 2
Session 10 — Assimilation Session #2 with Ishan Tigunait
Session 11 — Q&A & Concluding Session

Schedule

General Schedule
July 13 | 4–6pm Arrival and check-in, 7:30pm Welcoming session
July 14 | Opening Ceremony and Practice Orientation
July 15–26 | 12-day practice of Maha Sri Yaga & Prajapati Sukta study track
July 27 | 12pm Checkout
Sample Daily Schedule
6am | Prayers of the Tradition
6–8am | Garbha Griha open for Darshan
6–8am | Personal Practice or Hatha Yoga class
7:30–8:30am | Breakfast
10am–12pm | Daily Havan
12:30–1:30pm | Lunch
Afternoon | Free time, chai socials, or nature walks on select days
4–6pm | Garbha Griha open for Darshan
5–5:45pm | Group recitation in Sri Vidya Shrine
6pm | Prayers of the Tradition
6–7pm | Dinner
7–8:30pm | Prajapati Sukta study track session

FAQs

I’m interested in attending, but I haven’t learned Sri Sukta yet. Can I join?
Yes. If you are new to Sri Sukta, begin with the Sri Sukta: Tantra of Inner Prosperity book, the Sri Sukta Course, and a regular daily Sri Sukta practice. These are required preparation and will help you enter the retreat with confidence.
Should I add Stage 1 or Stage 2 practice to the main practice?
Your own understanding and intuition about your readiness and inspiration are the best guide.
I’m interested in the anchor practice and have done Stage 2, but I’m not sure if I’m ready to serve as an anchor. How do I prepare?
Reflect on the level of enthusiasm and inner calling you feel. If you feel inspired and want to be ready, that is often a sign you are prepared. If there is uncertainty about whether you truly want to do it or can do it, it is best to strengthen your practice further first.
How do I learn the Anchor Practice and become an Anchor Practitioner?
Please reach out for specific guidance.
I am coming solo. May I share a room to reduce accommodation costs?
Yes. Choose a Shared Standard Room package when registering. You will be assigned a roommate of the same gender unless you note a preferred roommate.
Will the Prajapati Sukta study track be livestreamed or recorded?
Yes. It will be available as a live webinar on HI Online. In-person participants will receive complementary lifetime access to the webinar and recordings.

Highlights

Purpose-driven group tantric practice centered on Sri Sukta, the 16 mantras dedicated to the Divine Mother Sri
Continuation of the transformative six-month practice held in Khajuraho, India
Accessible practice levels for both long-time practitioners and those newer to Sri Sukta
14-day immersion with a 12-day practice combining daily group recitation, havan, and personal meditation
Opportunity to deepen spiritual growth while contributing to healing and nurturing collective consciousness

Spiritual weekend retreat in Honesdale

Spiritual weekend retreat in Honesdale