Ashram Newsletter - December 2025

December 4, 2025 | Ramloti

Dear Friends,

It has been an unusual month in many ways. The weather has been very warm, which continues to open the door to record-breaking amounts of visitors, nearly 200 for the Thanksgiving weekend alone! However, what we opened our eyes to last Monday morning was even more unique in my 40 years of being here. We received over a foot of snow, which is not so uncommon to receive a few times a winter, but it was extremely wet and heavy. The huge tree outside the greenhouse was totally uprooted and knocked over.

And many other trees on the grounds lost several branches.

To our dismay, the people that used to plow our driveway, parking lot, and other areas when we received this much snow were no longer doing snow plowing. The referrals we received were already busy plowing and we needed our long driveway cleared for the day’s visitors. Once again, by Baba’s grace, several volunteers came up to clear snow for several hours, making the driveway passable and the parking lot accessible.

Even a group of new visitors who had come from Denver for darshan, were willing to pick up snow shovels and help with more of the clearing, there was a lot of snow!

So, as I expressed last month, Shri Babaji and the Divine Mother continue to take excellent care of their home. The families coming on the weekends to cook and serve have been extremely generous, hardworking, joyful and producing a huge variety of delicious food. Yum! Gratitude is a small word compared with what we have been receiving. We are already booked for volunteers for December, and people are busy organizing their karma yoga visits for 2026.

Yesterday, just as we finished our daily fire ceremony, a group of people arrived from our neighboring spiritual center, Vajra Vidya. I had not seen Kenpo, who is the head teacher from Bhutan in residence there, for several years.

We both acknowledged how busy our centers are, giving us little time to visit one another. He is always a joyful person to be with but what I noticed about him this time was his constant chanting of the mantra. It helped me remember how important that repetition and focus is, particularly during uncertain times. I wanted to give an excerpt from “I am Harmony” by Radhe Shyam about Shri Babaji’s teachings on the mantra that may be of help to others.

“In order to focus people's minds on God, Babaji taught people to repeat the ancient mantra OM NAMAHA SHIVAYA. It is a Sanskrit phrase, which means something like 'I surrender to bow to/take refuge in God'. Repetition of Om Namaha Shivaya is a pathway to unity with the Supreme God. (The name of God used in this mantra is Lord Shiva Who is a Hindu conception of the one Supreme God. This mantra has been used for millennia and taught by saints and gurus in India and the West.) Constant repetition of a mantra (the repetition is called japa) focuses the mind on God, opens one's heart and mind to God, and stops or reduces the inherent tendency of one's mind to constantly plan, worry, daydream or otherwise prattle away in really useless activity.”

“The main purpose of Sri Babaji's coming in a human manifestation at this time was to reform the hearts and minds of men. He came to remove confusion and evil from mankind. Babaji once said: "The mind can be purified only by japa. This is the only medicine for the disease of the mind. While your mind and heart are impure, how can God live in your heart? The water-to clean your heart is the Name of God. So, teach everyone to repeat the name of God everywhere."

“The mind that is generally focused on God's Name responds, when the need arises, spontaneously to perform its required functions quickly, easily and well. Babaji emphasized Om Namaha Shivaya but also gave other mantras on occasion: the essence of his instruction is 'Repeat God's name'. Shri Babaji said that when the great destruction comes to the world, those who believe in and worship God sincerely and especially those who repeat His Name(s), would be saved by the power of the mantra. "God's Names are more powerful than a thousand atomic and hydrogen bombs".

May the rest of our year and the holy season ahead find us focusing on the name and presence of the Divine in all we do and everyone we meet. Om Namah Shivaya!

In truth and love,
Ramloti for the Ashram

Upcoming Events

Thursday, December 4 - Full Moon Fire Ceremony, Chanting, and Lunch – 11am MT

Friday, December 19 - New Moon Fire Ceremony, Chanting, and Lunch – 11am MT

Tequesta, Florida – January 9 – 11am Fire Ceremony, Chanting and Lunch

Call Elaine at 561-398-2711

Delrey Beach, Florida – January 10 – 11am Fire Ceremony, Chanting and Lunch

Call Sarena at 561-715-7967

Jupiter Farms, Florida – January 11 – 11am Fire Ceremony, Chanting and Lunch

Call Sari at 561-371-2004

Treasure Island, Florida – January 14 – Makar Sankranti with Paduka Puja at 10am, 11am Fire Ceremony, Chanting, Plunge in the Gulf, and Lunch

Call Sharda at 727-303-5522

Treasure Island, Florida – January 15, 16, 17 – Paduka Puja at 10am, 11am Fire Ceremony, Chanting and Lunch

Call Sharda at 727-303-5522

Fairview, Texas - January 18 – 11am Fire Ceremony, Chanting and Lunch

Call Prashant Sharma at 719-287-2474

Campbell, Texas – January 19 - 11am Fire Ceremony, Chanting and Lunch

Call Thirumalai Chelvan at 469-525-1913

Gilbert, Arizona – January 25 - 11am Fire Ceremony, Satsang, and Lunch

Call Vibha at 602-326-1163

Daily Events at the Ashram

We have daily Aarati and Chanting at 7am and 6pm, which last about an hour. We also have a daily Small Fire Ceremony when we do not have the larger one. Please call the Ashram at 719-256-4108 for exact timing for these. The daily fire ceremonies are live-streamed at Haidakhandi Universal Ashram Facebook Page.

Recent Events

Paduka Pujas in Denver Area

The program at Ajay and Sabina Pradhan’s home was lovely and well attended with about 80 people, as usual. The love, care, and preparation for Shri Babaji’s arrival is inspiring. Here are a few photos.

The next day Shri Babaji’s Paduka’s traveled to Rahul and Ashwini Nipunge’s home. It was also well attended with nearly 80 people and great love, devotion, and lovely chanting.

Shri Babaji also presided over the fire ceremonies at the Thurimella home, which were special as always.

Crestone Spiritual Alliance

The Crestone Spiritual Alliance is a very special group where 25 spiritual groups come together to discuss and support mutually important issues. The Ashram is one of the founding members, which took place 20 years ago. Ramloti has served as chair or vice chair since the inception. We had an executive meeting this last month discussing future meetings and setting dates. Bringing the world religions together in peace and community was a big part of Shri Babaji’s teachings.

Holiday Online Auction

Holiday Online Auction was a good success. With online purchases and donations, we raised about $9,000. This will go a long way in helping to support Mother’s and Baba’s home. Thank you to all who took part. If you missed the fun and you see an unsold item on the auction that you would still like to purchase, be in touch. Bhole Baba Ki Jai!

Maha Lakshmi Shop

One of the ways that the Ashram is supported is through the sales at the Maha Lakshmi Shop.

We have some great products for you to look at.

Visions of the Divine Mother Of Crestone 2026 Calendar - $15

Our annual Visions of the Divine Mother of Crestone 2026 Calendar offers monthly photos, inspirations and reflections related to the Divine Mother and provides a spiritual focus for connecting with divine feminine energy. Also has ashram programs listed for your convenience if you would like to participate in person or online!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/406292608143

8" Green Colored Brass Sitting Buddha Statue - $108

Beautifully carved front and back.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/405822128834

108 Knotted Bead Citrine Mala - $36

The 108 Knotted Citrine Mala is from Babaji's Ashram in Haidakhan, India. Using A Mala for Japa Repetition is a powerful way to focus our attention.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/406166988644

The Maha Lakshmi Shop makes up a large part of the Ashram budget, and is open daily from 10am until 4pm. Thank you for your support.

Bhole Baba Ki Jai! Jai Ma!

Other Ways to Support the Ashram

First and foremost is to pray, pray, pray for all the disturbances amongst people and life all over the earth. This is a time of great challenge, and Babaji spoke over and over again about the power of prayer, the mantra, havan, puja, and seeing all as children of one Divine Mother Earth.

You may also support financially by going to …

Calendar of Events

Dec 19, Jan 18, Feb 17 New Moon Fire Ceremony
Dec 4, Jan 3, Feb 1 Full Moon Fire Ceremony
Dec 25 Christmas Day
Jan 14 Makar Sankranti
Feb 14 Babaji's Maha Samadhi (observed)

Please go to our Calendar of Events page for all events.

Visitors to the Ashram

With the continued warm weather, we have had many, many visitors. It is always wonderful to meet new folks and greet the friends that have been coming for a long time. It was definitely the largest Thanksgiving weekend we have ever had, nearly 200 visitors. Shri Babaji and the Divine Mother keep calling more and more people to them. Below are some of the photos. Bhole Baba Ki Jai!

Karma Yoga

The love and service that went on this last month was immense and filled with so much joy. Thank you to all who helped out so graciously.

Despite the snow and the turning weather, the karma yoga never slowed down. In fact, the warmth of your service kept the Ashram glowing. Repairs, winterizing the garden and greenhouse, cooking, cleaning, serving, unpacking Shop orders, setting up the auction, updating our offerings on eBay, and preparing for ceremonies keep us busy.

We are grateful to all who help us navigate the changing seasons. You are a very important part of this Ashram. Thank you!