Dehradun, Oct. 8 -- I did not want to miss the Dandiya night during Shardiya Navratri nor the high range musical world record attempt to sing Hanuman Chalisa but a strong force pulled me towards hills in Rajasthan and leaving all assignments I darted for this spiritual heaven on Abu Road - Shantivan, and it was truly rewarding. The occasion was the National media conference organised by Brahma Kumari Ishvariya Vishwavidyalaya. The plenary sessions at the five daylong conference not only made me focus on my goal but also made me feel like a flying soul without the load of worries and ambitions. The retreats happen round the year and people come from far off places to rejuvenate in the green captivating ambience, I was told.

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