Mohanji at Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir North Carolina

Mohanji at Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir, North Carolina: From Knowing to Being to Realizing

Cary, North Carolina

A Traditional Welcome and Gathering of Devotees

On 8th October 2026, Mohanji visited Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir of North Carolina in Cary for a special programme titled From Knowing to Being to Realizing. The visit followed an invitation from Mr. Anand Ramakrishna, President of the Mandir, who had travelled with Mohanji during the Kailash Manasarovar pilgrimage in August.

Mohanji received a traditional Purnakumbham welcome accompanied by Vedic chanting and offered arati to Sai Baba. More than 200 people attended the gathering, many of whom were meeting Mohanji for the first time. The programme also welcomed Mayor TJ Cawley of Morrisville and Ms. Amita Gupta, candidate for the Wake County School Board.

Mohanji on Discovering Our True Identity

During the satsang, Mohanji invited participants to look beyond names, roles and positions to recognise their true identity. He drew attention to the life energy within each person, encouraging a deeper understanding of existence beyond external identities and social definitions.

He explained how inner silence and contemplation can help individuals develop greater clarity and awareness. By turning attention inward, one can begin to understand oneself more deeply and approach life’s experiences with greater stability.

Dharma, Surrender and Freedom from Bondage

Mohanji also reflected on the illusion of ownership and how attachment to people, possessions and outcomes can create bondage. He emphasised the importance of performing one’s dharma sincerely while surrendering attachment to the results.

This approach, he explained, helps individuals reduce the karmic burdens created by expectations and attachment, allowing them to live with greater freedom and acceptance.

Spirituality in Everyday Life

A central message of the evening was that spirituality need not be separate from daily living. Mohanji encouraged participants to recognise the significance of simple awareness, reminding them that even the thought “I am alive” can become a starting point for deeper contemplation and realisation.

An Evening of Reflection and Connection

The programme concluded with an engaging question-and-answer session, creating space for dialogue, reflection and shared learning.

Heartfelt gratitude was extended to Mr. Anand Ramakrishna, the Mandir team and the temple priests for their warm hospitality and for making this meaningful gathering possible.