Mahāśivarātri 2026: 11-Day Inner Sādhana

A Descent into Stillness | Guided by AdiGuru Maitreya Rudrabhayananda Mahāśivarātri is the most significant night of the sacred calendar, celebrating the Grace of Shiva, from whom the light of awareness originates. On this darkest night of the year, the planetary alignment creates a powerful natural upsurge of energy within the human system. To truly harness this possibility, one must move beyond mere ritual and enter a state of unlearning. This 11-day distance program is designed to refine your inner conditions, allowing you to stay awake and aware in a state of effortless presence. The Journey: 11 Days of Inner Withdrawal Unlike traditional preparation, this sādhana focuses on the unlearning of interference. You will be guided through a gradual process of shedding mental and physical noise to return to your source. Phase I: Purification (Days 1–3) Uncluttering Body and Speech. Focusing on Satvik intake and the reduction of external stimulation to clear the internal space. Phase II: Withdrawal (Days 4–6) Turning Inward. Guided silent sittings to observe the impulse to "improve" or "correct" and learning to rest in the natural breath. Phase III: Stabilisation (Days 7–9) Effortless Presence. Deepening the silence. Awareness remains unoccupied as identity begins to soften, moving beyond the need for insights. Phase IV: Readiness (Day 10) Approaching the Night. A day of availability. Through light fasting and sunset silence, the ground is prepared for the Great Night. Phase V: Mahāśivarātri (Day 11) The Night of Non-Movement. A culminating night of silent sitting (6:00 PM Feb 15 – 6:00 AM Feb 16). No visualization or chanting—just awareness resting in itself. 🔕 Program Guidelines & Information Format: Online / Distance Sādhana (Conducted in your own space). Dates: February 5th through February 15th (Culminating Night). Requirement: Participants must be willing to commit to silence, simplicity, and the avoidance of digital/social media interference