Namaskar Didi’s & beautiful children,

I am so very overwhelmed by how welcoming, generous, hard-working, kind talented you all are. Brother Surya had told me about how special this place was, but his stories didn’t do justice to reality, you have created such a beautiful home for yourselves, full of love, kindness and creativity. Seeing all of you look after this place, and each other, with such maturity responsibility has been nothing short of owe-inspiring. Keep looking out for each other, you all carry so much sweet kindness in your hearts – more than I could have ever imagined.

A big thank you to the Didi’s for supporting this place, for bringing this vision into reality and dedicating your life's to this work of love and surrender. 

I cannot wait to come back or find other ways to support you to continue dreaming big with two feet firmly planted in your garden, your minds in meditation your bodies in the most acrobatic Yoga Asana Pyramids I’ve ever seen. Also a special thanks to Oming, Septi, Warsiani, Sarijem, Sriani, Anda, Dipali for taking me to the beach . And to Poonam for the most delicious breakfast in my life! And to all the December kids for sharing such an awesome birthday party & dancing!

Much love & see you again!!!

Sister Anna. 19/12/23

After hearing so much about this incredible place over the years—and it’s wonderful people—it is so nice to finally meet you all and be a part of it. I had such a rewarding 10 days here and I can’t wait to come back again soon—if not in a couple weeks, then definitely again somewhere down the road. I loved the challenge of meeting all of you and remembering your names and stories. The excitement in your faces when I would get it right (and disappointment when wrong) was such motivation to learn and remember as many as possible, I even kept a list in my phone so I could review and study ones I was having trouble with. I can’t wait to come back and see how you all have grown. Thank you to all who participated in my English “classes”. I’m not much of a teacher, but I really enjoyed the games we played and I hope the communication we had through them helped improve those skills. It was really fun to learn your favorite games—like BABABA! And be included in them. And even when I did try to teach—you would give your fall effort into trying to understand even if I was mostly being met w/blank stares . A huge thank you to Mira and the Didi’s for being so accommodating, always seeking to include me in activities and show me your world, and ensure I was having a good time. Some of my highlights were:

💟Basketball with the boys—games w/Ngurah, Yogendra and Vijay were always a blast and perfect way to build up on appetite for dinner. And teaching Cetan and Ngurah “HORSE”.

💟The trips to Air Sanih and the Waterfalls. These were such a treat on those scorching hot days.

💟Making “traits” of people going down the rock—waterslide brought so many laughs. And I’m glad I got to bring you all some amusement by falling in the river :p. I loved how you all were constantly picking fruits off tree’s and asking me to try them!

💟Playing with the little ones. It was so nice finally breaking through with yuktesh where he wasn’t scared of me anymore and would actually run up looking for high fives. And Radhika and Pragya who were always looking to joke around and play. It was really nice to be here for Pragya’s birthday and get to be apart of that.

💟The delicious meals and getting to see the kids excitement for pizza day.

💟The amazing Halloween show! Seeing everyone dress up and face paint and all the shows and performances. The zombie scenes, yoga girls, Balinese dance and little boys gangnam style were my faves!

MUCH LOVE AND SEE YOU AGAIN, BROTHER TIM.

Namaskar,

First of all, I would like to thank you for welcoming me at this place for the last weeks. I can’t believe how quickly the time has gone, but it’s already the time for me to leave and say goodbye. From the first minute here I was welcomed directly and felt the love and kindness of this place. 

Didis, I really admire what you are doing here and the way you are doing it. Thanks for creating this beautiful place and allowing me to be a part of it for some time. You do such a gread job with the children and how much effort and love you put into the home. I would also like to thank the children (all the brothers and sisters) here who have welcomed me with so much love and kindness as no one has ever done before. I will miss your hugs, your kindness, your loving compliments (which I can only give back), your smiles and your good humor. The way you treat each other with so much love and how you take care is so special to me.

Thanks for the great experience and the chance to stay here. I will never forget you and I hove that I will come back soon!

Lots of love, Sister Carlotta. September 7-24,2023

Namaskar,

It was amazing to come back to my family here in Bali-Narayan Seva. It has been 10 months since my last visit but as soon as I entered the gate and saw the first of you again it feels like I was never gone … the same happy faces, lovely smiles, warm hug-my heart was directly full of love. It’s so nice to see you growing up, becoming teenagers and young adults and following your dreams. I am once again impressed by your positive attitude, talents and the way you take care of each other. You already have so much that a lot of people are lacking. I believe in all of you and wish you bless the love. My favorite moment this time was our little women circle-you are all amazing!!

My first time here was the start of something big-I learned so much about the important things in life. That’s why it is so special to come back to this place-you will always leave a special place in my heart.

Thank you for laughing, studying, crying, singing and playing with me ☺

Once again I say SAMPAI NANTI

Much much love to you

Sister Sophie September 8, 2023

Namaskar, 

I could write many words about this time shared together and yet not being able to express all I woukd like to say in full about this most valuable experience. Maybe just the finest poet would be able to find the right words so I will keep this simple:

Thank you for welcoming me in your home and letting me stay at NS, thank you for letting me teach you and learn from you, thank you for showing me the graciousness of your living style and let me be part of it, thank you for all the casual talks and laughs we had during these days, thank you for the everyday meals and treats you shared with me, thank you for taking me out to find taro milk and fresh juices, thank you for all the forms of your kindness and support, thank you for reminding with your words and daily attitude that happiness is within you, thank you for sharing your amazing talents and skills through all the performances you did during your celebrations, thank you for all the work you do every day to keep this place beautiful, peaceful and clean. Thanks to all Didis, sister Mira, Ibu and all the adults who work hard and cooperate to keep NS going and growing.

Finally thank you for your big smiles, your warmth and your affection.  I  will bring it in my heart and never forget.

Staying at Narrayan Seva has been one of the best experiences of my life and I feel it had a strong positive impact on me. I am sure that I will come back and that our lives will pass cross again somehow.

In the meantime make sure you all keep up with believing in your dreams, so that one day will become true. I wish you all the best.

Sampai Jumpa Lagi

Brother Francesco - July 13, 2023

Papa Nick (Sister Bec's Father from Australia)

Thank you Narayan Seva for my lovely visit. You made me feel so special and welcome. You all feel like my family now. A special thank you to the Didi’s for their kindness and all of their hard work looking after the children. We all thank you for the work you do.

I had so much fun playing with all my new friends, swimming, playing games and singing. I will always remember you and will back to visit as soon as I can. You will always be a part of my family.

Goodbye for now. All my love to you.

Papa Nick