Mast Magan Workshop

Mast Magan

Workshop

Kabir ke Shabad with Arun Goyal Ji

September 4–6, 2026

Bodhigram Empowerment Centre

Thano Village, Dehradun

An Invitation

Hello Saathiyon,
This is a soulful invitation to deep dive into the living world of Kabir and other mystic saints with Malwi folk artist Arun Goyal Ji. Over three simple, wisdom and music‑filled days at Bodhigram, we sit close, learn shabads line by line, and explore how their wisdom can quietly transform our everyday life.

What is Mast Magan Workshop

MastMagan Workshop is an intimate, heart‑centred workshop where the guide hold the space. Instead of a festival with many performances, this is a slow baithak – we sit together in circles, listen, sing, ask questions, and allow Kabir and other Saints’ words to touch our own real situations.

Across three days, you will:

Learn a few selected shabads from Kabir and other mystic saints in call‑and‑response style.
Understand the meaning, context, and bhaav behind each line.
Reflect on how these teachings speak to love, family, money, work, anger, ego, and everyday dilemmas.

What awaits you

Learning the shabad
Arun Goyal Ji will teach each song (shabad) slowly – repeating lines, sharing pronunciation, tune, and rhythm – so that even beginners can sing along with confidence.
Arth and Yatharth
Between songs, we will share life experiences, examples, and simple explanations that make Kabir’s words deeply relatable to modern life.

Sangat and quiet
There will be unhurried time for sitting with the words, walking in nature, and informal conversations over chai, in the tranquil campus of Bodhigram.

About Arun Goyal Ji

Arun Goyal is a folk artist from the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh, where the oral traditions of Kabir and the Nirgun saints continue to flourish. Deeply rooted in this living heritage, he has spent years singing and sharing the poetry of Kabir and other mystic saints in its authentic folk expression.

At MastMagan Workshop, Arun Ji brings not only music but also the spirit of the Malwa tradition - where singing, contemplation, and everyday life come together. His simplicity, warmth, and intimate connection with the saints' wisdom create a space for participants to experience these teachings as a living tradition rather than merely as literature or philosophy.

Three-Day Schedule

Day 1 – Entering the world of Kabir and other Mystic Saints

Arrivals, settling into Bodhigram, and opening circle.
Morning Satsang with Arun Goyal Ji
First Session/Baithak with Arun Goyal Ji: introductory Kabir shabads, meaning, and singing together.
Kirtan Sandhya: Singing with the community

Day 2 – Understanding the Shabad and its Meaning

Morning Pranayam and gentle yogic movement
Three Sessions/Baithak with Arun Goyal Ji
Circle on "Sabke Apne-Apne Kabir"

Day 3 – Living the Shabad

Forest Bathing - Shinrin Yoku
Two Sessions/Baithak with Arun Goyal Ji
Sant-Concert: Immerse yourself in the mystical songs of Kabir and other Saints

What You Will Take Away

A handful of shabads you can actually sing on your own – with the tune, words, and inner meaning alive in your body.
A felt sense of Kabir’s guidance for everyday choices around relationships, money, work, and self‑worth.
Memories of intimate satsangs, shared meals, and quiet moments in Bodhigram’s forests, along with a sangati you can continue to walk with.

Who Can Join

Anyone who feels drawn to Kabir or mystic poetry, whether you are new to bhajans or already love singing and understanding it.
No prior training in music is required – just a willingness to listen, repeat, understand, and sit in shared presence.

Feel free to call Vineet at +91-9405712845 to understand more or if you have any concerns/questions.

Details

Dates: September 4–6, 2026 (3‑day residential workshop)
Venue: Bodhigram Empowerment Centre, Thano Forest, Dehradun — located just 7 km from Jolly Grant Airport and 40 mins from both Rishikesh and Dehradun city.
Accommodation & Food Contribution (payable in advance): ₹6,185 per person for three days.
This covers a shared twin-room stay, three wholesome meals per day, and evening tea.
Workshop Contribution: The offering for the workshop itself can be made directly to Arun Goyal Ji during the workshop. It will be on a “donate-as-you-wish” basis.