Following his emotional retirement from Test cricket, cricketing legend Virat Kohli, along with his wife, actor and producer Anushka Sharma, took a deeply personal and spiritual journey to Vrindavan in Mathura.
Anushka-Virat visit Swami Premanand
The couple, known for their grounded lifestyle despite global fame, made a quiet visit to seek blessings and spiritual clarity from renowned spiritual leader, Swami Premanand Maharaj. Their serene trip served as a moment of introspection and renewal—an effort to embrace peace and purpose amid life’s many transitions.
Anushka and Virat, who have time and again showcased their spiritual leanings, visited Premanand Ji Maharaj shortly after Kohli’s retirement announcement. Their fans, already moved by Kohli’s cricketing milestone, were touched by this graceful pause for inner reflection.
On May 13, a video of the couple arriving in Vrindavan surfaced online, and it didn’t take long for social media to be flooded with photos and clips of the duo sitting humbly before the spiritual guru. In one widely circulated video, the moment they were introduced to Premanand Maharaj, the couple immediately bowed down with folded hands. Smiling warmly, Maharaj asked them, “Prasanna ho (Are you happy)?”
Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma से पूज्य महाराज जी की क्या वार्तालाप हुई ? Bhajan Marg pic.twitter.com/7IWWjIfJHB
— Bhajan Marg (@RadhaKeliKunj) May 13, 2025
Kohli responded with a wide, peaceful smile and a gentle nod, while Anushka looked on with affection and a soft smile. The couple then sat on the floor among other devotees, quietly listening to Maharaj’s discourse on divine grace and inner transformation.
Fans’ Reactions
In response to the viral videos, netizens shared heartfelt reactions. One user commented, “She is crying,” while another wrote, “He deserves quality time with family post retirement.”
Admirers also lauded Kohli’s humility, saying, “King for a reason,” and, “Let him enjoy the spiritual and personal life ahead with his family.”
For this intimate visit, Anushka chose a simple white embroidered traditional suit, and Virat wore a modest pant-shirt ensemble—both reflecting the sincerity of their purpose.
Swami Premanand’s Wisdom on Divine Grace and Inner Transformation
As seen in a video shared by Bhajan Marg, the official YouTube channel of Premanand Govind Sharan Maharaj, the revered guru shared thought-provoking insights on the deeper meaning of divine blessings. He explained that God’s mercy isn’t measured by material success but by the sense of poornata—a spiritual completeness that alters one’s inner being.
“When God shows mercy, it is not just a blessing—it is poornata, a sense of wholeness. Even those who have sinned can experience this completeness, which brings clarity and can change a life,” Maharaj shared.
He further added, “Real change begins from within. God’s grace doesn’t increase wealth or fame—it changes your inner thinking. This transformation removes the negative impressions of countless lifetimes and leads to a better future.”
The Path to Peace After Glory
Maharaj emphasised that true peace does not come from fame or fortune but from a shift in one’s inner state. “True peace comes not from the outside, but from within. When God grants completeness, He shows you a path—the path of ultimate peace.”
For Virat Kohli, who ended a glorious 14-year Test career with unmatched legacy, the visit offered not just spiritual grounding but a graceful transition into a new chapter.
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