On May 13, 2025, a day after he declared his retirement from Test cricket, Virat Kohli, with his wife Anushka Sharma, went to the hallowed spiritual guru Premanand Ji Maharaj’s ashram in Vrindavan. This was a moment of reflection and spiritual quest for the couple, after a major shift in Kohli’s illustrious cricket career.
Emotional Response of Anushka
In the spiritual dialogue, Premanand Maharaj highlighted the depth of divine grace, saying, “When the Lord bestows grace, it’s not about material wealth; it’s about inner transformation.”
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These moving words touched Anushka Sharma so deeply that they brought tears to her eyes, a testament to the couple’s strong spiritual connection and the seriousness of the occasion.
A Journey of Faith and Reflection
This is not the first time Virat and Anushka have taken spiritual advice from Premanand Maharaj. Their earlier visits, such as those in January 2023 and January 2025, have been instances of comfort and introspection during their busy professional lives.
Their regular spiritual interactions reflect their efforts to anchor themselves outside the fields of fame and success.
A New Chapter Begins
As Virat Kohli moves away from his cricketing path, with 123 Tests played and 9,230 runs at a mean of 46.85, this trip represents the start of a new journey about inner peace and spiritual enlightenment.
Moreover, Anushka’s heartfelt reaction and the moments they spent together in the ashram clearly reflect the couple’s strong connection and, above all, their shared journey as spiritual seekers.
