Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma visited the Sri Hit Radha Keli Kunj ashram in Vrindavan to seek spiritual guidance from Premanand Ji Maharaj, just a day after Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket. The emotional visit comes on the heels of Kohli’s illustrious career with the red ball formally coming to an end.
A Heartfelt Meeting
A video of the couple’s meeting with Premanand Maharaj has gone viral on social media, capturing a brief but touching conversation. When Premanand Maharaj asked Kohli if he was now at peace, Kohli replied, “Yes, everything is fine now.” The spiritual leader then engaged in a detailed conversation with Kohli, encouraging him to remain calm and spiritually connected.
Guidance from Premanand Maharaj
Premanand Maharaj shared with the couple that when God shows mercy, He presents challenges along with the path to overcome them, indicating a journey toward ultimate peace. He emphasized that during life’s adversities, one should recognize it as a sign of divine grace.
Kohli’s Test career spanned 123 matches, where he scored 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries.
A snippet of their conversation was shared on social media here.
Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma से पूज्य महाराज जी की क्या वार्तालाप हुई ? Bhajan Marg pic.twitter.com/7IWWjIfJHB
— Bhajan Marg (@RadhaKeliKunj) May 13, 2025