Dear Divine Atman,

The 2021 SRF Online World Convocation — a weeklong immersion in the “how-to-live” teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda — will begin on Sunday, August 8. In anticipation of this unique global gathering of YSS/SRF devotees and friends coming together to infuse their lives with the peace and joy of meditation, kirtan (devotional chanting), and India’s perennial wisdom, this month we share thoughts from Paramahansaji on the immense benefits of reinforcing your spiritual efforts in the company of sincere seekers.

From time immemorial in India, seekers who were truly eager to realize God have sought association with saints, or have meditated on their pictures in the company of other spiritual aspirants

Those who wish to perfect themselves are urged by the masters to keep in close association with others of similar nature in order to strengthen their right aspirations.

We become like the people we mingle with, not only through their conversation, but through the silent magnetic vibration that emanates from them. When we come into the range of their magnetism we are affected.

Why shouldn’t you strengthen your own vibrations through fellowship with people seeking Self-realization, and by group meditation with them? This practice will fortify your own spiritual convictions; you will find that many seemingly insuperable barriers in your life will crumble and dissolve in the waters of meditation. Your devotion and love for God will commingle with the devotion and love of others. Divine bliss will radiate from you, helping all persons you meet.

My Paramguru Lahiri Mahasaya carried all the burdens and responsibilities of family life, yet never ceased to commune with the omnipresent Spirit. This great Yogavatar, who introduced Kriya Yoga in India and taught it to all receptive seekers, said that the requisites for spiritual liberation are association with a Christlike soul or meditation on him, fellowship with other spiritual aspirants, and the faithful practice of meditation.

May we all realize the joy of such occasions as this Convocation, and receive such upliftment from these experiences that the darkness of ignorance may be forever dispelled by the beacon light of that joy.

We invite you to join the 2021 SRF Online World Convocation. With the generous support of devotees and friends SRF is offering this week of inspiration and fellowship free of charge, and hope it will provide solace and upliftment during these challenging times. You can register as a YSS/SRF student or as a guest to participate in this special event.

See the full schedule and register

A Janmashtami Message From Swami Chidananda Giri

“Loving greetings to all of you as we joyously celebrate the birth anniversary of Bhagavan Sri Krishna, uniting with countless souls everywhere to offer our love, devotion, and gratitude to this sublime incarnation of love divine.

“On this Janmashtami, may Sri Krishna’s special grace and blessings inspire us to embody his example of a balanced life of right action guided by divine wisdom….”

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2021 SRF Online World Convocation 

August 8–14

A weeklong immersion in the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda offered online and free of charge. Please visit SRF website to view the full 2021 Convocation programme and to register as an YSS/SRF student or as a guest.

In addition to participating in classes, kirtans, and guided meditations, you will be able to go on virtual pilgrimage tours of SRF ashrams, and watch the acclaimed documentary Awake: The Life of Yogananda, which will be available for continuous streaming throughout the week.

Your generosity makes it possible for SRF to offer this week of inspiration and fellowship to the world free of charge. If you would like to make a donation in support of Convocation and SRF, you can do so when you register or anytime afterwards.

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Updates About YSS Online Dhyana Kendra 

Spiritual Discourses on the Bhagavad Gita:

Winning The Battle of Life - Part V

(Kurukshetra Within Me)

The concluding talk in this series of discourses on God Talks with Arjuna, Paramahansa Yoganandaji’s commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, will be given by Swami Smaranananda Giri on August 6. This discourse will be livestreamed in English.

  • Part V: Friday, August 6, 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. (IST)
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YSS Online Programmes on Hold During SRF World Convocation  

The week-long SRF World Convocation programme will be held online from August 8 to 14 (Sunday to Saturday).

All regular online programmes conducted by YSS Online Dhyana Kendra will be suspended during this period — after the morning meditation on Sunday, August 8. The online programme will resume with the evening meditation on Monday, August 16.

Special Healing Prayer Sessions to be Discontinued

We would like to inform you that the daily online healing prayer sessions led by YSS sannyasis will be discontinued after Saturday, August 7. These sessions served as a source of support during the peak of the pandemic in recent months. We encourage all those who would like to continue to send healing prayers to join our sannyasis in praying for others thrice daily, and at the end of every online meditation at the YSS Online Dhyana Kendra. 

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We hope you enjoyed this edition of our newsletter. May your life ever be filled with inspiration and spiritual light.  

In divine friendship,

Yogoda Satsanga Society of India