Yogoda Satsanga Society of India
Welcome to the July-August 2017 edition of the Yogoda Satsanga Society of India eNewsletter. This month we share inspiring thoughts from Paramahansa Yogananda on spiritual progress.
Paramahansa Yogananda on Seeking God Together
From time immemorial in India, seekers who were truly eager to realise God have sought association with saints, or have meditated on their pictures in the company of other spiritual aspirants. There is a deep spiritual reason for this practice, which has been endorsed by the masters for centuries.
By deep concentration in union with other seekers, a devotee transmutes his will into God's Will. Remembering his identity with God, he recovers his divine heritage of God-perception. Every devotee should strengthen his realisation of Divine Will through prayer, through God-communion in meditation, and through spiritual company.
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.
Paramahansa Yogananda´s Contribution to World Spirituality in the News
Over the past few months, several news and social media outlets, and a prestigious journal, have featured the teachings and influence of Paramahansa Yogananda and his society, Yogoda Satsanga Society of India/Self-Realization Fellowship.
Memorial Services for Sri Sri Mrinalini Mata
Special services to honour our beloved Sri Sri Mrinalini Mata were conducted at all YSS Ashrams, major Dhyana Kendras and Mandalis throughout India. We share here pictures of few of the events.
In Memoriam: Sri Sri Mrinalini Mata
Gurupurnima Celebrations
We are happy to share glimpses of Guru Purnima celebrations.
New Dhyana Mandir Dedication, Hubli
A new Dhyana Mandir was dedicated on August 5, 2017, in Hubli, Karnataka. The dedication ceremony began with a Prabhat Feri where devotees and YSS sannyasis carried Gurudeva´s picture chanting Gurudeva´s name. With a prayer to the Great Gurus, Swami Shraddhananda opened the doors of the Dhyana Mandir.
