Jai Sri Gurudev
Guru Purnima this year is 10 July. On this sacred full moon day when we express reverence for the force of the Guru that manifests through the form, that form addressed devotees and admirers around the world via the following Zoom call.
Omm Namo Bhagavate
On 27 June, in sync with the tradition of Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, the deities from the Jagannath Temple at Satyachetana Ashram underwent a ratha yatra, or chariot procession, to the campus of the Veda Vidya Gurukulam.
Omm Namo Bhagavate
“One who has no sense of physical existence, you all were celebrating his birthday. It was very, very odd for me.” Swamiji explained this as part of the reason for designating 18 June as the annual celebration of Ashram Foundation Day, instead of a celebration of his birthday.
The following was recorded at Satyachetana Ashram after Guru Puja on the morning of 18 June, with preparations for Ashram Foundation Day fully underway in the background.
Other quotations from this talk that were considered as titles for this post: “If you can just keep this in mind” and “Please don’t get identified with who you are.” Just sharing these for inspiration.
Omm Namo Bhagavate
As you may know, Swamiji’s vision is to continue performing Brahmakunda Yajnas 365 days per year to restore elemental harmony, leading to global peace and prosperity.
One of the challenges in this work is manpower. To ensure the ongoing availability of specially trained Brahmin priests that are proficient in the proper chanting of each of the four Vedas and have expertise in the Yajna procedures, the Veda Vidya Gurukulam was founded to educate ongoing generations of Brahmins. Already, one graduate from the first batch of students is now teaching here as a full-fledged Rig Veda Acharya, and participates in the daily Yajna program.
Running a residential gurukulam is costly, especially one with ongoing daily Yajnas and Pujas. For that reason, support is now invited from all awakened beings that have an interest in universal harmony. Anyone that feels capable is welcome to send an offering. Contributions will help pay for Veda instructors, food, accommodations, kitchen staff and other needs.
Simply informing you about this. There are no expectations.
For those that haven’t yet had the opportunity to sponsor a Brahmakunda Yajna, that opportunity is also available. Feel free to share this message with those whom you feel may be interested.
Omm Namo Bhagavate
Swamiji recently inspired and motivated a group of striving yogis with this brief, powerful sharing.
Omm Namo Bhagavate
For the 16 December satsang at Satyachetana Ashram, Swamiji gave the following question to consider in advance: Lord Krishna and Arjuna, both were at the battlefield. Which of them actually fought the real battle?
Swamiji explains his answer in the below audio excerpt.
Omm Namo Bhagavate
Here is number 11 in Swamiji’s ongoing series of Interactions on the Srimad Bhagavatam, also known as the Bhagavata Mahapurana and Bhagavat Katha. This scripture reveals, through the life of Krishna, the story of God’s incarnations and why he did what he did. This session was recorded in February 2023.
Some devotees feel this is Swamiji’s most powerful series of revelations since the Advanced Course on the Yoga of Bhagavad Gita.
If you’d like to join future Interactions in this weekly series as a live Zoom participant, send a request via the Contact page.