Jyoti Bhava: Illuminating Joyful Living

“We are members in the spiritual body of the Gurus. Their life-force, their grace flows through us. Our own minds grow in this grace only when we remember that in all our work we are serving as members, as organs, of that Spirit.” – Swami Veda Bharati

As constituents of this Sangha, connected by the radiant presence of the Guru, we aspire to come together regularly to tread the path towards spiritual enlightenment. Gathering with reverence, we contemplate our individual paths, plan our future steps, and fortify our resolve for profound dedication to our spiritual practices and to the Guru’s Mission we serve.

I am thrilled to extend my personal invitation to all members of the Guru family to join us at the beautiful St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, USA from July 25th to August 3rd, 2024, as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of our inaugural Sangha Gathering at this very location with Swami Veda Bharati.

Recognize the source of yearning, and listen to the pleading of your soul. Listen to the inner call and receive the blessings of the Tradition deepening your sadhana during this unique gathering of like-minded seekers. Through daily yoga and meditation sessions, and inspired teachings, you will renew and transform your knowledge, and experience the deepening silence of introspection and contemplation enhancing the clarity of your spiritual journey.

Our theme for this special gathering will be ‘Jyoti Bhava: Illuminating Joyful Living’. There will be daily presentations by senior members of the Tradition offering valuable insights into the practice of Mantra Sadhana (japa & ajapa japa), the eight limbs of yoga, upayas (spiritual practices), chitta-prasadana (purification of consciousness), and ishwar-pranidhana (surrender to the divine). These teachings serve as a guiding light, inspiring participants to embrace joyful living and cultivate a deeper understanding of the Self.

“May all the lights you see remind you of your self-luminous soul. That Divine Force pervades and permeates everything, animating all living beings. Seated in the lotus of the heart, pray to that, the source of light, love, and happiness.” – Swami Veda Bharati

Editor’s Note:

To know more about the 2024 American Sangha gathering, you may want to read

1) Experiences from the AHYMSIN U.S. Sangha by Dowlat Budhram – https://www.ahymsin.org/experiences-from-the-ahymsin-us-sangha/

2) Why I Will Joyfully Attend the Sangha of the Americas by Jenny May – https://www.ahymsin.org/why-i-will-joyfully-attend-the-sangha-of-the-americas/

3) Sangha Blessings by Swami Ritavan Bharati – https://www.ahymsin.org/sangha-blessings/

4) AHYMSIN Sangha of the Americas – https://www.ahymsin.org/event/ahymsin-sangha-of-the-americas/