With heart absorbed in Me, and by My grace, thou shalt overcome all impediments.
God Talks With Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita
Dear Ones,
Joyous greetings to each one of you at this auspicious time of Janmashtami! I am joining you and the many devotees around the world in celebrating the birth anniversary of Bhagavan Sri Krishna, divine messenger of the infinite love, wisdom, power, and beauty of God. He lived as a king and as a yogi, demonstrating through the example of his life and through the Raja Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita that it is possible to manifest God-consciousness while also fulfilling our earthly responsibilities.
How fortunate we are that our guru, Paramahansa Yoganandaji, has revealed the quintessence of yoga so comprehensively in the SRF/YSS Lessons — the same science of self-mastery extolled in the Gita by Bhagavan Krishna thousands of years ago. Reverent practice of the Kriya Yoga techniques of meditation allows us to become conscious that we are not the body nor the mind, with their weaknesses and self-limiting sense-bent likes and dislikes, but the immortal soul, a reflection of Spirit. We can live in the royalty of soul-consciousness as did Sri Krishna, through daily meditation and righteous activity, overcoming all impediments by the magnanimous grace and blessings of the Divine.
The Lord has not left us alone in this spiritual pursuit, but is affectionately by our side as an eternal friend: protecting us during the storms of delusion, guiding us as a wise charioteer through the battlefield of life, and even joyously dancing with us as our beloved companion in the cosmic dream-drama. The many names of Sri Krishna show us that God can play any role to free us from the bondage of maya, especially when we imbue our divine quest with devotion.
May Bhagavan Krishna’s promise of victory and personal help to all spiritual aspirants who walk the golden middle path of meditation plus virtuous action in the world empower us with renewed heroism to discover our vast soul-potentials. Then, we can live in this world not as vulnerable human beings, but as radiant instruments of the wisdom-song of Spirit, spreading divine love and joy to all.
Wishing you and your dear ones a most blessed Janmashtami.
Jai Sri Krishna! Jai Guru!
Brother Chidananda
The date of Janmashtami is determined according to the Hindu lunar calendar; this year it falls on August 16.
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A blessed, love-filled, joyful meditation with you and our world-wide family today dear Reveared Brother Chidinandaji. Thank you
It is very inspiring to hear your divine words praying to Shri Krishna for our spiritual journey. Om ….Shri Krishna.
Blessing and deepest gratitude for your message of hope and your loving reminder. Thank you for all you do
Thank you for the encouragement as I am struggling with body pain and trying to stay free from pain killers and practice being a soul who is free in every way. Challenging but rewarding.,I hope Krishna will drop a word of hope in my heart so I can heal the illness. Aum Chanti Amen
Thank You dear Chidanandaji for these beautiful words. Krishna’s magic is in the air and I feel blessed to the Nth degree to be able to find the SRF path that has literally changed my life
This morning, during meditation, I was shown something new. What an encouragement! And earlier this week, Krishna's picture fell out of its frame. It made me smile. Yes (!), I was going to set time aside to join Krishna's birthday meditation. Thank you for putting me on your guest list, Beloved.
Beautiful words. Thank you. So grateful for all of the wisdom and direction and the live/global meditation for such a special day. We are truly blessed.
Very blessed to be a part of this meditation. May Lord Krishna and the Gurus bless us all! Jai Sri Krishna! Jai Guru! ❤❤❤
Happy Janmashtami Folks!
Om Sri Krishnah sharanam mamah
Pranaam. Jai Sri Bhagavan Krishna! Jai beloved Gurudeva, Paramahansa Yoganandaji, and the Great Ones! God bless you forever, forever and forever Revered Brother Sri Chidananda for your sublime vibrant flawless transmisson of the Holy Science of Kriya Yoga in divine attunement with God, Guruji and the Great Ones. May our hearts be ever immersed in selfless love for the Lord,
as God wills. Jai Lord Krishna! Jai Guruji! Eternally grateful, Om, shanti, shanti, peace, amen
Deep Gratitude
Thank you dear Swami Chidanandaji for the wonderful sacred message of love & peace. Jai Sri Krishna. Jai Guru. At Guruji's lotus feet
Usha Bhat wali
Jai Guru Om Guru
As always and God willing I will be there participating in this Blessed event! Thank you Brother Chidananda to make this available worldwide!..
Jai Shree Krishna Crist
Wonderful message for all the devotees throughout the world from revered Swami Chidananda Ji.
Thanks for blessings
Pranam to revered Swami Ji
Om Guru Om
I look forward to this meditation of the heart with so much love being given. Gratitude to all. Jai Krishna. Jai Guru.
Deepest gratitude to Brother Chidananda and all the Monastics for your beautiful Love and Service. Realizing what our GuruDev has given us the Living Truth to understand all the Blessings of the Masters. A most blessed Janmashtami and so looking forward to the meditation tomorrow.
Let us approach Janmashtami with greater efforts at meditation and right behavior, knowing that God, Christ, Krishna and the Gurus are here to aid us. Blessings to each and all! Jai Guru. Jai Shri Bhagavan Krishna.!! Thank you brother Chidanandaji for this reminder to go deeper.
With deep gratitude--and prayer.
Rev. Brother, Chidanandji,
Pranaam.
Express gratitude for the inspirational greetings and reciprocate Sri Krishna Janmashtami greetings to Rev. Brother Sri Sri Chidananda Giri ji. We are fortunate to have you as our guiding light to walk the path of self realisation.
Thank you for your uplifting words reminding us of our good fortune to be following the path taught by Sri Krsna who is our guide and charioteer.
Yes It's almost embarrassing when I go to meet Lord Krishna. Maybe I blush ! -- Words fail. So much Love -- So much brightness and the Love I rise up to share
I will not miss this! A huge " ball" of energy seems to be waiting to descend on us with our united hearts open in a long meditation with thousands of devotees worldwide.
Last 2024 Convocation, after a three hour meditation with Bro. Chidananda, I staggered going out of the ballroom because of the tremendous energy I felt came from that meditation with thousands of devotees around the world!
Thank you for your wonderful messages and inspiration; they truly uplift us all. Jai Gurudev
Brother Chidananda’s message is beautiful, inspiring, encouraging - a work of art! Thank you for all that you do for us devotees.
Beautiful Thank you
Thank you, Brother Chidanandaji. I most especially love the paragraph that begins, "The Lord has not left us alone in this spiritual pursuit, but is affectionately by our side as an eternal friend: protecting us.., guiding us.., and even joyously dancing with us...." It makes my heart smile. Jai Kristna! Jai Ma!
Thank you venerable BrotherJi, your message brings hope and conviction to us householders to be steadfast on this blessed path of Kriya Yoga. Pronams actor feet . Jai Guru
❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, dear sweet Sri Sri Brother Chidananda, for these words of great wisdom.
Peace and Blessings Always,
Master's Chela,
Janice
Thank you for your blissful message filled with sacred love that brightens the heart.
With deep gratitude and prayers.
Thank you for this uplifting and wonderful message, Brother Chidanandaji. Jai Krishna! Jai Guru!
Very Blessed