We invite all members and friends of Self-Realization Fellowship to view this video of Brother Chidananda, president and spiritual head of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, as he conveys a special message of comfort, reassurance, and encouragement and describes the dramatic events that unfolded at the SRF Lake Shrine in Pacific Palisades during the wildfires in Los Angeles.
We are deeply thankful for what we were able to discover about the situation at the Lake Shrine in recent days — and for the tireless and valiant efforts of the firefighters who protected this sacred pilgrimage site — yet we know that ongoing prayers are needed, including for all who may be in harm’s way.
To learn more about the spiritual and material help and support that SRF is offering to those affected by the devastating wildfires, and for how you may contribute to efforts to provide for what is needed at the Lake Shrine or for anyone in need: https://yogananda.org/blog/los-angeles-wildfires-and-self-realization-fellowship
To read the blog post detailing the latest updates about the situation at the Lake Shrine: https://yogananda.org/blog/los-angeles-wildfires-and-self-realization-fellowship
If you would like to request prayers from SRF monks and nuns who are part of the Worldwide Prayer Council established by Yogananda — at this or any other time: https://members.yogananda-srf.org/SelfService/Prayers/PrayerRequest.aspx
In his talk, Brother Chidananda describes how the Lake Shrine was created by Yogananda to be a powerfully and divinely peaceful sanctuary where all people of all faith traditions can come and renew themselves. To view a “virtual pilgrimage tour” of the SRF Lake Shrine and several other SRF locations: https://yogananda.org/virtual-pilgrimage-tours
Brother Chidananda also refers to the weekly online inspirational service that was released by SRF the same weekend as his livestream. That talk, “Know Yourself as the Immortal Soul!” can be viewed here: Know Yourself as the Immortal Soul! | How-to-Live Talk With Meditation
