Last night I was reading Baba’s book, Secret of the Siddhas, and I was struck by the power and beauty of Baba's words. I felt he was a Master in so many ways, especially, as Jnaneshwar says, "skillful in clarity of explanation." Baba was a poet, and he is perfectly present for all of us through his books. Thank you, Baba, for opening my heart to the wisdom of the Siddhas.

a devotee from Connecticut, USA

I awoke today with a sense of ease and began my daily practice of puja and meditation. My posture was so easeful and my mind so still. The mantra blended perfectly with my breath. When I looked at the clock, I was surprised to see an hour had passed. As I cleaned the puja tray and bowed to Bade Baba, I was filled with the understanding that I have not a worry in the world—I am free, I am happy, I have received everything from my Guru. Only later did I realize that today was Baba's Birthday.

Thank you, Baba.

a devotee from California, USA

Early in the morning of Baba’s Solar Birthday, I was watching the sunrise. Just as the resplendent orb appeared over the hills surrounding Shree Muktananda Ashram, the clouds on the horizon merged into the shape of a gigantic eagle that hovered over the sun. The eagle's wings spread out in utter freedom, its chest illumined by the rays of the sun. How much it reminded me of the mythical bird Garuda, Lord Vishnu's mount!

Later I read Jnaneshwar's verse: "At the dawning of the day, the eyes of Self-knowledge are opened; and the birds in the form of individual souls leave their nests of identification with the body."

I said to myself, "Ah, a sign of Baba!"

a sevite in Shree Muktananda Ashram

Happy Birthday, Baba! Happy Baba's Birthday to all! As I read Jnaneshwar Maharaj's words, the morning sun shone through the window directly on me. I like to look for signs of Baba on his birthday, and this felt like he was showering his blessing on me and the world and saying, "Yes, I'm here!" I then meditated and brought the imagery of the sun with me. My meditation was filled with the Guru's light, mantra, and love.

a devotee from New York, USA

I woke up this morning, opened the Siddha Yoga path website, and took in the image of the beautiful sunrise on Lake Nityananda. I read the powerful and devotional quotes from Jnaneshwar three times, contemplating what I was reading about the Guru and the sun. The "aha" moment came so sweetly: it's Baba's Solar Birthday! The Guru is the sun that dispels darkness and nurtures a disciple’s progress on the path. Gratitude has been welling up all morning—gratitude for God, for Baba, for Gurumayi. The Guru's love, like the sun, has melted my heart into a pool of love.

Happy Baba's Birthday!

a devotee from New York, USA

Very great thanks to Babaji and Gurumayiji.

a devotee from Akot, India