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Siddha Yogis Share Their Experiences of Baba Muktananda’s Lunar Birthday Celebreation with Gurumayi Chidvilsananda from the Video Live Stream on May 18, 2019
Happy Birthday, Baba Muktananda!
On May 18, 2019, a Siddha Yoga Satsang in Honor of Baba Muktananda’s Lunar Birthday was held with Gurumayi Chidvilasananda. It was a live video stream on the Siddha Yoga path website from the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple in Shree Muktananda Ashram.
Through word of mouth, Siddha Yogis from all over the world, and in many different time zones, joyously invited their family, friends, and new seekers to join in.
The Siddha Yoga Satsang with Gurumayi in Honor of Baba Muktananda’s Lunar Birthday was an exuberant celebration of Baba’s life, fragrant with love for Baba Muktananda and resonant with his presence.
On this page you are encouraged to share your experience, and also to read the experiences of Siddha Yogis from all over the globe who participated in this glorious event.
My mind was unsettled as I lay in bed to sleep for a couple of hours before the satsang was to begin here in Australia. As I asked for the support of grace and imagined myself asleep at the feet of my Guru, a feeling of warmth and calm spread through my body. My mind became happy and peaceful. I understood that although I was waiting for the satsang to begin, Gurumayi was already with me—in fact, I realized, she is always with me.
Throughout the satsang, I felt that I was not watching events from a long way away, but that I was present in the Temple itself. I found myself nodding as people shared about teachings I had been contemplating that week or experiences I had had. I had seen the moon rise a few hours earlier, and noticed that it had the colors of the rainbow around it. When someone in the Temple described the moonrise they had seen on the other side of the earth, I was amazed that they had seen the same thing!
Thank you, Gurumayi, for this satsang reminding me that we are all connected, always.
Throughout the satsang, I felt that I was not watching events from a long way away, but that I was present in the Temple itself. I found myself nodding as people shared about teachings I had been contemplating that week or experiences I had had. I had seen the moon rise a few hours earlier, and noticed that it had the colors of the rainbow around it. When someone in the Temple described the moonrise they had seen on the other side of the earth, I was amazed that they had seen the same thing!
Thank you, Gurumayi, for this satsang reminding me that we are all connected, always.
Watson, Australia
I felt that Gurumayi was guiding us on a delightful journey. Led by the different moods of the chants—a veritable garland of namasankirtana—I traveled to many places within, through feelings of immense joy, deep calm, and gentle and warm waves of sweetness.
As I watched Gurumayi directing the chants, I felt I experienced her mastery bringing out the very best of each moment and bringing me to touch the depth of my being. I am so thankful.
As I watched Gurumayi directing the chants, I felt I experienced her mastery bringing out the very best of each moment and bringing me to touch the depth of my being. I am so thankful.
New York, United States
How blessed I am,
To receive so much love and so many precious teachings.
How blessed I am,
To be in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple,
Even sitting in my room six thousand kilometers away.
How blessed I am,
To have darshan of Gurumayi, Baba, and Bade Baba.
How blessed I am.
I am never alone.
The Guru’s love is always with me.
How blessed I am to be your student, Gurumayi.
To receive so much love and so many precious teachings.
How blessed I am,
To be in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple,
Even sitting in my room six thousand kilometers away.
How blessed I am,
To have darshan of Gurumayi, Baba, and Bade Baba.
How blessed I am.
I am never alone.
The Guru’s love is always with me.
How blessed I am to be your student, Gurumayi.
Duisburg, Germany
At the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Sydney, the satsang was scheduled to reach us at midnight. I saw many going to bed early, but some of us seemed too excited to sleep. When the midnight hour arrived, I found myself among a group of attentive, excited participants, eager to participate and not miss a moment. I felt silence and reverence filling the room.
For me, the satsang unfolded like a beautiful gift. I heard oohs and aahs as the cameras panned the Temple, bringing into view Gurumayi and the murti of Bade Baba. The shares about Baba’s teachings seemed to resonate within each of us. The chanting was sublime. I reveled in the captivating images—of Bade Baba, the sitar and tabla performances, and so much more—all radiant with love and shakti.
Along with my companions, I was enveloped in the magic of the event, spellbound from beginning to end, warmed and uplifted by the Guru’s presence and grace. At the conclusion, I drifted off to bed in a blissful state.
For me, the satsang unfolded like a beautiful gift. I heard oohs and aahs as the cameras panned the Temple, bringing into view Gurumayi and the murti of Bade Baba. The shares about Baba’s teachings seemed to resonate within each of us. The chanting was sublime. I reveled in the captivating images—of Bade Baba, the sitar and tabla performances, and so much more—all radiant with love and shakti.
Along with my companions, I was enveloped in the magic of the event, spellbound from beginning to end, warmed and uplifted by the Guru’s presence and grace. At the conclusion, I drifted off to bed in a blissful state.
Sydney, Australia
I found the Celebration Satsang in Honor of Baba Muktananda’s Lunar Birthday to be exquisite. How pristine and scintillating everything was! I was spellbound by the stories of Baba’s teachings that had guided people through their lives, and I felt entranced and uplifted as I joined in with the “garland” of chants.
The moment that most stood out for me was when Gurumayi slowed the chanting down. At that point something deep inside of me shifted. I felt as though a part of me that had been spinning ahead of myself—worrying and thinking about the future—collapsed into my core and I dropped into the present moment, to being here with Gurumayi. There was nowhere to go, nowhere else to be, just here.
This experience brought me the most profound sense of reassurance and peace: I am where I need to be, and everything will be all right.
The moment that most stood out for me was when Gurumayi slowed the chanting down. At that point something deep inside of me shifted. I felt as though a part of me that had been spinning ahead of myself—worrying and thinking about the future—collapsed into my core and I dropped into the present moment, to being here with Gurumayi. There was nowhere to go, nowhere else to be, just here.
This experience brought me the most profound sense of reassurance and peace: I am where I need to be, and everything will be all right.
Sydney, Australia
I still feel the Celebration Satsang pulsating inside of me. What a gift for all my family to have had Gurumayi’s darshan in the wonderful Siddha Yoga Universal Hall.
When I observed Gurumayi walking around Bade Baba’s murti, I felt waves of shakti all over my body. I felt as if Gurumayi, through honoring Bhagavan, was blessing us all and the whole universe. And how wonderful it was to see Gurumayi offering petals of roses to the padukas of Bhagavan! Waves of joy ran through my being. That rain of petals was transforming inside me into a bath of bliss and light.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for such a great gift!
When I observed Gurumayi walking around Bade Baba’s murti, I felt waves of shakti all over my body. I felt as if Gurumayi, through honoring Bhagavan, was blessing us all and the whole universe. And how wonderful it was to see Gurumayi offering petals of roses to the padukas of Bhagavan! Waves of joy ran through my being. That rain of petals was transforming inside me into a bath of bliss and light.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for such a great gift!
Barcelona, Spain
I find myself humming a lot now since Gurumayi had us hum the chants in the satsang. Humming is such an easy way for me to reconnect with her loving presence. I feel blessings sprinkled all around!
And what a satsang finale we had when Gurumayi had the camera rest on Bade Baba’s face! I felt time stop as only God remained. Now I can revisit that experience over and again.
I always long to hear news of our Guru, to feel her presence saturating my being with love. And—wish fulfilled, wish fulfilled, wish fulfilled!
Thank you so much, Gurumayi, for our Universal Hall surprises.
And what a satsang finale we had when Gurumayi had the camera rest on Bade Baba’s face! I felt time stop as only God remained. Now I can revisit that experience over and again.
I always long to hear news of our Guru, to feel her presence saturating my being with love. And—wish fulfilled, wish fulfilled, wish fulfilled!
Thank you so much, Gurumayi, for our Universal Hall surprises.
Oregon, United States
I enjoyed the satsang immensely, and being with Gurumayi as she celebrated her Guru, Baba Muktananda, made it especially auspicious. What I hadn’t expected was that, even though I only had a few hours sleep because of the time difference, the next day I completed tasks that had been on the "back burner" with plenty of energy. Some of them I had been avoiding for many months and yet I experienced it as all happening effortlessly. I am still amazed!
There is only one possible reason—the grace of the Guru!
There is only one possible reason—the grace of the Guru!
South Australia, Australia
As soon as the murti of Bade Baba came on the screen of my computer, I felt powerful waves of bliss emanating from Bhagavan and pouring over me in an endless stream of bliss! I thought, “How wondrous, how amazing that I don’t have to physically be in the Temple to experience this! What a treasure that this is possible.”
In my heart I thanked Gurumayi over and over for the Universal Hall of grace delivered to each of us right in our homes. I felt Baba Muktananda’s presence and his love for his Guru, and Bade Baba’s love for us all.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to the Siddhas!
In my heart I thanked Gurumayi over and over for the Universal Hall of grace delivered to each of us right in our homes. I felt Baba Muktananda’s presence and his love for his Guru, and Bade Baba’s love for us all.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to the Siddhas!
Massachusetts, United States
Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday, beloved Baba!
What an amazing gift to all of us was this celebration of Baba’s Lunar Birthday! Among the incredible floods of grace, the moment that affected me above all the others was when Gurumayi took several roses, joyously removed all the petals from them, threw a part of the roses to a blessed satsang participant, and showered the petals onto Bade Baba’s lap with the utmost reverence.
Quite unexpectedly, my heart popped open, as if it had exploded, and I ecstatically burst into tears of gratitude and joy. I’m still basking in that bliss.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for your infinite generosity.
What an amazing gift to all of us was this celebration of Baba’s Lunar Birthday! Among the incredible floods of grace, the moment that affected me above all the others was when Gurumayi took several roses, joyously removed all the petals from them, threw a part of the roses to a blessed satsang participant, and showered the petals onto Bade Baba’s lap with the utmost reverence.
Quite unexpectedly, my heart popped open, as if it had exploded, and I ecstatically burst into tears of gratitude and joy. I’m still basking in that bliss.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for your infinite generosity.
Naples, Italy
I was so happy to witness how a Siddha celebrates her own Guru. I felt I was right there in the Temple with Gurumayi and the other Siddha Yogis.
As I thought about the special and natural feeling the satsang brought me, these words came to me: absence of fear. Any sense of concern about the future that I sometimes hold deep within me disappears in the presence of the Guru.
I am grateful to be able to reach this place of deep serenity to which Gurumayi’s grace and the Siddha Yoga practices bring me with such ease.
As I thought about the special and natural feeling the satsang brought me, these words came to me: absence of fear. Any sense of concern about the future that I sometimes hold deep within me disappears in the presence of the Guru.
I am grateful to be able to reach this place of deep serenity to which Gurumayi’s grace and the Siddha Yoga practices bring me with such ease.
Pincourt, Canada
I’m so grateful and happy for what I and thousands of others received on this glorious birthday of Baba.
I felt I learned something deeply valuable when Gurumayi told us that each photograph of nature that we see on the Siddha Yoga path website is taken by photographers who are trained to look for images that each give us a teaching. She told us to look at these images and study how we respond to them, because they are more than mere replicas of beautiful nature scenes on the Ashram grounds. This gave me a new perspective and renewed my interest in spending time with these particular photos on the website so that I can learn what they have to teach me.
I was so grateful for this precious opportunity to be in the sublime company of the Guru, together with everyone in the Siddha Yoga Universal Hall.
I felt I learned something deeply valuable when Gurumayi told us that each photograph of nature that we see on the Siddha Yoga path website is taken by photographers who are trained to look for images that each give us a teaching. She told us to look at these images and study how we respond to them, because they are more than mere replicas of beautiful nature scenes on the Ashram grounds. This gave me a new perspective and renewed my interest in spending time with these particular photos on the website so that I can learn what they have to teach me.
I was so grateful for this precious opportunity to be in the sublime company of the Guru, together with everyone in the Siddha Yoga Universal Hall.
Oslo, Norway
This satsang via live video stream ushered me into my heart and helped me begin again—in the exquisite silence of Bade Baba’s darshan, the generosity and loveliness of abundant rose petals, the beautiful sounds of tabla and sitar, and the joy of remembering Baba and chanting some of his favorite chants.
Though I have read Play of Consciousness many times and was not initially thinking I needed to read it again, I have once again begun to read it and I am so grateful to have done so. Ah, Baba! So much enthusiasm, so much joy! What a powerful gift it is to be with Baba again in this way!
Thank you, Gurumayi, for celebrating Baba’s Birthday with all of us so abundantly, and for your gifts beyond measure.
Though I have read Play of Consciousness many times and was not initially thinking I needed to read it again, I have once again begun to read it and I am so grateful to have done so. Ah, Baba! So much enthusiasm, so much joy! What a powerful gift it is to be with Baba again in this way!
Thank you, Gurumayi, for celebrating Baba’s Birthday with all of us so abundantly, and for your gifts beyond measure.
Washington, United States
As soon as I saw the murti of Bade Baba, immense gratitude surged up from within me for being invited to the Temple.
The celebration of Baba’s Lunar Birthday was full of Siddha Yoga’s best special ingredients: love for music, love for meaningful shares, and love for much, much, much joy! Everything I love was there; nothing was missing. After such a feast, I feel the Guru’s protection from head to toe!
Thank you, Gurumayi, for this wonderful garland of love!
The celebration of Baba’s Lunar Birthday was full of Siddha Yoga’s best special ingredients: love for music, love for meaningful shares, and love for much, much, much joy! Everything I love was there; nothing was missing. After such a feast, I feel the Guru’s protection from head to toe!
Thank you, Gurumayi, for this wonderful garland of love!
Montreal, Canada
The glorious Celebration Satsang on Baba’s Lunar Birthday reminded me of another time when I was blessed to recite Shri Guru Gita with Gurumayi. Since that ecstatic experience, I relish every opportunity to chant with my beloved Guru. And on Baba’s Birthday, my wish was granted—again.
It felt as if Gurumayi’s love and joy for Baba were being livestreamed into me, as I sat and chanted with Gurumayi.
My gratitude to Gurumayi overflows, coming in waves like those on the Sea of Cortez, where I now live. And the satsang continues, reverberating in the large bees humming in the flowers around my house.
It felt as if Gurumayi’s love and joy for Baba were being livestreamed into me, as I sat and chanted with Gurumayi.
My gratitude to Gurumayi overflows, coming in waves like those on the Sea of Cortez, where I now live. And the satsang continues, reverberating in the large bees humming in the flowers around my house.
San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
I have been celebrating Baba’s Birthday throughout the month of May, culminating in a celebration of his solar birthday, the satsang via live video stream on his lunar birthday, and finally, participating in the Siddha Yoga Audio Satsang on "The Mind." I felt totally drenched in wisdom and love. And the most powerful teaching for me was this: the Guru’s love is always within me, resting in the inhalation and exhalation of the breath.
There is always so much creativity and joy in the ways that the Guru reveals the Truth to us, such as through the beautiful music of the sitar and meditating to it. That was a powerful experience for me.
I am so fortunate to have benefited from so many years on this path—and to have the Guru’s grace to continue on it.
There is always so much creativity and joy in the ways that the Guru reveals the Truth to us, such as through the beautiful music of the sitar and meditating to it. That was a powerful experience for me.
I am so fortunate to have benefited from so many years on this path—and to have the Guru’s grace to continue on it.
Arizona, United States
For me, this was a joyful satsang filled with the company of Siddhas. Listening to the experiences of Siddha Yogis uplifted me and motivated me to always follow my Guru’s command. The satsang also strengthened my love of reading Baba’s autobiography, Play of Consciousness, with awareness.
New Delhi, India
The love was there even before I opened the video and saw Bade Baba in his magnificent splendor. The love was there in the silent darshan with Bade Baba, as Shri Gurumayi offered the river of flower petals. The love was there as we chanted in the sacred Temple with our Siddha Gurus.
And the love was there the day after, when I was sitting outside in my garden, looking at nature with our Gurus’ love. Nature then returned my smile by forming the shape of a heart between two trees.
And the love was there the day after, when I was sitting outside in my garden, looking at nature with our Gurus’ love. Nature then returned my smile by forming the shape of a heart between two trees.
Ravenna, Italy
For me the ultimate gift of the satsang was seeing Gurumayi, listening to her, chanting with her, and receiving her grace and teachings.
After participating via the live video stream in worship of Bade Baba, Baba Muktananda, and Gurumayi—amidst all that beauty and elegance in the Temple—I felt exalted, as if we had made abundant loving offerings to the Self in all of us.
After participating via the live video stream in worship of Bade Baba, Baba Muktananda, and Gurumayi—amidst all that beauty and elegance in the Temple—I felt exalted, as if we had made abundant loving offerings to the Self in all of us.
Colorado, United States
It felt so uplifting to see Gurumayi, to spend time with her, to chant with her. Although my life is full of challenges, I know that my Guru is close to me. Her presence, her grace, her “timeless love” allow me to reconnect to the Self in my heart, and to see what’s essential in my life.
Torino, Italy
I was blessed to be able to watch this exquisite satsang while traveling in a foreign country. It was scheduled during a time when I was flying from one part of the country to another. As a result, I watched the beginning of the satsang in one airport, and the completion of the satsang in another. In between, when I had to turn off my phone during a short flight, I meditated.
As soon as we landed, I was permitted to turn on my phone again. The first words I heard were those that brought the satsang participants out of meditation! The synchronicity of this moment brought a huge smile to my face, and I silently wished for the blessings of the satsang to extend to everyone around me on the plane and in the airport.
These events transform my life.
As soon as we landed, I was permitted to turn on my phone again. The first words I heard were those that brought the satsang participants out of meditation! The synchronicity of this moment brought a huge smile to my face, and I silently wished for the blessings of the satsang to extend to everyone around me on the plane and in the airport.
These events transform my life.
Virginia, United States
For me, one of the sweetest moments of this satsang was when Gurumayi was expressing her love and devotion for Bade Baba in the Temple while an angelic voice was chanting Om Guru Om.
This brought me straight back to my shaktipat experience with Gurumayi in 1998. Immediately after I received shaktipat, the words Om Guru Om arose from deep within my heart. I kept repeating them out loud, over and over again. Such celestial bliss!
Milles mercis, Gurumayi!
This brought me straight back to my shaktipat experience with Gurumayi in 1998. Immediately after I received shaktipat, the words Om Guru Om arose from deep within my heart. I kept repeating them out loud, over and over again. Such celestial bliss!
Milles mercis, Gurumayi!
Montreal, Canada
It was great to be able to participate in the satsang to celebrate and remember Baba on his lunar birthday! Later that day, I was at the beach with my son and granddaughter and I was dancing and singing Jay Jay Vitthala on the outskirts of the water.
I am so grateful to be able to join Gurumayi in the Temple via the Siddha Yoga Universal Hall—the Hall of the Heart!
I am so grateful to be able to join Gurumayi in the Temple via the Siddha Yoga Universal Hall—the Hall of the Heart!
New York, United States
It was a glorious surprise to have the Celebration Satsang with Gurumayi via live video stream from the Temple!
I felt my heart leap with joy to be in her presence and to be with Bade Baba and with all the fellow seekers.
The chants were so sublime that at night I heard Govinda Jaya Jaya resounding in my dream. In the dream, Gurumayi came in and blessed my family, as she came up to each one of us, before walking on.
My heart is still pulsating with gratitude for Gurumayi’s grace.
I felt my heart leap with joy to be in her presence and to be with Bade Baba and with all the fellow seekers.
The chants were so sublime that at night I heard Govinda Jaya Jaya resounding in my dream. In the dream, Gurumayi came in and blessed my family, as she came up to each one of us, before walking on.
My heart is still pulsating with gratitude for Gurumayi’s grace.
North Carolina, United States
Happy Birthday, Baba! It was amazing to be with our beloved Gurumayi on this auspicious day.
We streamed the satsang on a large screen, and when Gurumayi entered the Temple, we were all clapping and cheering. There was such joy!
Each element of the satsang was meaningful for me. I related to each of the shared experiences about Baba’s teachings, and I feel they can help me in my life. During the garland of namasankirtana, love was flowing out of my heart. Toward the end, when Gurumayi called out, “Nityananda Baba ki Jay Jay,” “Muktananda Baba ki Jay Jay,” I felt I was in Bade Baba’s Samadhi Shrine in Ganeshpuri!
Thank you, Baba, for the Siddha Yoga path! Thank you, Gurumayi, for this satsang and for your blessings!
We streamed the satsang on a large screen, and when Gurumayi entered the Temple, we were all clapping and cheering. There was such joy!
Each element of the satsang was meaningful for me. I related to each of the shared experiences about Baba’s teachings, and I feel they can help me in my life. During the garland of namasankirtana, love was flowing out of my heart. Toward the end, when Gurumayi called out, “Nityananda Baba ki Jay Jay,” “Muktananda Baba ki Jay Jay,” I felt I was in Bade Baba’s Samadhi Shrine in Ganeshpuri!
Thank you, Baba, for the Siddha Yoga path! Thank you, Gurumayi, for this satsang and for your blessings!
Gandhinagar, India
Oh, what a feast and a gorgeous treat to have this satsang with Gurumayi! I can still see her laughing and chanting in my mind’s eye.
In my meditations I visualize Gurumayi laughing, and I feel so, so fortunate to be her student.
Jai Gurumayi ji!
In my meditations I visualize Gurumayi laughing, and I feel so, so fortunate to be her student.
Jai Gurumayi ji!
Nairobi, Kenya
What a blessing it was to participate in the Celebration Satsang with Gurumayi via live video stream and to have the darshan of Bade Baba on the auspicious day of Baba’s birthday!
I loved humming at the beginning of each chant, and I loved Gurumayi’s introduction to the mantra.
Thank you, Gurumayi ji, for this awesome satsang and for showering your blessings upon us.
I loved humming at the beginning of each chant, and I loved Gurumayi’s introduction to the mantra.
Thank you, Gurumayi ji, for this awesome satsang and for showering your blessings upon us.
Midstream, South Africa
Following my intuition, I started up my computer on Saturday afternoon. To my big surprise, I found myself participating in the Celebration Satsang in the Universal Hall.
I feel so happy and thankful for this unexpected, joyful experience.
I feel so happy and thankful for this unexpected, joyful experience.
Augsburg, Germany
During Shri Paduka Panchakam, when Gurumayi was pouring handfuls and handfuls and handfuls of soft, colorful rose petals on Bade Baba’s padukas, I connected with the unending, everlasting abundance of Shri Guru’s Grace.
Whatever the weather is on the outside, when I am in satsang with Gurumayi, the sun always shines, and the moon in my heart and in my life is always full.
Thank you, Baba, for giving us Gurumayi. Thank you, beloved Gurumayi, for nourishing my heart.
Whatever the weather is on the outside, when I am in satsang with Gurumayi, the sun always shines, and the moon in my heart and in my life is always full.
Thank you, Baba, for giving us Gurumayi. Thank you, beloved Gurumayi, for nourishing my heart.
Farnborough, United Kingdom
Happy Birthday, Baba! What an ecstatic celebration we had! I felt so much joy as I watched our beloved Gurumayi lead us through the “garland” of chants and even a celebratory dance. It was such a powerful reminder that the Siddha Yoga path is a path of joy, where I can celebrate the sweetest moments in my life and the great blessings that this spiritual path and sangham bring to me and so many others.
After the satsang I felt so uplifted and joyful all day long, into the night, and right into the next day.
After the satsang I felt so uplifted and joyful all day long, into the night, and right into the next day.
New York, United States
Participating in this live video stream with Gurumayi in the Universal Hall reminds me that the Guru’s presence never leaves me. In this Celebration Satsang in Honor of Baba Muktananda’s Lunar Birthday, I felt as close to the Guru as I have ever felt. Even though I live many miles away from Shree Muktananda Ashram, participating in this satsang made me feel that I was right there!
Washington, United States