The month of Gurupurnima is such an inspiring time on the Siddha Yoga path website—from the image of the lotus in this invitation to the stories and more. For me, each day is colored by sweet gratitude and love. While I acknowledge that walking this path is essential to me at all times, this particular month seems to have a unique and deep influence on how I see my world.
Being able to give back to that which I hold dear connects me to Gurumayi. Offering dakshina during Gurupurnima opens my heart, brings me a sense of contentment and purpose, and is a way I can express that Gurumayi is at the center of my world.
Hampton Hill, United Kingdom
Yesterday, I gazed at this beautiful image and read the invitation from Swami Indirananda. In the evening, I took a walk by the river under the light of the waxing moon. I felt especially connected to the moon. When I woke up this morning, my first thoughts were of the Guru’s grace and blessings, which have enriched my life over nearly four decades of my following the Siddha Yoga path. I became aware that my very being is suffused with the light and presence of the Guru. Just as I felt the light of the moon guiding me through my walk in the dark last night, I experience the inner light of the Guru with me, beneficently guiding my every step.
The lovely beads around the border and near the bottom of the card remind me of Gurumayi’s Message Artwork; they remind me of all the beautiful moments in time that make up my life. They remind me to offer my best to each moment. I am greatly looking forward to offering dakshina on the auspicious day of Gurupurnima.
California, United States
I love the practice of dakshina. Through this divine practice, my life has been totally transformed into a temple of grace. Dakshina has drawn me into the wondrous cycle of giving and receiving through which I experience that my Guru is always with me—teaching me, guiding me, protecting me, and filling me with divine love.
Florida, United States
I have received immeasurable grace and blessings from my beloved Gurumayi. Though there is no way to ever repay the Guru’s glorious gifts—her presence on earth, the bestowal of shaktipat-diksha and continual showering of grace, her teachings, guidance, and wisdom—I can attempt to express my gratitude by offering seva and dakshina. These offerings keep my heart open to connect to Gurumayi’s grace and presence within.
California, United States
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