“The divine lover beholds God through every window of thought and space, and the Cosmic Beloved beholds the devotee through every window of His omnipresent love. Enlocked in visions of love, God and the devotee enjoy unparted union.”

God Talks with Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita

Paramahansa Yogananda

Dear Jackie,

What a blessing the month of July was, with the 2024 Convocation and Commemoration services for Babaji! Whether we attended in person or online, each one of us found some inspiration. In August, we are looking forward to Sister Brahmani and other monastics from the Greenfield Retreat leading our Sunday services on August 11. There will be a potluck social event after the Sunday services with devotees sharing their Convocation experience. We will not be holding a long meditation on the fourth Saturday this month. We will be celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna (Janamasthami) on August 26 with an in-person ceremony with kirtan. Hope you can join us.

Jai Guru.

Gauri Prakash-Canjels

Coordinator

Greenfield Monastics to Lead Our Services

and Attend Post-Convocation Potluck Social

We are happy to announce that the nuns from the SRF Greenfield retreat center in Front Royal, Virginia, will lead our morning services on August 11. All are welcome to attend, and there also will be a potluck social immediately afterward to share Convocation experiences. Please bring a vegetarian entree, fruit juice, or dessert if you plan to attend.

Greenfield Women's One-Day Retreat

There will be a women's one-day retreat on August 24 at the 4H Educational Center in Front Royal, Virginia. Please see the Greenfield website for registration information.

Janmashtami Service

We will celebrate the birthday of Bhagavan Krishna with a special Janmashtami service on August 26 from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Please bring a flower and a donation in an envelope as symbols of your loyalty and devotion to the SRF line of Gurus. This service is primarily intended for those who are SRF students or other devotees who regularly attend the SRF meetings. However, all are welcome who are well enough acquainted with SRF teachings to appreciate the significance of the Guru‑disciple relationship and to participate in the service with sincerity and reverence.

Service Readings This Month

August 4: Vol.1 #31: Bringing Forth Your Divine Nature

August 11: Vol. #32: Creation and Man

August 18: Vol. #33: Yoga - The Divine Science

August 25: Vol. #34: Make Your Mind a Temple of God

Special Events This Month

Greenfield Nuns Lead Services

August 11

Monthly Potluck Social

August 11

Greenfield Women's One-Day Retreat

August 24

Janmashtami Service

August 26, 7:30-9:00 p.m.