"The love of God, the love of the Spirit, is an all-consuming love. Once you have experienced it, it shall lead you on and on in the eternal realms. That love will never be taken away from your heart. It shall burn there, and in its fire you shall find the great magnetism of Spirit that draws others unto you, and attracts whatsoever you truly need or desire.

I tell you truthfully that all my questions have been answered, not through man but through God. He is. He is. It is His spirit that talks to you through me. It is His love that I speak of. Thrill after thrill! Like gentle zephyrs His love comes over the soul. Day and night, week after week, year after year, it goes on increasing—you don't know where the end is. And that is what you are seeking, every one of you. You think you want human love and prosperity, but behind these it is your Father who is calling you. If you realize He is greater than all His gifts, you will find Him."

Paramahansa Yogananda

Love: Human and Divine (yogananda.org)

Dear Jackie,

Last month, we had an inspiring Remembrance Service for several of our dearly departed devotees and a beautiful Saturday long meditation! This month, we are looking forward to Greenfield Monastics (Sister Brahmani and Sister Shankari) leading the Sunday Services on November 10 followed by our potluck social. The annual fundraiser, Harvest of Love, is on November 16. This evening of elegance will include a performance by many accomplished musicians and a special chanting session by the Sunday School children. Please remember to get your tickets on Eventbrite.

Gauri Prakash-Canjels

Coordinator

Greenfield Monastics to Lead Our Services

and Attend Potluck Social

The nuns from the SRF Greenfield retreat center in Front Royal, Virginia, will lead our morning services on November 10. All are warmly invited to attend, and to stay for this month's potluck social immediately afterward. Please bring a vegetarian entree, fruit juice, or dessert if you plan to attend.

Harvest of Love Building Fundraiser

We warmly invite you to support our annual Harvest of Love fundraiser to benefit the Washington DC Center Fund, to be held on November 16, from 5:30 to 9:00 pm. The evening will consist of a delicious Indian dinner, uplifting musical entertainment, and a silent auction of beautiful Indian items. Tickets are available on Eventbrite (Click HERE), and in the Bookroom. 

Thanksgiving Food Drive

As a service to God and Guru, through caring for others, the DC Center is conducting a Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit food banks and charities in the DC/MD/VA area. Please place all donated non-perishable food items in the marked containers in the Center's lobby throughout the month of November.

The most needed items are: Low-sodium canned soups, beans, and tomatoes; low-sugar canned fruit; peanut butter in plastic jars; and low-sugar cereal. No glass containers, please.

Thanksgiving Meditation and Potluck

The Washington DC Center would like to once again hold a Thanksgiving meditation and dinner this year. However, we still need some volunteers to lead the effort. If you are interested in helping with this event, please send an email to: Washington.DC.SRF@gmail.com.

Service Readings This Month

November 3: Vol.1 #44: Ways to Overcome Nervousness

November 10: Vol.1 #45: Practicing Yoga in World Affairs

November 17: Vol. #47: Freedom From Habit Slavery

November 24: Vol. #46: Giving Thanks for Life's Blessings

Weekly Services

Thursdays

Inspirational Service: 7:30-9:00 pm

Sundays

Bhagavad Gita Study: 8:30 - 9:30 am

Meditation Service: 10:00 - 10:50 am

Reading Service: 11:00 - 12:00

Special Events This Month

3-Hour Meditation*

November 9, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

SRF Greenfield Nuns Lead Services

November 10

Monthly Potluck Social

November 10

Harvest of Love Fundraiser

November 16, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

4-Hour Meditation*

November 23, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Meditation and Potluck

November 28, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.

*A minimum of 4 devotees must sign up beforehand via the sheet in the lobby in order for the long meditations to be held; otherwise, they will be canceled