“Clear your mind of dogmatic theological debris; let in the fresh, healing waters of direct perception. Attune yourself to the active inner Guidance; the Divine Voice has the answer to every dilemma of life. Though man's ingenuity for getting himself into trouble appears to be endless, the Infinite Succor is no less resourceful”

Lahiri Mahasaya 

Autobiography of a Yogi, Chapter 35: The Christlike Life of Lahiri Mahasaya

Dear Jackie,

The Center's Sunday School will resume on September 8, the second Sunday of the month. We are also hosting a special potluck social on September 8. Please see the details below. We are very grateful for a visit from monastics, Brother Jitananda ji and Brahmachari Bhaskarananda ji on September 25 and 26. Finally, we will also have special in-person commemorative services to honor Lahiri Mahasaya ji on September 26 and 30. Hope you will be able to attend these inspiring events. Jai Guru.

Gauri Prakash-Canjels

Coordinator

Potluck Social

We will have our monthly potluck social on September 8, following the Sunday morning services. At the request of several senior devotees who wish to give their Self-Realization Fellowship materials to fellow members, all are welcome to bring a box of SRF-related materials to give away. You can personally offer this material during the potluck social to fellow devotees; we ask that you kindly take home any materials that are unclaimed by the end of the social. Also, please remember to bring a vegetarian entree, fruit juice, or dessert, if you are able. 

Monastic Visit

We are blessed to have Brother Jitananda and Brahmachari Bhaskarananda visit our Center September 25-26. The schedule for their visit will be as follows:

Wednesday, September 25

- Outing with devotees to Mt. Vernon: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

**Devotees who plan to attend should email Washington.DC.SRF@gmail.com in order to reserve their complimentary ticket, provided by the Center

- Inspirational talk followed by light refreshments: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 26

Commemorative service for Lahiri Mahasaya, 7:30 p.m.

Lahiri Mahasaya Commemoration Services

This month we will commemorate both Lahiri Mahasaya's mahasamadhi (September 26 at 7:30 p.m.) and birth (September 30 at 7:30 p.m.). 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.

Greenfield Conducted General Retreat

The Greenfield SRF Retreat Center will hold a conducted general retreat from September 27-29 at the 4H Educational Center in Front Royal, Virginia. For more information and to register, please click here.

Service Readings This Month

September 1: Vol.1 #35: Divine Selfishness: Serving Oneself in All

September 8: Vol.1 #36: Karma: The Law of Cosmic Justice

September 15: Vol. #37: Man's Highest Conception of God

September 22: Vol. #38: Realizing God in Your Daily Life

September 29: Vol. #39: Loyalty is the Greatest Law

Special Events This Month

Monthly Potluck Social

September 8

Sunday School

September 8 & 22

Monastic Visit

September 25-26

Lahiri Mahasaya Mahasamadhi Service (led by monastics)

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

Greenfield Conducted General Retreat

September 27 -29

Lahiri Mahasaya Birthday Service

September 30