"Attunement comes when you fix your mind first and foremost upon your goal of God-realization. Then you are in tune with the Guru, because this is his sole mission--to help you reach the Divine Goal. He has no other interest. His responsibility is to shake you out of your sleep of ignorance, to awaken you from this world-dream of maya, with its sorrows and pain and its dualities of sickness and health, life and death. Guru gives you the highest love--love that is absolutely unconditional. No matter how you err, so long as you are sincerely seeking God and striving always to do better, the Guru is with you."

Sri Daya Mata

How to Receive the Liberating Help of the Guru in SRF Magazine, Fall 2006, p. 17

Dear Jackie,

We are looking forward to an inspiring month with services in honor of our Guru and Param Guru. We will celebrate the maha-samadhis of our Guru Paramahansa Yogananda ji and Param Guru Swami Sri Yukteswar ji on March 7th and 9th, respectively. The in-person service for Guruji will start at 7:30 pm on Friday, March 7. The in-person service for param-guruji will start at 10 am on Sunday, March 9.   

Call for Volunteers: The center is in need of several volunteers, with commitments ranging from 1 or 2 hours a month to more. Please consider serving with the (1) Flower team, (2) Greeter team, (3) as the Newsletter Editor, or (4) the Cleaning team. You can sign up on our website: Volunteer Opportunities - Washington DC Center of Self-Realization Fellowship.

Also, please consider serving in one of the elected positions (the volunteering positions listed above are NOT elected and, therefore, not restricted to a one-year term). These elected positions include Managing Council, Readers, and Sunday School Teachers or Assistants. Please fill in the election form by March 2, even if you are not able to serve this year, and just say "unable to serve". The link to this form is here.

Jai Param Guru. Jai Guru.

Gauri Prakash-Canjels

Coordinator

Commemoration Services

This month we will commemorate the mahasamadhi of both our guru, Paramahansa Yoganandaji (on March 7 at 7:30 p.m.), and the mahasamadhi of our paramguru, Swami Sri Yukteswarji (on March 9, 10-11 a.m.). Please bring a flower and a donation in an envelope as symbols of your loyalty and devotion to the SRF line of Gurus. Commemoration services are 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.

General Membership Meeting and Annual Elections

Our annual elections will take place on March 23 as part of a general membership meeting, immediately following the morning reading service. All active members are strongly encouraged to attend. The purpose of the meeting is to elect volunteers to serve at the Center, including Officers, Service Readers, and Sunday School Teachers and Assistants. Lunch will be provided.

Service Readings This Month

March 2: Vol.2 #9: Guru: Channel of Eternal Blessings

March 9: Vol.2 #10: Awaken Your Power to Be Happy

March 16: Vol.2 #11: The Meaning of Reincarnation

March 23: Vol.2 #12: Get Acquainted with God

March 30: Vol.2 #13: Healing by Knowing the Nature of Creation

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

Paramahansa Yogananda Mahasamadhi Service

March 7, 7:30 - 9:00 pm

3-Hour Meditation

March 8, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Swami Sri Yukteswar Mahasamadhi Service

March 9, 10:00 - 11:00 am

4-Hour Meditation

March 22, 10 am - 2 pm

Annual Elections and General Membership Meeting (lunch provided)

March 23