We in the ashrams of Paramahansa Yogananda are deeply concerned for the welfare of the YSS/SRF global spiritual family and for all humanity during the current difficult world situation. Above all, we want to encourage you to turn within to the unfailing Inner Source of protection and reassurance. Here are some online resources to aid you in your efforts to do just that at this or any other time of need. We will be updating this list with more content in the weeks to come:
Messages From Swami Chidananda Giri
In this message entitled “Crisis or Spiritual Opportunity?” YSS/SRF President Sri Sri Swami Chidananda Giri offers guidance how we all can best meet the challenges posed by the present world situation.
On March 14 Swami Chidanandaji posted a video on the current world situation in which he offers a message of encouragement and practical guidance for coping with these difficult times, and also leads a guided meditation and prayer service.
YSS Online Dhyana Kendra
The YSS Online Dhyana Kendra offers everyone, no matter where you are located across India, or around the world, the opportunity to experience live group meditations just like those conducted in YSS ashrams, kendras, mandalis, and retreat centres. These meditations are conducted by YSS sannyasis. We invite you to join the thousands that are participating in this powerful means of connecting with the Divine and with the worldwide spiritual family of devotees and seekers.
Weekly Online Inspirational Satsangas
Currently we are offering a new online inspirational satsanga each week, led by a YSS or SRF sannyasi. These programmes include meditation, chanting, and a talk on Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings. Through the satsangas presented here, you can join Paramahansa Yogananda’s worldwide spiritual family in weekly divine fellowship.
Please note: We will be archiving these online inspirational services on the “Weekly & Special Services” section of our website.
Recommended Reading From the Wisdom-Legacy of Paramahansa Yogananda
How-to-Live Wisdom on YSS website
Ebooks
Where There Is Light: especially chapter 2, “Strength in Times of Adversity”; chapter 3, “Learn to Meditate”; and chapter 4, “Rising Above Suffering”
Guided Meditations to Help You Connect With Your Inner Divinity
Our website offers a number of guided meditations on different themes, including “Living Fearlessly” and “Peace.” Each is led by a monastic disciple of Yogoda Satsanga Society of India/Self-Realization Fellowship.
The Power of Prayer and Affirmation
Our website devotes an entire section to the power of prayer and affirmation, including:
- In-depth explanations on why and how prayers and affirmations are effective in transforming our lives and the world we live
- Practical tips and specific prayers and affirmations that you can employ to invoke Divine Aid for yourself and others
- Information on how you can participate in YSS’s Worldwide Prayer Circle, and thereby unite your spiritual power with countless people around the world to help bring God’s light to our world in ever-greater measure—including instructions on how to practise a powerful yogic technique for healing others that was practised and taught by Paramahansa Yogananda
Requests for Prayers
We also invite you to submit requests for prayers for specific persons. These will be included in the daily prayers of the Yogoda Satsanga Society Prayer Council—consisting of YSS/SRF monastics and led by YSSPresident Sri Sri Swami Chidananda Giri—which deeply meditates and prays for others each morning and evening, and performs the healing technique practised and taught by Paramahansa Yogananda.
News and Announcements About YSS Activities
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