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A blanket of glittering white snow adorned the grounds of Shree Muktananda Ashram on the morning of December 25, 2017. The sky was bright and clear, and the wind seemed to sing a special tune just for this day—Christmas Day.
As Gurumayi spoke with those gathered for the holiday celebration, as she walked with them through the Ashram, as she imparted her teachings in satsang, the feeling of warmth and goodwill, of joy bubbling over, was so present—as though it was seating itself in everyone’s hearts. Everyone’s face was aglow; wishes of “Merry Christmas” filled the air.
Gurumayi teaches us to share our goodness with one another, to act from the heart, to act with love. All through the Ashram on Christmas Day, one could see and feel and hear this teaching being made manifest.
At Gurumayi’s request, these glimpses into Christmas in Shree Muktananda Ashram are being made available to the global sangham. In this way each of you, wherever you are, may receive Gurumayi’s teachings and experience the joy of the celebration.
Kobenhavn, Denmark
I feel the Guru’s grace and blessing in my life.
Connecticut, USA
I especially liked when Gurumayi reminded us that we can experience God in happy moments, too. For me it was like receiving permission to really enjoy such moments and, even better, to share the pleasure of it with God. I want to remember this and implement it in my daily life.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for this precious gift.
Großkarolinenfeld, Germany
Gurumayi’s observation about matrika shakti has given me a new direction on how to choose my words, using any means of communication—when interacting with others or sending out emails, as well as in becoming vigilant with my own thoughts. I became aware that matrika shakti is a form of the formless God. When I practice Gurumayi’s teaching with awareness, my love and deepest gratitude for God’s compassion expand within me.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for your teachings, which are my precious treasures, and for always being so generous.
Bedford Gardens-Gauteng, SouthAfrica
When Gurumayi told us that when we go for a swim in the ocean, we can remember that God is with us, I felt her words speaking to me—as it is summer in Australia and this week I have been swimming in the ocean. All this summer when I swim, I will remember these words of Gurumayi.
Thornbury, Australia
Thank you, Gurumayi, for always sending your love to me wherever I go.
Pune, India
Thank you, Gurumayi, for sharing this beautiful satsang with all of us.
California, USA
Chennai, India
Montreal, Canada
The abundance of love and joy that I experienced from this video filled my heart. Like God, the compassion and generosity of the Guru are infinite. For me there is no difference between experiencing God’s love and the Guru’s love. Both fill my heart with profound peace and harmony.
San Felipe, Mexico
When Gurumayi was holding that shimmering heart and told us about holding this heart next to the sunrise for many mornings, where it shimmered with the light of the sun, I felt that she was holding my heart to take care of it. I felt as if my own heart started shimmering in that moment, and I felt happiness within me.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for your love and your surprises.
Allahabad, India
Thank you, Gurumayi, for sending us this great love.
Yokohama, Japan
Practicing Gurumayi’s Message for 2017 has strengthened me for doing this. When I feel discouraged by events on the earth plane, I remind myself to breathe deeply, "unfurling and expanding" the wings of my spirit, as Gurumayi expressed it in her talk, “The Benevolent Companion.” The angel at the end of the Christmas video montage further validated my instinct to stay focused on unfurling my wings and giving God’s love in every precious moment.
Connecticut, USA
Whenever I chant God’s name, and whenever I see my children playing, I feel like God is with me, and my heart becomes warm and my eyes moist.
Khargone, India
Tonight, viewing the Christmas Day video, I felt all those emotions again. But most of all, I felt blessed to be walking this amazing path of Siddha Yoga, which opens my eyes and heart to the world around me.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for making all this possible.
London, United Kingdom
Thank you, Gurumayi, for this prasad!
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
I also appreciated hearing the share from the fellow whose house almost got lost to the California wildfires, but who realized he was OK with either outcome. What a beautiful and powerful understanding that is to hold— such unshakeable contentment!
New Hampshire, USA
Later in the morning, I watched the video with a very sweet eight-year-old boy. When Gurumayi was at the Christmas tree talking to us while holding the heart ornament, he answered her as if they were in the same room: "Yes Gurumayi, I want to know a secret. Yes, Gurumayi, that is my heart. I love you, Gurumayi.”
He chanted with so much devotion and love. When the chant finished, he hugged me and said, “This was magical! It was like being in the Ashram, celebrating with Gurumayi.” It is so moving for me to see these young Siddha Yogis’ deep connection to the spiritual path.
In total, the children and I ended up watching the video five times today!
Thank you, Gurumayi, for this beautiful gift and for sending your love in such a tangible way to all of us around the world.
Mexico City, Mexico
As I stood watching a beautiful black-and-white cow standing so still and peacefully facing the bright sun, I imagined that the cow was inwardly doing sun salutations, drinking in the warmth of the sun on this very cold day. I connected to a quiet and tranquil place within myself as I watched.
Gurumayi’s words reminded me to recognize that these moments too are moments of God’s presence.
Massachusetts, USA
Mumbai, India
Florida, USA
Vicenza, Italy
Annecy, France
Connecticut, USA
Thank you, dearest Gurumayi.
Llwynygroes, United Kingdom
Thank you, Gurumayi!
Indore, India
When the chanting began, my mom and I got out our tambourines and we joined along! I experienced this satsang as very powerful. And my wish to spend Christmas with Gurumayi came true!
Thank you, Gurumayi, for this video!
a ten-year-old Siddha Yogi from California, USA
Thank you, Gurumayi, for the most incredible gift I could ever imagine my mom receiving—your laughter, your teachings, and your love.
West Vancouver, Canada