“Season’s Greetings” for 2023 resonated deeply with me, sparking a newfound clarity on the purpose of my life. For me, the rhythmic beating of the drum symbolized the act of creation, of universal Consciousness taking form. As I watched the flames, I understood that Consciousness remains fundamentally the same as it takes individual forms. This realization instills in me a sense of perfectness and wholeness in my heart as I recognize divinity pervading all beings. With my mind focused on the defining quality of this cosmic force, the feeling of differences dissolves, and my heart overflows with love for myself and everything around.
As I embrace the profound truth of existence, I acknowledge that my life’s purpose is rooted in embodying and sharing the boundless fountain of love unconditionally. I will endeavor to make all efforts to keep this intention in my awareness.
New Delhi, India
When I watched the “Season's Greetings” video, I experienced that the flowers represented the embodiment of light, love, and peace. It seemed to me that their sparks were spreading the fragrance and light of the Self to every corner of the world.
Washington, United States
When I watched “Season’s Greetings” with my husband, he pointed out that the lamps are from different traditions and cultures around the world. We enjoyed trying to figure out which culture or part of the world each lamp was from. For me, the flowers lighting the lamps represented peoples’ pure hearts and good actions. It made me think that as each person—from all over the planet and from every culture—gives the fragrance of their heart to the world around them, this brings light as well as blessings and healing.
California, United States
My experience of Gurumayi’s “Season's Greetings” is that there is light and love everywhere! From the beauty of a flower comes light. And that light enhances the beauty of that flower and others too!
When I stared long enough inside the stillness of the flickering light, I found love inside my heart—love that is dependent on nothing at all! I experienced the love of the Guru, who has so sweetly expressed her love to all of us through these “Season’s Greetings.”
Florida, United States
My heart beats and my mind whispers, “Guru-puja! Guru-puja! Guru-puja!”as I receive and contemplate Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings 2023.”
Before the sacred fire lit by the virtues of my heart—the fire represented by the spark that emerges from the magnificence of the roses—upon hearing the voice of my beloved Gurumayi, I respond inwardly with my own love for her.
Mexico City, Mexico
For me, the flowers in “Season’s Greetings” represent Siddha Yogis around the world and the flame of their hearts. Their hearts are ignited by the Guru’s love, and they are spreading the fragrance of the Heart.
Dombivli, India
When the candle first appears, in my heart I feel Gurumayi communicating, “I am here. Don’t worry. You have nothing to fear.”
West Vancouver, Canada
Today I watched Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings 2023” again and I discovered the final surprise. Wow! In hearing Gurumayi’s voice, I rejoiced. Her lively, vibrant voice has always moved me, but this time her tone and her wishes are also full of joy, expressing all her enthusiasm and love.
Gurumayi always knows how to amaze us!
San Giorgio a Cremano, Italy
What a delight this video has been! I’ve watched it again and again and each time I find something else that brings me joy. The colors, the music, the different delicate flowers offer their spark each time to a new form of light. Knowing that I too am that light makes me shiver with excitement.
And today something so unexpected appeared! I am so thrilled to hear these words from Gurumayi.
Walking the Siddha Yoga path is the best ever!
Hampton Hill, United Kingdom
My beloved Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings” is everything to me. When I listen to her divine voice, every day is a festival. Hearing Gurumayi’s words at the end of “Season’s Greetings” is the whole universe to me. I felt like I was bowing to her and as if she had a hand on my head. I felt so deeply blessed.
Mehsana, India
Gurumayi’s spoken words made my Christmas Eve so very special and brought solace to lighten my heart.
Georgia, United States
Every morning recently, I have been watching Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings.” Each time I do this, I am filled with joy and gratitude because I once again experience its love and blessings. As I go about my day, thoughts of this video often arise. For example, when I hear the ring of gentle laughter from somewhere in the grocery store, I am reminded once more of the lighting of each flame and the spreading of grace, joy, and love. I am so grateful to Gurumayi for this beautiful gift that has touched my heart so deeply.
Texas, United States
I have recently experienced that so many beautiful truths seem to become clear to me while reading Siddha Yogis’ shares on the Siddha Yoga path website. I am so grateful for them. They have given me a real sense that everything is going to be all right, despite whatever might be happening on the planet and in my own life. This has reassured me that God’s love and the Guru’s love will heal us all in time.
California, United States
I come back to receive Gurumayi’s blessings and love via her beautiful “Season’s Greetings” almost every day. Each time, something new entrances me.
As I looked and listened today, I was drawn to the fire which cleanses and purifies, to the dancing flame which to me felt like the dance of Consciousness. Lord Ganesha, showering his blessings amid a thousand stars, and the pulsing Om remind me to breathe and remain steady, to be patient.
And those beautiful hearts—the merging of Consciousness. Today, for the first time, I noticed they flow both ways, up and down. It felt like an extra special blessing, like bathing in the love of the Siddhas, feeling their protection. It felt like rebirth.
I thank Gurumayi for her wonderful light in my life.
New Delhi, India
As I saw the image of Om pulsating in Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings,” I remembered a meditation experience I had just a few days ago during my first Pilgrimage to the Heart Retreat. As I followed the breath in my inner sky, I could see the top of my head filled with Om—a large symbol in the center and many smaller ones throughout the whole space. I distinctly saw a subtle blue light shining from the dot in the large Om symbol, giving this whole region a soft blue hue. The most comforting hum of Om resounded throughout this inner sky. I felt absolute perfection.
Washington, United States
I watch Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings” every morning. I feel great joy and gratitude as I experience the love and blessings again and again. During my day as my spoon hits my teacup, or as I hear the ring of a gentle laugh somewhere in the grocery store, or in numerous other ways, I am reminded again and again of the lighting of each flame and the spreading of grace and joy and love.
I am grateful to Gurumayi for this beautiful gift that has touched my heart so deeply.
Texas, United States
This is a beautiful video. I wish that the spark that has so lovingly been shared with all of us may burst into flames once again. This time it would be to fully burn away all sense of separation, so that I may continuously live in the experience of “I am God, I am Shiva” that is beyond the duality of my feelings, and so that I may be a true flame for others.
Ubud, Indonesia
Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings” is so fresh and full of love. It reaches the heart delicately with its beautiful design and music. And it seems to announce a beautiful year to come, now that the days are starting to get longer.
Marlanval, France
I feel so grateful to receive Gurumayi’s “Season's Greetings 2023!” For me, it’s an ever-so-gentle reminder that the universal energy is always ours to draw from, in the most uplifting and beneficial way. As I watch this beautiful video, I have the profound certainty that God is always present, Truth always prevails, and love always wins!
Paris, France
Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings 2023” awakened a fire in me that set my whole being ablaze! Then these words in praise of the element of fire came through me. I titled it “Hymn to Fire.”
The fire of the volcano glows in its hot lava.
The fire of the sun radiates its golden heat.
The luminous shine of the moon with its soft and brilliant rays calms my mind.
The fire of knowledge satisfies my desire to learn.
The fire of yoga opens my subtle heart.
The fire of
yajna accepts my offerings and purifies my thoughts.
The fire of the
manipura chakra creates an expansion of consciousness and brings me power.
The fire of dozens of candles creates an enchantment of light in the temple.
The fire of the stars in the dark blue firmament offers an unforgettable spectacle in the infinity of space.
The sacred fire saturated with energy, with life force, resides inside and outside of me.
It sets my heart on fire.
Spiez, Switzerland
By kindling countless flames with your blissful divine spark,
you free the yearning wicks from darkness.
With warmest tenderness
you touched my heart and sweetly kindled it.
It’s my flame and it’s your flame—one and the same.
Thank you for igniting me, thank you for reminding me
to feed the flame and let it shine to others.
Thank you for your all-including, benevolent grace.
You deeply touch my heart.
May the sparkling seed blaze high.
May God’s pure paradise rise like the sun.
May harmony and peace succeed.
May this holiday season be tranquil and still.
May it precede a happy, blissful, good new year.
Hindelang, Germany
While watching Gurumayi’s beautiful, loving “Season’s Greetings,” I sensed the petals of my heart lotus opening. I understood that each flower in the video represents a heart—the one Heart, the anahata chakra. It has the power to ignite the flame of love and peace in others and in all there is. The Heart is only giving without asking for anything back. For me, it is the divine vision of oneness. I’m aware that the Heart is so radiant that it burns away all illusions of differences.
As I receive my Guru’s greetings, I know that my heart can offer love to others and the world as well.
Massachusetts, United States
The Power of One
One spark,
one heart
ignites the
flame
in all.
One beat,
one sound
throbs
with the
power of
Om.
One intention,
one act
of love
expands across
the universe.
Fitzroy North, Australia
The profound simplicity and the purity of Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings” touch my inner child and bring me joy and wonder.
Every aspect of this video delights me. I watch as flowers, flames, and candles light up everything. My heart leaps as I listen to the exciting dialogue unfolding between the piano and drum. I experience that the music acts almost as a storyteller, describing the journey of the sacred flame, as each flower provides light to a candle. The pulsating mandala of
Om symbolizes for me the possibility of a united
sangham of humanity.
I believe that Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings” is encouraging me to share the flame of love that I have been given. I am ready to do this with clear intention, great determination, and joy.
Quebec, Canada
Fire, light, love. For me, fire represents purification and a source of light. I believe that this “Season’s Greetings” video depicts purity and light emanating from Guru’s love, and it is exactly what I and this world need. I am so thankful for the Guru’s blessings for all humankind.
Mexico City, Mexico
I am fascinated by the image of the breathing circular mandala. I experience it as being alive, like a sentient being, or like the great Mother enfolding us all in her universal embrace.
As I watch the breathing mandala, my attention shifts to watching my own breath moving in and out. I connect with the Self—the heart of existence that supports my being. And when the circular border of the mandala transforms into the rectangular border of the greeting card in which Gurumayi signs her name, I experience it too as alive with Gurumayi’s presence.
Melbourne, Australia
The exquisite “Season’s Greetings” video inspired me to write this poem in deep gratitude:
O my Guru, my beloved Guru,
You lit my heart, and life became a gem.
You opened my heart, and the fountain of love sprang forth.
For many years, you have nourished my soul and made it vibrate with the sweetest song of happiness.
You are in the sky, in the moon, in the sea, and in the mountains; you are in flowers, in birds, and in pebbles; you are everywhere and in everyone.
Plougonvelin, France
A single flame, the majestic moon, the alive and all-powerful fire pit, the flame gently spreading, the one Om pulsing into multiplicity all with the familiar inner vibration—so much love! I find myself grinning ear to ear. Once again Gurumayi captivates my heart with her contagious enthusiasm and ignites the magic and wonder of this season. I am grateful for this lovely gift as I sense a victorious dharma sweetly spreading.
Washington, United States
This exquisite video from Shri Gurumayi fills me with her love and blessings. I viewed it three times and got new insights each time.
In the beginning I see the divine light, and then its play, along with divine music of the different musical instruments, which further enhances my joy and gratitude to my Guru, who has lit my inner light with her compassion and grace. For me the flowers represent nature—another form of my Guru—as she ignites all kinds of lamps, representing us sadhakas, with the same divine light. During my japa walks in nature, I experience this inner light and enjoy it.
I am very grateful to Shri Gurumayi for this video of “Season’s Greetings,” which enables me to experience the Self in the form of divine light everywhere and in everything.
Udaipur, India
I came to the Siddha Yoga path website this morning and clicked onto Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings.” It is so incredibly beautiful! I watched it unfold and felt reminded of all the times I have been helped by Gurumayi.
The world in its current state has made my heart feel heavy. This was the condition I was in while watching “Season’s Greetings,” and I felt better each moment as it unfolded. Then, the image of Lord Ganesh appeared on the screen, and I burst into tears as my hope and faith were renewed!
Whatever the world is going through, things will get better. The Guru restores my hope and faith that obstacles will be removed, and we will all collectively come back to our humanity and the awareness that we are all the Self of all.
New York, United States
What touched me the most in watching this beautiful video was the lighting of lamps in so many different ways, reflecting different cultures around the world. The same love ignites in our hearts no matter who we are or where we live. And as I looked at the ornate gold Om, the movement in and out of the smaller Om's surrounding it seemed to be in sync with my breathing.
Washington, United States
When I saw the magnificent “Season’s Greetings 2023” from Gurumayi, I was immediately reminded of the shaktipat experience Baba gave me forty years ago. I understood how important it is to constantly go back to this divine initiation, to appreciate the spiritual practices, and to better understand how precious it is to walk the Siddha Yoga path.
I thank Gurumayi for these special greetings, which helped me to reconnect with the most shining gift I have ever received.
Milan, Italy
The beautiful, artistic “Season’s Greetings” from Gurumayi gives me hope—hope that one light can light many lights. This one light reaches the farthest corners of the world and no matter what religion someone belongs to, they can recognize that they themselves
are light.
For me, the realization of being the light of God is the true spirit of this holiday season.
Konolfingen, Switzerland
Through the years, Gurumayi has taught me the power of learning through repetition. And so I visit the “Season’s Greetings” video each day and experience something new: the various lamps, representing different traditions and communities; the textured music eliciting joy; the breathing mandala of Om’s; the starlit Lord Ganesha; and the tumbling hearts at the end, effusive in their movement. With words in the different languages we speak, images, and music, Gurumayi acknowledges the entire world—our diversity and our unity—and her love bathes us all, without exception.
Rhode Island, United States
This is so beautiful, so perfect!
When I opened the Siddha Yoga path website this morning, I was impatient, stressed, feeling pulled in several directions. Unable to focus, I left the website. Sure enough, I had a hard and exhausting day. But now, as I wind down for bed, I revisited the website to receive Gurumayi’s blessings.
As I watched and listened to “Season’s Greetings,” my smile grew, my mind calmed. It is at once playful, easeful, in-drawing, and filled with love. I watched the dance of the flames and my heart was delighted; I felt the pulsation and breathed in deep. As I continued to feel Gurumayi’s love and blessings, I became connected with the lightness of my inner being.
New Delhi, India
I want to thank Gurumayi from the bottom of my heart for this unique greeting card, which shifted the state of my heart in a fraction of a moment. With every light that was turned on, my heart started beating faster with understanding, and love started to pour out. May this season be the jolliest of all!
Sesto San Giovanni, Italy
My being is dancing in the Guru’s light. I’m overwhelmed by the shakti and creativity in this festive celebration montage, which I most needed at this time. I’m always amazed at how Gurumayi always takes me to the highest level in my sadhana with her imagination, beauty, and grace, while she includes everyone, everywhere.
Colorado, United States
The Fire of Divine Love
Harmony of the sky and the earth, of light and matter,
Infinite delicacy of the glowing and diaphanous flowers
that kindle the flames,
in the captivating flood, full or suffused, of the enchanting music.
Starry expansion of Ganesh’s constellation.
Breathing of the spanda.
The fireworks of Gurumayi’s love.
My mind is captivated, bathed, full of wonder,
my breath becomes conscious, deeper and balanced,
my heart breathes.
I am really alive, I savor the luminous and timeless calm
in which all my being vibrates.
Blanquefort, France
I am grateful to Gurumayi for this beautiful greeting! As I watched the hearts cascading at the end, I felt there was one for each and every one of us. I am so moved to be blessed and remembered by our Guru.
Texas, United States
I feel so grateful for this “Season's Greetings” video, which reminds me to keep the inner flame blazing brightly. It connects me with the true joy and light of the season.
London, United Kingdom
This video showed me that all the hearts in the world are lit from the light of the eternal flame. It was so joyful and comforting to understand that I am one with this light and that all is well. I believe that my Guru has given me
shaktipat so that I may come to experience this inner light in all its fullness. What a wonderful holiday teaching!
California, United States
This morning, I watched the “Season’s Greetings 2023” video for the third time. Recently, I have been dealing with some significant challenges, and I have been praying for Gurumayi’s guidance.
During my third viewing of this video, I suddenly saw the form of Lord Ganesh in the stars for the first time. From this, I felt that my prayers had been heard and that I would be receiving help. I am so grateful for the Guru’s love and wisdom, which are always there for me.
Minnesota, United States
I feel that the exquisite flowers, which ignite the sacred flame, are symbols of divine grace and beauty.
Russian Federation
This morning, seeing Gurumayi's “Season’s Greetings”, I contemplated how much light it would spread. Seeing each lamp being lit reminded me that Gurumayi has lit my own light. I thought about how the flame that the Guru has lit within me and others can in turn help to bring greater light to the world.
Lockwood South, Australia
I feel that this year’s “Season’s Greetings” video is alive, spreading its vibrations all across the planet. I believe that it has the power to deeply touch so many hearts. It seems to me that it emanates a mystical, unseen force which illuminates my soul with flames of love, peace, and tranquility.
Mersin, Turkey
I was filled with joy to see this “Season’s Greetings” gift from Gurumayi. The sounds and moving images in this video took me back to December 1989 when I sent Gurumayi a red heart with the words
Jyota se Jyota Jagao on it, asking the Guru to light the flame of my heart with her flame. All these years later, I feel that my flame is not only still alight, but that it continues to intensify. In fact, I feel more and more of the Guru’s love.
Gurumayi's “Season’s Greetings” video is so simple and joyful that it opens my heart with a sigh of love every time I watch it.
San Giorgio a Cremano, Italy
As the lamps were being lit in this beautiful video, I kept thinking about the hymn,
Jyota se Jyota Jagao—"Light my lamp from your lamp.”
Also, the wonderful variety of lamps seemed to me to represent the wonderful variety of Siddha Yogis around the world—with the Guru's grace taking the perfect form to kindle the love in each heart.
Oregon, United States
The first time that I watched this powerful video, I thought that the sparks from each flower, lighting the lamps or candles, were so beautiful. But then, when the flower lit the eight-branched menorah, I realized that for me, there was more to it than just what I was seeing.
So, I watched the video again. As I did so, I felt that each flower's spark represented Gurumayi's love. Every time these sparks of love lit a candle or lamp, I felt that they were igniting the love in my own heart.
I also experienced that the
mandala made up of many
Om signs, with one central
Om in the middle, felt like Gurumayi gathering together the Siddha Yoga
sangham from all over the world. At the end of the video, I felt the Guru’s love pulsating in my heart.
Washington, United States