During the celebration of Raksha Bandhan, I tied a beautiful rakhi around my young granddaughter’s wrist, offering her my love and protection. She thanked me with a big hug.
Yesterday, we went out to the porch to sit by a large tree on which I have hung many wind chimes. She snuggled in cozy blankets in a lounge chair, as it was a little chilly. One of my very large wind chimes has a string attached to it, leading to the porch rail. I sat on a chair, pulling on the string so the wind chime would sing to her. Then the wind came up, and all the many chimes in the tree sang together like an orchestra. Her eyes widened in wonder and awe at the celestial sounds. She exclaimed, “Oh, Grandma, I love it!”
I felt the Guru’s love enveloping us both.
New York, USA
Yesterday, I saw a beautiful rainbow descending from the sky, but what was unusual is that it looked as if it was coming down through dense, dark, stormy-looking clouds. It reminded me of a meditation I had the day after the Raksha Bandhan celebration. In this meditation, I saw Gurumayi tying a beautiful
rakhi bracelet around the world, as a symbol of her love and protection.
I thought to myself, "No matter how cloudy my perception can get, Gurumayi’s love and protection are always strong enough to dispel any darkness that may appear before my eyes."
Thank you, Gurumayi, for your
rakhi of love and protection surrounding the world.
New York, USA
What a lovely presentation! From the image of the dawn to the last image of the moon and sky, I had the feeling of being present at Shree Muktananda Ashram. I felt included in all the activities of the day. The
shakti was in me and all around me, and love filled my heart for every person, flower, and color.
We are all blessed to have Gurumayi and all the Siddhas protecting us all the time. Thank you, Gurumayi, for this wonderful gift. My heart is full.
Florida, USA
These beautiful photographs and the text connect me to the love and protection of my Guru.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for imparting your grace in so many beautiful and subtle ways.
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
When I saw the photographs, I felt that all Siddha Yogis are connected by a thread of love, discipline, and grace.
Thane, India
I experience the Guru’s protection undoing the knots within me. Through chanting,
seva, and meditation, I feel the inner energy locks spontaneously releasing. The result is that afterward I feel light and free and happy—like so many of the children and adults who are receiving the grace of Gurumayi in these photos.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for your amazing grace and ever-present protection.
Washington, USA
Such enchantment! Every time I view the images from this glorious day, I feel more love. They inspire me to offer protection to all in this play of love and to my friends here with me.
New York, USA
When I see the shining faces of the children, this prayer arises within: wherever you may travel in life’s journey, may you always —
always!— know that with each step you are guided and protected by the Guru’s divine love. May you continue to experience the blessings of learning and service. May you always support and uplift one another.
And may we all continue to celebrate the joy of the Siddha Yoga path!
New Mexico, USA
Thank you for these beautiful pictures which touched my heart deeply. They brought me into the event so personally that I could feel myself right there with Gurumayi, having her
darshan, tying a
rakhi thread to her wrist, bowing at Bade Baba’s
padukas, sinking into the powerful presence of the Guru.
Aylesbury, United Kingdom
What a colorful celebration! So much happiness and laughter, and so many smiling faces. As I viewed each picture, I could feel each and every heart open wide, with love pouring out, reaching all of us around the globe.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for tying the golden thread of love and protection around all of us.
Nairobi, Kenya
I came back home from work late yesterday, feeling very tired. When I saw these photos, my body suddenly became energized. My mind danced with love. The bond of love and protection gave me inner strength; the flood of love washed away my tiredness.
Gurumayi is so compassionate. Each action, each moment from the pictures gave me the feeling of love and protection. I became like a small child seated before her, my mind and heart there. I felt so much love for the Guru.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for the protection of your grace and blessings.
Basamathanagar, India
Thank you for this divine
darshan. It uplifts my mind and heart. Thank you for the glimpse and experience of the pure bond of love.
My heart is overflowing with Gurumayi’s love, and what I feel is deep silence within.
Dhanyawad, Gurumayi ji.
Bangalore, India
As I was looking through the photos from the celebration of Raksha Bandhan in Shree Muktananda Ashram, I realized I was leaning forward and listening, as if I could hear the sound of joy, excitement, and laughter humming through the shining beauty shown in the photos.
It made me think of the conch, or
shankha, and how we lean close to hear the sound of the waves rising and subsiding within it, and how awesome it is to hear that sound.
Thank you for sharing the celebration on the website and reminding us of the great protection that is given to us and the glorious thread of oneness connecting all of us on the Siddha Yoga path.
Gurudev Siddha Peeth
The pictures of the celebration of Raksha Bandhan are very touching. There’s so much love and grace from Gurumayi that we can experience sitting here at home.
The four-year-old boy from Mexico looks like Krishna. His love and the way he relates to Gurumayi are amazing. We feel so connected to Gurumayi. She is taking care of us, and the bond is growing stronger with so many beautiful
satsangs with her.
We love you, Gurumayi.
Florida, USA
Thanks for sharing this beautiful celebration with all of us through these pictures. Beautiful children. Everybody so happy. Happy colors, happy flowers, happy parents. Yes, protection and happiness together. What a beautiful life we all have!
How auspicious was the day I met Gurumayi! I have felt her protection with me throughout the years. When my children were young, she protected them and me. Now that they are grown up, she protects us and the ones we love. I see her protection in everything that happens.
What good fortune it is, Gurumayi, to have your grace!
Roma, Italy
After scrolling through the wonderful pictures of sevites visiting Shree Muktananda Ashram during this auspicious time, I feel a heartfelt connection to the happenings surrounding this wonderful event and holiday. It seems clear to me that all of us Siddha Yogis are bound by an invisible thread, day in and day out, that unites our hearts and minds with our dear Guru, and moves us forward with greatness.
California, USA
