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I revisited this treasure this morning and feel its relevance and aliveness months after I first read it. The pandemic is still raging, yet when I reflect on these words of Gurumayi’s, I do feel so much light and hope that human goodness will flourish even amidst so many challenges.
As I look at my own life and how lighting candles and sending blessings and healing prayers has become my daily practice, I feel the power of this practice. Prayers matter, my heartfelt prayers matter, our heartfelt prayers matter. And this extraordinary year of trials has called forth this strong focus and knowing.
I am infinitely grateful to Gurumayi that I can revisit her words again and again on the Siddha Yoga path website, to imbibe them, to hear them more and more deeply. I feel so much hope in humanity and our power to bring peace to this world. It is the natural state of our hearts.
New York, United States
After reading these “Blessings to Treasure,” I felt so protected and so blessed to be Gurumayi’s student. These teachings evoke so much enthusiasm in me that I am excited about giving my blessings and my service to the world at this time of need. They have also inspired me to pray for all those suffering as a result of this pandemic. I am now praying, meditating, and chanting more than I used to. And I communicate periodically with everyone I know, encouraging them to stay alert to the needs of each situation and to help each other.
I remain deeply grateful for Gurumayi’s presence and guidance in my life. They fill me with hope and light.
Cuttack, India
I am so grateful for Gurumayi's continued support and guidance through the brilliant "Be in the Temple"
satsangs. Reading these words from Gurumayi in "Blessings to Treasure," I feel that a balm of peacefulness, love, and protection has descended into my being. I pray that my receptivity to the Guru's grace and teachings will continue to expand until I experience no separation between my Guru and my very own self.
Texas, United States
The “Blessings to Treasure” teaching from the “Be in the Temple”
satsang in honor of Raksha Bandhan reminds me how fortunate I am. I feel indebted to the Siddhas for their bountiful grace, gifts, and guiding light that I have received along my spiritual journey.
During this challenging time, I am especially grateful to remember Gurumayi’s teachings. Her words from this particular treasure have uplifted me, strengthened me, and allowed me to recognize my own shimmering light that comes from within. This helps me to face each day with new insight.
Scarborough, Canada
While trying to strengthen my focus this year, I have been listening attentively to Gurumayi's specific and practical guidance in these “Blessings to Treasure.” My mind, however, sometimes goes around in circles.
In contemplating how to follow my Guru's teaching, "Think big. Take small steps," my mind took a seat, which enabled me to invite the Guru's grace to guide me from within as I returned to consider my “Aspirations for 2020.” As I did so, ideas for a few small steps that I could take arose from within me.
I learned that when I let my mind sit in peace, the Guru's grace shows me the answers with ease.
North Carolina, United States
When I awoke in the early morning hours of August 2, needing to adjust the fan, I felt a strong sense of light. I went to the balcony to look for its source. In the sky just above me I saw one star shining as brightly as a diamond, more brightly than any star I’d ever seen. It kept shimmering. I felt it was waiting to be seen.
This led me to want to meditate. And as I was meditating, I heard a voice say repeatedly, “You are a diamond. You are a diamond. You are a diamond.” I remembered that in the “Be in the Temple”
satsang the night before, Gurumayi’s “Blessings to Treasure” ended with: “You are made of diamond."
As it was also my birthday, I felt this was the best gift I’d ever received from Gurumayi ji. What a way to start the day! I want to thank Gurumayi ji for sending me a diamond and making me feel like one too.
Dombivali, India
As I reflected on these words from Gurumayi, I felt the grace contained in them begin to pulsate gently in my heart. I felt my mind easing and releasing a subtle contraction. I paused and spoke confidently to myself, putting these “Blessings to Treasure” in my own words, as if they were already a solid reality in my life.
As I visualized myself living as the person I truly can be, I felt peaceful. I recognized an exquisite protective shield within, as though I had forgotten and then remembered it. I realized that I
am protected and that my faith in this protection spreads to others.
I am full of loving gratitude to Gurumayi for tirelessly continuing to fill me with the wisdom I need to walk the path.
Oregon, United States
Gurumayi’s teachings, blessings, and grace go deep into my heart and fill me with divine love and stillness. I am especially grateful for Gurumayi’s clear and beautiful guidance during the pandemic. I feel that the Guru gives me everything I need!
I bow with all my heart and love at the feet of Gurumayi, Baba, and Bade Baba.
New York, United States