Welcome to the October 2014 edition of the Self-Realization Fellowship eNewsletter. This month, we share inspiring thoughts from Paramahansa Yogananda on "Seeking God Together."
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Paramahansa Yogananda on "Seeking God Together"
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The Blessings of Meditating With Others
Group meditation is a castle that protects the new spiritual aspirants as well as the veteran meditators. Meditating together increases the degree of Self-realization of each member of the group by the law of invisible vibratory exchange of group magnetism.
The Value of Spiritual Company
If a man wants to become an artist, he should associate with artists. If he wants to be a good businessman, he should associate with successful leaders in the business field. If he wants to become a spiritual giant, he should associate with devotees of God.
The Aim Is to Know God
Meditation groups should be organized not for the glorification of a cause or leader but with the express and sole purpose of knowing God by the power of united concentration and meditation.
Trend Toward Meditation Groups
Group meditation holds people together, not because of the leader's personality, or musical programs, or festivities, but because of their own Self-realization. Then, of their own accord, they want to get together often to worship God on the altar of their commingled devotion. United minds are bigger channels through which God's power flows in a mightier way to individual souls.
Seek God With an SRF Group
When you go to an SRF temple or center, let it be for one purpose: to be with God. Do not go for the words, do not go for the singing. Go to feel His presence by meditation!
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SRF Featured in Recent News Articles
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A number of print media and online news sources have recently focused on SRF events and locations. The articles include a Los Angeles Times feature on Self-Realization Fellowship's 2014 World Convocation and a Huffington Post report on the SRF Lake Shrine.
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Theatrical Premiere of AWAKE on October 10, 2014
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We are just days away from the World Premiere of AWAKE: The Life of Yogananda, and anticipation for the film continues to grow as yogis and seekers around the world follow the progress of the film's release. To date, there have been more than 40,000 views of the trailer on YouTube, plus thousands of views on other platforms such as iTunes Trailers, IMDB and Hulu. Screenings of the film have been scheduled in cities throughout the United States for October and November, and more will be scheduled in the months ahead (including in other countries). Here's what some are already saying about the film... Read more
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Self-Realization Magazine − Fall 2014
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A quarterly magazine devoted to healing of body, mind, and soul...
The Fall 2014 issue is now available and includes timely and uplifting articles from Paramahansa Yogananda and Sri Mrinalini Mata, as the magazine continues to commemorate the birth centennial of Sri Daya Mata. This edition features inspirational topics such as:
- "Go Forth Like a Flame": Spiritual Principles for Attaining Your Noble Objectives by Paramahansa Yogananda
- Visiting the Saints of India with Sri Daya Mata - Part III
- The Harvest by Paramahansa Yogananda
- Physicists Discover How to Create Matter From Light
- The Power of Nice
The audio CD included in this issue is Cultivating the Qualities That Lead to Self-Realization, an inspiring talk given by SRF minister Sister Priya at the 1999 Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation, Los Angeles. Preview highlights of this issue!
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Public Lecture Tours
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Oct. 9 - 12
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Bad Pyrmont, Germany (public lecture and Kriya Yoga Initiation)
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Oct. 24 - 26
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Oct. 31 - Nov. 2
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Perth, Australia (public lecture and Kriya Yoga Initiation)
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How-to-Live Retreat Programs
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Houston, Texas (general retreat)
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Armação, Brazil (general retreat)
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We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Self-Realization Fellowship eNewsletter. Check your inbox each month for more inspiration and wisdom from the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.
In divine friendship, Self-Realization Fellowship Copyright © 2014 Self-Realization Fellowship.
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"When you go to an SRF temple or center, let it be for one purpose: to be with God. Do not go for the words, do not go for the singing. Go to feel His presence by meditation!"
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