SPECIAL SERVICES
A special Commemorative Services honour the birthdays and mahasamadhis of the SRF line of gurus. Mahasamadhi means "great ecstasy", the union of the soul with the Infinite during a God-realized yogi's final exit from the physical body.
These services are primarily intended for SRF students and other devotees who regularly attend SRF services. However, all are welcome who are familiar enough with SRF teaching to appreciate the significance of the Guru-disciple relationship and to participate in the service with sincerity and reverence.
Those who attend bring a flower as a symbol of devotion to the one being honoured and a donation in an envelop as an expression of loyalty to the SRF path.
The Vibration of Blessing
The vibrations of blessing during special services are much stronger than on other days in the year, because in the astral world, also, a celebration is taking place. If you participate in this ceremony with sincerity and devotion you will reap spiritual benefits and will find your high resolutions strengthened.
Dates of Services for 2010
5 Jan |
Tu | 7 pm |
Birthday of Paramahansa Yogananda (1893) |
| 9 Jan | Sat | 10 am – 4 pm |
Paramahansa Yogananda Commemorative Meditation |
| 7 Mar | Sun | 11 am |
Mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda (1952) |
| 9 Mar | Tu | 7 pm |
Mahasamadhi of Sri Yukteswar (1936) |
| 2 Apr | Fri | 10 am – 12 noon |
Good Friday Meditation Service |
| 4 Apr | Sun | 6 am – 7.50am | Easter Sunrise Service (followed by our normal Sunday program) |
| 10 May | Mon | 7 pm |
Birthday of Sri Yukteswar (1855) |
| 25 July | Sun | 11 am |
Mahavatar Babaji Commemoration Day |
| 2 Sep | Thu | 7 pm |
Janmashtami (birth of Bhagavan Krishna) |
| 26 Sep | Sun | 11 pm |
Mahasamadhi of Lahiri Mahasaya (1895) |
| 30 Sep | Thu | 7 pm |
Birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya (1828) |
| 18 Dec | Sat | 10 am – 5 pm |
All-Day Christmas Meditation |