May 31^st is Gurudevi Nirmalananda’s Shaktipat Anniversary.  She celebrates this holy day by sharing deep teachings honoring her Guru, Swami Muktananda. 

Gurudevi explains that this day is the anniversary of her birth into Self, more important than the day on which she was born into this world.

She takes this opportunity to share the depth of her heart and the wealth of what she has received from her Guru, saying:

How can I begin to express my gratitude for His gift. He gave me to me.

For the satsang nearest May 31^st, Gurudevi’s discourses are traditionally a tribute to Baba Muktananda.  She includes deep teachings about the power of Shaktipat and shares her personal experience of receiving Shaktipat from Baba Muktananda. 

You may also observe this holy day by renting any Deep Teachings Videos of past Swami Sundays near May 31^st.  Most recent, “The Guru’s Qualifications” is her discourse for the Swami Sunday on May 29 2024. 

Recounting her time living in Baba’s Ashrams, she tenderly portrays his serene and compassionate service.  Her presentation of her personal journey of upliftment is both profound and lighthearted, portraying the unique qualifications of a Shaktipat Guru.  You gain an understanding of the rare and great blessings of such a spiritual master.  

This year, she celebrates her Shaktipat Anniversary in her Swami Sunday on June 1^st.  Be sure to register for online before 6pm EDT on Saturday, May 31^st.