By Beth (Bhanumati) Cunningham

There is nothing sweeter than the blossoming forth of the Self.

There is nothing more exquisite than the bliss of the Self.

There is nothing more priceless than the experience of the knowing of the Self.

Grace allows this to happen. Gurudevi opens us to that Grace. That opening is the blossoming forth itself. What a gift we have received in our Gurudevi Nirmalananda.

Supporting that gift financially is essential to sustaining it. It is like providing water, sunshine and soil for a blossoming plant. This is a sacred practice called dakshina. Our seasonal fundraiser is the perfect opportunity to practice it.

I once had the opportunity to visit an exclusive perfumery. Every scent was hand-crafted in micro batches by leading masters from the perfume world. Prices were in the $600/oz range and up. The sensual experience of the perfumes was unlike anything I could describe. It was overwhelming yet grounding; heady and heart-opening; deeply inspiring and fulfilling, both at once.

Hmm… sounds like the experience of the Self. Yet the experience of the Self is worth far, far more than $600/oz. The experience of the Self is priceless. And it is given to us freely by our Guru.

When we receive Shaktipat, we begin to wear that experience like a perfume. It wafts into the world wherever we go. It spreads through our lives like an exquisite scent. When we support the Ashram financially, it spreads beyond our own lives and spheres. It blossoms forth into the greater world. It sweetens everyone and everything it touches.

Please help us spread this rare and exquisite gift. Please share in this sacred practice and give to our fundraiser this season.

Donate online or call us at (610) 644-7555. Or send your check to Svaroopa^® Vidya Ashram, PO Box 143, Downingtown PA 19335. You may also email us at donate@svaroopayoga.org.

Thank you again and again! 

By Carolyn (Karuna) Beaver, Yogaratna

Our current fundraising is themed “Unmilana,” a Sanskrit word which means to blossom forth.

“Bloom where you are planted” is popular advice. You make the best of your circumstances, even thrive and find joy.

I am so grateful to be planted firmly at Gurudevi’s feet. For all that the Svaroopa^® Sciences have given me, I am grateful. So as each biannual fundraiser rolls around, I donate from an open heart and wallet. Won’t you join me?

Through your practices, you discover your inner light and bring it forth into the world. Gurudevi says, “As you are emerging into the world, you have an opportunity to focus on what you can give.”  

I am emerging back into the world after some serious injuries. They left me wondering if I would ever teach Svaroopa^® yoga again. Gurudevi says yoga “melts the tensions and dissolves the fears so that the inner Source can arise inside to fill you and to bloom into the world.” This has been so true for me.

With dedication to the practices and Guru’s Grace, I am blooming where I am planted. My inner light is shining brightly once again. I am teaching and even giving yoga therapy sessions. I owe it all to Gurudevi and the fire she has lit within me.

Will your blossoming forth lead you to share with others, and with the Ashram? Please consider a generous donation to our spring fundraiser: “Unmilana — Blossoming Forth.” Let your bighearted inner light overflow. Share freely. It comes back to you, again and again.

Our fundraiser is ending soon. But the sun never sets on your opportunity to give. Please donate today! Thank you.

Donate online or call us at (610) 644-7555.  Or send your check to Svaroopa^® Vidya Ashram, PO Box 143, Downingtown PA 19335.  Thank you again and again!