Echo From The Cave: 206

Thursday April 10th, 2025

Sanatana Dharma Avatara Mela 2025

Awake, Arise!
Be Bold, and Face the Truth! Be One with It!

As the buds and blossoms that herald spring appear increasingly by the moment and set the mood of renewed life and vibrancy, these fresh and enlivening words of Swami Vivekananda are left reverberating from this year’s Sanatana Dharma Avatara Mela (Grand Gathering in Celebration of the Divine Manifestations of Eternal Truth).

With disciples gathering from around Japan, New York and Taiwan, the celebration this year focused on approaching Swami Vivekananda, the beloved disciple of Shri Ramakrishna, who in his short life of only 39 years, “shook the world to its foundations,” precisely as his master proclaimed that he one day would.

Swami Vivekananda was the one who dedicated his life to regenerate India, and to boldly introduce Eastern wisdom to the West for the first time in history. Behind all of his activity, travel between the East and West, brilliant speeches and relentless work, Shri Ramakrishna, his beloved Guru, was ever-present, such that Vivekananda worked as if united as one with the spirit of Shri Ramakrishna. His heart was as if bursting in pain from seeing and feeling the plight of the Indian masses, and he was thus determined to “awaken the sleeping divinity” of the “knowledge of God’s presence in man” as the “source of man’s strength and wisdom,” and, in a way, the wisdom he brought to the West might have been precisely what was needed to cure its growing materialism. When it came to his brother disciples, he set fire beneath them to serve people and work for the restoration of the masses rather than dwell on their own personal liberation, seeing also that a reawakened India could, in turn, help the world at large.

During the celebration, various pivotal moments of Vivekananda’s life were introduced along with visual images and direct words from both Vivekananda and Shri Ramakrishna, with these accounts focusing on the guidance of his Master, Shri Ramakrishna, the impulse and resolution that arose within Vivekananda, and the propagation of Vedanta and its wisdom of the divinity of the soul and the unity of existence.

A twenty-minute slide show, originally presented in Japanese, was recreated with additional wordings for the English-speaking audience and presented in New York. The incessant works Vivekananda carried out were on an enormous scale, impossible to cover in that short twenty minutes—Vivekananda himself even once said that the work he did was that of a thousand years. But in seeing the images and locations of the places where Vivekananda spoke, it helped us to feel more realistically the actual scale of those works, both internationally and in his motherland, India.

Indeed, Vivekananda worked across America, in Europe and in India at the end of the 19th century, when travel was nowhere as easy or available as it is today, and surely the social circumstances must have been completely different from how they are now, such that the ideas he introduced were completely new to America and the West. If each one of us tries to sense the feeling of that, how do we perceive the actual challenges that Vivekananda faced, what was it like, what did he feel and what spirit was needed to accomplish what he accomplished at that time in the world? The depth of the contribution he made is so grand that it may be difficult to fathom, and humanity as a whole likely has yet to understand it, even now.

A number of celebratory speeches were offered by disciples internationally (see the featured selection in Pranavadipa Vol. 125). These speeches, coming from long time study, and learning, as well as each one’s feeling toward Vivekananda and Shri Ramakrishna overlapping with their feeling toward Shri Mahayogi and the Mahayogi Mission, gave us an opportunity to think about and feel the spirit of Vivekananda through a variety of different angles and consider how each of us can bring that spirit of his and his ideal way of living, full of virtue and bold dedication for actualizing the mission of his Guru, into our own lives.

A divine play was performed by disciples in Japan, focusing on the famous poem that was written by Swami Vivekananda during the time he spent at Thousand Island Park in New York with his Western followers. That was when Vivekananda was very exhausted by his continuous, strenuous work, and was invited to take rest at a vacation home of one of his followers. There, he trained twelve of his followers and initiated them as his disciples, even those who had only just heard his lectures. It is said that Vivekananda himself said he was at his best at Thousand Island Park. Mysteriously, this poem, “The Song of the Sannyasin,” was later found in his quarters.

Excerpt from “The Song of the Sannyasin”:

There is but One — The Free — The Knower — Self!
Without a name, without a form or stain.
In Him is Maya dreaming all this dream.
The witness, He appears as nature, soul.
Know thou art That, Sannyasin bold! Say —
“Om Tat Sat, Om!”

To close the celebration, all attendees joined together to sing as an offering, Achandala Pratihatarayo, a hymn written and composed by Swami Vivekananda for Shri Ramakrishna, an outpouring of his love for the Master and all that he represents.

When we think about the time we live in now, or at least if we look at our own surroundings here in New York, the impressions that we learned Vivekananda had in the end about America and the actuality of the conditions around us today, don’t seem to be very different at all. Perhaps, not much has changed in America since then, or perhaps because his message, or the message of Shri Ramakrishna, was universal, it might always feel so fresh and timely. We hope that more people will recognize the message of Shri Ramakrishna and Vivekananda and truly acknowledge the great works that Vivekananda accomplished, and the spirit and inspiration infused into all that he did. And for those who receive their message, who understand their message even a little, it should be carried on through action. That is what it is to answer their call.

This mela, Sanatana Dharma Avatara Mela, was created by Shri Mahayogi, our most beloved Guru. Through working and preparing concretely for this mela, only then may we begin to grasp why Shri Mahayogi has created such a gathering, such an opportunity for us to celebrate. Of what paramount importance it is to remember the message of the Avatara every year, to think about the way they lived their lives, their concrete demonstration of their message, and to renew our answer to their call with gratitude. This mela is one of the gifts of Shri Mahayogi, not only for us, disciples, but for all living beings, now and for the future generations to come.

Shri Mahayogi, concentrating on Swami Vivekananda for this year’s Sanatana Dharma Avatara Mela became our opportunity to think about what it means to be your disciple, and what our own mission as a disciple is. May we live united with you.

Echo From The Cave: 205

Monday January 13th, 2025

Announcement: SAVE THE DATE!!
—Special Screening in NYC—
Satguru Shri Mahayogi Paramahansa’s Satsangha, Japan
Sat, February 1st 2025

Special screening event of the recorded footage of Satsangha (Q&A) with the Enlightened Master of Yoga, Satguru Shri Mahayogi Paramahamsa.

Description:
To sit near an Enlightened Master—since ancient times this has been one of the most revered and precious opportunities one can encounter, and for many years Satguru Shri Mahayogi Paramahansa, an Enlightened Master of Yoga, gathered closely with one small group of seekers at a time and quietly conveyed the teachings of Yoga, the teachings of the Truth.

Gathered in this intimate setting, the serene stillness of Shri Mahayogi’s presence would unfold silently into every ounce of space, the incredible lightness of his form and his compassionate smile would shine brightly, and the unshakeable Truth that he spoke would begin to dispel and clear the confusions and doubts of the mind.

In such an atmosphere, Shri Mahayogi attended to everyone present, answering their questions with great care, and ever-directing, even through some of the most common matters of daily life, to the path that can lead straight to the realization of the Truth, that which is the essence of our true nature, that which is ever-free and untouched by sorrows.

Mahayogi Yoga Mission invites you to experience with us the incredible scene this rare footage captures.

This footage will be screened twice on the day of the event. The admission ticket is all inclusive and attendees are welcome to attend one or both screenings. There will be an intermission between screenings and some time reserved after the final screening. For attendees who would like, this time may be used for further learning about Shri Mahayogi, about the teachings of Yoga, and for discussing with practitioners who have been learning Yoga under the guidance of Shri Mahayogi.

When: Sat, February 1st 2025
Time: 1:00 – 4:30 pm, Doors open at 12:30pm
Location: Near Grand Army Plaza in Park Slope, Brooklyn 11217
(Exact Address will be provided after RSVP or ticket purchase)

Registration or RSVP is required at least 24 hours in advance:
· RSVP to PAY AT DOOR (at least 24 hours in advance) – Click here
Note: Tickets are non-transferrable.
For cancellation or changes, please contact MYM staff – Click here

Schedule:
12:30 pm        Doors open

1:00 – 2:10   First screening
2:10 – 2:55   Intermission
3:00             Second screening

We look forward to seeing you!

Echo From The Cave: 204

Thursday October 17, 2024 NYC

Announcement: SAVE THE DATE!!
—Special Screening in NYC—
Satguru Shri Mahayogi Paramahansa’s Satsangha, Japan
Sat, November 2nd 2024

Special screening event of the recorded footage of Satsangha (Q&A) with the Enlightened Master of Yoga, Satguru Shri Mahayogi Paramahamsa.

Description:
To sit near an Enlightened Master—since ancient times this has been one of the most revered and precious opportunities one can encounter, and for many years Satguru Shri Mahayogi Paramahansa, an Enlightened Master of Yoga, gathered closely with one small group of seekers at a time and quietly conveyed the teachings of Yoga, the teachings of the Truth.

Gathered in this intimate setting, the serene stillness of Shri Mahayogi’s presence would unfold silently into every ounce of space, the incredible lightness of his form and his compassionate smile would shine brightly, and the unshakeable Truth that he spoke would begin to dispel and clear the confusions and doubts of the mind.

In such an atmosphere, Shri Mahayogi attended to everyone present, answering their questions with great care, and ever-directing, even through some of the most common matters of daily life, to the path that can lead straight to the realization of the Truth, that which is the essence of our true nature, that which is ever-free and untouched by sorrows.

Mahayogi Yoga Mission invites you to experience with us the incredible scene this rare footage captures.

This footage will be screened twice on the day of the event. The admission ticket is all inclusive and attendees are welcome to attend one or both screenings. There will be an intermission between screenings and some time reserved after the final screening. For attendees who would like, this time may be used for further learning about Shri Mahayogi, about the teachings of Yoga, and for discussing with practitioners who have been learning Yoga under the guidance of Shri Mahayogi.


When: Sat, November 2nd 2024
Time: 1:00 – 4:30 pm, Doors open at 12:30pm
Location: 9-03 44th Road, Unit 201, Long Island City, NY (Solar One Building)

Registration or RSVP is required at least 24 hours in advance:
· ONLINE REGISTRATION (at least 24 hours in advance) – Click here
· RSVP & PAY AT DOOR (at least 24 hours in advance) – Click here
Note: Tickets are non-transferrable.
For cancellation or changes, please contact MYM staff – Click here

Schedule:
12:30 pm        Doors open

1:00 – 2:10   First screening
2:10 – 2:55   Intermission
3:00             Second screening

Echo From The Cave: 203

  Saturday June 8, 2024 NYC

Announcement: In-Person Classes Begin Again—Starting June 8 at Anār,
Upper West Side, Manhattan  

Mahayogi Yoga Mission NY is pleased to announce that we are resuming in-person Asana and Meditation classes. What a great joy to be able to invite class attendees to practice and learn together in one space!

It has been wonderful indeed to be able to hold online classes, especially since it offers the opportunity for practitioners living far away or even abroad to join the practice, and we will certainly continue our online classes. Yet, we must say that on the night before we held a trial class on Sunday June 2nd, when we went to the Anār Indian restaurant on the Upper West Side, which is being generously donated as a space to hold the class, and started to clean and prepare the space for the next day, it brought back all the fine memories and the sense of what it was like when we had the class with Shri Mahayogi—it’s hard to believe that now more than four years have gone by since we last gathered with Shri Mahayogi for class.

As we resume in-person classes, with each class being guided by the senior disciples who have been taught directly by Shri Mahayogi, there is a great opportunity for each attendee to receive the focused attention and hands on correction needed to obtain the full benefit of the practice.

During the trial class, there were a few new attendees who had heard about our class through Anār, but who had never practiced asana before; and we also had a few attendees joining us online. For the new attendees, at the beginning, it might have been a bit challenging to hold the body in unfamiliar positions while trying to concentrate on the breath, but as the class progressed, and before anyone even realized it, the energy of the room was united in stillness, and by the end of the class, the room beamed with smiles and gently shining faces.

Once again, this is a great beginning. And, every moment is a great beginning. We know that over time, as we continue to attend classes and practice the asana practice that Shri Mahayogi gave us, our ability to sit comfortably for meditation both physically and mentally will be developed. But let us remember that the benefits and aim of Yoga do not remain at that level. The meditation practice in Yoga has an extremely noble aim—to realize the Truth, the true Self. In order to go closer toward the goal, we need to see the aim clearly, and mold our minds accordingly. Just as alpinists train themselves for years only to be able to reach the summit of Mt. Everest, we are aiming to reach the summit of Mt. Sumeru, where we can abide with an undisturbed mind, leading us to the ultimate goal of Yoga: Self-Realization.

Every other Saturday, starting from June 8th
9:00AM-10:30AM.
* Please arrive by 8:45AM so class can begin promptly at 9:00AM.

Anār Restaurant
935 Amsterdam Avenue at the corner of West 106th St in Manhattan

Please check HERE for info about class fee and payment.

Bring a mat to practice on, and empty stomach.


We look forward to seeing you and to practicing together!

Echo From The Cave: 202

Friday February 2, 2024 NYC

Announcement: SAVE THE DATE!!
—Special Screening in NYC—
Satguru Shri Mahayogi Paramahansa’s Satsangha from Kyoto, 2016: Part 2
Rescheduled
NEW DATE: Sat, February 10th 2024

Sat, February 3rd 2024

Special screening event of the continued recorded footage of Satsangha (Q&A) with the Enlightened Master of Yoga, Satguru Shri Mahayogi Paramahamsa. 

Description:
To sit near an Enlightened Master—since ancient times this has been one of the most revered and precious opportunities one can encounter, and for many years Satguru Shri Mahayogi Paramahansa, an Enlightened Master of Yoga, gathered closely with one small group of seekers at a time and quietly conveyed the teachings of Yoga, the teachings of the Truth.

Gathered in this intimate setting, the serene stillness of Shri Mahayogi’s presence would unfold silently into every ounce of space, the incredible lightness of his form and his compassionate smile would shine brightly, and the unshakeable Truth that he spoke would begin to dispel and clear the confusions and doubts of the mind.

In such an atmosphere, Shri Mahayogi attended to everyone present, answering their questions with great care, and ever-directing, even through some of the most common matters of daily life, to the path that can lead straight to the realization of the Truth, that which is the essence of our true nature, that which is ever-free and untouched by sorrows.

Mahayogi Yoga Mission invites you to experience with us the incredible scene this rare footage captures.

This footage will be screened twice on the day of the event. The admission ticket is all inclusive and attendees are welcome to attend one or both screenings. There will be an intermission between screenings and some time reserved after the final screening. For attendees who would like, this time may be used for further learning about Shri Mahayogi, about the teachings of Yoga, and for discussing with practitioners who have been learning Yoga under the guidance of Shri Mahayogi.


When: Sat, February 10th 2024   Sat, February 3rd 2024 
Time: 2:00 – 5:30 pm, Doors open at 1:30pm
Location: 9-03 44th Road, Unit 201, Long Island City, NY (Solar One Building)

Registration or RSVP is required at least 24 hours in advance:
· EARLY REGISTRATION (by Jan. 27) – Click here
· RSVP & PAY AT DOOR (at least 24 hours in advance) – Click here
Note: Tickets are non-transferrable.
For cancellation or changes, please contact MYM staff – Click here

Schedule:
1:30 pm        Doors open

2:00 – 3:10   First screening
3:10 – 3:55   Intermission
4:00             Second screening

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The following is our experience from the first Film Screening:

On Saturday September 23rd, attendees of the Special Screening in New York of Satguru Shri Mahayogi’s Satsangha were given the great blessing of the opportunity to sit near an Enlightened Master, which has not occurred since Shri Mahayogi’s last visit to New York in the winter of 2020 (Dec. 2019 to Feb. 2020). How much we had missed seeing him, hearing his voice, talking with him… We were yearning so for any opportunity to see Shri Mahayogi and so grateful that this opportunity came.

Indeed, the time that we can gather and sit in the same space with Shri Mahayogi physically present in front of us has now passed, yet ironically, this is the first time for non-Japanese speakers to be able to experience Shri Mahayogi’s Satsangha without a translator, which means that attendees had a chance to understand his words through being able to see the translation of what Shri Mahayogi was saying while he was actually saying it. In other words, it was the first time to really be able to see and experience the way Shri Mahayogi delivers the Truth in the very same moment it is being delivered. And so, because of the unique nature of this new format, and considering that viewers would need to continuously concentrate intensely on reading the subtitles, which could possibly not allow attendees to take in the subtleties of the atmosphere and the presence of Shri Mahayogi, the decision was made to show the footage twice in the same day. The idea being that in having the chance to see it twice, the whole experience could be taken in more deeply and comprehensively.

The Satsangha that we had the opportunity to experience on this occasion, was one in which the majority of the participants that day, though already taking the Mission’s classes in different areas around Kyoto, Japan, were meeting Shri Mahayogi and attending the Satsangha for the very first time. The questions that the participants asked as they sought to learn from and be guided by Shri Mahayogi were truly heartfelt and sincere, relating to everyday life matters that they had been trying to work on in themselves or find the answer to for a long time. And because of that, many gurubai or attendees in New York expressed gratefulness for the fact that since these questions relate to very common and universal matters, they were able to see themselves and their own very real struggles reflected in these questions. Then, the way Shri Mahayogi responded to and addressed the direct need and heart’s yearning of each person who asked a question, provided a key to resolve something of utmost importance. So, the content of what Shri Mahayogi taught was very directly relevant and practicable, and very comprehensive.

No matter the question, Shri Mahayogi always directed everyone toward the Truth, and taught generously about the Truth of Existence, the meaning and impact of Satori (Awakening, Realization) in our modern-day world, what it means to learn Yoga, the nature of karma, reincarnation and death, the way and structure of the mind that needs to be decluttered in order to establish a state of tranquility, the psychology of Yoga, and what to better understand and focus on in order to improve the many interactions and situations that inevitably arise in our daily lives. And each participant who had requested Shri Mahayogi’s guidance that day, graciously received the answer, their relief and gratitude being visibly expressed in their determination to make diligent effort to understand and try to apply what Shri Mahayogi had taught. (The English translation of the transcript is available in Pranavadipa Vol. 107.)

Hearing and thereby receiving Shri Mahayogi’s words directly is irreplaceable to any experience, but interestingly, after the whole experience of seeing the film of Satsangha with Shri Mahayogi, both gurubai and attendees who had participated in Shri Mahayogi’s Satsangha before, expressed that they had discovered new things that, previously, when attending in person, they hadn’t recognized or noticed in the same way. That could be things like the way and timing with which Shri Mahayogi speaks, when and how he pauses, his various facial expressions, gestures, and mannerisms, or that could be his depth of listening and care for each person, the way his interactions unfold, what Shri Mahayogi spoke about or even his lively presence.

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Looking back now, the time certainly came to be filled with invaluable teachings of many different kinds and forms and depths that unfolded within this new way of experiencing Shri Mahayogi’s Satsangha. And if we can constantly cultivate the eyes to see, the ears to hear, and the humble mind of wanting to learn and come to understand, surely our recognition of the varieties and depths of teachings can continue to grow.

And in the same way that Yoga has been conveyed from ancient times until now, certainly it is up to each one of us to take these teachings to heart, remember them, further contemplate upon them, try to learn and understand them through acting on them in the situations of daily life, and thereby come to learn and understand them through direct experience—for it is only through doing so that we may then come to truly be able to receive what is being bestowed in such a unique opportunity as Shri Mahayogi’s Satsangha.

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We would like to share that behind the film screening, there were many preparations. With the aim of each attendee being able to experience something as close to a real Satsangha with Shri Mahayogi as possible, and of each attendee being able to feel Shri Mahayogi as much as possible, many elements were taken into consideration. Indeed, great care was taken in preparing all the details that would come together to create the needed space, be it the space internally to listen and receive, the space in the external environment and atmosphere to quiet the mind, or the space visually around the words of Shri Mahayogi as they would appear on the screen—creating this space included careful attention to the way of translation, its careful placement into subtitles, and the timing that each subtitle would appear on the screen in correlation with what was being said, the height of the screen at floor level, the lighting and atmosphere of the space, and much more. It is our, Shri Mahayogi’s disciples’, responsibility to deliver the presence of our Guru, his words, and his teachings in the purest way we possibly can. After the screening, when we heard many different attendees express their happiness to see and hear from Shri Mahayogi, that it felt as if the small gathering room in the Mahayogi Ashrama in Kyoto, Japan, was expanding out, beyond time and space, right into the room where everyone was gathered in New York, including us all in the sacred environment of that auspicious moment that took place in 2016, and that it was as if it was possible to sense the subtle details that came out from behind his words and ways of expression, we felt encouraged and grateful—and this gives us strength to keep our practice going and to find the ways to convey the presence, the teachings, and the experience of being with Shri Mahayogi, as multi-dimensionally and wholly as possible.

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Echo From The Cave: 201

Saturday December 2, 2023 NYC

Maha Prabhu!
Our beloved Gurudev!
Our Beloved Shri Mahayogi!
Satguru Shri Mahayogi Paramahamsa!!!
We Worship at Your Beautiful Lotus Feet
Visible or Invisible
Near or Far
You Know No Bounds of Time or Space,
Of Form or Formless
You are Forever Dwelling in our Hearts
Making All and Everything Shine with Your Eternal Love

May the Celebration, the Joy and the Unfathomable Blessing of Your Holy Birth
Come to Reverberate From the Core of the Smallest Particle to the Entire Universe!!!

On November 23rd, Mahayogi Mission held a celebratory gathering for the occasion of Satguru Jayanti—the 75th Anniversary of Shri Mahayogi’s Holy Birth.

This year was a greatly shocking year in which our most beloved Master passed, but regardless, on this auspicious day of Satguru Jayanti, for offering our unchangeable gratitude and vow, more than a hundred disciples from various places in Japan, New York and Taiwan gathered, and it was a day that was filled with Joy and Hope. This year, we attempted to have multiple locations (three places in Kyoto, Matsuyama, Tokyo, New York and Taiwan) connect through Zoom.

The Jayanti ceremony began by a puja (ritual of worship) at the Mahayogi Ashrama, which is the house where Shri Mahayogi grew up, and where he preached and guided many people who were seeking the path. After that, connecting from one place to another, we offered celebratory speeches, kirtan and moving images.

The speeches and appearances made by disciples expressed their heartfelt adoration to the Master, and also their firm resolution to live the teaching of the Master for themselves and follow the teaching for the realization of Satori. We acknowledge that this is a new beginning, and we determine again to further move forward seeing one direction.

“The essence of all living beings, of everyone, is the sacred, precious, Eternal Existence of Truth”—we offer the deepest gratitude to the Master, who generously poured everything upon us, traveling around to different places, showing and illustrating to us this Universal Truth.

For the future, may the words of Truth that the Master spoke reverberate in this world in all their purity!

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Here we would like to share the speech from Madhri, the representative of the Mahayogi Mission in Japan. 

Speech on the Occasion of Satguru Jayanti, 2023

The day of Shri Mahayogi’s Holy Birth has always been and will continue to be the most sacred day of the year for us. Satguru Jayanti has always been filled with blessings that shower down on the entirety of us, and Shri Mahayogi has breathed a new spiritual Life into us.

For Shri Mahayogi, appearing before us, clad in the invisible Truth and the things he showed us, for the things he spoke to us in their entirety, and for all the guidance that would have reached beyond our recognition, I have not quite been able to find the words to express the gratitude I feel. I feel that to manifest this concretely in our way of living in this lifetime, that that is what would constitute gratitude for Shri Mahayogi and [all the things that you have given to us].

I’ve been thinking about how Shri Mahayogi is seeing the future ahead, how he is envisioning the future of Mahayogi Mission.
This may not be something that can become apparent right away. Even so, what I am certain about, is that it is all completely up to us, and that we must pave the way from this point on.

I recall the words of Shri Mahayogi from about ten years ago, regarding missionary activities: “Because Yoga is the work that one stakes one’s own Life on, each and every one of you, disciples and devotees, must strive to forge ahead with this resolute determination and responsibility, both individually and as the work of the Mission.” He said that, “How much you yourself are rooted in a solid, foundational way of being as a genuine practitioner of Yoga, [a yogi], will be put to the test.” Then referring to the examples of Shri Ramakrishna’s disciples, he said: “They practiced tapas in honorable poverty and fulfilled the way they lived respectively—I want you to have their spirit, their state of being, as your core. Even if the era and place is different, I want you to do it in this day and age, with as much unshakable spirit and grit as possible, to the maximum extent,” he said robustly.

The disciples of Ramakrishna, after their Master’s departure, all burned with the spirit of renunciation and ascended to great spiritual heights. In this way, each of them awakened to their own mission, and they spread the Universal Truth that was embodied by their Master, that the Truth is One, to the world, and threw themselves into the service of others. I think that through that, they felt the Existence of their Master even more, and lived with their Master.

We want to be the same! I strongly feel that. I feel that their noble spirit can be understood only through ceaseless effort towards Satori and selfless work.

Shri Mahayogi is Eternal Existence, and it is promised that the bond between Guru and disciple is eternal. While placing absolute trust and faith in that, we should never rest on it, and instead we must place ourselves in that which is Eternal.

The Mahayogi Mission, which Shri Mahayogi laid the foundation for, is not very big, however, there are souls gathered here, in New York, in Taiwan and in various locations across Japan, who have unshakable aspirations and resolve. We have the responsibility to leave the legacy of Shri Mahayogi’s footprints, the Truth that we witnessed, which was like a miracle, for future generations. We have the role of retelling and conveying the words of Truth, that Shri Mahayogi, with unbridled generosity, poured his love and spirituality into, to as many people around us as possible. That responsibility rests with every one of us. Even if we are, even if you are, immature, even if we are, even if you are, not perfect like Shri Mahayogi, it doesn’t matter. There is neither success nor failure in actuality. Shri Mahayogi was always generous, broad-minded, free and dynamic. 

No matter how difficult, keep moving forward! I sense in this an irresistible, powerful force flowing forth. The source of that, unmistakably, is Shri Mahayogi, and it is coming from the Eternal, Universal Truth. There is no end to the work of Shri Mahayogi. Surely, even from now on, he must continue to work together with us.

In order for people who are seeking True Authentic Yoga, for those who are seeking Truth and will arrive later, to be able to surely walk on the path, relying on the Existence and teachings of the Guru, we will make sure the Light of hope that Shri Mahayogi brought to the whole of humanity, will never cease. May we be the vessels, the sangha that will be worthy of inheriting Shri Mahayogi’s Satori, Sanatana Dharma. May the Mahayogi Mission be continuously a place where one can sense vividly Shri Mahayogi’s Divine Presence and Blessings, at all times, for eternity.

Madhri

 

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Echo From The Cave: 200

Monday September 4, 2023 NYC

Announcement: SAVE THE DATE!!
—Special Screening in NYC—
Satguru Shri Mahayogi Paramahansa’s Satsangha from Kyoto, 2016
Sat, Sept 23rd, 2023

First time special screening of recorded footage of Satsangha (Q&A) with the Enlightened Master of Yoga, Satguru Shri Mahayogi Paramahansa.

To sit near an Enlightened Master—since ancient times this has been one of the most revered and precious opportunities one can encounter, and for many years Satguru Shri Mahayogi Paramahansa, an Enlightened Master of Yoga, gathered closely with one small group of seekers at a time and quietly conveyed the teachings of Yoga, the teachings of the Truth.

Gathered in this intimate setting, the serene stillness of Shri Mahayogi’s presence would unfold silently into every ounce of space, the incredible lightness of his form and his compassionate smile would shine brightly, and the unshakeable Truth that he spoke would begin to dispel and clear the confusions and doubts of the mind.

In such an atmosphere, Shri Mahayogi attended to everyone present, answering their questions with great care, and ever-directing, even through some of the most common matters of daily life, to the path that can lead straight to the realization of the Truth, that which is the essence of our true nature, that which is ever-free and untouched by sorrows.

Mahayogi Yoga Mission invites you to experience with us the incredible scene this rare footage captures.

The footage will be screened twice on the day of the event. The admission ticket is all inclusive and attendees are welcome to attend one or both screenings. There will be an intermission between screenings and some time reserved after the final screening. For attendees who would like, this time may be used for further learning about Shri Mahayogi, about the teachings of Yoga, and for discussing with practitioners who have been learning Yoga under the guidance of Shri Mahayogi.

When: Saturday, September 23rd, 2023
Time: 2:00pm – 5:30pm, Doors open at 1:30pm
Location: 9-03 44th Road, Unit 201, Long Island City, NY (Solar One Building)

Registration or RSVP is required at least 24 hours in advance:
· EARLY REGISTRATION (by Sept. 16) – Click here
· RSVP & PAY AT DOOR (at least 24 hours in advance) – Click here
Note: Tickets are non-transferrable.
For cancellation or changes, please contact MYM staff – Click here

Schedule:
1:30pm Doors open
2:00pm – 3:10pm First screening
3:10pm – 3:55pm Intermission
4:00pm Second screening

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Echo From The Cave: 199

Saturday April 15, 2023 NYC夢、應作如是觀--瑜伽的旅程探索展


Announcement:
A Special Yoga Exhibition in Taipei
by Mahayogi Yoga Mission of Taiwan Opened April 14th

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If this world is a dream, why am I in this dream?

In the ever-changing fantasy world,
what is the way to obtain true happiness and become the true self?
This is the reason for the existence of Yoga and the secret of our birth

In order to let more people know about the Taiwanese Chinese edition of The Universal Gospel of Yoga, published on November 23rd last year, Mahayogi Mission of Taiwan is holding a special Yoga Exhibition in Taipei!

Days: Friday 2023.4.14 — Sunday 2023.4.23
Location: The Songshan Cultural and Creative Park—Art Space A
Time:
Fri 4.14   17:00 – 20:00
Sat 4.15 & Sun 4.16   11:00 – 20:00
Mon 4.17 —  Sun 4.23   11:00 – 18:00

https://youtu.be/Xbzn6NIiaz4

Weekend Yoga Theater:
Sat & Sun   16:00 (about 50 minutes)
Contents:  Asana demonstration, Kirtan performance, introduction to by Mahayogi Mission and opportunities to interact

Asana Demonstration:
Mon 4.17 —  Fri 4.21   14:00 & 15:00 (about 20 minutes)
Experience the breath and basic poses, under the guidance of teachers.
No need to worry if you have no experience.
Only on weekdays—please mark your calendar.

Satsangha by Mirabai (from Mahayogi Mission of Kyoto, Japan)
Fri 4.21   19:30 – 21:00

Kirtan by Mirabai (from Mahayogi Mission of Kyoto, Japan)
Sat 4.22   19:00 – 21:00  (Kirtan 90 minutes, Satsangha 30 minutes)

For tickets, please visit Mahayogi Mission of Taiwan: https://mahayogitw.org/2023yogaexpo/

To make a financial contribution, visit our CONTRIBUTION PAGE.

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Echo From The Cave: 198

Saturday April 8, 2023 NYC
 

Celebration:
Paramahansa Pictures’ Special Release!!!!

Mahayogi Yoga Mission, New York presents…

The Ever-Present Guidance of the Avatara
(It’s Tough Being a Man)

 For the occasion of Sanatana Dharma Avatara Mela, the Grand Celebration of the Divine Manifestations of Eternal Truth, the NY Sangha would like to offer this original play.

Drawing its inspiration from the beloved Japanese family comedy-drama Otoko Wa Tsulaiyo, or It’s Tough Being a Man, we hope to capture in this one small snapshot the spirit of Sanatana Dharma and how the ever-present guidance of the Avatara can intertwine into the common scenes of daily life and draw us one-by-one, and all together, ever closer to the Eternal Truth.

The grace of the Avatara pervades all and guides each one according to his or her own nature. No moment in our daily lives is too common, no moment is wasted, and there is no moment that cannot have meaning and purpose—the guidance of the Avatara is always right there, as long as we open our eyes, ears, and hearts to receive it!

To make a financial contribution, visit our CONTRIBUTION PAGE.

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Echo From The Cave: 197

Wednesday March 30, 2023 NYCSnatana Dharma Avatara Mela


Announcement:

Sanatana Dharma Avatara Mela
The Grand Ceremony of the Divine Manifestations of Eternal Truth
Will be celebrated and honored in Kyoto, Japan on April 2nd 2023
(April 1st 2023 in New York)

Sanatana Dharma Avatara Mela—The Grand Ceremony of the Divine Manifestations of Eternal Truth—is the Ceremony in which we celebrate the Sanatana Dharma that continues ceaselessly since olden times and the appearance of the Avatara (incarnations of God); in which we delight in the grace that Sanatana Dharma, which Shri Mahayogi embodies in this modern age and shines upon every single being, and in which we offer our utmost gratitude.

This year, the theme is the eternal path that has continued from olden times, focusing on the great soul, Paramahansa Yogananda, who left us the remarkable Autobiography of a Yogi. May this celebration become the opportunity to feel deeply the way Yogananda lived and the guidance and blessings of the Guru of Gurus, Maha Avatara Babaji, and for us to recognize even more clearly that we ourselves are on the path of Sanatana Dharma.

To make a financial contribution, visit our CONTRIBUTION PAGE.

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