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 23^rd, Mahayogi Mission held a celebratory gathering for the occasion of Satguru Jayanti—the 75^th 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

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 23^rd, 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

Announcing a New Book, Shri Mahayogi’s Words of Truth, in Japanese

The Mahayogi Mission in Kyoto has published a new book, Shri Mahayogi’s Words of Truth, as of November 23, 2022, the day of Satguru Jayanti.

We would like to express our gratitude to Shri Mahayogi, who has been endlessly and indiscriminately pouring out the Truth with his words and through his existence, all of which we see culminating in this great gift to humanity, which will live on for many centuries.

We would also like to express our gratitude to all the gurubai who have been involved in this work in Japan, New York and Taiwan. Through us all being united under one mission, may we be able to bring light to this work, and pass it on into the future to come.

Its design is beautiful and unique, and everything from the jacket to the inner cover, to the feel of the paper, as we thumb through the many, many pages, hints at its depth and the breadth of its content, while at the same time conveying a sense of warmth and pristineness.

This book, which is currently only available in Japanese, is over 500 pages long and collects teachings given by the Master to seekers over decades of Satsangha. There are 16 chapters with sub-sections within each, containing the wholeness of teachings, from the secret of living to the truth of the mind and the world, to asana, to meditation, to diet, to daily practice, to the secret of the macrocosm and microcosm, to religion and society, to Sacred Existences, and much more.

Below, please let us introduce the message given on the occasion of Satguru Jayanti 2022, by Madhri, our sister gurubai in Kyoto who has been closely involved in many aspects of this publication, especially as she was one of the two main editors, and she also worked on the design. Because of her involvement and how much she has witnessed of the process of the creation of this book, including the tremendous work put into it and supervised by Shri Mahayogi, we feel her words give the most proper introduction.

      Speech given by Madhri
at the occasion of Shri Mahayogi’s Jayanti on November 23, 2022

While many people around the world eagerly await the opportunity to hear the words of Truth spilling out of Shri Mahayogi’s mouth, Shri Mahayogi’s Words of Truth is published. I am thrilled that we can all share in this joy on this auspicious day. We, all the disciples, would like to express our sincere gratitude to Shri Mahayogi, who supervised everything from editing to binding, to book cover design, for your devotion to this project that we have received.

This book is the culmination of Shri Mahayogi’s more than 45 years of preaching. The project started about ten years ago. It had been several years since the publication of Satori, and The Universal Gospel was sold out. Shri Mahayogi hoped for, “the next, new publication, as soon as possible, since there is a wealth of Satsangha records.” Truly, we apologize for keeping you waiting, and we thank you very much for waiting such a long time.

When the book was nearing completion, Shri Mahayogi said, “This is the definitive book of Yoga, the likes of which have never been seen before.” I am confident that this book will be a tremendously groundbreaking book in the history of Yoga. Not only are the core teachings of Truth within this book, but also all of the great depth of Yoga is woven in to the fullest. I feel that this book proves that the existence and teachings of the avatara and yogi, who have given a ray of hope to humanity, and all the essence of the scriptures compiled since ancient times, are harmonized through Shri Mahayogi’s experience and way of life. Furthermore, I believe that it shows the universality of Yoga, which Shri Mahayogi has pioneered alone in this land of modern Japan, and the very fact that Shri Mahaoygi is an exceptionally rare person, a true Guru, is amply evident in this book.

Shri Mahayogi says, “All the scriptures say only two things: Renounce ignorance and pain-bearing obstacles; and that God, Atman, Brahman, is the only Truth.” In order to communicate that to us, how much he has done to help us… For over 500 pages, I’m astonished!

The words of Shri Mahayogi, full of inspiration, rich in emotionally fine sensibilities, and like a powerful and beautiful melody with fine sensitivities, stir our minds greatly and transform them in an instant.

By reading this book, we will feel that we can never give up on seeing the glorious goal that lies ahead on this path. Because no matter how difficult the situation may be, through Shri Mahayogi’s words of Life, tremendous Love and Grace flow throughout our entire bodies, and we will be filled with the power to stand up again and again no matter what difficult situations come our way.

This book, Shri Mahayogi’s Words of Truth, was able to be completed because of the energy of Sananda and many other gurubai, and above all, the guidance and devoted service of Shri Mahayogi. When editing, we received very careful detailed consideration from Shri Mahayogi. The records of Satsangha around the world over the past twenty years since 1997 have been compiled, but in order to make it more universal without limitations in time and space, the dates, place, and names of the questioners are deliberately not included. Shri Mahayogi also carefully considered the content of the teachings so that the readers could understand and practice them correctly, rather than just reading for curiosity’s sake. Shri Mahayogi read meticulously through the enormous amount of text over and over again, many times faster than people read.

At the end of the book, there is a glossary, and graciously, Shri Mahayogi wrote it in its entirety. The terms used in Yoga are brilliantly, concisely, and clearly explained.

I heard that Shri Mahayogi was in an intense state of concentration during the period he was working, and he sat at a desk from early in the morning until late at night.

In addition, we originally wanted to make this book into a luxurious bound design, as a very special commemorative edition. However, Shri Mahayogi wished that it would not be commemorative, but rather, to make it as affordable as possible for everyone, and for the book to reach as many people as possible, he even reconsidered the estimates many times, overturning all the design and layout that had been envisioned, and rethinking them from scratch again. Even when choosing which paper to use, he spent a considerable amount of time and energy.

To be able to hold such a precious book infused with so much soul and life that Shri Mahayogi has breathed into it, is a great, great joy.

We will surely read the book with joy, forget ourselves, lose sight of the time passing, and immerse ourselves in the words of Shri Mahayogi. And we will surely feel that all the answers we’ve been seeking and searching for are here! However, we shall never be satisfied with merely understanding the answer intellectually. As Shri Mahayogi says many times in the book, we become the teachings themselves. For the inside of this body to be filled with the Truth alone, from which the limbs, words and all of our actions are expressed, we are required to hone our minds, confront each and every word uttered by Shri Mahayogi, and make these words our own by actually walking the path.

I believe that to become the true embodiment of Shri Mahayogi’s Words of Truth is our precious mission as Shri Mahayogi’s direct disciples who are holding this book in our hands.

It is also a great blessing that the completion of this book has forged the way for souls who will seek Truth forever into the future. From now on and into the future, we would like to deliver this book to as many people as possible, without interruption. This means that to draw in new souls, and connect with this Mahayogi Mission, that is His Existence and His Mission forever—I feel that this is an important role for us.

Shri Mahayogi has provided new wind with this Shri Mahayogi’s Words of Truth. I hope that our enthusiasm will further strengthen the momentum and create a big wind inside and outside of ourselves. The more we read this book, the greater that urge will be bound to grow.

We will open our eyes to the Truth, this world, and the future, and in this limited time, we will fulfill the words of Truth of our dear, Beloved Guru.

Lastly, we would like to express our gratitude and highest respect to our brother Sananda, the chairman of the Mahayogi Mission in Kyoto, who left his body due to illness just ten days before this book was published. He was one of the two editors of this book along with Madhri. Many disciples might have the impression of him as a gentle person, but he had an indomitable spirit within. His aim to realize Atman from a young age and throughout his life until his last breath, was ever steady and his complete dedication to Shri Mahayogi and the Truth are definitely alive in this book. During his illness, he said that if he would be able to live more, then he would offer his body completely for the work and mission of Shri Mahayogi. Shri Mahayogi’s trust in him was rock solid and he was respected highly and loved by all the disciples who had met him. His presence is greatly missed, but we will carry on his spirit, which he left for his brother and sister disciples, and through that, he lives on.

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Talk at the End of the Asana & Meditation Class
Friday, May 27^th 2022

Beginning with Raja Yoga, for Loving God

“I will be able to do these things, no doubt”—this was my reaction to Raja Yoga, by Vivekananda, when I read it for the first time after starting to practice asana and meditation with Mahayogi Yoga Mission; so, I really did not put too much effort, but instead, I tended to believe, “I will be able to do it naturally” or “I am trying this already.” My approach was very dreamy, and self-serving in a way.

As years passed, at some point, I began to think the opposite, that raja yoga was actually something that is very challenging—methodical and demanding—and that it required a lot of constant attention, which is something I did not have or I was not so good at. I tried to put effort toward the practice of it, yet my efforts were inconsistent, fluctuating between periods of trying hard sometimes, and not trying at all, trying one way sometimes, and quickly switching to some other way without persisting on the first way. Consequently, I could not deepen my understanding of these practices or experience enough of an effect to change the way my mind functioned. And I lost enthusiasm, and rather, continued to struggle back and forth greatly.

It was not that many years ago, that I received from Anandamali, “Where There is Love, There is God,” a book of teachings of Mother Teresa of Kolkata, and unexpectedly, something changed completely. I felt as if something wiped away all thoughts, and all that occupied me was the overwhelming feeling of loving God in the form of vibrant and joyful gratitude. This also included a feeling of acceptance of what I had received from Shri Mahayogi. It was as if the block that was causing resistance to loving and being loved was crumbling down—I had never in my life experienced anything like that. This experience made me arrive at the conclusion that loving God is the only happiness that exists, and from that moment on, “loving God” became my aim; my only happiness, what I want to pursue happily and willingly.

Now, the reason why I mentioned about raja yoga is that even though my aim suddenly became clear, nonetheless, as time passed, the feeling of being filled up by loving God, and even of wanting to be filled up by loving God began to wane; and this made me realize the necessity of practicing raja yoga, so that the mind can return to my aim over and over. Raja yoga is to control the mind, it is the work toward establishing the foundation of a steady and tranquil mind, so if I don’t do this intentionally, or if the mind has not learned to function in a way that would be able to sustain this beautiful Love, it is very likely that it will end up where it was before—cluttered and feeling vulnerable, filling up again with the many unnecessary thoughts that occupy the space for loving God.

Recently I have been thinking about the yama (actions in relation to others) and niyama (disciplines in relation to oneself), and I understand that these practices seem to have the purpose of turning thoughts, words and actions toward harmony and respect, both in relationship to oneself and to others, because they help turn the mind toward a more loving way—a way that considers God, or the Truth, as the guide for living. Also, I am beginning to recognize asana is medicine that uses the physical body to restrain the mind and pranayama is medicine to control the prana through the breath; when taken correctly and regularly, these medicines bring the mind toward a type of calmness that cannot be easily affected by triggers that typically direct it otherwise. I feel that through asana and pranayama the mind is shown, without one knowing exactly how, what it means to be closer to God, the perfect Stillness. And, although when I spoke after class, I did not have such a clear sense of what pratyahara meant, and I referred to it as remaining uninvolved or unaffected by ideas or matters that are not God or the Truth itself, I later clarified within myself and began to think that pratyahara, the practice of controlling the senses to the point of becoming undisturbed by the mind’s biased likes and dislikes, must have a very important role in keeping the mind from being distracted from the simplicity and serenity that Shri Mahayogi describes as the essence of God or the Truth.

Anyway, what is different now, and the most important part for me, is that for the first time I feel the need to practice raja yoga for a specific reason and with a purpose that moves me from within: to cultivate loving God. And for that, I need to clear my mind from self-driven ideas and wants that can easily return if I go through daily life without remembering my aim, without acting from the longing for that aim. I really want to prevent my mind from filling itself up with what is not God, or the Truth. For this reason, I would like to remember always, and to act relating my thoughts, words, and actions to my aim of loving God. I truly feel that this is the beginning.

~Karuna

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