from Maura Gallagher Letter to Ācārya Namaste Little did I know I was seeking a place for my heart to rest, and find its way back home. I met Kristin Laak, a Western student of Acharya’s in one of her yoga classes. Looking back, I see how her compliments and encouragement with me was designed…
2024 Bhagavad-Gītā Retreat, Coorg Chapter 12: Bhakti Yog श्रेयो हि ज्ञानमभ्यासाज्ज्ञानाद्ध्यानं विशिष्यते |ध्यानात्कर्मफलत्यागस्त्यागाच्छान्तिरनन्तरम् || 12|| śhreyo hi jñānam abhyāsāj jñānād dhyānaṁ viśhiṣhyatedhyānāt karma-phala-tyāgas tyāgāch chhāntir anantaram Than (a mere formal) practice of disciplines, a clear intellectual understanding (of the doctrine) is better. Than such understanding, meditation is better. Even better than meditation is the abandonment…
from Mien Huang Rooney Dear Ācārya Deepest gratitude for your teachings and patient support in our life long learning yoga. In 2007, my husband Francis followed Annie to see the new calves that arrived in BYD. They arrived in their scooters and at that time, it was only a vast land near Chamundi Hill. Now…
2024 Krishnamurthy Puram Classes प्रश्नोत्तर रत्नमालिका Praśnottara Ratna Mālikā of ŚaṅkarācāryaA garland of 67 searching questions and gem-like answers Ācārya’s Birthday & BYD Visit The group, minus a few stragglers Vedhashala Jantar Mantar (Astronomical Observatory) Ācārya speaks at his birthday, honoring staff and students Astronomical Observatory & Cow Shala https://sadvidyafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_5621.mov Various areas on the BYD land…
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from Stacey Fisher With Gratitude “What is this kṛtajñatā (gratitude), it is nothing but honouring something which is great, which supported us in this journey for our welfare. So, the more we often recollect that and honour that, automatically, we get more of that kind of support. As a result of that, we can facilitate…
from Ross Finney Letter to Ācārya Two years ago, my wife and I confronted one of the deepest challenges a parent can face. Our 13-year-old daughter was gravely ill with an eating disorder. She needed treatment, but recovery centers were overwhelmed with demand and the projected wait for a spot was months out. She became…
from Marie-Michel Tasse Letter to Ācārya In the late 1990s, while attending University in my early twenties, I needed additional physical education credits to graduate. At that time, I was a ski racer, and I decided to fulfill this requirement by taking a college yoga class, thinking it would complement my training. This introduction to…
from Jumielle Dharmika Tassé Yarmark Ācārya I have been traveling to India since the age of 5 (I am now 13 years old.) Over the years, I have made so many beautiful memories that are imprinted in my mind and I will never forget. I enjoy visiting with the people from our community and listening…
from Paul Zehrer In commemoration of BYD’s 25th year 30.06.2024 The commemoration of BYD’s 25th year happens to align with my own 25th year celebration of meeting my great and dear teacher, Dr. Shankaranarayana Jois (Acharya). It was the most important day of my life when Acharya accepted to teach me as a western student.…