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…
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.…
from Kusuma Sparks Acharya My heart is a river of gratitude that you, Acarya, have chosen me of all beings to love and care for to uplift to keep in your heart. My Golden Sun. My North Star. My Love, for whom my heart beats. My Mother, whose body and existence are my refuge.…
from Julie VanMiddlesworth Letter to Ācārya Before meeting Acarya, Nature was my primary source of spiritual guidance. My husband Paul and I found joy in the outdoors backpacking to secluded, forested areas and I share a family history of gardening to grow nutritious foods and watch the cycle of life unfold. Our lives were progressing…
from Gail Alexandra Dear Acarya: Since joining the Jivana program in 2014, I have experienced an internal awakening. Experiencing this sweetness is truly a blessing and I am grateful to you, my other teachers and my fellow travelers for allowing me to be a part of the universe in a more profound way. Namaste, Gail
