Jai Guru.

Inviting you all to the long meditation: 7am to 7pm on 3rd March, Saturday

The theme is -
 Guru-disciple Relationship

As a preparatory exercise we request you to read YSS Lesson number 51.

Here is the schedule of the day:

SESSION 1: 7am to 10.15am

• Definition of a true Guru
• Energization Exercise, Aarti, Opening Prayer
• Brahmanandam and Chant
• 30 mins meditation,
• Reading and Chant
• One hour uninterrupted meditation
• Reading and Chant. 
• Meditation till 10.15am. 

 
10.15 - 10.30am Tea break
 
SESSION 2: 10.30am to 1pm

• How to follow the Guru
• Reading and Chant
• 30 mins meditation
• Reading and Chant  
• One hour uninterrupted meditation
• Chant
• Meditation till 1pm.

 
1 - 1.30pm Snack break

SESSION 3: 1.30pm to 4pm

• Timeless principles by Shri Shri Gyan Mata and Shri Shri Daya Mata
• Reading and Chant 
• 30 mins meditation
• Reading and Chant 
• One hour uninterrupted meditation
• Chant 
• Meditation till 4pm.
•  4 - 4.15pm Tea break

SESSION 4: 4.15pm to 7pm

• The Teachings will be The Guru
• Energization Exercise
• Reading and Bhajan
• 30 mins meditation
• Reading and Chant 
• One hour uninterrupted meditation.
• Chant 
• Healing Prayer and Closing Prayer

 7pm : Prasad Distribution.

GROUP MEDITATION TIPS :-
Effective group meditation is possible only if each person shares responsibility for creating an atmosphere of peaceful stillness. The following tips list some positive actions you can take to help create a peaceful environment for group meditation.
 
ARRIVAL :-
• Arrive on time.
• You are very welcome to join us quietly during the period of chanting.
 
BEFORE MEDITATION :-
•  Turn off all your electronic devices - mobile phones. (Very important!)
• If you have a cough, cold or any condition that creates noise or restlessness that may affect others, please meditate at first floor. If you begin coughing in the Mandir, please go to the restroom to recover.
•  Wear clothes that are made of soft fabrics that don't make noise.
• Please try not to wear perfumes or strong scents.
•  Leave all food and drink in your vehicle. You may bring water but try to drink only during chanting periods.
• If you wear bangles please take care that they do not make noise when you move your hands.
 
DURING MEDITATION :-
• There is no talking during meditation.
• Stay quietly seated during periods of silence.
• Try to use the restroom only during chanting periods.
• Practice the meditation techniques quietly so that they are inaudible to others.
• If needed, you may stand and do gentle stretching during chanting periods.
 
DEPARTURE :-
Please work towards the goal of staying for the entire meditation. Otherwise, leave at the beginning of chanting, keeping silent until well away from the building.

Thank you for being considerate
Jai Guru.