June 14
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
SHIVA ARATI
Sung by the music ensemble in Gurudev Siddha Peeth
CHANT: RAMA RAGHAVA
Chanting with Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
The words of this namasankirtana form a heartfelt prayer to the Supreme Being as Lord Rama and Lord Krishna, and have been widely chanted across India by many generations of devotees.
On the Siddha Yoga path, we chant Rāma Rāghava to a traditional melody in the bihāg raga. This raga evokes love, thoughtfulness, and gentle longing. Many Siddha Yogis love this namasankirtana’s tender tune and lilting, dance-like rhythm.
MEDITATION Instructions given by Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
These instructions given by Gurumayi lead the meditator gently and naturally into Siddha Yoga meditation. Gurumayi teaches meditation posture, yogic breathing, and mantra repetition. Following Gurumayi’s instructions, we will meditate accompanied by the calming sounds of the tamboura.
