VSC COMMUNITY FORUM 

Please join us for the West Coast (US) Pacific Time zone Karma Yoga Reflection POD, Monday, 12/8 @7pm.

We will share our contemplations and reflections on the teachings of Karma Yoga that our teacher, Acharya Shunya ji, has imparted thus far. All are welcome!

zoom link:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84773851760?pwd=7L2bJQIjiTtSNBMivSQVpGHRaru4KO.1

Everyone is invited to join the East Coast contemplation on Monday December 8th at 7 pm.

Join us for a reflection on how these teachings have informed and transformed our thinking and our actions.

zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86968428741?pwd=BJDpaZQraOOco4Av6hFc6Krir6WHVg.1#success

Jai Maa! Jai Guru Deva!

I wanted to share a pair of new episodes of Acharya Shunya's Shadow to Self podcast that was just published. This is a 2 part recording of a fascinating roundtable discussion between Acharya Shunya and the creators of the audiobook and course "Sita's Gems".

I was very fortunate to be able to sit in on this conversation live, and it was fascinating! I learned more about the Ramayana, Lord Rama, and about Maa Sita especially. In addition to the discussion, there was a beautiful piece sung by our Navratri Kirtan leader Nina Rao.

You can watch the YouTube video recordings at the links below, or listen to the Shadow to Self audio podcast (find on Apple, Spotify, and everywhere podcasts are streamed).

IF YOU ENJOY THIS DISCUSSION - Please like, subscribe, and leave a positive comment wherever you can!

Episode 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtAMui6vaP8

Jai Maa and Jai Guru Deva,

CLASS 11 RECORDING NOW POSTED TO PLAYLIST BELOW!

We will continue our Sadhaka Sadhana journey together this Thursday morning December 4th, at 7am Pacific Time. In Class 11, we will dive into the sadhana of Shraddha, cultivating first a functional trust and (eventually) an unbreakable confidence in Guru Vaakya, the spoken teachings of the qualified teacher, established in Shaastra. Time permitting, we may also begin the final jewel of the Shaktka Sampattihi - Samadhanam, or one-pointed focus of the mind.

Please note I have added two additional classes on Thursdays in December at the same time and Zoom link. We will meet December 4th, and 11th.

You can find all of the previous classes on this private YouTube playlist.

Jai Maa Jai Gurudev

I just wanted to extend a warm welcome to all of our new members and to let you know that we are here to support you should you need any assistance with orienting yourself as you embark on your journey with Acharya Shunyaji and this community.  If you have any questions, if you’d like help finding resources, or figuring out where to start or if you’d just like to introduce yourself please feel free to reach out to welcome@vedikaglobal.org anytime.  We’d love to hear from you! 

If you feel comfortable, perhaps you could introduce yourself below?  It would be nice to welcome you and hear where in the world you’re joining us from, what brought you here, or maybe how you found Acharya Shunya and her teachings, whatever you’d like to share.

Either way, we’re glad you’ve joined us 💕

Dearest Shunaji,

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. It has taken me some time to write because I struggled to find the right words for my Āchārya, from whom I learn Vedic wisdom and the art of right living. Though you and your father have been in my thoughts all along, today I put my sentiments into words.

The relationship you shared with your father was so deeply touching and admirable. Each time you spoke about him and your conversations with him, there was a radiant spark within you, and I cherished every word because behind it was pure love and reverence. I know he was far more than a father to you—he held the roles of father, mother, and so much more.

I read your email titled ' Honoring Our Lineage Elder’s Passing' where you shared tender moments from the after-death rituals, along with photos from his…

Jai Maa dear companions,

Shunyaji's concise teaching on Samsara in today's satsang brought back to my mind her longer teaching on it through verse 8 of Bhaja Govindam. I listened to that satsang again today as, in my experience, new gems are always found by going back to previous teachings, and re-listening. Today, it helped me more clearly see how acting through the principles of Karma Yoga (the ones I have learned up to now) keeps my spiritual eyes open in the fog of Samsara.

"This samsara is very strange, and you should think what your relationship is with this samsara. Who are you? Who do you belong to? Did you originally belong to this samsara? Or are you visiting? What does it feel like to you? Where did you come from?"

I find this satsang a precious complement to Guruji's today's teaching on Samsara.

Bhaja Govindam | Part 7…

Jai Maa

Dear Lakshimi

Thank you so much for reminding me that today is the national day when those who are able donate to their favorite non-profit groups.

Vedica Global is indeed my spiritual home, and as our organization grows stronger, I grow stronger.

With deep gratitude to Shunya ji and to all those who support her work and her vision, I head off to make my donation right now.

Jai guru Dev

I just finished watching the recording of the last Kula session, and my heart feels so full of gratitude for our beloved Guruji. Listening to her brought back memories of my mom’s passing three years ago. I was traveling on December 10th from Los Angeles back home to Italy to see her and, hopefully, spend one last Christmas together as her prognosis was not favorable. I had already spent three months at home caring for her.

The morning of my flight, I received the call I had dreaded—the one I prayed would never come. My mom had died. It was 2 a.m. I froze. The world stopped. I didn’t even have the strength to cry. My daughters were asleep, and I didn’t want to wake them up. I just went back to bed and lay there, trying to gather whatever strength I could for the 12+ hour journey ahead. As…