The birth of the Guru is highly regarded to the Yoga practitioner. The Guru is the guide to life and messenger of the sacred within, without which spiritual growth, self-realization and enlightenment would be even more difficult to attain. It is through praise, respect, honor and devotion to the Guru that the practitioner opens up to the subtle and omnipresent. The birth of the Guru is indeed a blessing in the life of the spiritual practitioner. This birth celebration takes place on the birthday of the Guru. At Yoga Anand Ashram, our Guru, Gurani Anjali was born on October 17th. The Birthday celebration includes much festivity and much praise. There is song, music, prasad (sweet, sanctified food), and a vegetarian meal is served in honor of the Guru.
Celebrating Gurani Anjali Jayanthi
