Events for
September 12th &14th 2025
Quote of the Week
"He whose self is untouched by external contacts knows that happiness which is in the Self. His self joined in Union with Brahman, he enjoys eternal happiness."
Bhagavad-Gita 5.21
Commentary: Note the capitalization and non-capitalization of the word self. When capitalized it refers to our Soul, Higher Self or Higher Mind. When not capitalized it refers to our individualized body-conscious ego-self, the self we usually think we are. As we grow in the awareness that our self is just the facade we use to function in this physical environment, we become less and less attached to and affected (untouched) by external contacts, i.e. the interactions of this apparent physical world that impinge upon our self- consciousness. These contacts are the source of all our apparent problems and our little shadows of happiness. Our true divine happiness then, depends solely on our association and identification with our Self, as opposed to our self. And as we become more and more aware of our innate union with Brahman (God) our happiness grows in the direction of eternity.
Yogi Edmond
Poetry Night
Friday, September 12th at 7:30pm
:at
61 Prospect Ave. 4th Floor
Binghamton, NY 13901
In the words of Rumi:
"Come to the garden in the springtime; there's wine and sweethearts in the pomegranate blossoms.
If you do not come, these do not matter. If you do come, these do not matter!"
"Come to the garden in the springtime; there's wine and sweethearts in the pomegranate blossoms.
If you do not come, these do not matter. If you do come, these do not matter!"
Hope to see you there! ☺
Group Meditation