Season’s Greetings 2021
from Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
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This morning I saw the beautiful “Season’s Greetings” message from Gurumayi, and I was immediately transported to a place of peace. As I continued to savor that feeling, I came to understand that the quiet place was my heart.
I felt as though I was seeing Bade Baba’s teaching unfold before me: “The Heart is the hub of all sacred places. Go there and roam.”
I am so grateful to Gurumayi for her “Season’s Greetings” and for the experience of my heart!
I felt as though I was seeing Bade Baba’s teaching unfold before me: “The Heart is the hub of all sacred places. Go there and roam.”
I am so grateful to Gurumayi for her “Season’s Greetings” and for the experience of my heart!
New Jersey, United States
Through Gurumayi’s grace and blessings, I soar in the vast inner sky of consciousness.
Through Gurumayi’s light, the cave of my Heart is sparkling with a golden hue.
My world is filled with Gurumayi’s abundant love.
I marvel at my saubhagya (great good fortune) in gratitude.
It multiplies and continues to throb incessantly as I share it with the world.
Through Gurumayi’s light, the cave of my Heart is sparkling with a golden hue.
My world is filled with Gurumayi’s abundant love.
I marvel at my saubhagya (great good fortune) in gratitude.
It multiplies and continues to throb incessantly as I share it with the world.
Thane, India
I love looking at Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings” in the morning. It awakens my heart and prepares me to notice how I experience the cave of the heart for the rest of the day. It reminds me of the awe I feel when I am up in the Alps, gazing out at the pristine beauty and clarity of the majestic mountains.
Gurumayi’s gift for me this season is the awareness of my beautiful heart and the experience that I live in this heart.
Gurumayi’s gift for me this season is the awareness of my beautiful heart and the experience that I live in this heart.
Hinwil, Switzerland
I felt comforted and soothed by the opportunity this greeting provides me to be taken into the cave of my own heart and to see that where there is darkness, there is also company, community, partnership, friendship, and golden light. The golden light comes from taking refuge in all these things, and especially in the Guru’s grace.
It reminds me of Baba’s story about the man who kept running away from his shadow. Instead, if he had just taken refuge under a shady tree, he would have had all the support he needed. It is a reminder to me to enter into the cave of the heart and find the golden light within.
I am not alone in facing the darkness. There is a place of refuge.
It reminds me of Baba’s story about the man who kept running away from his shadow. Instead, if he had just taken refuge under a shady tree, he would have had all the support he needed. It is a reminder to me to enter into the cave of the heart and find the golden light within.
I am not alone in facing the darkness. There is a place of refuge.
Nelson, Canada
What beautiful “Season’s Greetings” from Gurumayi!
In my mind, these bright and cheerful birds are the divine qualities of silence that we have been studying and practicing. Even when I think I am alone, these divine qualities are keeping me company, leading me to the cave of the Heart.
Unlike what I had previously thought, I see that the cave of the Heart is bright, colorful, and vibrant. That is why so much love, kindness, compassion, and all the great qualities of God spring forth from this space.
In my mind, these bright and cheerful birds are the divine qualities of silence that we have been studying and practicing. Even when I think I am alone, these divine qualities are keeping me company, leading me to the cave of the Heart.
Unlike what I had previously thought, I see that the cave of the Heart is bright, colorful, and vibrant. That is why so much love, kindness, compassion, and all the great qualities of God spring forth from this space.
Washington, United States
I love this animated holiday love card from Gurumayi! I have watched it many times over, and I am always delighted.
My favorite part is the beginning, with the crystalline heart reflecting myriad joy-filled rainbows. And I feel like my husband and I are two of the happy parrots flying in to roost in paradise in the sparkling golden cave of the Heart.
My favorite part is the beginning, with the crystalline heart reflecting myriad joy-filled rainbows. And I feel like my husband and I are two of the happy parrots flying in to roost in paradise in the sparkling golden cave of the Heart.
Oregon, United States
First I noticed the colors and their beautiful nuances, and then the rainbow-colored feathers and, once settled in the cave, the birds reflected in the water, with the golden light around them. Suddenly I felt a call to start counting. So counting the birds sitting in the cave, I realized there were the two couples and one bird by itself—two (or 2) appearing twice and one (or 1) just once. Then I realized I could see that as a way to honor the year 2021! I loved playing this kind of “hide-and-seek” game with Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings”!
Waterville, Canada
What a joy and privilege to receive Gurumayi’s “Seasons Greetings”! My heart soars with these colorful birds as they turn playful circles in the air and then fly so unerringly into a dark cave. As the birds rest there in peace and tranquility, the cave bursts into golden light. To me this can only be the cave of the awakened heart from which the Guru’s greetings of love flow in abundance to everyone, in every language.
Castlemaine, Australia
When the birds entered the cave and stayed there in the darkness of the surrounding cave walls, it reminded me of when I have felt thrown into a situation that seems dark. Then when I allowed the Guru’s light and grace to permeate my situation, I found that the dark cave was actually not dark, but a storehouse of gold hidden in the rocks and walls. I see that there are treasures available for me if I can be patient enough and humble enough to let the light illumine the cave. I feel Gurumayi is inviting me to open myself to yet another set of big and small caves of opportunities that await me in 2022—opportunities to surrender, to invigorate my sadhana, and to truly follow the Guru’s words.
Mumbai, India
I continue to reflect on Gurumayi’s colorful, creative, and delightful Season’s Greetings. The birds in her greeting reminded me of a dream I had in which a brilliantly colored bird landed near me. The dream filled me with wonder and a joy of connection with Gurumayi and my own heart. I reveled in the joy of this vivid dream. A new understanding arose from reflecting on Gurumayi’s greeting. The beautiful gem-like colors of these birds are within me. The colors whirl within all the time. When I land in stillness, I am able to perceive the colors and connect to the deep joy of the Heart.
North Carolina, United States
My sixteen-month-old daughter watched Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings” with amazement at how the light comes out and spreads from a sparkling heart. She also likes the music when the parrots appear and fly into the cave. She wants to play the video again and again. Every time she sees it , she shows the same curiosity and enjoyment.
Noida, India
I see in the flight of the five parrots the talkative mind delighting in its flight, but which is naturally drawn to the cave of the Heart for peaceful rest and nourishment. As the heart lights up, I feel the harmony between the two parrot pairs and the single parrot as well, all relationships resting in the perfect harmony of the Self.
The energy of the tropical jungle rainforest connects me immediately to Mother Earth. My heart sends her my blessings in this time of great transition on our planet, where we are awakening to the deep need to return to the indigenous wisdom that respects our sacred relationship with her.
The energy of the tropical jungle rainforest connects me immediately to Mother Earth. My heart sends her my blessings in this time of great transition on our planet, where we are awakening to the deep need to return to the indigenous wisdom that respects our sacred relationship with her.
New Mexico, United States
Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings 2021” took me on a voyage through the five elements of creation we focused on in Gurumayi’s Guidance. From the heart of creation, the divine sounds become the colors of the elements: yellow, blue, red, green and white. I saw how each color or element—earth, water, fire, air and ether—is alive and embodied in each of the gracious macaws.
I realized that when the macaws were flying, they were able to enjoy the beautiful elements of air, water, and earth around and beneath them. They then guided us to the cave of the Heart, where peacefulness, harmony, and strength are to be found—within and without. We can be alone, enjoying the sweet fruit of Gurumayi’s Guidance, like the macaw sitting alone—or together with others, embraced by the luminous power of grace within our hearts.
I realized that when the macaws were flying, they were able to enjoy the beautiful elements of air, water, and earth around and beneath them. They then guided us to the cave of the Heart, where peacefulness, harmony, and strength are to be found—within and without. We can be alone, enjoying the sweet fruit of Gurumayi’s Guidance, like the macaw sitting alone—or together with others, embraced by the luminous power of grace within our hearts.
Mexico City, Mexico
This is a radiantly beautiful blessing. I was praying about the symbolism of the five parrots and the words “They are the senses” came up from within. These bold, bright parrots flew so beautifully and then became peaceful, calm lovebirds, napping within the cave of the Heart and becoming filled with the golden light of love.
Washington, United States
As I was watching Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings” today, I noticed the heart made up of stars that formed at the very end of the video. It reminded me of the Siddha Yoga global sangham and how we are all bright, shining stars full of love. It is such a beautiful feeling for me to be one of those stars.
Unterlangenegg, Switzerland
When the cave lights up and turns into gold, it recalled for me an enthralling adventure movie I had seen as a child. Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings” reminds me that sadhana with a Siddha Guru shares some of the elements of those youthful tales of adventure and discovery. My sadhana truly is a magical adventure full of mystery and awe-inspiring surprises—but it is real and I have the opportunity to experience it directly. What is more, the effects on the world around me are unfailingly healing and uplifting as well.
Washington, United States
What a lovely “Season’s Greetings” card! We are used to expecting images of snow and Christmas trees these days, but instead we receive tropical “Season’s Greetings” from the Cave of Gold. Gurumayi always has all of us in her heart!
Mexico City, Mexico
This beautiful “Season’s Greeting” is so filled with the love that Gurumayi always provides for us. I found myself focusing on the one parrot sitting alone in the cave. He seemed so content just to be.
New York, United States
I had been really longing for some sunlight during these past few days of rainy and gray skies where I live. When I saw the jungle, with all its lusciousness and light, I felt a sensation of warmth start to move through my body. It seemed to radiate out from my heart and cover my whole being. The joyfulness of the music filled the room, and suddenly the warmth was all around me.
I am so grateful to Gurumayi for sending me the light and warmth of her love in such tangible ways, and for being with me every step of the way in 2021—and throughout my life.
I am so grateful to Gurumayi for sending me the light and warmth of her love in such tangible ways, and for being with me every step of the way in 2021—and throughout my life.
Leuven, Belgium
Winter has shown its first smile in my country, which has taken on a brand-new mantle of snow. With this change in seasons, I have felt a sweet silence and the urge to turn inward.
Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings” seemed to show me a totally opposite outdoor ambiance. Along with five majestic multicolored birds, I visited a tropical country covered with lush vegetation. Yet I soon entered a cave where I found, once again, silence.
I realize that wherever I live in this world, through meditation on the Self, I have the potential to withdraw my five senses and find the beauty and serenity of silence within the crystal of my heart, which reverberates with a myriad of colors and forms.
Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings” seemed to show me a totally opposite outdoor ambiance. Along with five majestic multicolored birds, I visited a tropical country covered with lush vegetation. Yet I soon entered a cave where I found, once again, silence.
I realize that wherever I live in this world, through meditation on the Self, I have the potential to withdraw my five senses and find the beauty and serenity of silence within the crystal of my heart, which reverberates with a myriad of colors and forms.
Rodez, France
Birds have always hold a special place in my life. Their lovely songs and twittering and their fascinating soaring in the sky make my heart sing. These messengers of God are always by my side when something special occurs. So I was moved but not surprised to see Gurumayi holding a bird in her hands the last time I saw her, waving goodbye to all of us at the end of a satsang. In my heart, I knew it was a special goodbye.
Now I keep on my puja a picture of Gurumayi holding a bird in her hands. I feel a sacred connection between my heart, the birds, and my Guru. This is why this awesome video leaves me speechless! We peacefully follow a family of birds and, as if we were one of them, we enter the cave of the golden Heart with so much grace and harmony.
This beautiful and poetic vision says it all—in pure silence. Just like the birds. It makes my heart sing.Now I keep on my puja a picture of Gurumayi holding a bird in her hands. I feel a sacred connection between my heart, the birds, and my Guru. This is why this awesome video leaves me speechless! We peacefully follow a family of birds and, as if we were one of them, we enter the cave of the golden Heart with so much grace and harmony.
Quebec, Canada
What a joyful explosion of color! My heart felt so celebratory, it made me want to get up and dance. A perfect start to the holiday season!
Samara, Costa Rica
It snowed and snowed here and I wanted nothing else but to stay inside. Since a long, very cold, and restricted winter has been foreseen, I would love to hibernate like a hedgehog so that I could wake up in the midst of spring flowers.
With this feeling I could relate to this stunning artistic animation in my own way. I thought it would be a good idea to hibernate in the cave of the heart—the perfect shelter. I noticed the illuminating light coming directly from the center, the hub. The parrots—or lovebirds?—radiate such love and deep peace. It’s a time to rest, a time for silence, for love, for contemplation, and for eating the harvested fruit.
With this feeling I could relate to this stunning artistic animation in my own way. I thought it would be a good idea to hibernate in the cave of the heart—the perfect shelter. I noticed the illuminating light coming directly from the center, the hub. The parrots—or lovebirds?—radiate such love and deep peace. It’s a time to rest, a time for silence, for love, for contemplation, and for eating the harvested fruit.
Hindelang, Germany
The multitude of colors, the softness and fluidity of the fabric, the dance of the birds—all made me feel like I was gliding into the magic of the heart, of beauty, love, and joy. Remembering how love is made up of so many colors and the experience of their soft caresses, just as my feeling of love for my Guru is also so flowing and gentle, gives me such a warm experience to carry with me throughout this month of December.
New York, United States
Gurumayi gently opened the petals of my heart, then seated herself in the center.
Niagara, Canada
The part of the world where I live is usually snowy and quite cold this time of year. This video of Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings” with its vibrant colorful images of a tropical paradise invites me to celebrate this month and all of the next year with warmth, playfulness, and joy in my heart.
Russian Federation
When I viewed Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings 2021,” I felt as if I were flying into the space of my heart, and I had the sense of this space as a sanctuary infused with warmth and love.
Ohio, United States
Shimmering with magic,
with the inherent strength
of a perfect diamond
reflecting myriad colors,
the sweetness of nature,
like Shri Guru’s grace,
leads to the exquisite
Golden Cave of the Heart.
with the inherent strength
of a perfect diamond
reflecting myriad colors,
the sweetness of nature,
like Shri Guru’s grace,
leads to the exquisite
Golden Cave of the Heart.
West Vancouver, Canada
For a few days now I have really wanted to enjoy silence; my heart is asking for this—just being alone with myself, not having to make small talk.
When I saw the video of Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings 2021,” I remembered Baba teaching us that it is not necessary to live in a cave in order to practice sadhana. I have the feeling that I will be able to satisfy my yearning for silence by practicing meditation, which I can practice everywhere. I just need to sit down and let it be.
When I saw the video of Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings 2021,” I remembered Baba teaching us that it is not necessary to live in a cave in order to practice sadhana. I have the feeling that I will be able to satisfy my yearning for silence by practicing meditation, which I can practice everywhere. I just need to sit down and let it be.
Obing, Germany
When I saw this video of Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings,” I experienced rainbow colors in my heart.
Aurangabad, India
How magnificent is this “Season’s Greetings” video from beloved Gurumayi! I was enchanted by its beauty.
I saw those beautiful birds as a representation of us as the Guru’s students taking rest in a cave after a long journey in search of the Truth. The cave at first seems dark and desolate until the light of Guru’s grace comes in to rescue all of us with so much love, showing us “the light on the path.”
I saw those beautiful birds as a representation of us as the Guru’s students taking rest in a cave after a long journey in search of the Truth. The cave at first seems dark and desolate until the light of Guru’s grace comes in to rescue all of us with so much love, showing us “the light on the path.”
Milan, Italy
I felt as if the five parrots were flying into my heart and I could see what my heart looked like inside—golden, warm, safe, and full of life. It is a wonderful feeling to carry such beautiful birds in my heart and to know that they feel comfortable with me.
Unterlangenegg, Switzerland
The images in this exquisite “Season’s Greetings” video say so much all by themselves. I want to watch it again and again.
My Guru’s love is so evident in it! I know that Gurumayi is always with me in the cave of my heart, filling every nadi in my being with golden light. May I always radiate that light back to my outer world with love!
My Guru’s love is so evident in it! I know that Gurumayi is always with me in the cave of my heart, filling every nadi in my being with golden light. May I always radiate that light back to my outer world with love!
Oregon, United States
As I watched this “Season’s Greetings” video, my heart exploded into a scintillating burst of joy and love. The sparkling, pristine-white stars shining in the indigo-blue night sky filled my heart with infinite hope that all is well and will continue to be well in the world, with the grace of God and Guru.
What a wonderful way to begin this joyful month of celebration!St. Laurent, Canada
On my walk this morning through a patch of Australian rainforest near my home, I stopped to gaze in wonder at a group of predominantly red king parrots—a rare sight in my neighborhood. A few minutes later I prayed to Gurumayi, wanting to connect with her in that moment and share what I was feeling.
Then I came home and discovered this video! For me, seeing these predominantly red-colored birds in Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings” so soon after my morning experience was a great blessing.
Then I came home and discovered this video! For me, seeing these predominantly red-colored birds in Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings” so soon after my morning experience was a great blessing.
Sydney, Australia
The magic and wonder evoked by this website are an everlasting gift. I hold the image of the scintillating crystal in my heart. It is mine, just like the light inside me that the Guru awakened. The image of the vibrantly colored birds gliding over the verdant green to the silent cave stills my own heart and rests there.
Oregon, United States