MahāŚivarātri Fellowship

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship

Join a guided meditation by HH Swami Vidyadhishananda on the great night of meditation, MahāŚivarātri, honouring the Lord of Time.

Penn Valley

<h3>Great Night of Meditation Honouring the Lord of Time</h3>

The annual great night of meditation based on the Sanskrit soli-lunar calendar is upon us. Join us for an in-person fellowship and guided meditation by HH Swami Vidyadhishananda on the occasion of MahāŚivarātri.This auspicious evening is determined when the duration of the fourteenth waning lunar day of the current soli-lunar month includes midnight local time. Thus MahāŚivarātri is commemorated on the night of 25th February 2025 coinciding with soli-lunar month of Māgha-kr̥ṣṇa-caturdaśi in California.Meditating on this auspicious evening and through the night is a practice of alertness meant to supersede the daytime awake state as a memorable experience. In such a vigilant state there exists the possibility of understanding the play of time and timelessness.This night is dedicated to the Lord of Time, Śiva – who is also known as the Mahākāleśwara. The great Lord Śiva is said to be dancing while sounding his drumbeat to the tune of dissolution. Through his dance of death, he is urging us not to waste time and reminding us that time is most precious. He beckons us to utilize the time mindfully before death.Lord Śiva is said to be lingotbhava – or emerging out of a lingam thereby manifesting from a ellipsoidal symbol of time capsule. The lingam is also a symbol of life burgeoning and blossoming in time.The Sanskrit heritage points to the entry of Śivatattwa (essential principle of Śiva) into the earthly waters in the form of an elongated cylindrical-ellipsoidal asteroid which then gave rise to the nucleotide bases upon reacting with water.

<h2> </h2><h2>Program Summary</h2>6:00 pm – Arrive, park, and settle in at the Centre 6:15 pm – Words of wisdom and guided meditation by His Holiness 8:00 pm – Light vegan supper 9:00 pm – Conclusion of fellowship

<h2>Centre Address &amp; Parking</h2>The address and directions to our Centre will be shared in your registration confirmation email. Parking is very limited, so please carpool with other attendees as much as possible. Upon arrival, our parking attendants (volunteers) will direct you to a parking location. Additional directions and information will be shared in the registration confirmation email.

<h2>Helpful Tips for Attendees</h2>Attending a Fellowship with a traditional monk and a living saint may be a new experience. Below are a few helpful guidelines about what to expect. <ul><li>Your presence creates a holy space and not just a social gathering. Maintain reverential silence when possible in order to foster a meditative environment. If speaking is needed, speak quietly.</li><li>Floor seating is available as is the tradition of a Fellowship. Meditation cushions will be provided, so there is no need to bring one. Chair seating will also be available for those who prefer to avoid seating on the floor cushion.</li><li>Wear modest attire befitting the spiritual ambience.</li><li>More complete guidelines related to our Centre along with the address will be shared in your Registration Confirmation Email.</li></ul>

<h2>Cooperative Responsibility for Wellness</h2>We are committed to the health and wellness of the community and as such we are sharing some gentle guidelines and precautions to ensure that all feel comfortable in the fellowship space. <ul><li>If you are feeling unwell (even if you tested negative for covid), please refrain from attending. This includes feeling fatigue or having a runny nose, coughing, sore throat and/or fever.</li><li>Follow basic infection prevention and control practices by regularly washing hands with soap and water or with an essential oil, and by covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your inner elbow.</li><li>We will keep windows/doors open whenever possible.</li></ul>

<h2>Cancellation &amp; Refund Policy – In-Person Event</h2>Registration CancellationIn order to receive a refund, please notify Self Enquiry Life Fellowship’s main office either by email at quest@hansavedas.org or by phone at 909-543-6003. No refunds or credits toward registration amount will be offered if you cancel within 3 days of the start date of the event, if you do not show up, or if you leave an event early for any reason.Registration Amount RefundsFull refunds are available if your cancellation request is received at least 3 days prior to the event start date. No refunds or credits toward registration amount will be offered if you cancel within 2 days of the start date of the event, if you do not show up, or if you leave an event early for any reason. Cancellation by the OrganizerSelf Enquiry Life Fellowship reserves the right to cancel any event at any time. In the instance an event is cancelled, registrants will be notified and offered the option of receiving a refund or credit toward a future event. While Self Enquiry Life Fellowship never anticipates cancelling an event, due to unforeseeable circumstances some events may be canceled.

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