We heartily welcome you to join us at a private residence in Sugarland, Texas for an opportunity to be in the divine presence of His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda, a Himalayan siddha monk and the spiritual founder of the top-rated US Nonprofit, Self Enquiry Life Fellowship.
Dipavali is a five-day long celebration centred around the upcoming New Moon, which falls on Sunday, 12th November 2023 in Houston Texas. The translation of Sanskrit word Dipāvalī implies arrays of lights – consisting of strings of lights linked together to reveal the lighted path.
This is the joyous Festival of Lights, when lamps are lit to invite plenitude while fireworks light the way for departed ancestors. The fourteenth day of this waning lunar fortnight (Naraka-Caturdaśi) is when departed souls are given a sendoff with firecrackers that symbolize starlight.
The fortnight that ended with the previous New Moon is dedicated in the long-standing Sanskrit tradition to the ancestors whose departed souls descend to greet their progeny and families through the upper atmospheric spheres that are layered upon the earth. The families get a chance to correct any deficiency in previously undertaken last rites and redeem themselves through spiritual observances and charities.
This facilitates the ascension of previous generations who bore us unto this earth. The Sanskrit tradition urges us to bring about a closure to the unfinished ceremonies aimed at appeasement of departed souls resting and ascending in peace into the subtle worlds.
His Holiness will join us an evening of divine blessings and words of wisdom. This is a rare opportunity for an up-close experience with an erudite saint who hails from lineages of the combined heritage of Vedic rishi sages and nath meditation adepts from Himalaya. You can learn more about His Holiness’ background here.
A wholesome vegetarian supper will be served following the closing group blessing (individual blessings may not be feasible).
To request an invitation please email us at [email protected] or call 909-543-6003.
The host home address and parking instructions will be sent via email after registration is completed.
