Shanti Mandir 2014 WALDEN CALENDAR DEAR FRIENDS , As our spirits are lifted this month by the coming of spring, we give thanks to and Ahonor pthe Divrine Shiakti – lthe power of nature and spirituality – through the celebration of Navaratra, (the nine nights of the Devi), and a Meditation Retreat entitled, “Honoring Shakti .” We will continue our year-long exploration of devotion with our Sunday lecture series on Narada Bhakti Sutra . WE WELCOME YOU WITH LOVE. SUNDAY SATSANG SUBJECT NARADA BHAKTI SUTRA Indeed, the sources of devotion are NAVARATRA CELEBRATION Monday, March 31 – Tuesday, April 8 explored and exploited fully through 6:4 0am: Devi Stotram 7:3 0pm: Lalita Sahasranama 8:1 0–8:4 5pm: Kirtan – Kali Durge – and Nityananda Arati renunciation of sense objects Saturday, April 5 MEDITATION RETREAT: HONORING SHAKTI and also by giving up attachments 9:0 0am – 4:0 0pm A day of immersion in contemplation and meditation. Conducted by Dana and Vivek. to beings around. Registration required. Suggested donation $100. SAGE NARADA, NARADA BHAKTI SUTRA, VERSE 35 Sunday, April 6 NAVARATRA CELEBRATION SATSANG 9:0 0am Shree Guru Gita • 10:0 0am – 12:0 0 noon Satsang Kirtan (Chants to the Devi), Meditation, and more zz Sunday, April 13 9:0 0am Shree Guru Gita • 10:0 0am – 12:0 0 noon Satsang Every Saturday night, kirtan “Keeping it Simple ,” a talk by Dana Wilkinson (chanting the divine name), 7:00 –9:0 0pm. Every Sunday, Guru Gita, 9:00 –10:0 0am; Tuesday, April 15 Satsang (includes kirtan, meditation, and discourse), HANUMAN CHALISA IN HONOR OF HANUMAN JAYANTI 10:0 0am until noon. A vegetarian meal follows and 7:3 0pm everyone is welcome to participate. Every Tuesday 7:30 –8:3 0pm and Saturday, April 19 every Thursday 6:30 –8:0 0pm , Hatha Yoga class. BANSURI CONCERT BY JAY GANDHI 7:0 0–9:0 0pm www.jaygandhi.com Accompanied by Ehren Hanson on Tabla • Donation: $20. Sunday, April 20 EASTER Shree Guru Gita 51 Muktananda Marg (off Route 208 between Walden 9:0 0am • 10:0 0am – 12:0 0 noon Satsang and the village of Wallkill), Walden, NY 12586 “Practice of Devotion ,” a talk by Umesh Nagarkatte Call (845) 778-1008 for more information. Sunday, April 27 www.shantimandir.com 9:0 0am Shree Guru Gita • 10:0 0am – 12:0 0 noon Satsang “Means to Experience Divine Love ,” a talk by Vivek Desai Giftshop open every day 10:0 0am – 6:0 0pm If you wish to visit outside of these hours, please call (845) 778-1008. http://www.shantimandir.com/shop/ .