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S C I E N C E O F S P I R I T U A L I T Y
focusS C I E N C E O F S P I R I T U A L I T Y
H. H. SANT RAJINDERSINGH JI MAHARAJ
TOURS AND ACTIVITIES OF
AUGUST 2012 VOL 23 NO 8
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The two-day festival had something for everyone to enjoy.
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Record crowds attended the 2012 Veggie Fest in Naperville, IL.
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August satsangs included discourses in Lombard and Aurora, IL.
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Veggie Fest: A Huge SuccessSCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY HOSTED ITS FIRST VEGGIE FEST IN 2004 AS A WAY OF INTRODUCING THE BENEFITS OF
a vegetarian lifestyle to the public. From its modest beginnings, this exciting two-day festival in Naperville, Illinois
has blossomed into one of the largest
vegetarian food festivals in the country,
drawing people from all over the world.
Admission to Veggie Fest and its many
talks, food demos, and kids’ activities is free
in order to encourage people to learn about
the variety and scope of the vegetarian diet,
taste delicious vegetarian food, and explore
the many benefits the vegetarian lifestyle
has to offer.
This year, Veggie Fest broke previous
attendance records as more than 25,000
flocked to the festival on the grounds of the Science of
Spirituality Meditation Center on August 11 and 12. The
huge two-day event impressed organizers, vendors, and
visitors alike.
On both days of Veggie Fest, people thronged the food
courts, enjoyed upbeat music, and attended the many
talks and demos Veggie Fest is known for. The food court
served tens of thousands of people with delicious and
diverse vegetarian cuisines.
Sant Rajinder Singh’s new book, Meditation as Medication for the Soul is released.
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NAPERVILLE, IL
National headquarters located 30 miles west of Chicago. Call 630.955.1200; [email protected]. En español: 800.940.0767
Meditation meetings are held through-out the USA and Canada. In addition, seven centers offer special programs, workshops, and classes.
8MEDITATION CENTERSIN NORTH AMERICA
AMITYVILLE, NY
On the south side of Long Island. 631.691.7100; [email protected].
BIRCH BAY, WA
Near Blaine. Call 360.371.5560; [email protected].
LAKE MARY, FL
Outside Orlando. Call 407.549.3398 ; [email protected].
RICHMOND, BC; CANADA
Near Vancouver. Call 604.530.0589; [email protected] ; [email protected].
MASCOUCHE, QC; CANADAcentremeditationmascouche.org; 450 .417.0701 / 1. 877.417.0701
BOWLING GREEN, VA
Located north of Richmond. Call 804.633.9987; [email protected].
SHEFFIELD, ON; CANADA
West of Toronto. Call 647-430-3335 ; [email protected].
Veggie Vest: A Huge Success (Continued from page 1)
HIGHLIGHTING THE WEEKEND’S FESTIVITIES WERE KEYNOTE TALKS BY HIS HOLINESS SANT RAJINDER
Singh Ji Maharaj, world-renowned spiritual Master and head of Science of Spirituality. During each talk,
the large main tent was packed with an
overflow crowd gathered on the grass
outside.
On Saturday, during his address
“Meditation as Medication for the
Soul,” the spiritual Master spoke not
only about the benefits of a vegetarian
lifestyle, but also about rebuilding the
health of our body, mind, and soul
through meditation. He mentioned
how medical research provides
OUR TRUE SELFSaints and mystics realize that our true self is the soul, a citizen of the higher regions. The soul is a mere traveler in this physical world. – H.H. Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj
Book Release“Meditation as Medication for the Soul”On August 11, Meditation as Medication for the Soul (Radiance
Publishers) by Rajinder Singh was released. The book, a
collaborative effort, presents the proven benefits of meditation
for spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional health, for improved
brain function and performance, achieving balance and wellness,
and also for pain management. In celebration of the event,
Maharaj Ji graciously signed many copies of the book.
A new set of DVDs were also
released. The 5-DVD set, “Holiday at
the Abode of the Beloved” contains
discourses recorded at the 2012
Holiday program at which Maharaj
Ji expounded on a series of verses
from the poetry of Sant Darshan
Singh Ji Maharaj.
The author with his wife, Mata Rita Ji, and book contributors Dr. Rimjhim Duggal Stephens (far left) and Dr. Kunwarjit Singh Duggal.
evidence that those who meditate and
pray heal faster. Meditation also helps
us solve problems at the level of our
intellect and emotions. But most
important, meditation is the medicine
the soul needs so that it can become
one with God. On Sunday, August 12,
during his second keynote address,
“Spiritual and Physical Health
through Vegetarianism,” Sant
Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj began by
recalling how vegetarianism has
become more popular with the increased
focus on health and nutrition. He spoke
about the importance of understanding
that we are more than just the physical
body, that we have an emotional, mental,
and spiritual self also. However, he said, we
need to have an experience of our soul in
order to grasp this truth. At the close of the
talk, he said we get tremendous joy and peace
that linger after we come out of meditation.
A new record was set during Veggie Fest with
large numbers pledging to take the Vegetarian
Challenge, an initiative encouraging people
to drop meat, fish, chicken, and eggs for one
week in exchange for a vegetarian lifestyle.
As the weekend drew to a close, the crowds
slowly dispersed after learning about healthy
living and enjoying good food. Vendors
commented on the amazing turn out,
and visitors talked about the friendly
volunteers and guests, the family
feeling, and the delicious food.
5WEBSITES TO CONNECT
YOU
Transformation through meditation
www.sos.org
L O V E U N I T Y P E A C E
www.sos.org/spanish
You can now download full discourses by Sant Rajinder Singh Ji, order books and DVDs, read news accounts of his activities, and check upcoming schedules online.
This site focuses on activities in India and is published in English and Hindi.
http://skrm.sos.org
www.sos.org
This is the public website for Science of Spirituality. Learn more about the teachings, publications, activities, FAQs, vegetarian recipes, and more.
http://sangat.sos.org
Website for members of Science of Spirituality. Log-in required.
Daily webcasts are available:WMV (Windows Media)MP4 (video for iPods)MP3 (audio for iPods and MP3 players)
Archives of full discourses are also available.
www.jyotimeditation.org
Photos provided by SK Photo Service:[email protected]
North and South America: en español
Focus • August 2012 Vol 23 No 8
In addition to twenty featured programs by experts,
Veggie Fest boasted food demos, children’s activities, a
fantastic vegetarian food court, and family fun!
Satsangs in the Chicago AreaAugust 19, Lombard, Illinois
AT SUNDAY SATSANG, THE SPIRITUAL MASTER FOCUSED
on why we are here, why this human life is so precious, and
what we should strive to achieve during our life. Drawing
from historic events and tales, he brought home the message
of unity among all God’s creation. He said we are all equally
special in the eyes of the Lord, regardless of our outer
achievements, occupations, and abilities. The holy grail of the
spiritual path lies in developing the ability not only to realize
that God is within us but also to honor God in all living forms.
August 26, Aurora, Illinois
On Sunday, Maharaj Ji gave his final Chicagoland discourse
of the summer. He spoke about the importance of attending
satsang and deepening our meditation practices on the
inner Light and Sound of God. He said everything we have,
everything we are, has been given to us by the Lord. Like a
loving father, God is waiting for us to return to our true Home.
It is up to us to take steps that will turn us in the right direction.
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