Urban Devi is a monthly interactive women’s discussion circle that seeks to make spirituality accessible to women in the 21st century. Each session will focus on a theme based on topics that are of importance to women and will offer insight and practical applications from the practice of Bhakti Yoga.
URBAN DEVI
a women’s discussion group
date – sunday – june 22
time – 11:00am – 12:30pm EDT
location – online via zoom
topic – Contemplative Prayer in Bhakti Yoga
speaker – Manjuali Devi Dasi
Description: Rukmini Walker and Manjuali will explore Contemplative Prayer and Silent Meditation as valuable tools for deepening our loving devotional relationship with Sri Sri Radha-Krishna. Highlighting the universal presence of introspection across faiths, they’ll reference Lord Krishna’s words in the Bhagavad Gita (10:38): “Of secret things, I am silence, and of the wise, I am wisdom.”
They will discuss how silently focusing on the Holy Name with each breath can enrich Japa, Kirtan, and other devotional practices. Sharing personal experiences and practical techniques, they will emphasize the benefits of pausing for silent prayer to connect with our Lords, echoing Srila Prabhupada’s teaching to “Always serve Krishna, always remember Krishna, always love Krishna,” and recognizing meditation as a gift that invites the Divine to soften our hearts.
Speaker: Manjuali Devi Dasi
what to expect
- wise, kindhearted & experienced group leader
- wisdom from the bhakti tradition
- friendly sincere seekers
your speaker
Manjuali is a Bhakti Yoga practitioner, serving her Lordships in her home ashram. She is active in interfaith dialogue, environmental and social causes in her community.