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

led by Rukmini Walker, Damodar Priya Devi Dasi & Surabhi Govinda Devi Dasi

date – sunday – june 22

time – 11:00am – 12:30pm EDT

location – online via zoom

topic – Contemplative Prayer in Bhakti Yoga

speaker – Manjuali Devi Dasi

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overview

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

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Manjuali Devi Dasi began practicing Bhakti Yoga in 1971 after she met the Krishna devotees in Chicago. She was initiated by AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in May 1972 in Los Angeles. She and her late husband Jayatirtha das were sent to England to manage Bhaktivedanta Manor and the UK Yatra in 1976 by Srila Prabhupada. After Jayatirtha das accepted the renounced order in 1980, Manjuali and her young son served in California, and India. Returning to the UK, Manjuali worked for many years as a Media Librarian for a national newspaper in London.
Later, Manjuali moved to the southwest of the UK, and worked in the field of Psychotherapy and Counselling for an educational awarding body, producing training films and other educational materials.
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.