The following week, during the last Intensive of the summer, Gurumayi spoke informally about Premotsava, explaining that Premotsava Retreats would be offered in many areas of Siddha Yoga service. This would create specialists who would become custodians of the principles of that area. Premotsava is multi-faceted. On the broadest level, Gurumayi said that Premotsava is a way to refine our understanding and practice of Siddha Yoga. Through practicing and applying the principles Gurumayi has given us over time for each seva area in Siddha Yoga meditation.
Principles are the teachings in action.
They define a consistent way of being in the world. They are the standards that help define the Siddha Yoga culture. Principles are the benchmarks by which we can evaluate our own progress toward higher levels of excellence. When we practice and apply the principles given to us for a specific seva area or Siddha Yoga practice, we find our ability to live the teachings in all aspects of our lives naturally expanding. In this way we refine our sadhana and deepen our spiritual experience.