Unity in Duality and Duality in Unity: Satchidananda
One of the most subtle and profound teachings of Sanatana Dharma is that ultimate reality is neither simply one nor simply many, but a unity that appears as duality without ever ceasing to be one. Find out more in this posting.
Realizing the One Existence: Brahman and the Jivatman
Words seem to put far off and to veil in mystery THAT, the One Existence which is in truth nearest and closest, nay, which is our very Self. Discover more here.
Stories of Neem Karoli Baba
Swami Nirmalananda recounts his darshan of Neem Karoli Baba (Maharajji)—a moment that he describes as making him “drunk with ananda.”
The Six Darshanas (Hindu Philosophical Perspectives)
The next from our Sanatana Dharma series. Learn about the Six Darshanas and their purpose. Discover how these teachings emphasize unity in overcoming ignorance and suffering.
“An Eagle’s Flight: A Yogi’s Spiritual Autobiography” Now Available
We are happy to announce that “An Eagle’s Flight: A Yogi’s Spiritual Autobiography” by Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke) has been published and is available on Amazon and other online bookstores in paperback and ebook.
The Puranas and the Epic Histories
From “Sanatana Dharma”: Next in succession to the Smriti come the Puranas, which, with the Itihasa, the epic histories, are said to form the Fifth Veda.

