The Three Gunas: How Nature Behaves
This article introduces one of the most essential concepts in Indian philosophy: the three guṇas. Understanding tamas, rajas, and sattwa is indispensable for grasping how nature operates.
Social Media Inspiration from Light of the Spirit Monastery
The January 2026 Satsang with Swami Nirmalananda Giri will be on Saturday, January 3rd at 12 noon EST. You can sign up using the link on this page.
The Birth of Jesus, a Mystic’s Experience, Part 2
The visions of the Nativity of Christ by Anna Catherine Emmerich (1774- 1824), a Catholic Augustinian nun who was a mystic, visionary, and stigmatist.
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.”