Can Women Attain Liberation?
Even today in India there are people who believe that there is no need for a woman to engage in meditation because it is impossible for a woman to attain liberation. In this story learn Anandamayi Ma’s surprising take on that question.
What Is an “Aryan”?–A Hindu View
Arya comes from the root word ri, which means “to rise upward.” A legitimate translation is: “one who strives upward.” So important was arya in the vocabulary of the ancient Indian sages that India itself was known as Aryavarta, the Land of the Aryas.
Doctor Mother (Swami Sivananda-Hridayananda)
The next heart-treasure I want to tell you about is Swami Sivananda-Hridayananda of Sivananda Ashram. Her name means Bliss of Sivananda’s Heart, and it was very appropriate. In the ashram she was simply known as Doctor Mother.
Durga Puja: The Worship of the Devi
In India, in the Fall of every year, usually October, much of the month is devoted to the worship of the Divine Feminine, Mahashakti, the Divine Creative Power. This worship is simply called Durga Puja, the Worship of the Goddess Durga, Mahamaya.
Blessed Memories: Swami Vidyananda
This post is about Swami Vidyananda Giri (also written Bidyananda), Swami Nirmalananda’s sannyas guru.
Blessed Memories: Sri Prabhudutt Brahmachari
One of the most valiant leaders of Sanatana Dharma in the outrageous war waged on India and dharma by the Nehru dictatorship (1946-1964) was Sri Prabhudutt Brahmachari.