New Book: Sri Krishna, The Lord of Love
We are happy to announce the publication Sri Krishna The Lord of Love: The Vrindavan Lila—An Illuminated Edition, the latest offering from Light of the Spirit Press. Enter the enchanting world of Sri Krishna, where divine love takes form in the laughter of a child, the music of a flute, and the extraordinary events of his life in Vrindavan.
Straightening Out the Mind
Why is the mind so restless and unreliable? Discover what Buddha and Krishna teach about mastering the mind through patient spiritual practice and meditation.
What Is The Surest Way to Realize God?
In this article, we explore a profound principle: how the state of consciousness at the time of death determines our spiritual destiny—and how to prepare for that moment through daily practice.
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.
Gita Talks Site Now Complete
We have been working on a dedicated website to host the entire series of talks on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami Nirmalananda for easy study and deep reflection. That site is now complete and open to all: GitaTalks.ocoy.org.
Gita Talks Update
Since last summer we have been posting talks on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke). We hope to have the last of the talks uploaded to our YouTube Channel by June of 2025, and also to complete our Gita Talks website, a true Gita Study resource.