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.
The Soul’s Journey Through Samsara
A selection from Sanatana Dharma: The Eternal Religion on samsara as the vast world-process, the evolution of consciousness, devas, rishis, asuras, and the soul’s journey toward liberation.
New Audiobook—The Christ of India
We are happy to announce that our first audiobook is now available. The Christ of India: The Story of Original Christianity by Swami Nirmalananda can now be purchased at a special sale price.
What Happens to the Yogi in Samadhi?
In this commentary on Yoga Sutras 1:40–1:46, Swami Nirmalananda Giri explains the progressive refinements of samadhi described by Patanjali: the yogi’s expanding range of awareness, the near-stilling of the mind, and the distinction between samadhi “with seed” and the higher states that lie beyond it.
Yogi Beware: Spiritual Pitfalls for Yogis
The yogi must learn not only what to seek, but what to avoid. Many seekers are ruined not by obvious evil, but by confusion, compromise, wrong company, false teachers, emotional dependency, empty religion, and the subtle pressure to conform to worldly values.
Insights on Karma
The June 2026 Satsang with Swami Nirmalananda will be held on June 6th at 12 noon EST. To sign up, register at this page.