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7 Ways to Purify the Mind, Part 1

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are not merely philosophical aphorisms; they are a practical manual for transforming the mind. In these sutras, Patanjali gives several direct methods for clarifying the chitta—the mind-substance—so that meditation becomes steady and inner perception becomes possible.

Humans, Devas, and Asuras in Sanatana Dharma

This article considers the living powers that operate within the cosmos: the devas, the shining intelligences associated with the forces of nature; the asuras, whose opposing energies also serve a purpose in evolution; and the relationship between human beings and these subtle orders of existence.

Youtube Talks Series

The May 2026 Online Satsang with Swami Nirmalananda will be on Saturday, May 2nd at 12 Noon, EST. You can sign up on this page.