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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.
New Sacred Visions Etsy Store
The March Online Satsang with Swami Nirmalananda Giri will be held on Saturday, March 7th at 12 Noon EST. Register here.
The Many in the One: Creation, Pralaya, and the Trimurti
Here we explore the emergence of “the Many” from the One–describing the cyclic manifestation of universes, the mystery of pralaya, and the functions of the Trimurti as expressions of Ishwara within each world-system.
Rudraksha Beads: A Yogi’s Perspective
It has long been considered beneficial to the yogi’s general state of health and awareness is the wearing of a rudraksha mala–a garland-string of one hundred and eight rudraksha beads, each of which is separated by a knot on the thread on which they are strung.
New Book Release–Psychic Defense for Yogis
We are happy to announce the publication of a new book by Swami Nirmalananda: “Psychic Defense For Yogis | A Yogic Manual on Psychic Phenomena, Protection, and Self-Mastery” Find out how to order here.
Video Stories of Anandamayi Ma
In his monthly online satsangs and other Youtube talks, Swamiji has often shared stories of Anandamayi Ma from his own experience or from those who were close to her. Here we share a few of those memories.
Shakti and Maya in Sanatana Dharma: The Power Behind Creation
This article explores one of the most profound teachings of Indian philosophy: the nature of Shakti, the divine power of Ishwara, known in its cosmic function as Maya.
Featured Articles
Yogis Who Saw Jesus
The Many Advantages of Vegetarianism
Seeing the One in All
In response to our recent blog posting about the reality of Jesus in the experience of India’s great yogis, we received a most heartening letter from India. I want to share parts of it with you and my reflections on it for I feel it presents the most authentic perspective on these matters.