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Latest Blog Posts
October 2026 Satsang Signup — A Revelation of Life
The October satsang with Swami Nirmalananda Giri will be held on Saturday, October 3rd at 12 noon Eastern time. Register on this page. Also read an excerpt from Swamiji’s autobiography, An Eagle’s Flight
Rebirth in Sanatana Dharma: The Soul’s Journey to Self-Knowledge
Having considered the vast world-process in which consciousness unfolds, we now turn to rebirth: why the soul takes successive bodies, what it gains through these experiences, and how it reaches liberation.
The Compassionate Killer: A Tale of Transformation
Professional wrestling villain Killer Kowalski adopted a vegetarian diet to improve his athletic performance—and experienced an unexpected spiritual transformation. His story shows how food can influence the body, mind, consciousness, and capacity for compassion.
Daily Inspiration Sources
With our OCOY.org blog, we offer weekly updates with valuable spiritual content. But we also offer daily briefer spiritual inspiration on our social media channels. Below are a few examples of the kinds of inspirational posts we share.
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.
Become a Yogi: The Help That Begins in Stillness
A reader shares how Swami Nirmalananda’s counsel—“Become a yogi”—became a living lesson in Soham meditation, inner stillness, and spiritual help.
Immortal Words of Anandamayi Ma: New Book Now Available
We are very happy to announce the publication of Immortal Words of Anandamayi Ma: Practical Guidance for Meditation, Devotion, and Daily Spiritual Life by Swami Nirmalananda Giri.
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.