Come back often to find new, valuable and practical articles to help you in your spiritual life. Below the latest blog posts we also list some of our most well received articles.
Wisdom Quote of the Day
Latest Blog Posts
Holy Mother, Sri Ramakrishna and Mahendranath Gupta (“M”) about Renunciation
We have often collected the sayings of the wise here at Atma Jyoti Ashram, so that we can benefit from their frequent study. Here are a few quotes about renunciation from Holy Mother, Sri Ramakrishna and Mahendranath Gupta (“M”).
Ten Important Principles for Yoga
Successful practice of yoga is not haphazard: discover ten important principles as outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. These are Yama and Niyama, often called the “Ten Commandments of Yoga.”
Podcast: How to Deal with the Decline of a Loved One
In this podcast, Swami Nirmalananda discusses how to deal with the decline of a loved one from a spiritual perspective.
How Not to Die, and other helpful advice from Dr. Michael Greger
In his remarkable collection of books Dr. Michael Greger presents the essence of the connection between nutrition and health. In our ashram’s study of diet and health over the past fifty years, his writings stand out as uniquely well-informed and helpful; we recommend you see for yourself.
Beyond the Buzz: Why “Legal Intoxicants” Aren’t As Harmless As The Propaganda Says
The term “legal intoxicants” might sound harmless, conjuring images of unwinding with a glass of wine or celebrating with a craft beer. But the reality is far more ominous. Find out how their impact on health and well-being can be far from benign.
New Book Available: How to Read the Tarot
How to Read the Tarot: Discover Swami Nirmalananda’s unique method of reading the Tarot specifically for use with the Rider-Waite deck.
Let The Truth Be Told
We share the following article by Purushottam Nagesh Oak, a Marathi Brahmin, regarding the original nature of the Kaaba as a Shiva temple.
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.