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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.
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.
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.
Anandamayi Ma on How to Attain Peace in a Restless World
This excerpt reflects on Anandamayi Ma’s teaching that lasting peace cannot be found in the restless world, but only in God, who dwells within the heart.
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.
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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.