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Reality Beyond Concepts: Reflections on the Words of Anandamayi Ma
Here we introduce a forthcoming book by Swami Nirmalananda, The Eternal Wisdom of Anandamayi Ma, which offers commentary on her teachings and explores their deeper philosophical implications.
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.
3 Factors for Maintaining Brahmacharya
Brahmacharya is a practical discipline: a way of focusing our lives so the mind and energy stop leaking outward and begin gathering inward.
The Three Gunas: How Nature Behaves
This article introduces one of the most essential concepts in Indian philosophy: the three guṇas. Understanding tamas, rajas, and sattwa is indispensable for grasping how nature operates.
Social Media Inspiration from Light of the Spirit Monastery
The January 2026 Satsang with Swami Nirmalananda Giri will be on Saturday, January 3rd at 12 noon EST. You can sign up using the link on this page.
The Birth of Jesus, a Mystic’s Experience, Part 2
The visions of the Nativity of Christ by Anna Catherine Emmerich (1774- 1824), a Catholic Augustinian nun who was a mystic, visionary, and stigmatist.
Unity in Duality and Duality in Unity: Satchidananda
One of the most subtle and profound teachings of Sanatana Dharma is that ultimate reality is neither simply one nor simply many, but a unity that appears as duality without ever ceasing to be one. Find out more in this posting.
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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.