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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.
“An Eagle’s Flight: A Yogi’s Spiritual Autobiography” Now Available
We are happy to announce that “An Eagle’s Flight: A Yogi’s Spiritual Autobiography” by Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke) has been published and is available on Amazon and other online bookstores in paperback and ebook.
The Puranas and the Epic Histories
From “Sanatana Dharma”: Next in succession to the Smriti come the Puranas, which, with the Itihasa, the epic histories, are said to form the Fifth Veda.
Yogananda’s Humorous Side: Two Video Shorts
Swami Nirmalananda lived near the Hollywood SRF center in the early 60’s and knew many of the direct disciples of Paramhansa (Paramahansa) Yogananda. He learned many humorous stories about Yogananda from them. He shares a couple of them in these shorts.
Doctor Mother (Swami Sivananda-Hridayananda)
The next heart-treasure I want to tell you about is Swami Sivananda-Hridayananda of Sivananda Ashram. Her name means Bliss of Sivananda’s Heart, and it was very appropriate. In the ashram she was simply known as Doctor Mother.
Sanatana Dharma — The Eternal Religion and Foundation of Yoga
For the aspiring yogi a lifetime study of Sanatana Dharma is a necessity because he must work and think continually in the context of Sanatana Dharma of which yoga is an inseparable part.
Durga Puja: The Worship of the Devi
In India, in the Fall of every year, usually October, much of the month is devoted to the worship of the Divine Feminine, Mahashakti, the Divine Creative Power. This worship is simply called Durga Puja, the Worship of the Goddess Durga, Mahamaya.
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.