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The Unholy Trinity of Yoga: Raga, Dwesha, and Moha
In his teachings Buddha frequently listed the Unholy Trinity: Raga, Dwesha, and Moha. In yoga philosophy also these are detailed at length. Find out more here about why.
My India – A Poem by Paramhansa Yogananda
Paramhansa Yogananda left this world on March 7th, 1952, at a banquet held in honor of Ambassador Binay R. Sen of India. Immediately befor his passing (mahasamadhi) he read from a poem he had written, My India.
New! Talks on the Bhagavad Gita on Youtube
We have begun posting a series of talks on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami Nirmalananda on Youtube. Subscribe to our Youtube channel for updates.
Arya Dharma, or the Path to Perfected Being
Arya Dharma is the course of action an arya follows to become a perfected being. An arya is one who responds to the inner and upward call without hesitation. For there is nothing nobler than the struggle for higher degrees of life and awareness.
Podcast: Living and Dying as a Yogi
In a podcast interview with our friend Jonathan Mahoney, Swami Nirmalananda discusses the kind of life we need to live in order to die as yogis, and have a real spiritual boost in the afterlife.
Why to Stand Up for Our Religious Principles
We should not hide our dedication to spiritual life and our firmness in the observation of right conduct. When asked to betray our principles we should never be harsh or accusatory, but we must be firm in our refusal to do wrong.
The Peace and Freedom of Self Knowledge
The attainment of self-knowledge is not the same as working out or puzzle or figuring out a riddle. It has a practical effect: eternal Peace and Freedom. Read this article to find out more.
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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.