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The Four Universal Truths of Spiritual Life
The Four Universal Truths in yogic philosophy are: Reincarnation, Karma, Evolution of Consciousness, and the existence of Many Worlds. These truths explain the purpose of life and the soul’s journey toward spiritual awakening and Self-realization.
Evil Spirits and Satan: Where Do They Come From?
Q: Where do evil spirits come from? The Christian Bible acknowledges them–Legion, for example (Mark 5:9; Luke 8:30). It is important to understand that in all relative existence there are only the Supreme Spirit, God (Brahman), and the seemingly infinite number of individual spirits (jivas). The individual spirits live within God, which whom they are eternally one, yet distinct from
Untold Stories of Mahavatar Babaji of Yogananda’s “Autobiography of a Yogi”
Swami Nirmalananda shares rare stories about Mahavatar Babaji from his own experiences in India since 1962. He reveals Babaji’s lesser-known disciples, and miraculous encounters beyond Autobiography of a Yogi. Key points you will discover in this article: Names of Babaji: Mahamuni Babaji Maharaj, Shiva Baba, Babaji Brahmananda, etc. Other disciples, other yoga sadhanas Some of Babaji’s disciples: Lahiri Mahasaya, Vijay
Who Are the Ideal Householder Yogis?
Q: Someone told me that the Indian scriptures say if householder yogis only engage in sexual relations at night they are actually brahmacharis. Is this so? I have come across this in some “scriptural” books myself more than once. Nevertheless, this statement is not only false, it is foul. Do not believe it. I have read the dharma shastras on
Stories About Yogananda’s Second American Disciple: Warren Vickerman
To someone who asked for more about Warren Vickerman, the second American to become a disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda. The very first person I had a conversation with at the Hollywood SRF Center was Annie Vickerman, the wife of Warren Vickerman (“Vickie”). She was taking care of the little octagonal bookstore. We became good friends and in later conversations she
Meditator’s Guide to the Mind Part 2—Seven Important Lessons
Originally posted in 2012, this post is ever-fresh. So we share this excerpt from The Dhammapada for Awakening again. This is the follow-up post of What Is the Mind?: A Meditator’s Guide, Part 1 Mind–the source “Mind precedes its objects. They are mind-governed and mind-made” (Dhammpapada 1). First there is the mind. It is possible to view “mind” as both
New Book on Avoiding Meditation Delusions
Light of the Spirit Press has just published a new book in print and ebook format: Dwelling In The Mirror: A Study of Illusions Produced by Delusive Meditation and How to Be Free from Them, by Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke). This book is essential reading for all meditators and spiritual aspirants. The following is from the Preface to the
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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.