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The Religion of Ignorance
What Jesus said to his disciples about those who propagate ignorance, from the Gospel of Thomas Jesus said, The pharisees and the scribes have taken the keys of knowledge [gnosis] and hidden them. They themselves have not entered, nor have they allowed to enter those who wish to. You, however, be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves.
Is the End of the World Coming (Tomorrow)??
To someone who wrote about recent prophecies regarding the world and the destinies of nations. Personally, I never pay much attention to prophecy because I have seen that even very special people can get it wrong. Paramhansa Yogananda made prophecies that never came true. One example was his prophecy made to Sister Meera who was in charge of the SRF
Are You Willing to Be Purified in Heart?
A Continuation of the Commentary on Theologia Germanica, by the Frankfurter. And like as the sun may not hide its brightness, but must give light unto the earth (for heaven indeed draws its light and heat from another fountain), so also God, who is the highest Good, wills not to hide himself from any, wheresoever he findeth a devout soul,
How Do the “I” and “mine” Arise?
Q: If pure consciousness is all and everything, how do the “I” and “mine” arise? This is the effect of Maya. But how can Maya affect that which is pure consciousness? It cannot, but it can affect that which is energy. Our body, feelings, emotions, sensory mind and intellect are all formed of vibrating energy, and as a result can
The Great Vow and Its Beneficial Effect on Us
A Commentary on Sutra 31 of Book Two of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Yoga Sutra 2:31. These (the five vows), not conditioned by class, place, time or occasion and extending to all stages constitute the Great Vow. Ahimsa, satya, asteya, brahmacharya, and aparigraha (See Yama: Your First Important Steps to Success in Yoga) are the Great Vow because they require
Who Are the Gods and Goddesses?
Q: I am a Hindu but am confused about our Gods and Goddesses. Who are they? The words god (deva) or goddess (devi) can mean different things. Those highly evolved beings who rule or direct natural forces on the material plane, such as Indra, Surya, Vayu, Varuna, etc. Highly evolved beings who rule or direct the worlds beyond this earth.
Seeing Our Spiritual Blindness That We Can Overcome It
A Continuation of the Commentary on Theologia Germanica, by the Frankfurter. For the lack lies altogether in us, and not in it. In like manner the sun lights the whole world, and is as near to one as another, yet a blind man sees it not; but the fault thereof lies in the blind man, not in the sun. (Theology Germanica)
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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.