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October 2026 Satsang Signup — A Revelation of Life
The October satsang with Swami Nirmalananda Giri will be held on Saturday, October 3rd at 12 noon Eastern time. Register on this page. Also read an excerpt from Swamiji’s autobiography, An Eagle’s Flight
The Six Darshanas (Hindu Philosophical Perspectives)
The next from our Sanatana Dharma series. Learn about the Six Darshanas and their purpose. Discover how these teachings emphasize unity in overcoming ignorance and suffering.
When a Vritti (Mental Ripple) Cannot Arise
The nirodha Patanjali is presenting to us is a permanent condition of the chitta in which it has been so transformed or transmuted that the arising of vrittis is impossible.
“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.
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.